Pressure? What pressure? Beyond rankings, top Chicago Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong focused on MLB glory
PHOENIX — Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 22, is a future star in MLB. He was drafted by the New York Mets out of Harvard-Westlake School — baseball royalty in the 2010s. One of MiLB’s top prospects, Crow-Armstrong wants to win the World Series.
Advocates hit milestone in push to get abortion-rights question on ballot
PHOENIX - Activists said this week that they have collected more than 500,000 signatures to put an abortion-rights initiative on this fall's ballot, giving organizers a 100,000-signature cushion already with another three months before petitions are due.
Public kept at bay as Israeli diplomat addresses joint legislative session
PHOENIX – The public was kept out of a joint session of the Arizona Legislature Wednesday where an Israeli diplomat said "Hamas must be eradicated" after an Oct. 7 attack sparked a war that has since killed thousands of civilians.
Phoenix’s finest: Ahead of Final Four, NCAA honors Valley community leaders with Legends and Legacy Community Award
PHOENIX – The NCAA hosted an awards reception Tuesday to honor this year’s five recipients of the Legends and Legacy Community Award. Each honoree has made a significant impact on the Phoenix community.
NIL no more: ASU softball players find name, image and likeness compensation through unique deals
TEMPE – Football players aren’t the only athletes taking advantage of NIL. ASU softball players are also looking for ways to get compensated for their name, image and likeness.
Grand Canyon softball’s WAC defense in full-swing after most successful season in program history
PHOENIX – The Grand Canyon Antelopes are in the midst of a scintillating season that comes on the heels of a historic 2023 campaign.
Eastlake Park Community Center unveils NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs joined other officials to unveil the NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project, which refurbished indoor and outdoor basketball courts and upgraded other amenities at Eastlake Park Community Center.
Countdown to tip-off: Final Four Week brings hoops fever to Arizona with fan festivities, college basketball’s best
PHOENIX – The NCAA Men’s Final Four is four days away, with many behind the scenes working tirelessly to plan a fun weekend for Arizonans and fans who will travel thousands of miles for the biggest college basketball tournament in the world.
Photo essay: Revitalized Colorado Rockies seek redemption after franchise-worst season in 2023
SCOTTSDALE – The 2023 Colorado Rockies lost 103 games, which marked a franchise record. Now they hope to improve against the toughest division in the National League, the NL West.
Ryne Nelson’s dominant spring signals resurgent 2024 campaign with Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX – After a grim 2023 campaign, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson’s excellent spring signals a bounce-back season. Due to the team’s offseason additions, Nelson will likely fill a bullpen role this season.
Arizona Humane Society introduces dog field trips to broaden dogs’ exposure, increase adoptions
PHOENIX – Volunteers can sign up at the Arizona Humane Society to take adoptable dogs out on short field trips to help them gain more exposure to potential adopters.
Here’s how Arizona officials are preparing for expected influx of NCAA men’s Final Four visitors
GLENDALE – Gov. Katie Hobbs, accompanied by law enforcement and city officials, held a news conference to discuss security protocols for the upcoming NCAA men’s Final Four games and events, set to be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale and in downtown Phoenix.
