With Arizona Coyotes leaving, relocation talk clouds Roadrunners’ future in Tucson

TUCSON — After the Arizona Coyotes were sold and approved to relocate to Salt Lake City, rumors have swirled about the team's AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, potentially moving to Tempe's Mullett Arena.

Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo has hinted at moving the Roadrunners to Tempe, drawing concern from the Tucson hockey community. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News)

No funding, no problem: ASU Overwatch stuns esports elites without university’s financial backing

TEMPE – Despite lacking funds and support, ASU's Overwatch esports team defied expectations, climbing into the top 10 national rankings and stunning the collegiate scene.

Without scholarships or backing, ASU's scrappy Overwatch team has emerged as one of the best in the nation in the collegiate esports scene. (Photo by Sammy Nute/Cronkite News)

Game of Thrones: Kings, queens of Tucson Catalina Foothills High tennis seek another crown

TUCSON – With the Division II AIA tennis playoffs slated to begin this week for both boys and girls, Catalina Foothills looks to add to its lasting footprint in the tennis scene with a pair of state championships to bring each team’s total to 18 and 19, respectively.

With a 12-1 record, sophomore Gracie Petrow and junior Charlotte Henderson of Catalina Foothills High School are the top doubles pair in the AIA’s Division II and hope their success will help bring the Falcons another state championship even after a rocky season. (Photo by Brett Lapinski/Cronkite News)

Cranks, bugs, hurlers and short scouts: Arizona Vintage Base Ball league celebrates sport’s history in yearly tournament

BISBEE – The Arizona Vintage Base Ball League isn’t a traditional baseball league. It’s played with rules from the 1860s with hopes of preserving the game's rich history.

The Arizona Vintage Base Ball League isn’t your traditional baseball league. It plays with rules from the 1860s in order to preserve the game’s rich history. (Photo courtesy of Paul “Bucky” Biwer)

Photo essay: Mexican fighters take center stage at Top Rank Boxing in Glendale

GLENDALE – A large Hispanic fanbase watched Oscar Valdez and Liam Wilson face off in the interim junior lightweight title bout, while Seniesa Estrada and Yokasta Valle squared off for five belts in the minimumweight title unification bout.

Oscar Valdez becomes emotional while saluting a crowd filled with Mexican fans who came out to support him. (Photo by Joe Eigo/Cronkite News)

‘Most painful decision in my life’: Meruelo, Bettman respond to criticism about Arizona Coyotes departure

PHOENIX – Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggested Friday that despite losing the Coyotes to Salt Lake City, both are committed to professional hockey returning to Arizona. “Absolutely I can do it again. Now I really know how things work," Meruelo said.


Walk of shame: ASU football slapped with probation, scholarship reductions due to violations during Herm Edwards era

Following NCAA Level I violations during the Herm Edwards era that “seriously undermine or threaten the integrity of college sports,” the Arizona State athletic department faces punishments extending into the move to the Big 12 conference.


ASU women’s golf carries momentum into final Pac-12 title run, NCAA championships

TEMPE – Driven by a simple mindset, No. 12-ranked Arizona State women’s golf heads into the final Pac-12 championship in Pullman coming off two wins and runner-up finish. Behind a deep roster, the Sun Devils aren’t intimidated by the tough field.

Ashley Menne, Grace Summerhays hold the trophy with the Arizona State Women’s Golf team to celebrate a dominant win at the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in Lihue, Hawaii on March 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of ASU Athletics)

Driven: Sun Devils baseball recruit Cody Kiemele excels on diamond, oval

AVONDALE – Arizona State baseball recruit Cody Kiemele’s two-sport combination is rare. He’s a talented 6-foot-3, 200-pound pitcher with a side gig as a professional stock car driver.

Cody Kiemele anxiously awaits his turn on the track at Phoenix Raceway, where the future ASU baseball commit pursues his passion for racing. (Photo by Dorian Zavala/Cronkite News)

‘We want to win a ring’: Phoenix Suns close out regular season strong, begin championship quest

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns earned the sixth seed in the Western Conference postseason due to a lack of consistent wins. As the team gets ready to compete in the playoffs, they need to find consistency.

The Phoenix Suns' big three of Kevin Durant, right, Devin Booker, middle, and Bradley Beal will need to lead the way if the inconsistent but talented team hopes to make a deep playoff run. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes’ turbulent season lays groundwork for fresh start in Utah

TEMPE – The Arizona Coyotes' young core showed poise and resilience in navigating the emotional turmoil of relocation rumors during a chaotic 2023-24 season.

Arizona Coyotes players soak in the cheers from fans during their emotional sendoff game at Mullett Arena before relocating to Utah. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)

It’s official: NHL approves Arizona Coyotes’ $1.2B Sale, relocation to Utah

TEMPE – In a long-awaited move that ends the Arizona Coyotes' decades-long arena saga, the NHL's Board of Governors unanimously approved the franchise's $1.2 billion sale and relocation to Utah.