Biden locks in $6.6B for huge TSMC chip factories in Arizona, ensuring Trump can’t rescind CHIPS Act deal
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration finalized a $6.6 billion grant to Taiwan semiconductor giant TSMC for three state-of-the-art plants in Phoenix. The move ensures that Donald Trump can’t derail CHIPS Act subsidies meant to rebuild the US chip industry.
Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone makes waves in Arizona Fall League debut
PHOENIX – Jac Caglianone, the Royals’ 2024 first-round pick, has had a long year of playing baseball. From competing in fall baseball to the University of Florida’s regular season to 29 games in High Single-A, his 2024 baseball journey ends in the Valley.
Chasing opportunity: For Arizona high school athletes, transfers offer new paths and new challenges
PHOENIX – Arizona high school football transfers are becoming more common, offering athletes new opportunities. The trend is reshaping team dynamics, with players seeking better chances for playing time, exposure and college scholarships.
Tucson Roadrunners battle uncertainty, changes to keep professional hockey alive in Arizona
TUCSON – The Tucson Roadrunners are coming off an offseason filled with uncertainty and questions about the future in the desert. Despite changes around the organization, the Roadrunners are still icing the NHL players of tomorrow while trying to keep hockey alive in the desert.
How ASU could shape complexion of College Football Playoff in final weeks
PHOENIX – The latest CFP poll suggests that Arizona State controls the fate of many teams, including its own. Additionally, the committee once again made controversial decisions Tuesday.
So there’s a chance? Inside Arizona State’s unexpected road to a College Football Playoff berth
TEMPE – A big win over UCF on Saturday has given ASU a chance to enter the College Football Playoff. While mistakes were made, Kenny Dillingham’s team willed its way to victory.
Kelly skeptical, Gallego mum on Trump defense pick – Fox News host Pete Hegseth – who lacks national security experience
WASHINGTON – Pete Hegseth – the Fox and Friends host tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for secretary of defense – lacks national security experience. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is skeptical. Others are stunned.
California SB 1016 will make Latino, Indigenous health data more specific. Advocates say it will make care more accessible
LOS ANGELES – California's Senate Bill 1016 aims to address health disparities by breaking down Latino and Indigenous data to include detailed ethnicity, ancestral origins and language categories.
Answering the call: Hines Ward picks up new inspiration on sidelines of ASU Football
After leaving the XFL, former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward was unsure what his future in coaching would hold. In his first season at ASU, he has reignited his passion for coaching football.
In-N-Out: Jusuf Nurkić’s 3-point evolution paying off for Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX – Suns center Jusuf Nurkić has never been known for being a threat from 3-point range. In recent games, the veteran center has shown a noticeable uptick in his shot attempts and accuracy from beyond the arc.
Drama on 18: Bernhard Langer’s clutch putt wins Schwab Cup Championship; Steven Alker secures season points title
PHOENIX – The PGA Tour Champions season concluded at the Phoenix Country Club Sunday with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. The day saw Bernhard Langer drain a 30-foot putt on the 18th hole to win the Cup Championship tournament at Phoenix Country Club and Stephen Alker win the season-long points race.
Behind the diamond: How big MLB payrolls affect postseason success
PHOENIX – The Los Angeles Dodgers are perennial World Series contenders, due in part to their large payroll. They don’t win the World Series every year, which shows that high-spending teams aren’t always the last team standing.
