Chase for the Cup: NASCAR comes to Phoenix Raceway this weekend to crown champion
PHOENIX – For the fifth consecutive season, Phoenix Raceway is hosting NASCAR Championship Weekend. Four series champions will be crowned, but all eyes are on Sunday in the chase for the cup.
Master and Apprentice: Dillingham and Malzahn prepare to face off for first time
PHOENIX – After working together for a year at Auburn in 2019 as head coach and offensive coordinator, UCF head coach Gus Malzahn and ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham share respect ahead of their first head-to-head matchup.
Phoenix Rising FC eyes new coach, healthy roster after disappointing end to 2024 season
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC's season ends after a 2-1 playoff loss to New Mexico United, prompting the team to part ways with interim coach Diego Gomez. As the club eyes 2025, it is set to bring in new head coach – reports are pointing to Pa-Modou Kah – to lead a fresh title pursuit.
Bakersfield lawsuit continues as Kern River water management that left fish dead comes under fire
LOS ANGELES – A portion of the Kern River in Bakersfield, California, has dried up leaving a mass grave of varying fish species behind. Multiple wildlife and nature advocates and nonprofits are continuing with a related lawsuit against the city over water control.
Disconnect on abortion rights cost Kamala Harris, as voters backed ballot measures but not the candidate who supported them
WASHINGTON - Arizona was one of 10 states where voters considered ballot measures to expand abortion rights. Seven of those passed, including Arizona’s Prop. 139, but that wave of support didn’t deliver victories Democrats assumed would come their way.
From video coordinators to head coaches, history between Erik Spoelstra, Mike Budenholzer runs deep
PHOENIX – Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer faced off for the 53rd time Wednesday at Footprint Center. The history between the two runs much deeper than basketball.
Former Arizona State baseball commit Termarr Johnson returns to Tempe with Team USA
PHOENIX – Termarr Johnson, who once committed to play baseball for Arizona State, returned to Tempe to compete against the Sun Devils with USA Baseball.
Donald Trump has promised mass deportations, but public support is mixed
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump made mass deportations a signature campaign promise. Republicans universally ran on border security but not all embraced the idea of rounding up 11 million people, and public support for that controversial policy is relatively soft.
Diamondbacks prospect Tommy Troy’s focus, trust translate to successful Fall League stint
SCOTTSDALE – Despite struggling early during his time in the Arizona Fall League, Tommy Troy has found success of late thanks to his trademark focus and trust in his process.
‘I’m heartbroken’ to ‘Nobody deserves this more’: Athletes deliver mixed reactions to Donald Trump presidential victory
PHOENIX – The 2024 election is over, and Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. Athletes all over the country shared mixed reactions to Trump’s comeback victory.
Did the CFP disrespect the Big 12? First poll reveals little love for BYU
PHOENIX — The first College Football Playoff ranking raises questions about how the selection committee feels about the Big 12. If BYU’s No. 9 placement says anything, it doesn’t feel very good.
White Mountain Apache members participate in ‘Ride to the Polls’ movement
WHITERIVER – AZ Native Vote and some members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Whiteriver were led by horseback and spiritual Gaan dancers to the polling station to cast their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and make their voices heard.
