Arizona schools must adjust to physicality, officiating in inaugural Big 12 men’s basketball season
PHOENIX – Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Colorado joined the Big 12 Conference after the Pac-12’s collapse. Now their men’s basketball programs must adjust to more physical play, different officiating and traveling across four time zones in a “monster” league.
‘World’ of support: Alex Verdugo’s family-fueled journey from Tucson leads to baseball’s biggest stage
PHOENIX – New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo’s journey is a script even Hollywood couldn’t write. Facing the Dodgers – the team that traded him for Mookie Betts – on the World Series stage, he knows navigating it all wouldn’t be possible without his family.
Remember history: California launches Mexican Repatriation Memorial Project to honor residents deported during Great Depression
LOS ANGELES – California Sens. Lena Gonzalez and Josh Becker authored Senate Bill 537 to establish a memorial in Los Angeles for the 2 million Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants deported during the Great Depression.
Back to school: Arizona Fall League prospects take college stage at GCU Park for Friday showcase
PHOENIX – In the Arizona Fall League, the MLB prospects aim to show their growth in hopes of moving to the major league. However, their growth is just one aspect of the season, as they get unique opportunities to relive or even experience the college atmosphere.
Act One helps Title I students connect to the arts with string quartet at Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Act One is helping to provide Title I schools – those that have a high percentage of low-income families – with the ability to connect with the arts, a sector that is severely lacking on their campuses. The organization kicked off its season with a school trip to the Orpheum Theatre to see the Tetra String Quartet on Wednesday.
Phoenix Suns reserves Royce O’Neal, Ryan Dunn breathe life into team to start NBA season
PHOENIX – Rookies to veterans. Guards to centers. The Phoenix Suns supporting cast, including forwards Royce O’Neal and rookie Ryan Dunn, is anchoring a top-heavy ship early in the NBA season.
Ventanilla de Salud initiative in Phoenix provides preventative health screenings for people with Mexican roots
PHOENIX — Offered by the Consulate General of Mexico, the initiative provides screenings and services for blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and vaccinations.
Biden issues formal apology for treatment of Indigenous children within federal boarding schools
LAVEEN VILLAGE – Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community Friday morning to make history: He issued a formal apology to all tribal nations over the past treatment of Indigenous children within federal boarding schools. This landmark event was met with heavy emotion as the boarding school system affected many in attendance.
Playing ‘Arizona State basketball’: Bobby Hurley, Sun Devils seek identity in first Big 12 season
PHOENIX – At Big 12 Media Day, Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley told reporters he wants to play “Arizona State basketball” in terms of brand. What exactly does that mean?
ASU baseball hopes to build on last season with new coaching hires, transfers
TEMPE – ASU baseball is entering its fourth season under head coach Willie Bloomquist and continues to establish a strong culture alongside new hires Jeremy Accardo and Jason Ellison.
Donald Trump focuses on immigration at Tempe campaign rally just 12 days before election
TEMPE – Former President Donald Trump rallied with supporters and speakers at Mullett Arena in Tempe ahead of November’s presidential election.
Act II: Chase Budinger delivers encore in beach volleyball at 2024 Paris Olympics after NBA journey
PHOENIX – Chase Budinger’s Olympic journey is unique in many ways. The former NBA veteran and University of Arizona standout became a first-time Olympian at the age of 36 in a different sport: beach volleyball.
