‘Saving up for playoff money’: Suns fans excited to return to games, cheer on competitive team

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns allowed fans to attend their home games for the first time last week. They have yet to lose with fans in attendance.


From BMX bikes to Daytona 500: Glendale’s McDowell an unlikely, humble champion

PHOENIX – Glendale’s Michael McDowell wins Daytona 500 in an upset. Acquaintances back home remember him.


ASU sophomore David Puig taking dead aim at Mickelson’s record

TEMPE – David Puig has the chance to be the first Sun Devil to win three straight tournaments since Phil Mickelson did so in 1991.


Earnhardt’s unfortunate role of safety pioneer evident during Daytona 500 crashes

PHOENIX – Dale Earnhardt caused NASCAR to change its safety standards. Near the 20th anniversary of his death at Daytona, memories of the driver are still strong.


Hamilton’s Logan Saloman emerging as one of nation’s top pitchers

CHANDLER – Hamilton Huskies star Logan Saloman is already one of Arizona’s best baseball prospects and regarded as one of the nation's best high school players.


Young and hungry: ASU women’s basketball back at full strength, poised to make a run

TEMPE – Charli Turner Thorne’s ASU women’s basketball program is used to high level performances, but this pandemic season brought with it many new challenges, including not having a full roster for nearly all its games this season.


ASU commit Ty Murchison finds ‘home feeling’ in joining budding program

TEMPE – Ty Murchison is the second full-time U.S. NTDP player to commit to Arizona State. Murchison couldn’t resist smiling as he took in the “unreal experience” facing his future teammates last week at Oceanside Ice Arena.


Want to attend spring training? Cactus League teams begin to roll out plans

PHOENIX - As Cactus League teams begin to roll out spring training plans, questions about ticket sales and fan attendance remain.


Despite another stoppage, ASU men’s basketball looks to keep its momentum

TEMPE – The Sun Devils return to play after multiple COVID-related postponements threatened to harm the momentum gathered in back-to-back wins.


Monty Williams’ ‘winning culture’ helps Suns overcome injuries, rotation changes

PHOENIX – Even though his team has rarely had its full rotation available, Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has helped it stay poised with his principles and belief.


Suns’ Williams responds to Cuban decision: National anthem holds ‘special place in my heart’

PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams offered his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to not play the national anthem in any of their first 13 preseason and regular-season home games.


Ping pong and 7 games vs. Blues: Pandemic wreaking havoc on Coyotes schedule

GLENDALE – A six-game road trip turned into an eight-day stop in St. Louis for the Arizona Coyotes. But they’re trying to remain flexible during the COVID-19 pandemic.