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.

California’s Senate Bill 1016 aims to address health disparities by expanding data collection to include detailed ethnicity and language categories for Latino and Indigenous communities. (Photo by Halfpoint Images/Getty Images)

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.

Hines Ward in a maroon hoodie and cap speaking to the media, standing on a grassy field under a clear sky.

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.

Jusuf Nurkić and Tre Jones in action with a crowd watching in an arena.

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.

Bernhard Langer celebrating with his arms raised on a golf course, surrounded by trees and spectators.

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.


Top Padres prospect Ethan Salas shows poise beyond his years in Arizona Fall League

PHOENIX – At 18 years old, San Diego Padres No. 1 prospect Ethan Salas has shown a unique poise in the Arizona Fall League, proving age is just a number.


Alzheimer’s affects the Hispanic community at higher rates, but research is lagging

PHOENIX – The Hispanic population has one of the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease. While the population is growing, research is lagging, partially because two distinct categories of “Latino” and “Hispanic” are often used interchangeably and confuse data sets.

A man speaks at a podium next to a screen displaying the "Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium" logo in a conference room.

‘Natives can ball’ too: ASU’s Xavier Guillory inspires Native American youth at Fiesta Bowl Legacy Youth Clinic

SCOTTSDALE – As a member of the Nez Perce Tribal Nation, Arizona State receiver Xavier Guillory understands the importance of role models for Native American youth. It made him the ideal person to lead the Fiesta Bowl Legacy Youth Football Clinic for children living in the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian community.

Arizona State’s Xavier Guillory and Fiesta Bowl mascot Spirit pose with children.

Joey Logano’s wild ride of a season ends with NASCAR Cup Series championship

AVONDALE – For the fifth consecutive season, Phoenix Raceway hosted NASCAR Championship weekend. It was full of twists and turns that led to four champions being crowned, including Joey Logano, who secured the NASCAR Cup Series championship.


Suns lose to Kings, prepare for road trip without injured Kevin Durant

PHOENIX – If Sunday’s 127-118 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings was any indication of how the Phoenix Suns will look without their MVP candidate, the team could be facing tough times.


Women have led other democracies, but US voters rejected the two who tried – what will it take to elect a female president?

WASHINGTON – With Donald Trump triumphant over Kamala Harris, another four years will pass with a male occupant of the Oval Office. Other countries around the world have elected female national leaders. Why is the US so late to break the glass ceiling?