Last Chance Yuma: Thriving Arizona Western soccer program bonds a community
YUMA – With 26 players from around the globe, an unlikely success story has emerged in Yuma. The men’s soccer team at Arizona Western College has found great success and is playing in the NJCAA Division 1 National Championship.
Sun Devils still learning team-first lessons from Briann January
TEMPE – Arizona State honored Briann January’s college career by retiring her number at halftime of a game against Minnesota, but the Sun Devils fell short of the team-first standard she set during her career in Tempe in a 66-59 overtime loss to the Golden Gophers
NASCAR ready to debut ‘Next Gen’ car after Gen-6 retired at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE – Phoenix Raceway hosted the final race of the Generation 6 era of cars on NASCAR Championship weekend. Generation 6 cars made their run from 2013-2021 and with Next Gen cars set to make their debut next season, questions loom.
Keeping it in the Valley: Former Sun Devils Holland Woods, Taeshon Cherry enjoy vibe at GCU
PHOENIX – The team chemistry and culture of the GCU men’s basketball team brought former Sun Devils Holland Woods and Taeshon Cherry from Tempe to Phoenix.
Despite bumpy road, ASU football determined to find success in Pacific Northwest
TEMPE - After losing back-to-back games, Arizona State rebounded against USC and hopes for similar success in the Pacific Northwest.
As 25th anniversary of last Suns coaching stint nears, Fitzsimmons remembered for positivity
PHOENIX - The late Cotton Fitzsimmons was enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame after his wife JoAnn fought for his story and legacy.
2 years, 7 months, 22 days: Brandon Williams back after long hoops layoff
WASHINGTON - It was just one game for former University of Arizona basketball standout Brandon Williams, but it was a meaningful one - his pro debut with the G-League Westchester Knicks ended a two-year, seven-month, 22-day wait to get back to the game he loves.
With fans back, ASU wrestling hopes All-American talent leads to first NCAA title since 1988
TEMPE – The ASU wrestling program kicked off its final year at Desert Financial Arena with its annual Maroon & Gold scrimmage. With fans back in the stands, the Sun Devils hope to lean on their seven All-Americans to claim their first NCAA title since 1988.
World class: ASU women’s soccer is a global family
TEMPE – With 13 international players on a 31-player roster, Arizona State’s women’s soccer program has mastered international recruiting like no other program in the Pac-12 Conference. Coach Graham Winkworth’s team represents 10 countries on five continents.
Scottsdale Polo Party isn’t just for the rich and famous
SCOTTSDALE – The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships was back for the 10th Anniversary of what has been called “the best polo event in the world.” The event attracts the rich and famous, but also caters to a wider audience as the sport grows in popularity.
‘The Replacements’ help lead Cardinals to a win in San Francisco, improve to 8-1
PHOENIX – The Cardinals came away from San Francisco on Sunday with a victory thanks to a few players who stepped up with key players out.
Let’s get physical: Chandler family thrives in roller derby, football
PHOENIX – Contact sports are in the blood of one Chandler family. The parents prefer roller derby while their sons have embraced football.
