Suns’ woes with closing games reappear in ‘disgusting’ loss to Brooklyn Nets
PHOENIX - After a six-game winning streak in which they appeared to solve late-game mishaps, the Phoenix Suns encountered some familiar struggles in their 128-124 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
Mural featuring Phoenix Suns, Mercury highlight teams’ commitment to social justice
PHOENIX - Five Phoenix Suns and Mercury figures are featured in one of the Black History Matters murals. Twenty-eight can be found around the city.
ASU pitching staff enters season healthy after long, uncertain offseason
TEMPE – The cancellation of the 2020 baseball season was slow and uncertain, leading to a strange offseason. But thanks to a strong, flexible plan, Arizona State’s pitching staff enters the 2021 season at nearly full health.
Two Diamondbacks players test positive for coronavirus
SCOTTSDALE – The Arizona Diamondbacks opened spring training on Wednesday with news that two players had tested positive for the coronavirus.
ASU baseball team ready to roll no matter what 2021, pandemic have in store
PHOENIX – The Arizona State baseball team enters this season motivated and prepared after last season’s abrupt ending. Using a combination of returning veterans and fresh faces, the Sun Devils hope to exceed expectations.
‘Short Leash Line’ sparks Coyotes in historic series with Blues
PHOENIX – The “Short Leash Line” of Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz and Conor Garland scored nine goals and 20 points, lifting the Arizona Coyotes over the St. Louis Blues in an unprecedented, playoff-like seven-game series.
Anatomy of a postponement: How a COVID-19 test halted Desert Vista, Mountain Pointe game
PHOENIX – After a player on Desert Vista tested positive for COVID-19, Mountain Pointe’s game with the Thunder was called off. Here’s how both teams handled the disruption, and how the players stayed engaged during their quarantine.
‘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.
