Pac-12 postpones all sports to 2021 because of COVID-19 concerns
The Pac-12 Conference postponed all sports to 2021 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The basketball is in overseas court for former ASU player Eric Jacobsen
PHOENIX – Former ASU basketball player Eric Jacobsen continues to make a living overseas, re-signing in June as a forward with the Sendai 89ers in Japan.
Enlisting excellence: ASU men’s hockey, tennis programs draw top 10 recruits
PHOENIX – ASU men’s tennis and hockey each have landed top 10 recruiting classes, an achievement for relatively young programs.
Ready, set, go: Louis Tewanima Footrace runs virtually Sept. 6
The COVID-19 pandemic means the 47th annual Louis Tewanima Footrace will be conducted virtually, from a location of each runner’s choosing. Organizers said the 2020 race, which honors a member of the Hopi nation who won a silver medal in the 1912 Olympics, will still foster community.
Fighting for his life: Once a ‘menace to society,’ boxing brought Adam Stewart peace
PHOENIX – By the time he was 17, Phoenix's Adam Stewart was abusing meth and spending time in prison for armed robbery and aggravated assault. Then boxing found him and in June came confirmation of his success: a televised bout on ESPN.
It’s Bizzaro World: Pac-12 football schedule has ASU-Arizona opening season
PHOENIX – The college football season is closer to becoming a reality. The Pacific-12 Conference released its schedule Friday and it revealed a new twist for Arizona State and Arizona. They open the season in Tucson.
Ball-tracking technology changes way fans consume, practice golf
PHOENIX – In recent years, Toptracer ball-tracking technology has changed the way fans watch and practice golf.
Head games: Former volleyball player believes concussions led to mental health issues
PHOENIX – Concussion education is important to Stephanie Cahill. She played high school volleyball from 14 to 16 years old and suffered five concussions, two of them while playing club ball. Now 23, she believes the anxiety and depression she has experienced since the injuries are related.
Coronavirus sports roundup: No fans allowed for next 3 Rising home games
PHOENIX - No fans will be allowed for next three Phoenix Rising home games. In initial NFL camp testing, 21 players test positive.
Lawsuit claims concussions turned ASU linebacker Jason Franklin’s dreams to despair
PHOENIX - Jason Franklin was a walk-on football player for Arizona State University. Two years after he died by suicide, his family filed a suit claiming he received four concussions in practice that led to deteriorating mental health. Franklin’s brain showed signs of CTE.
Coronavirus sports roundup: ASU swimming’s decision to redshirt could have ripple effect
PHOENIX - Arizona State says every member of swimming/diving team will redshirt for 2020-21 season. Beloved Chandler coach dies. Diamondbacks react to Marlins positive tests.
Coronavirus sports roundup: AIA moves forward with fall plan; Rising FC concerned with field conditions
PHOENIX – After Gov. Doug Ducey unveiled his plan for schools to reopen, the Arizona Interscholastic Association continued to prepare for a season of fall sports. Rising FC concerned about fields and Diamondbacks mourn loss of scout.