From naughty, talented ASU student to Super Bowl: A look back at Al Michaels’ career
PHOENIX – From his prankster days at Arizona State to his Super Bowl run, Al Michaels has taken an impressive path to success. Valley broadcasters reflect on his career.
‘The sport needs it’: Fans, golfers embrace return to normalcy during Phoenix Open’s first round
SCOTTSDALE – Fans flocked to the WM Phoenix Open Thursday for the first round of the popular tournament at TPC Scottsdale. With all pandemic restrictions lifted, players and fans said they were thrilled to see the return to normalcy.
Legalized sports betting could be a step toward reducing homelessness
LOS ANGELES – A sports betting initiative that could be on the November ballot for California could help alleviate the crisis of people experiencing homelessness.
Electric jolt: Arizona to get millions to develop EV-charging network
WASHINGTON - Arizona stands to get up to $76.5 million over the next five years to develop electric vehicle charging stations along interstate corridors, in hopes of increasing EV ownership by reducing range anxiety for drivers.
Super Bowl LVI features Arizona ties, including Greenway High product Frank Pollack
PHOENIX – Frank Pollack, AFC champion Bengals’ offensive line and run game coordinator, is one of the many Arizona ties in Super Bowl LVI
It’s official: Coyotes announce move to ASU’s multipurpose arena, addition of locker complex
PHOENIX — Following ABOR’s approval to build a new locker complex, the Arizona Coyotes announced the franchise will move to ASU’s multipurpose arena for the next three seasons with an option for a fourth.
ASU softball gears up for 2022 with new roster
TEMPE – Despite significant roster changes, Arizona State softball coach Trisha Ford has confidence in the team’s direction.
Count the Kicks campaign to combat stillbirths expands to Arizona
PHOENIX – Shawn Soumilas lost her second child in a stillbirth 12 years ago. Today, the Prescott mother is part of an effort expanding to Arizona this month to teach expectant mothers about fetal movement and tracking the health of their unborn babies.
From Phoenix Open volunteer to player, ASU freshman Preston Summerhays living golf dream
TEMPE – Preston Summerhays comes from a strong lineage of golfers and has been sponsored to play in the WM Phoenix Open. A dream that he has carried through childhood, high school and college, Summerhays will now play among the best golfers in the world.
Lawmakers target rise in violent crime; Arizona rates remain above U.S.
WASHINGTON - With violent crime rates rising in Arizona and the nation, lawmakers and police groups met on Capitol Hill to push for a bill that would allocate $100 million a year for 10 years to support police agencies and increase assistance to victims and their families.
Aaron Rodgers, Jon Rahm headline star-studded Pro-Am day at WM Open
SCOTTSDALE – World No. 1 golfer Jon Rahm and NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers highlight the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open Wednesday. Rodgers was happy to talk about golf but not football.
‘Perseverance and courage’: PGA Tour honors D.J. Gregory with Courage Award
SCOTTSDALE – D.J. Gregory, who was born with cerebral palsy, was honored by the PGA Tour with the Courage Award, after 14 seasons walking at every PGA Tour event and over $1 million raised for his foundation.
