Tucson’s lost baseball legacy: A city fights for a future in America’s pastime
TUCSON – With its recently built Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium standing vacant, Tucson struggles to reclaim its rich baseball legacy. Community leaders and former players hope new developments within the city and fan enthusiasm can bring pro teams back to southern Arizona.
Arizona roller hockey thrives on wheels in the Valley despite rink shortages, Division I challenges
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University won the NCRHA Division I National Championship, while the University of Arizona took the Division II title. Arizona State University boasts one of the longest-running roller hockey programs. Despite their success, the teams struggle with limited facilities and a shortage of Division I opponents.
Photo Essay: A major blitz of girls flag football highlights Arizona high school competition
PHOENIX – A look back at the 2024 girls flag football season featuring various teams through photos. The sport grabs the spotlights and continues at all levels.
Groundbreaking development: Mosaic Quarter set to transform Tucson sports scene with 2027 opening
TUCSON – The Mosaic Quarter, currently under construction and set to open in 2027, will feature multiple ice rinks and sports facilities to enhance Tucson's sports and recreation opportunities.
4 real: ASU football secures coveted CFP bye, earns quarterfinal spot in Peach Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas – An impressive late-season run, including a convincing victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 Conference championship game, helped Arizona State earned a No. 4 seed in the inaugural CFP 12-team playoff. That gives the Sun Devils a bye in opening week competition, and they will face the winner of Clemson-Texas in Atlanta's Peach Bowl on Jan. 1.
Buying in: How an ASU team picked to finish last in Big 12 put its confidence in Kenny Dillingham
ARLINGTON, Texas – An impressive late-season run, including a convincing victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 Conference championship game, helped Arizona State earned a No. 4 seed in the inaugural CFP 12-team playoff. That gives the Sun Devils a bye in opening week competition, and the will face the winner of Clemson-Texas in Atlanta's Peach Bowl on Jan. 1.
They are the champions, my friend: ASU football wins Big 12 title, awaits CFP fate
ARLINGTON, Texas – Prognosticators had so little faith in Arizona State before the season that the Sun Devils were picked to finished last in the Big 12 Conference. Fast forward to Saturday, when ASU beat Iowa State 45-19 to win the Big 12 title game.
PURE Pickleball & Padel set to change the game in Scottsdale by 2026 with 50-court complex
SCOTTSDALE – PURE Pickleball & Padel plans to open its first facility in Scottsdale in 2026. The facility includes extensive amenities and 50 courts as it aims to grow the sport and build community engagement.
Hurling Club of Phoenix establishes roots in Arizona with lofty goals to expand reach across Valley, U.S.
MESA – Founded by Wisconsin transplant Connor Jones in 2020, the Hurling Club of Phoenix is introducing the Irish sport to Arizona. The grassroots club aims to grow its membership and establish a city league while contributing to the sport's expansion across the United States.
Arizona State moves up to No. 15 in latest College Football Playoff rankings with automatic bid on line in Big 12 championship
PHOENIX — The College Football Playoff committee ranked ASU (10-2) at No. 15 as more chaos ensued across the country last Saturday, but all ASU has to do to get in is win Saturday against Iowa State.
ASU, Iowa State set for Big 12 championship showdown of contrasting strengths
TEMPE – Arizona State faces Iowa State in the Big 12 championship, pitting the Sun Devils’ dominant ground game against the Cyclones' elite pass defense, with a College Football Playoff berth on the line.
Despite loss of receiver Jordyn Tyson, ASU still energized as it prepares for Big 12 championship in Dallas
TUCSON – ASU takes down Arizona 49-7 and brings the Territorial Cup trophy back to Tempe, but now the Sun Devils' eyes are set on their first Big 12 championship game appearance Saturday against Iowa State.
