Arizona LGBTQIA+ high school, college students say their ‘lives could change’ with presidential election
PHOENIX – Arizona high school and college LGBTQIA+ students shared their views before Tuesday’s elections, with some students saying they feel like their priorities have not been adequately addressed by either political party.
Adrian Del Castillo in line for designation to key role for Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025
PHOENIX – Catcher Adrian Del Castillo made his MLB debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks in early August. During his first 25 games, he hit four home runs and his bat proved to be MLB ready.
Reigning USL champions Phoenix Rising FC opens back-to-back title quest in New Mexico
PHOENIX – For the second straight year, Phoenix Rising FC faces an uphill battle with every postseason game on the road in their march to claim a second straight USL Championship, a rare feat since 2018.
Tua Tagovailoa’s comeback vs. Arizona Cardinals underscores NFL’s ongoing player safety challenges
PHOENIX – After Tua Tagovailoa’s third concussion, he is back competing, leading many people to worry about his safety in the NFL. Is the league doing enough to protect the players it showcases every week?
Phoenix mayoral candidates Kate Gallego, Matt Evans tout crime approaches as election nears
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and challenger Matt Evans have touted their crime policies in the run-up to Tuesday’s election. Violent crime has fallen on a year-to-year basis since 2021 in Phoenix.
Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships celebrates sport and high fashion in record numbers
SCOTTSDALE – At the 13th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships this past weekend, there was something for everyone: extravagant fashion, dog shows, expensive cars, and yes, some fierce polo matches.
Maricopa County boosts transparency to counter misinformation ahead of 2024 election
PHOENIX – Maricopa County is the nation’s second-largest voting jurisdiction and represents more than 60% of Arizona voters. Taylor Kinnerup with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office said the county is doing “just about everything under the sun” to strengthen public trust in the upcoming presidential election.
All 3 Cochise County Board of Supervisors seats are on Nov. 5 ballot
Cochise County, Arizona’s most southeastern county, sharing borders with New Mexico and Sonora, Mexico, is home to roughly 125,000 Arizonans in rural towns like Tombstone, Sierra Vista, Douglas and Naco. There are three members on the Board of Supervisors, and all three seats are on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Profit vs. principles: Sports and politics collision creates controversy, opportunity
PHOENIX - Globalization of sports brings potential connections with countries that may not have the best human rights records - how do we hold sports leagues accountable?
Arizona State women’s basketball joins improved Big 12 Conference with fresh energy, high expectations
PHOENIX – The Big 12 held its media day ahead of the start of the women’s basketball season, previewing the new teams added this year, including the Sun Devils.
Halloween can be fun for some but challenging for others, especially those with dementia
PHOENIX – Halloween is a fun, spooky holiday for many, but for those living with dementia, it can be frightening. Dementia affects thinking, memory and reasoning, and loud sounds, flashing lights and scary costumes can cause sensory overload, anxiety and fear.
Rebounds and turnovers: GCU men’s basketball eyes improvements, looks to defend WAC title
PHOENIX – GCU men’s basketball played an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico Tuesday and easily won 87-57. However, the Lopes found many holes in their game that must be filled before their Nov. 4 season opener.
