‘What better place?’ GCU introduces rising star Winston Gandy as new women’s basketball coach
PHOENIX – After Molly Miller accepted the coaching position at Arizona State University, GCU moved quickly to hire South Carolina assistant coach Winston Gandy as their next women’s basketball coach. The optimism around the program continues to buzz.
Defense, rebounds and ‘EGB’s’: Rookies help Phoenix Suns find stride ahead of final playoff push
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have a tough schedule remaining, but they have built up some momentum thanks to the contributions from the rookies. Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn have played major roles in recent wins, including the biggest victory of the season against Cleveland.
Moore to come: Is top Los Angeles Angels prospect next big hit in Anaheim?
TEMPE – Angels top prospect Christian Moore was drafted in the first round in the 2024 MLB draft. He is now competing for an opening day roster spot and is the top prospect in the Angels farm system.
Perfect trajectory: Transfer Jesús Gómez brings big-leg potential to solve Arizona State’s kicking woes
TEMPE – Kicker Jesús Gómez changed the course of Arizona State’s football program with a couple of kicks for Eastern Michigan in 2022. Now, Gómez is wearing the Sun Devils’ maroon and gold, hoping to help the program’s trajectory again by addressing one of the few weaknesses in ASU’s 2024 Big 12 Championship season.
Finding Love: Point guard’s 29 points against Oregon send Arizona back to Sweet 16
SEATTLE – In a classic in Seattle, Caleb Love’s dominant night tops Oregon for an Arizona Wildcats Sweet 16 berth. The point guard had 20 points in the second half.
Voices of excellence: Valley Vista High School’s ‘Monsoon Madness’ brings spotlight to show choir in Surprise
SURPRISE – Valley Vista successfully hosted its inaugural "Monsoon Madness" show choir competition, drawing 25 groups from Arizona, California, and New Mexico. The event, conceived by choral director Preston MacDonald, aimed to create a platform similar to other notable competitions.
Photo essay: One last dance for Grand Canyon seniors in third straight NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
PHOENIX – Led by a strong senior class, Grand Canyon University is set to compete in its third consecutive NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The Lopes, who have won the WAC championship for the fourth time in five years, face No. 4 Maryland in the first round.
A farewell to Saint Paul: NCHC set for Frozen Faceoff finale in Minnesota, shift to on-campus postseason
PHOENIX – The NCHC has hosted its Frozen Faceoff games in Saint Paul, Minnesota since the 2013-14 season in the Minnesota Wild’s Xcel Energy Center. However, the conference will change to an on-campus format next season, potentially bringing more playoff hockey to the Valley.
‘It could be really special’: Maptasy puts new spin on March Madness with geography-based fantasy game
PHOENIX – With the love of fantasy sports, geography and board games in mind, the concept of Maptasy was born.
Let’s dance: GCU aims for upset against battle-tested Maryland to open NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
PHOENIX – Maryland faces Grand Canyon University in the first round in Seattle, looking to bounce back from recent heartbreak as they lean on experienced veteran Julian Reese to lead them deep into March Madness.
Who’s Akron? Get to know the Arizona Wildcats’ March Madness opponent
PHOENIX – The Akron Zips are a team on fire, but March Madness is a different kind of stage, where they will face the Arizona Wildcats for the first time Friday.
Parents of students with disabilities are fearful as Trump dismantles Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Arizona has over 140,000 students with disabilities who receive services funded by federal grants. Parents, educators and advocates fear cuts as President Donald Trump orders the Department of Education dismantled.
