A march to Macy’s: NAU Lumberjack band uses unique culture to earn 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade invite
FLAGSTAFF – The NAU Lumberjack Marching Band has a culture of diversity and inclusivity and despite its status as a lesser known university outside of Arizona, the Lumberjacks will march in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Grand Canyon College Hockey Classic brings sport back to puck-craving fans in Prescott Valley
PRESCOTT VALLEY – In 2014, the Arizona Sundogs suspended operations out of the blue, ending a nine-year hockey history in Prescott Valley. A decade later, Grand Canyon University brought the sport back to Prescott Valley.
GCU roller hockey’s ‘Miracle on Tile’ immortalized with championship banner, rings at Peoria Sportsplex
PEORIA – Grand Canyon University’s roller hockey team unveiled its NCRHA Division I National Championship banner and championship rings. The AA Division team opened the night with a win over Arizona State, while the Division I team secured an exciting overtime win against Arizona Impact.
Spoiler alert: Arizona sees Territorial Cup meeting with ASU as a potential culture builder
LOS ANGELES – The Arizona football team, after an underwhelming season, looks ahead to a Territorial Cup defense. A Wildcats’ win could serve as a culture builder and also spoil Arizona State’s season.
Brophy Prep football eyes state title, but first must top Mountain View in 6A semifinals
PHOENIX – Brophy Prep dominated Perry last Friday and has its eyes set on a long-awaited state championship.
Arizona State rises to No. 16 after back-to-back upsets as College Football Playoff hopes hang in balance
PHOENIX – The College Football Playoff committee ranked ASU (9-2) at No. 16 as chaos ensued across the country last Saturday, but the Sun Devils remain behind a trio of three-loss SEC teams.
ASU hockey’s stunning sweep of No. 1 Denver suggests ‘Activating the Valley’ extends beyond football
PHOENIX – While Arizona State was pulling off a wild football victory against BYU, the school’s hockey team was working on a stunning sweep of top-ranked Denver, the first time the defending national champion Pioneers had been swept at home since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill comes due: ASU football fined $25,000 for failing to keep fans from storming field during BYU victory
PHOENIX – The Big 12 Conference slapped Arizona State with a $25,000 fine for failing to keep fans from rushing onto the field at Mountain America Stadium Saturday, but the Sun Devils might have gotten off cheap. The SEC hit Oklahoma and Auburn with much larger bills for similar celebrations.
As sportsbooks implement AI to drive growth, identify problem gamblers, door opens to potential predatory behavior
PHOENIX – AI can be used to track problematic gamblers and to personalize the experience for users, but with that comes privacy concerns and potential manipulation.
Photo essay: Too young for Division I? Why Kyi Kyi Miles isn’t the norm
Kyi Kyi Miles, a freshman at Mesa High School, is already receiving scholarship offers from major universities to play basketball. Here’s a look at what led a 13-year-old to his first scholarship — and why the stream of offers is only just beginning.
‘It worked horribly’: ASU’s Kenny Dillingham takes accountability on late-game chaos vs. BYU
TEMPE – In a battle that went down to the final seconds, No. 21 Arizona State outlasted No. 14 Brigham Young to pick up another pivotal win. The final result wouldn’t have been possible without efforts from key players.
Sporttrade expands reach to Arizona with innovative stock market-style sportsbook
PHOENIX – Sporttrade, a new sportsbook modeled after stock-trading platforms such as Robinhood, recently launched in Arizona and is making a name for itself with its innovative format.
