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.
‘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.
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?
Midpoint checkup: Cardinals bolstered by elite running game, but defense must prove itself
TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals started off the season in what appeared to be rebuild mode, but the team changed course and now sits atop the NFC West standings. The difference-maker? The run game.
Chase for the Cup: NASCAR comes to Phoenix Raceway this weekend to crown champion
PHOENIX – For the fifth consecutive season, Phoenix Raceway is hosting NASCAR Championship Weekend. Four series champions will be crowned, but all eyes are on Sunday in the chase for the cup.
Master and Apprentice: Dillingham and Malzahn prepare to face off for first time
PHOENIX – After working together for a year at Auburn in 2019 as head coach and offensive coordinator, UCF head coach Gus Malzahn and ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham share respect ahead of their first head-to-head matchup.
Phoenix Rising FC eyes new coach, healthy roster after disappointing end to 2024 season
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC's season ends after a 2-1 playoff loss to New Mexico United, prompting the team to part ways with interim coach Diego Gomez. As the club eyes 2025, it is set to bring in new head coach – reports are pointing to Pa-Modou Kah – to lead a fresh title pursuit.
Bakersfield lawsuit continues as Kern River water management that left fish dead comes under fire
LOS ANGELES – A portion of the Kern River in Bakersfield, California, has dried up leaving a mass grave of varying fish species behind. Multiple wildlife and nature advocates and nonprofits are continuing with a related lawsuit against the city over water control.
Disconnect on abortion rights cost Kamala Harris, as voters backed ballot measures but not the candidate who supported them
WASHINGTON - Arizona was one of 10 states where voters considered ballot measures to expand abortion rights. Seven of those passed, including Arizona’s Prop. 139, but that wave of support didn’t deliver victories Democrats assumed would come their way.
