From Salpointe Catholic to the NFL: Arizona’s own Bijan Robinson returns for homecoming matchup against Cardinals
GLENDALE – Bijan Robinson, born and raised in Tucson, is set to return to his home state as a professional athlete for the first time with the Atlanta Falcons. From his high school days at Salpointe Catholic High School to becoming a top 10 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Robinson’s journey as a rookie has come full circle in his return home.
Tap water is cheap, but old pipes, a shrinking Colorado could change that
With aging infrastructure in need of replacement, water departments in the Colorado River basin are starting to invest in new systems that will also help cope with shrinking water supplies. But that means big spending, costs that will get passed on to customers.
Photo essay: Tracking the twists and turns of NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE – Take a look back at Sunday’s NASCAR’s Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.
Phoenix Rising FC’s Cinderella road story hits USL Championship Final
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC's Cinderella road story continues with late-game heroics, securing a USL Championship berth Sunday against Charleston Battery. The stage is set for an epic clash between two unexpected, underdog conference winners.
Kind of a ‘big deal’: Ansu Kanneh made pro soccer debut at 14, hopes to revive career at GCU after injury
PHOENIX – Ansu Kanneh set history in 2020 when he became the youngest ever player to feature in the USL Championship for Phoenix Rising. After suffering an ACL tear, Kanneh is determined to get his career back on track at GCU.
Never give up: Laila Edwards set to break color barrier for U.S. women’s hockey
TEMPE – Laila Edwards, the first Black women’s hockey player to play on Team USA, is breaking down barriers and writing her own history.
Behind the curve: GM Mike Hazen, Arizona Diamondbacks playing catch-up following World Series run
SCOTTSDALE – Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen grapples with the challenges of an unfamiliar offseason after the team’s World Series in tandem with manager Torey Lovullo, who received a contract extension through 2026.
As Santo Domingo develops, vulnerable people are left behind
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – As the Dominican Republic invests in development and climate resiliency, government projects aimed at improving quality of life and guarding against climate change are having a negative effect on some of the very people they were designed to help.
His home runs will go on: Céline Dion’s song highlights Diamondbacks prospect Ivan Melendez’s journey
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks’ No. 8 prospect Ivan Melendez has suffered numerous setbacks while being the minor league’s most powerful slugger. Melendez gained notoriety when the Texas Longhorns played Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” after big hits.
Investing in a future: Boston Red Sox prospect Christopher Troye uses his platform to make money, impact world
GLENDALE – As Boston Red Sox prospect Christopher Troye competes in the Arizona Fall League, he is continuing to use his platform to make money and impact the world.
Diamond dreams: From college ball to summer leagues and Arizona’s Fall League, tracing the chase of the majors
PHOENIX – While in college, baseball players undergo a crucial development step that few see. Gaining crucial experience, prospects are ready for the pursuits that lie ahead in minor league baseball and the Arizona Fall League.
Arizona activists work to hold the criminal justice system accountable through court watching
PHOENIX – Activists with Mass Liberation Arizona have attended the state’s high-profile police brutality and racial discrimination cases – including hearings for former Maricopa County Attorney’s Office prosecutor April Sponsel – to support marginalized defendants and make their presence known to attorneys and judges.
