Emotional Mercury center Brittney Griner calls U.S.-Russia prisoner swap a ‘huge win’
PARIS - In a historic U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange, 24 people, including Paul Whelan, were released. Brittney Griner, celebrating from Paris, calls it a “huge win” following her own release and Team USA’s victory in Lille.
‘We got Phoenix all over’: Suns’ Booker, Durant lead charge of strong Valley representation in Olympics basketball
PARIS - Phoenix Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have seen their roles change for Team USA in pursuit of men’s basketball gold in the Paris Olympics.
Former Mercury forward Cierra Burdick find success with Team USA women’s 3×3 basketball
PARIS - Former Mercury forward Cierra Burdick has become the leader of the Team USA 3x3 basketball team that aims to win back-to-back gold medals.
New battlefield of online sexual exploitation: Gaming platforms popular with children
PHOENIX – The use of online platforms to facilitate sexual exploitation and human trafficking is not new, but the move towards using gaming to lure victims began to gain popularity after a federal crackdown on Backpage.com.
Taurasi, Griner, Copper: Mercury trio determined to help Team USA women’s basketball win gold
PARIS - The Team USA women’s basketball team is eyeing its eighth straight gold medal. The Phoenix Mercury’s big three of Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Kahleah Cooper will be leading the charge.
In quiet Paris suburb, Team USA elite athletes work out together at high performance training center
Team USA has its own athletic facility for close to 450 athletes to train under the same roof with state-of-the-art equipment that offers more of a team environment. The local is north of Paris in a quiet suburb.
‘A 30% BMI’: Olympians’ love-hate relationship with social media on full display at Paris Games
PARIS - Social media has become such a large part of our lives that it’s nearly impossible to lead a normal life without having at least one account. For Olympians including Ilona Maher and Simone Biles, they are experiencing the good and bad of the various platforms.
After 5th place finish in time trials, Phoenix’s Brandon McNulty has another shot for Olympic gold in cycling road race
PARIS - Tour de France veteran and Phoenix native Brandon McNulty is looking to use his grit and focus to find success in Paris Olympics’ cycling road race. He just missed the platform with a fifth place finish in the time trials.
Arizona and Canada strengthen ties through new Phoenix trade office
PHOENIX – In May, Gov. Katie Hobbs welcomed Mary Ng, Canada's minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development, to Phoenix to announce the opening of a new Canadian trade office. The office will be in Phoenix because of the growing business between Canada and Arizona.
Hoops and scholarships: Native American Basketball Invitational provides intense competition, life-altering moments
PHOENIX — Keon Talgo and Jaci Gonnie won college scholarships provided by the Native American Basketball Invitational at NABI’s 21st annual tournament in the Valley last week.
Gene therapy provides hope for those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy – but not without concerns
PHOENIX – The FDA recently expanded approval for Elevidys, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy that’s offered at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. We talked with experts and patients about the hopes and risks.
Teacher shortages persist in Arizona but may be easing
WASHINGTON – The teacher shortage in Arizona is showing signs of easing as the 2024-25 school year draws closer.
