State Farm Stadium set for world-class soccer matches in historic Copa América
GLENDALE – The world's oldest international soccer tournament is coming to the Valley. Copa América is headed to State Farm Stadium, with the first of three big matchups on Friday, featuring the best countries and players in the world.
Phoenix Suns snag Virginia defensive standout Dunn, former Desert Vista center Ighodaro in NBA Draft
PHOENIX – The Suns addressed their defensive weaknesses by selecting Ryan Dunn with the 28th pick in the 2024 draft. While Dunn's offensive skills are still developing, his defensive upside is already notable.
Nostalgia meets nightlife: Phoenix’s Cobra Arcade Bar, Stardust Pinbar highlight retro gaming resurgence
PHOENIX – Phoenix nightlife is thriving with retro gaming spaces such as Cobra Arcade Bar and Stardust Pinbar. Firebird Pinball repairs and restores arcade and pinball machines and has seen an increase in interest in nostalgic games.
From backyard batting cages to college champions, Queen Creek’s Berry siblings carry legacy of sports excellence
PHOENIX – The Berry family has demonstrated exceptional athletic talent across multiple sports and generations, continuing a legacy of athletic excellence that began with their parents, Perry and Lana.
Without more oversight on doping, Olympics ‘might not even be there’ in future, gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps warns
WASHINGTON – Michael Phelps testified before lawmakers to discuss anti-doping measures ahead of the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The hearing comes after reports that Chinese Olympic athletes tested positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Games.
Nature’s therapy: How Jillian Stannard found healing in rock climbing
PHOENIX – Jillian Stannard has battled depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia. Rock climbing helped her dig out of depression.
‘Is Mat Ishbia available?’ Coyotes fans seek silver lining in possible NHL expansion, new ownership
PHOENIX – While the Florida Panthers celebrated their first Stanley Cup victory, hockey fans in Arizona wonder what’s next for the sport in their state.
Miracle on wheels: GCU roller hockey makes national championship strides in two seasons against all odds
PEORIA – After feeling underutilized at Lindenwood University, Aydin Schwetz founded a roller hockey program at Grand Canyon University, which quickly became one of the top teams in the nation.
Where the buffalo roamed: Bill would return herds to ancestral Native American lands
WASHINGTON – A bill pending in the Senate would help tribal governments in Arizona and around the U.S. reintroduce buffalo onto reservations where millions of their ancestors once roamed.
In Phoenix, VP Kamala Harris puts focus on abortion rights as advocates mark two years post-Roe v. Wade
As the 2024 election creeps closer, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Phoenix to spotlight reproductive freedoms on the second anniversary of the fall of Roe v. Wade while protests erupted on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., Monday.
Common Sense Institute Arizona report estimates fentanyl, opioid crisis cost Arizona $58 billion in 2023
PHOENIX – Common Sense Institute Arizona published a report on the growing fentanyl crisis in Arizona, estimating a cost of $58 billion in 2023. The nonpartisan think tank’s report included the costs of fatalities, opioid use disorder, hospitalizations and border security.
Report: Alex Meruelo is stepping away from Arizona Coyotes’ ownership
PHOENIX – Alex Meruelo and the Coyotes were set to bid on and secure a 110-acre plot of land to build an arena and an entertainment district in north Phoenix. However, the auction was canceled and now Meruelo has told Coyotes staff he is walking away from ownership, according to a report.
