March Madness sensation Jack Gohlke competes at Isaiah Thomas tournament, takes hoop dreams overseas
TACOMA – From March Madness standout to playing in former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas’ Zeke-End Basketball Tournament in a hot auxiliary gym, Jack Gohlke is showing that “as long as the hoop is 10-feet high,” he's driven to compete and achieve his basketball goals.
‘Let’s go for it’: Phoenix Suns seek greatness at all levels ahead of 2024-25 NBA season
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is determined to win a championship and set a precedent for a collective winning culture, as he expressed Monday at media day.
They made their bed … Diamondbacks out of postseason after Mets-Braves split doubleheader
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the postseason after the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split their doubleheader Monday. Arizona had plenty of opportunities to create their own destiny, but lost five of the last seven games, including blowing an eight-run lead.
‘Back to what we’re good at’: Rested and tested, ASU football focused on process ahead of Big 12 home opener
TEMPE – Coach Kenny Dillingham said the Sun Devils must “get back to what we’re good at” when the Kansas Jayhawks visit Tempe, where they will try to regain momentum in their first Big 12 Conference home game.
Arizona Diamondbacks win season finale, waiting to learn playoff fate
PHOENIX – While the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres in the season finale, their playoff fate is in the hands of the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, who meet in a Monday doubleheader. If neither team sweeps, the Diamondbacks season is over.
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels reflects on how ASU laid foundation for his success
PHOENIX – Jayden Daniels remembers his experience at ASU fondly as he returns to Arizona to take on the Cardinals Sunday at State Farm Stadium.
University of Arizona’s triathlon team determined to build success after squad’s rookie season
TUCSON – The second year University of Arizona triathlon team is feeling more “confident” this year after settling in from its inaugural season. The team practiced transitions at the Red-Blue intrasquad. Coach Wes Johnson liked what he saw during the shortened event and knows what to work on before the upcoming event at TCU.
Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper speak out on WNBA’s handling of discrimination
PHOENIX – Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper made their voices heard on the spark in racial and sexual discrimination in the WNBA following a threatening email sent to Connecticut Sun wing DiJonai Carrington.
Diamondbacks embrace pressure as MLB postseason push intensifies entering final regular-season series
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in the thick of an intense race for a National League wild-card spot with only three games remaining. But the team welcomes the pressure and is confident it can extend its season.
Liberty’s new leader: Hayden Fletcher forges own path as QB for Arizona’s top-ranked team
PEORIA – Senior quarterback Hayden Fletcher steps into the spotlight for Arizona’s No. 1-ranked Liberty Lions, writing his own legacy after the decorated career of former QB Navi Bruzon.
Local baseball community honors late Rich Alday in golf tournament to support Pima baseball
TUCSON – Tucson coaches and former players helped fundraise for the Pima Community College baseball team while honoring former coach Rich Alday in the fourth annual Rich Alday Memorial Tournament.
Notre Dame and Brophy football rivalry carries more respect than animosity
PHOENIX – Notre Dame Prep and Brophy meet on the football field Friday in the fifth annual playing of the Holy Bowl rivalry. But off the field, the two schools have more in common and respect between the two than disputes.
