Dishing the dirt: Unique layouts, surfaces challenge Supercross drivers’ event preparations
GLENDALE - The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship presents unique tracks and dirt every single race. Drivers must prepare quickly and smartly on-site while also taking advantage of track maps.
From naughty, talented ASU student to Super Bowl: A look back at Al Michaels’ career
PHOENIX – From his prankster days at Arizona State to his Super Bowl run, Al Michaels has taken an impressive path to success. Valley broadcasters reflect on his career.
‘The sport needs it’: Fans, golfers embrace return to normalcy during Phoenix Open’s first round
SCOTTSDALE – Fans flocked to the WM Phoenix Open Thursday for the first round of the popular tournament at TPC Scottsdale. With all pandemic restrictions lifted, players and fans said they were thrilled to see the return to normalcy.
Legalized sports betting could be a step toward reducing homelessness
LOS ANGELES – A sports betting initiative that could be on the November ballot for California could help alleviate the crisis of people experiencing homelessness.
Super Bowl LVI features Arizona ties, including Greenway High product Frank Pollack
PHOENIX – Frank Pollack, AFC champion Bengals’ offensive line and run game coordinator, is one of the many Arizona ties in Super Bowl LVI
It’s official: Coyotes announce move to ASU’s multipurpose arena, addition of locker complex
PHOENIX — Following ABOR’s approval to build a new locker complex, the Arizona Coyotes announced the franchise will move to ASU’s multipurpose arena for the next three seasons with an option for a fourth.
ASU softball gears up for 2022 with new roster
TEMPE – Despite significant roster changes, Arizona State softball coach Trisha Ford has confidence in the team’s direction.
From Phoenix Open volunteer to player, ASU freshman Preston Summerhays living golf dream
TEMPE – Preston Summerhays comes from a strong lineage of golfers and has been sponsored to play in the WM Phoenix Open. A dream that he has carried through childhood, high school and college, Summerhays will now play among the best golfers in the world.
Aaron Rodgers, Jon Rahm headline star-studded Pro-Am day at WM Open
SCOTTSDALE – World No. 1 golfer Jon Rahm and NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers highlight the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open Wednesday. Rodgers was happy to talk about golf but not football.
‘Perseverance and courage’: PGA Tour honors D.J. Gregory with Courage Award
SCOTTSDALE – D.J. Gregory, who was born with cerebral palsy, was honored by the PGA Tour with the Courage Award, after 14 seasons walking at every PGA Tour event and over $1 million raised for his foundation.
NASCAR roars into Los Angeles with first Clash at the Coliseum
LOS ANGELES – NASCAR’s first Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum was popular with fans and drivers alike. The preseason exhibition race kicks off the Sprint Cup series that culminates in Phoenix in November.
Work ethic, commitment lead Zhong to Olympics as ASU hockey’s first Olympian
TEMPE – Peter Zhong, ASU hockey’s first Olympian, used work ethic and commitment to reach international hockey’s highest stage, representing China, his native country.
