‘Very real’: Mental health issues spike in high school athletes due to lack of sports, study shows

PHOENIX - The continuous uncertainty of the pandemic has brought along an increase in anxiety and depression among high school athletes.


Bizarre ending to Phoenix Rising match rattles USLC Group B playoff picture

PHOENIX - The bizarre ending to Saturday’s Phoenix Rising versus San Diego Loyal match has turned USLC Group B into a four-way dogfight.


Pac-12 conference calls audible, will return to football competition Nov. 6

The Pac-12 became the last Power Five conference to announce its return. Will play seven games.


‘Cruel irony’: COVID-19 stalls momentum of women’s soccer

PHOENIX - After winning the World Cup in 2019, the U.S. national team helped women's soccer skyrocket in popularity. Then COVID-19 hit.


‘Get down! Get down!’ Murray’s athleticism exciting, scary for Cardinals’ Kingsbury

The athleticism of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is exciting for fans but also makes coach Kliff Kingsbury nervous.


Despite COVID-19 pandemic, soccer standout Struckman embracing life at MIT

PHOENIX - Former Phoenix Rising FC Youth player Isabella Struckman adapts well to life at MIT despite COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.


Suns determined to be all in on NBA’s commitment to social justice movement

PHOENIX - The NBA’s players briefly silenced their game to be heard, and now players and teams, including the Phoenix Suns, are teaming up to take action against social injustice.


So you want to transfer? How changing high schools for sports works during COVID-19 era

PHOENIX- The COVID-19 era has prompted some Arizona high school athletes to want to transfer. Here is what the AIA allows.


‘The sky’s the limit’: Diamondbacks believe rebuild off to promising start

PHOENIX - Despite sitting in last place in the NL West, the Arizona Diamondbacks think they're in a good position to rebuild by next few seasons.


Pac-12 must satisfy six states before kicking off football season

PHOENIX – The Pac-12 Conference has a puzzle to solve before returning to sports action with its schools spread across six states, each with varying state health requirements that must be met.


‘That was my identity’: COVID-19 pandemic costing stadium workers their jobs

PHOENIX – When the COVID-19 pandemic halted sports, those who work at stadiums and depend on the games to make their living were sidelined right along with those who played them.


COVID-19 means no fans, but Arizona Cardinals still fired up for home opener

PHOENIX _ Kyler Murray’s legs could be critical in the Arizona Cardinals' showdown with the Washington Football Team and a sack-frenzied front-seven.