Cardinals ready to move on after loss to Lions against familiar faces
TEMPE – Following a third-quarter filled with missed opportunities, the Arizona Cardinals now shift their focus toward the Washington Commanders and a couple of faces familiar to Valley football fans.
Welcome to the Big 12: Hostile road environment rattles Arizona State football in loss to Texas Tech
TEMPE – Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils suffered their first loss of the season, 30-22, to Texas Tech and got their first taste of the hostile environments that await in the Big 12 Conference.
It was good to hear your voice: Popularity of Suns broadcaster Al McCoy spanned generations
PHOENIX – As much as Phoenix Suns broadcast Al McCoy is celebrated for his skills as a broadcaster, he receives even more praise for the person he was off the court.
Ready for primetime: Girls flag football on rise in Arizona with Cardinals backing
PHOENIX – The popularity of high school girls flag football is booming, and the Arizona Cardinals have taken it to primetime in Arizona. The Cardinals are promoting a series of primetime broadcasts on KTVK-TV (Channel 3) that are shining a spotlight on the sport.
Innovation can be a challenge for museums. Here’s how 3 in Arizona are trying to bring in visitors
PHOENIX – Museums in Arizona, including the Phoenix Art Museum and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, are employing different strategies to bring people to their businesses. Meanwhile, the new Southern Arizona Museum of Science and Technology is struggling.
‘It needs to continue’: LA’s Little Tokyo ‘endangered’ designation spotlights community’s need for help
LOS ANGELES – Little Tokyo is in a phase of decline due to generational issues the community has faced. However, there are ways residents and visitors can contribute to conserving this endangered Japantown in Los Angeles.
Track titans: Two Arizonans among inductees into 2024 USA BMX Hall of Fame class
PHOENIX - Arizonans Kim Hayashi and Debbie Kelley will both be inducted into the USA BMX Hall of Fame this weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hayashi will be inducted in the Woman category, while Kelley will be inducted in the Track Operator category.
Is this it? Diana Taurasi’s potential last Phoenix Mercury home game an emotional affair
PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi’s potential farewell game with the Phoenix Mercury turned into an emotional tribute, as fans and teammates honored her 20-year WNBA legacy.
As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy
NEW YORK – Civic knowledge is declining, but Generation Z hopes to make a difference in democracy. Camp O’Connor USA in Phoenix and YVote’s Democracy Camp in New York reach students, and another camp in Indiana trains educators to strengthen young people’s civics education and engagement.
Friendship, fierce competition drive ASU men’s golfers Josele Ballester and Preston Summerhays in NCAA title chase
PHOENIX – Arizona State University men’s golfers Josele Ballester and Preston Summerhays, top world amateur golfers and roommates, leverage their unique backgrounds and close bond to drive their ambitions toward an NCAA championship.
More migrants are coming from outside the Americas but Donald Trump’s claims of ‘military invasion’ by China are unfounded
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump and others have claimed the Southwest border has become a route for China and other adversaries to infiltrate the U.S. with an “army” of fighters. It’s true that more migrants are coming from beyond the Americas, but there’s no evidence of their claims.
Championship fever? Basha Bears charging toward football state title under coach Chris McDonald
CHANDLER – It’s state championship or bust for the Basha Bears, who are off to another hot start after last year's heartbreaking state semifinal loss.
