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.
A march to Macy’s: NAU Lumberjack band uses unique culture to earn 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade invite
FLAGSTAFF – The NAU Lumberjack Marching Band has a culture of diversity and inclusivity and despite its status as a lesser known university outside of Arizona, the Lumberjacks will march in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Grand Canyon College Hockey Classic brings sport back to puck-craving fans in Prescott Valley
PRESCOTT VALLEY – In 2014, the Arizona Sundogs suspended operations out of the blue, ending a nine-year hockey history in Prescott Valley. A decade later, Grand Canyon University brought the sport back to Prescott Valley.
GCU roller hockey’s ‘Miracle on Tile’ immortalized with championship banner, rings at Peoria Sportsplex
PEORIA – Grand Canyon University’s roller hockey team unveiled its NCRHA Division I National Championship banner and championship rings. The AA Division team opened the night with a win over Arizona State, while the Division I team secured an exciting overtime win against Arizona Impact.
Spoiler alert: Arizona sees Territorial Cup meeting with ASU as a potential culture builder
LOS ANGELES – The Arizona football team, after an underwhelming season, looks ahead to a Territorial Cup defense. A Wildcats’ win could serve as a culture builder and also spoil Arizona State’s season.
Brophy Prep football eyes state title, but first must top Mountain View in 6A semifinals
PHOENIX – Brophy Prep dominated Perry last Friday and has its eyes set on a long-awaited state championship.
