ASU women’s golf program showcases strength with five Olympians in Paris
TEMPE – The Paris Olympics feature five former Sun Devils golfers, a proud moment for ASU coach Missy Farr-Kaye and her successful program.
5,000 miles away from Paris Olympics, Valley’s French bakeries find connection with community
PARIS – Several bakeries in the Valley embody French culinary tradition, offering authentic French pastries and bread that resonate with Arizona locals, and celebrating cultural heritage in anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
WNBA’s international appeal lures players and fans as the women’s game explodes in popularity
PHOENIX – Athletes who have played basketball overseas and fans from around the world weigh in on how the WNBA's impressive growth brings them together.
Double duty: Kevin Guy, Jeff Jarnigan manage coaching and front office duties while leading Arizona Rattlers into another postseason
GLENDALE – When the Arizona Rattlers begin the Indoor Football League playoffs Saturday, they’ll be led by men wearing many hats: Kevin Guy, head coach and president of business operations; and Jeff Jarnigan, defensive line and special teams coordinator who is also the general manager.
‘Gayest Olympics ever’: Paris Games will spotlight growing LGBTQIA+ athletic community
PARIS – The LGBTQIA+ community will be a focal point during the Paris Olympics, which officially kick off with Friday’s opening ceremony. The city has a history of welcoming those who have come out.
Eyeing gold: U.S. women’s soccer team brings high expectations to Paris Olympics
PARIS – After failing to win its last two major tournaments, the U.S. women’s soccer teams looks to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics under new coach Emma Hayes and a young group of players.
Skateboarding gives Navajo and other Indigenous people an outlet for artistry and heritage
WASHINGTON – Skateboarders from the Navajo Nation and other Indigenous groups “shredded it” at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The sport has proven to be an outlet for artistry and heritage.
Former ASU swimmer Léon Marchand looks to follow in Michael Phelps’ footsteps, dominate Paris Olympics
PARIS – Former ASU swimmer Léon Marchand is among the most high-profile Olympic athletes heading into the Paris Games. Now, he’s following a familiar path paved by the best swimmer of all time to achieve his greatness.
Former Cactus Shadows, Suns coach Nate Bjorkgren takes Olympics stage with Team Canada
PARIS – Before becoming an NBA champion and an Olympic coach, Nate Bjorkgren landed his first big coaching break at Cactus Shadows High School in Arizona. His former players say he’s still the same person he was even almost 20 years later.
Photo essay: 2024 WNBA All-Star weekend recap, from practice to the game
PHOENIX – All-Star weekend brought players and fans to Phoenix for a two-day event filled with practices, fan festivities, skills exhibitions and Saturday’s matchup between Team WNBA and Team USA.
Flag and play: Sierra Smith’s vision for women’s flag football at ASU becomes reality
PHOENIX – As flag football becomes more popular, Arizona State University student Sierra Smith gives women an opportunity to continue playing as ASU women’s flag football club kicks off in January.
Could 2024 Paris Olympics be blueprint of sustainability for cities across the globe?
PHOENIX – The green initiatives for the Paris Olympics help to illustrate the emphasis on sustainability in Europe, while there seems to be bigger hurdles to a unified front on sustainability in the U.S. On the flip side, the Olympics are seen by experts as a potential spur for change in future mega-events and city planning.
