After decades of dominance, Perry boys basketball coach Sam Duane Jr. takes on new challenge with Mesa Public Schools
GILBERT – Legendary Arizona high school basketball coach Sam Duane Jr. is stepping away from coaching to become Mesa Public Schools’ compliance and character coach.
‘Activate the Valley’: ASU, Diamondbacks highlight Valley’s growing symbiotic sports relationships on Opening Day
PHOENIX – The Arizona State football team participated in the pregame festivities at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs. Head coach Kenny Dillingham and others threw out a ceremonial first pitch, showing the symbiotic sports relationships growing in the Valley.
‘The Fourth Law’: Lawrence Butler’s breakout 2024 season sets stage for success with A’s
MESA – Lawrence Butler is fresh off the heels of a breakout season with the Athletics, earning him a significant contract extension. Butler is preparing for another strong season, this time in Sacramento as the Athletics continue their relocation process.
Little’s big impact: Valley Suns coach’s journey culminates in G League playoff berth
TEMPE – John Little has navigated an international journey to become the coach of the G-League's Valley Suns and lead the team to a successful inaugural season.
San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation combines ‘old school’ pitching with young, unproven starters
PHOENIX — With the addition of three-time Cy Young Winner Justin Verlander, the San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation is built through its “old school” mentality: throwing as many innings as possible.
Staying home: Perry High All-American Koa Peat picks Arizona over ASU, Houston, Baylor and Texas
PHOENIX – Perry High boys basketball star Koa Peat made his decision Thursday morning to stay home by committing with the Arizona Wildcats.
Familiar faces: Travis Jankowski finds new home with Chicago White Sox, manager Will Venable
PHOENIX – After signing a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, Travis Jankowski pivoted and found his way to the cross-town White Sox, reuniting with new manager Will Venable.
‘Let’s go!’: Molly Miller brings passion, success to Arizona State women’s basketball
TEMPE – After a hugely successful coaching stint with Grand Canyon women’s basketball, Molly Miller brings her passion and excitement to Arizona State and looks to rebuild the Sun Devils program.
‘It’s critical’: Despite federal cuts, Los Angeles County continues to invest in mental health services
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health continues to provide services to millions of residents despite federal funding cuts. Officials have made clear their intention to help people in the community with “critical” mental health support.
Former Suns assistant Kevin Young using NBA experience to lead BYU men’s basketball to Sweet 16
DENVER – After leaving the Phoenix Suns in 2024, Kevin Young has led the BYU Cougars to the Sweet 16 in his first year as a college basketball head coach.
Familiar faces, old foes: Duke and Arizona’s history runs deep as rivalry renews, Elite 8 trip at stake
PHOENIX – Duke and Arizona meet once again, this time in the Sweet 16 of the men’s basketball tournament. One of the best Duke teams to ever enter the tournament faces off Thursday against former rival Caleb Love and his Wildcats.
‘Really depressing’: Athletics fans voice discontent with move from Oakland Coliseum to Las Vegas
MESA – As the Athletics move on from Oakland after playing 57 seasons at the Oakland Coliseum, fans showcased a wide range of emotions during spring training.
