Sport

GILBERT – Athletic trainers and coaches are working to keep high school football players safe during the hot summer months.

PHOENIX – Even in a community where competition is heated for the sports dollar, the Arizona Rattlers have found a way to stay relevant.

PHOENIX – In an attempt to address issues surrounding summer basketball that sparked the involvement of the federal government, the NCAA Basketball Academy debuted, making a stop at Grand Canyon University.

TEMPE – Arizona State coach Herm Edwards has a long history with Marvin Lewis and believes his friend will make an impact on the ASU football staff.

MESA – What started as a fad in the 1970s is now being considered for Olympic competition. Breakdancing is back and finding its way to dance studios and college classrooms.

PHOENIX – With season nearing, ASU football looks for starter at quarterback.

GLENDALE – The new majority owner of the Arizona Coyotes hopes to attract a larger Hispanic audience to games.

GLENDALE – Former Sun Devils Zane Gonzalez, D.J. Foster look to build upon a new regime with Cardinals

PHOENIX – As trade deadline clock ticks, Diamondbacks trade Zack Greinke, acquire Mike Leake.

TEMPE – Trading hot dogs and burgers for orange juice and eggs, 9 a.m. kickoffs at Sun Devil Stadium are a possibility.

PHOENIX – In a storied 15-year career that has included WNBA championships, Olympic gold medals and a number of individual accolades, few firsts remain for Diana Taurasi to accomplish. Learning to overcome a back injury is one.

PHOENIX – Mercury rookie Sophie Cunningham has shined for Phoenix in her first season with the team.