Bonjour! With backdrop of Paris Olympics, Valley’s Alliance Francaise aims to improve understanding of French culture
PARIS – With the Paris Olympics as a backdrop, the Alliance Francaise of Greater Phoenix looks to educate those interested in French culture.
Cirque du Hooray: ASU celebrates swimmer Ilya Khjarun’s participation with Team Canada in Paris
PARIS - Arizona State swimmer Ilya Kharun, who will compete for Team Canada Tuesday in the Paris Olympics, comes from athletic bloodlines. His parents performed with Cirque du Soleil. Now he’s aiming for gold.
‘One For All’ campaign hopes to unite U.S. athletes, fans during unprecedented time of division
PARIS – With individual and team sports highlighting the Olympic slate, the USOPC hopes its athletes are as united as ever in pursuit of glory. Its marketing department has come up with a “One For All” campaign as the official rallying cry for the Paris Games, which is one part fundraiser, one part attempt to numb the divisiveness that has come to divide the U.S.
Phoenix native Jade Carey overcomes illness at Paris Olympics, moves to 2nd in vault
PARIS – Despite battling an illness and a fall during the floor exercise competition, Phoenix native Jade Carey perseveres and moves into second place in the vault during the Paris Olympics.
‘Ugly American’ Gary Hall Jr. finds peace after Olympics media scrutiny, diabetes struggle
PARIS – The U.S.-Australia swim matchup is a coveted rivalry thanks to an article written by Olympian and Valley resident Gary Hall Jr.. He also built a foundational Phoenix pool and started a swim school, all while battling diabetes. Hall has left his mark on swimming and the Olympic Games.
Rain can’t dampen mood as fans celebrate inclusive vibe of Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony
PARIS – The skies opened up, dumping rain on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The weather did little to dampen the celebratory mood as thousands of fans filled parks for watch parties around the city.
Speech, book signing, more: Kari Lake prominent at RNC after modeling campaign after Donald Trump
MILWAUKEE – Kari Lake was a prominent figure at the Republican National Convention with a prime-time speech as well as a book signing.
ASU women’s golf program showcases strength with five Olympians in Paris
TEMPE – The Paris Olympics feature five former Sun Devils golfers, a proud moment for ASU coach Missy Farr-Kaye and her successful program.
5,000 miles away from Paris Olympics, Valley’s French bakeries find connection with community
PARIS – Several bakeries in the Valley embody French culinary tradition, offering authentic French pastries and bread that resonate with Arizona locals, and celebrating cultural heritage in anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
WNBA’s international appeal lures players and fans as the women’s game explodes in popularity
PHOENIX – Athletes who have played basketball overseas and fans from around the world weigh in on how the WNBA's impressive growth brings them together.
Kirsten Engel slams Juan Ciscomani over links to Patriot Academy, a Christian nationalist group, as Arizona congressional race simmers
WASHINGTON – Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel has slammed Rep. Juan Ciscomani for his ties to Patriot Academy. The Tucson Republican, who enjoys a relatively moderate image, won’t discuss the group, which wants to end church-state separation and promotes the idea of Christian government.
Double duty: Kevin Guy, Jeff Jarnigan manage coaching and front office duties while leading Arizona Rattlers into another postseason
GLENDALE – When the Arizona Rattlers begin the Indoor Football League playoffs Saturday, they’ll be led by men wearing many hats: Kevin Guy, head coach and president of business operations; and Jeff Jarnigan, defensive line and special teams coordinator who is also the general manager.
