Cactus League scrambles to resolve ticket sales, attendance with start of season nearing
PHOENIX – Cactus League teams announced that they are preparing for an on-time start to opening weekend of spring training games, currently scheduled for February 27.
Although little fanfare greeted Oubre’s return, former Suns player still missed
PHOENIX – Kelly Oubre Jr. returned to Phoenix for the first time since he was traded in the deal that brought Chris Paul to the Suns. And although the Suns have improved with Paul in the fold, they miss their former teammate and enjoyed seeing Oubre back at Phoenix Suns Arena.
Parents of Basha player push for change after viewing son’s nightmarish injuries on live stream
PHOENIX – After their son’s serious injuries during a high school soccer game that they watched on a video stream, Jason and Holli Stella are hoping to get visiting-team parents into the stands in Arizona.
Overcoming vaccine doubts, fears requires outreach and education, experts say
PHOENIX - As rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continues, Mayo Clinic and other organizations are working to get skeptics, including some people of color, on board.
Hobbs calls for expanded voting rights, blasts GOP election proposals
WASHINGTON - Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said the 2020 elections "challenged our democracy in ways we've never seen before" but that officials still delivered a safe, secure election with record-breaking turnout.
State superintendent calls for equal funding for remote learning, help for mental health
PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman discussed funding, virtual learning and mental health in Arizona schools during her third annual State of Education address.
Health officials keep close eye as COVID-19 variants found in Arizona
WASHINGTON - COVID-19 infections in Arizona appeared to be leveling off last week when officials confirmed that a variant of the virus, first found in the United Kingdom, had been found in the state.
Mercury get their G.O.A.T.: Diana Taurasi signs multi-year deal
PHOENIX - Diana Taurasi signs a multi-year deal keeping her in Phoenix. Taurasi looks back on her career with the Mercury, the relationships she has built here, and her hopes for the future.
‘A modern-day legend’: Former ASU baseball coach Pat Murphy reflects on Dustin Pedroia
PHOENIX - Pat Murphy coached Dustin Pedroia for three seasons, says he was one of the best players in ASU baseball history.
During pandemic, GCU works to balance high energy fan base with safety measures
PHOENIX – In a year where home-court advantage doesn’t mean as much as it used to, GCU works to balance high energy fan base with safety.
Vaccine site opens at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, making it Arizona’s second
PHOENIX – After success at State Farm Stadium, state health officials have expanded to another vaccination site for COVID-19. Now Arizona awaits more doses from the federal government.
Coyotes struggle without injured captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson
GLENDALE – Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been a captain and mainstay on defense for the Arizona Coyotes for about a decade. Without his presence for the last seven games, the Coyotes have struggled to keep their heads above water.
