Cranks, bugs, hurlers and short scouts: Arizona Vintage Base Ball league celebrates sport’s history in yearly tournament
BISBEE – The Arizona Vintage Base Ball League isn’t a traditional baseball league. It’s played with rules from the 1860s with hopes of preserving the game's rich history.
Photo essay: Mexican fighters take center stage at Top Rank Boxing in Glendale
GLENDALE – A large Hispanic fanbase watched Oscar Valdez and Liam Wilson face off in the interim junior lightweight title bout, while Seniesa Estrada and Yokasta Valle squared off for five belts in the minimumweight title unification bout.
‘Most painful decision in my life’: Meruelo, Bettman respond to criticism about Arizona Coyotes departure
PHOENIX – Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggested Friday that despite losing the Coyotes to Salt Lake City, both are committed to professional hockey returning to Arizona. “Absolutely I can do it again. Now I really know how things work," Meruelo said.
Walk of shame: ASU football slapped with probation, scholarship reductions due to violations during Herm Edwards era
Following NCAA Level I violations during the Herm Edwards era that “seriously undermine or threaten the integrity of college sports,” the Arizona State athletic department faces punishments extending into the move to the Big 12 conference.
Sensory Friendly Job Fair paves the way for adults with autism to meet potential employers
TEMPE – The Arizona Department of Economic Security, Autism Society of Greater Phoenix and Rio Salado College put on a Sensory Friendly Job Fair on April 9 in Tempe, featuring adjusted lighting, staggered arrival times and reduced noise levels to create a calm atmosphere for job seekers with autism disabilities.
ASU women’s golf carries momentum into final Pac-12 title run, NCAA championships
TEMPE – Driven by a simple mindset, No. 12-ranked Arizona State women’s golf heads into the final Pac-12 championship in Pullman coming off two wins and runner-up finish. Behind a deep roster, the Sun Devils aren’t intimidated by the tough field.
The Singletons provides financial, compassionate support to single-parent families battling cancer
PHOENIX – The Singletons, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, helps single-parent families battling cancer get the resources and assistance they need.
Driven: Sun Devils baseball recruit Cody Kiemele excels on diamond, oval
AVONDALE – Arizona State baseball recruit Cody Kiemele’s two-sport combination is rare. He’s a talented 6-foot-3, 200-pound pitcher with a side gig as a professional stock car driver.
‘Combating this epidemic’: Native Americans gather to address suicide prevention
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Indian Center recently held its 2024 Annual Suicide Prevention Convening to address the staggering losses due to mental health in Native American communities.
‘We want to win a ring’: Phoenix Suns close out regular season strong, begin championship quest
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns earned the sixth seed in the Western Conference postseason due to a lack of consistent wins. As the team gets ready to compete in the playoffs, they need to find consistency.
Arizona Coyotes’ turbulent season lays groundwork for fresh start in Utah
TEMPE – The Arizona Coyotes' young core showed poise and resilience in navigating the emotional turmoil of relocation rumors during a chaotic 2023-24 season.
It’s official: NHL approves Arizona Coyotes’ $1.2B Sale, relocation to Utah
TEMPE – In a long-awaited move that ends the Arizona Coyotes' decades-long arena saga, the NHL's Board of Governors unanimously approved the franchise's $1.2 billion sale and relocation to Utah.
