FCS playoffs extend football season for ‘a lot of ballers’ from Arizona
WASHINGTON - None of Arizona’s three Division I football teams will vie for a national championship this fall, but 25 players with Arizona ties still have a shot - as part of the 24 teams squaring off in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs that begin Saturday.
Cardinals vs. Rising? Valley pro teams compete to help fight hunger
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising, State Forty Eight and the United Food Bank teamed up to help fight hunger within the community. They also made it a competition with the Arizona Cardinals.
13 and counting: How far can streaking Phoenix Suns go?
PHOENIX - As the Phoenix Suns stretch their winning streak farther and farther, the target on their backs grows bigger and bigger. Not that they mind, because in their eyes, they are hunters, not prey.
‘Either shut up or lose your whole career’: Arizona coach among those calling out NWSL’s toxic culture
PHOENIX - The NWSL has faced numerous allegations of abuse from coaches and organizations alike. Now, many, including Arizona’s soccer coach, are calling out the league’s culture and calling for change.
‘Yer out!’ Arizona Fall League comes to close with Mesa Solar Sox victory in championship
PHOENIX - After taking a season off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Arizona Fall League came to an end with the Mesa Solar Sox capturing the title. The Solar Sox were led by their pitching in the championship game as Caleb Kilian threw six perfect innings.
After years of addiction, heartbreak, former Arizona star Vance Johnson helps others
TUCSON - Vance Johnson’s past includes struggles with alcohol and prescription pill addiction after he witnessed domestic abuse growing up. Now, the former University of Arizona and NFL star is committed to sobriety and wants to help others facing substance abuse issues.
‘Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’: ASU’s Washington carries on family legacy
TEMPE - Anthony Washington was an Olympian in the discus throw. Now, His son Turner is dominating NCAA track and field as a thrower at Arizona State.
Arizona standout Gile Bite Starkute putting golf on Lithuania’s map
PHOENIX – Arizona junior Gile Bite Starkute is the first U.S. college golfer from Lithuania, a country with just a handful of golf courses. She said it would be a “dream” to be the first to represent her country at the Olympics in golf.
MLB to provide housing for minor league players, but are more changes needed?
PHOENIX – MLB owners approved a plan to provide housing to eligible minor leaguers starting in 2022. But that’s not the only issue MLB needs to address.
Bumpy beginnings: ASU men’s basketball eyes 3 points of improvement after 2-2 start
SAN DIEGO - The Arizona State men’s basketball team has lost two of four games in 2021. It knows it must improve in several areas, including shooting, perimeter defense, health and chemistry.
Olympian heights: Sport climbing’s debut in Tokyo Games brings increased participation at all levels
TEMPE – Despite concerns among the climbing community regarding its format, sport climbing’s Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games has drawn more eyes to the already rising sport. With an increase in interest, more clubs and teams are popping up across the nation, including the Sun Devil Climbing club at Arizona State University.
Scorching hot: Phoenix Suns win nine straight after blocking out the noise
PHOENIX - The Suns return to Phoenix after a short but successful three-game road trip, stretching their win streak to nine games. Second in the conference and the hottest team in the league, the Suns are doing all they can to keep their minds on the court – and keep out the noise.
