In a year of NCAA basketball uncertainty, GCU only Arizona school going dancing
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon and five Pac-12 schools will be participating in what will be the strangest March Madness tournament we have ever had. So how did each school get there and what will it be like in Indiana this weekend?
Truex Jr. snaps Phoenix Raceway drought while Arizona drivers struggle at Instacart 500
AVONDALE – Martin Truex Jr., a prestigious veteran in the NASCAR Cup Series, won for the first time in his Phoenix Raceway career while Glendale native Michael McDowell did not have much success at his home track.
ARCA Series provides young drivers chance to compete at top tracks, including Phoenix Raceway
PHOENIX – The ARCA Menards Series is the first stepping stone for many young drivers. They get experience driving at Cup tracks and in Cup-style stock cars.
What a good girl: Coyotes’ service dog in-training will soon help veteran in need
GLENDALE – The Arizona Coyotes partnered with a foundation in Phoenix that pairs service dogs with veterans, fostering a dog for two years. Luna recently graduated to advanced training and will soon be paired with a veteran.
The Dvorak notebook: Bergeron film, the Vrbackhander, hidden quick wit
PHOENIX – Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Dvorak has evolved into the team’s top center in his fifth season. His successful campaign employs unique tools of the trade.
After historic regular season, GCU turns attention to WAC Tournament
PHOENIX - After winning their first Division I conference title in a unique season, GCU is now trying to win its first conference tournament and qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
March 11, 2020: The day that sports stood still
PHOENIX - One year ago, Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID, leading to a national shutdown. Athletes, coaches and media reflect on the 24 hours that changed everyday life in the United States.
After season of unique challenges, Valley high school basketball teams start playoffs
PHOENIX – Despite several challenges, Valley basketball teams made it through the regular season and are set to start the state playoffs. Traditions like senior night took on a new meaning in a season unlike any that players and coaches have experienced.
Diamondbacks reaffirm plan to start season at 25% capacity, while Rangers opt for 100%
PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks will start the season with 25% capacity at Chase Field, while the Texas Rangers announce they will have 100%capacity in opener.
ASU will send eight to NCAA Wrestling Championships after dominating Pac-12 event
PHOENIX –Arizona State will send eight to the NCAA Wrestling Championships thanks in part to five individual title winners at the Pac-12 tournament. Anthony Valencia became the first four-time Pac-12 champion for ASU since 2003.
ASU men’s basketball team wins opener in Pac-12 Tournament
TEMPE – The Arizona State men's basketball team beat Washington State in the Pac-12 tournament opener as it tries to preserve a season that has been a disappointment to this point.
HoopHall West showcase event had all-Arizona look in COVID era
PHOENIX — For eight years, the Basketball Hall of Fame brought some of the nation’s premier high school basketball teams to the Valley for a jam-packed day of basketball. This year, the pandemic forced the HoopHall West event to showcase only Arizona schools.
