‘I’m a pretty sore loser’: BMX pro and Tucson native Daleny Vaughn set for Paris Olympics with support from family

PHOENIX – BMX pro and Tucson native Daleny Vaughn is set for the Paris Olympics. She wouldn’t have made it without support from her family and their home track Sports Park BMX.

Tucson's Daleny Vaughn leads a pack of riders during the UCI BMX Racing World Championships. She is on her way to the Paris Olympics due in part to great family support. (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

State of Phoenix Rising: New coach, new questions amid return to USL playoff picture

PHOENIX – A new coach and new player helped lead Phoenix Rising to a much needed win Friday night. But there are still many questions around the state of the club after Danny Stone was fired.

Phoenix Rising goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo maintains his sixth clean sheet of the season to keep El Paso Locomotive FC at bay during their 2-0 victory. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Rising)

‘Commodification of life:’ Some religious leaders oppose IVF, causing tension among churchgoers struggling with infertility

PHOENIX – Reproductive technologies have increasingly been scrutinized by religious leaders, causing tension among churchgoers struggling with infertility.

E-Beth Marshall has been involved in fertility advocacy and care since after her third miscarriage. She is now the executive director of Advanced Fertility Care, a fertility clinic based in Arizona, and a board member of Resolve, a fertility care group. (Photo by Lauren De Young/Cronkite News)

WNBA stars embrace mentorship roles amid record-breaking All-Star Weekend

PHOENIX – WNBA stars A'ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu lead mentorship initiatives during a record-breaking All-Star weekend, highlighting the league's explosive growth and commitment to inspiring the next generation of players and fans.

A'ja Wilson, middle, shares a heartfelt moment with a young fan wearing her Team USA jersey at the WNBA Live fan experience in Phoenix. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

Fan favorites Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese electrify sold-out Footprint Center in WNBA All-Star debuts

PHOENIX – Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese captivated fans in their first WNBA All-Star Game debuts, contributing to Team WNBA's 117-109 victory over Team USA at Footprint Center.

Caitlin Clark, left, and Angel Reese high-five after Clark dishes to Reese for her record-breaking 10th assist in Saturday's 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

WNBA’s surging popularity captivates Valley as All-Star weekend festivities take over downtown Phoenix

PHOENIX – WNBA All-Star Weekend kicked off Friday with WNBA Live at the Phoenix Convention Center. Fans of all ages had the opportunity to meet their favorite players and experience fun activities in downtown Phoenix.

Fans flock to the Phoenix Convention Center for WNBA Live, kicking off the 2024 All-Star Weekend with interactive experiences and star-studded meet-and-greets. (Photo by Mateo Arenas/Cronkite News)

Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller set to lead WNBA All-Stars in Phoenix homecoming at 2024 All-Star game

PHOENIX – Cheryl Miller, basketball legend and former Mercury coach, returns to Phoenix to coach Team WNBA against the U.S. Women’s National Team in Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game.

Cheryl Miller returns to the Footprint Center Saturday in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, this time as head coach of Team WNBA All-Stars. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Jonquel Jones showcase evolving centers in All-Star Skills Challenge

PHOENIX – Brittney Griner and Jonquel Jones headlined the skills challenge and 3-point competition for WNBA All-Star weekend Friday night. The two discussed what it means to participate in the competition as bigs and hope the moment serves a purpose bigger than themselves.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner showcases why she's a six-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist in Friday's All-Star Skills Challenge. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

‘Unbelievable’ RNC finale with Hulk Hogan warming up the convention for Donald Trump leaves Arizona Republican delegates dazzled and hopeful

MILWAUKEE – As the 2024 Republican National Convention came to a close, Arizona delegates were left dazzled by Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and other crowd favorites like Hulk Hogan.


Phoenix Mercury unveil Diana Taurasi Courts at new cutting-edge $100 million practice facility

PHOENIX – The Mercury unveiled two courts named after WNBA legend Diana Tauras at their new state-of-the-art $100 million practice facility in downtown Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard and WNBA icon Diana Taurasi addressed the crowd Thursday at the unveiling of the courts named in her honor. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Mercury)

Arizona Republicans bask in unity and energy, unfazed by obstructed view as Donald Trump accepts nomination

MILWAUKEE – The last Republican National Convention was virtual and differed from the norm in a variety of ways. This year is set to be different in its own way.

Arizona delegates at the Republican National Convention. (Photo by Amaia J. Gavica/Cronkite News)

GOP shift to more inclusive language on same-sex marriage welcomed by LGBTQ+ Republicans, could appeal to swing voters

MILWAUKEE – The new Republican Party platform replaces long-standing references to “traditional marriage” defined as being “between one man and one woman” with more inclusive language embraced by LGBTQ+ conservatives. The shift could help with outreach to moderate and independent voters.

Log Cabin Republicans host a “Big Tent Event” at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Grey Gartin/Cronkite News)