As Super Bowl nears, affection for former Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu runs deep

PHOENIX – One thing became clear leading up to the Super Bowl: The affection for former Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu runs deep.


Suns coach Williams on Kaminsky start: It’s ‘the way we’re going to do this moving forward’

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns replaced Cameron Johnson with Frank Kaminsky in the starting lineup against Detroit, a move they will stay with moving forward.


Luxury suites, players lounge: ASU excited for addition of multi-use sports facility

TEMPE – Luxury suites, players lounge: ASU excited for addition of multi-use sports facility


From Tyrann Mathieu to Bruce Arians, Super Bowl LV has strong Arizona ties

PHOENIX – The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off in Tampa Bay Sunday in Super Bowl LV with a surprising amount of Arizona connections.


Hurley, ASU took a tumble but now have an opportunity to stick the landing

TEMPE – ASU’s recent wins could be turning point in season


AIA changes course, allows parents to attend high school away games

PHOENIX – Citing improved COVID-19 metrics, the AIA executive board ruled Thursday that up to two parents or legal guardians can attend their children’s away games.


In COVID era, players adjusting to ‘weird’ Phoenix Open with limited fans

PHOENIX - The Waste Management Phoenix Open, while greatly reduced in spectators, is one of only a few stops on the PGA Tour to allow fans.


‘I’m learning from him every day’: Devin Booker values connection with Chris Paul

PHOENIX – Expected to be a key addition for his leadership, Chris Paul guided the Suns to back-to-back close wins over Dallas and values his relationship with Devin Booker.


‘The People’s Open’ will be short on people, people’s champion Mickelson this year

SCOTTSDALE – With limited fans due to COVID-19, one of the Waste Management Phoenix Opens’s biggest draws – three-time champion Phil Mickelson – is skipping it again this year.


Cactus League scrambles to resolve ticket sales, attendance with start of season nearing

PHOENIX – Cactus League teams announced that they are preparing for an on-time start to opening weekend of spring training games, currently scheduled for February 27.


Although little fanfare greeted Oubre’s return, former Suns player still missed

PHOENIX – Kelly Oubre Jr. returned to Phoenix for the first time since he was traded in the deal that brought Chris Paul to the Suns. And although the Suns have improved with Paul in the fold, they miss their former teammate and enjoyed seeing Oubre back at Phoenix Suns Arena.


Parents of Basha player push for change after viewing son’s nightmarish injuries on live stream

PHOENIX – After their son’s serious injuries during a high school soccer game that they watched on a video stream, Jason and Holli Stella are hoping to get visiting-team parents into the stands in Arizona.