StatBroadcast, invented to revolutionize live sports stats, epitomizes ASU innovation

TEMPE – Nate Policar invented StatBroadcast as a student intern in the ASU sports information department. Now, his collegiate innovation is used by hundreds of college programs nationwide, including Power Five schools and the NCAA.


‘It’s 0-0’: ASU women’s basketball hopes to disrupt Pac-12 tournament despite 11th seed

TEMPE – ASU women’s basketball coach Natasha Adair enters her second Pac-12 tournament with experience and a young team growing together.

ASU guard Trayanna Crisp, centers, defends USC’s JuJu Watkins, left, and Kaitlyn Davis in the Sun Devils’ last regular season game before heading off to compete in the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Emma Jeanson/Cronkite News)

Fresh powder beckons: Arizona Disabled Sports, High Country Adaptive Sports partner in annual ‘SkiAble’ event

FLAGSTAFF – Arizona Disabled Sports and High Country Adaptive Sports partner in an annual “SkiAble” event for the disabled community. Mason and Jaxton Mogensen, who both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy, enjoyed their first SkiAble experience.

Mason Mogensen sits in adaptive ski equipment known as TetraSki with Truman Shoaff by his side. (Photo courtesy of High Country Adaptive Sports)

Kansas City Royals embrace veteran presence in clubhouse, hope to return to winning ways

SURPRISE – The Kansas City Royals have had to rely on a young core in recent years, leading to inconsistent results. With the arrival of proven veterans to the Royals clubhouse, the team is embracing their presence heading into what hopes to be a very competitive season.

Kansas City infielder Nick Pratto looks back during the Royals’ recent game against the A’s. The team overall is looking forward with the addition of veterans that could help the organization return to its winning ways. (Photo by Reece Andrews/Cronkite News)

‘Pain of losing him is unbearable’: Family of Cesar Chavez football player who drowned files lawsuit

PHOENIX – On March 4, the family of 15-year-old Christopher Hampton, who drowned in July during a Cesar Chavez High School football summer camp trip, filed a lawsuit against the Phoenix Union High School District.

Cesar Chavez High School players wore No. 5 on their helmets in honor of Christopher Hampton during the 2023 football season. Hampton’s family filed a $50 million lawsuit Monday. (File photo by Beatriz Martinez/Cronkite News)

‘I’ll run through a wall for y’all’: Phoenix Mercury lure talent, strengthen reputation as destination team

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury are one of the most accomplished franchises in the WNBA, but a new regime has made the team one of the most attractive destinations in the league.

Owner Mat Ishbia’s commitment to the Phoenix Mercury, which will soon see a new $100 million-plus practice facility, has helped make the organization a destination for free agents. (Photo by Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News)

Natasha Adair’s unique position of Black female coach helps empower ASU basketball players

PHOENIX – In 2020, Natasha Adair helped found Black Coaches United, an organization looking to foster and increase diversity among basketball coaches at all levels. Now, she helps empower her Arizona State women’s basketball players.

Arizona State coach Natasha Adair is one of the founders of Black Coaches United, which has a goal of helping to foster more diverse, equitable and inclusive environments in sports. (Photo by Emma Jeanson/Cronkite News)

Cuddles, car rides and… knives? Milwaukee Brewers share stories about their pets

PHOENIX – It’s safe to say Milwaukee Brewers players love their four-legged friends, and they’re more than willing to share the oddities that come with being a pet owner.

Geno, a German Shepherd/Sheltie mix, caused outfielder Sal Frelick’s mom to miss his MLB debut because they couldn’t find anyone to dog-sit. Darth Kittypuss blocks sidearm lefty Hoby Milner’s view of his television, a trait popular with my cats. (Photo courtesy of Frelick family and Milner family)

‘We’re going to continue to be the Pac-12 Conference’: New commissioner ready to put up fight

PHOENIX – New Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould said she is ready to protect the interests of the conference, including keeping its name and securing media rights.

Photo of Pac-12 logo.

End of an era: ASU’s Art Martori leaves behind lasting legacy, Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club

TEMPE – ASU wrestling honored recently retired Art Martori before its match against Nebraska. He is a beloved figure and pioneer of wrestling in Arizona through his founding of the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club.


Bonded by baseball: 3 young Brewers fan battling illnesses forge friendship on spring training trip

PHOENIX – The Brewers welcomed three young Aurora Health Care patients who were nominated as the Aurora MVPs. The families visited spring training, bonding through their shared traumas and love.

The Milwaukee Brewers host Aurora Health Care's MVPs Brandon Krueger, Malakai Kaesermann and Evan Rennicke at spring training. (Photo courtesy of Aurora Health Care)

ASU’s Viva Kreis aims to elevate women’s sports, play for U.S. handball team in 2028 Summer Olympics

PHOENIX – Viva Kreis is an ASU athlete with a handful of extra work. She hopes to play in the 2028 Summer Olympics in team handball and make a difference in women’s sports. The path to completing these goals comes with hard work and focus.

Handball is one of the most popular sports in Europe. In the United States, the game is limited to a few clubs. (Photo courtesy of Marcos Domínguez)