AZ leaders applaud NFL Washington team name change
PHOENIX - Arizona Native American voices respond to the news of the Washington team name change.
Coronavirus sports roundup: Booker misses his dog, Ray a workhorse, Bidwill out of hospital
PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns adjust to life in the bubble. Some Diamondbacks players stayed in Arizona during break. Michael Bidwill released from hospital.
Coronavirus sports roundup: Pac-12 opts for conference-only games, ASU won’t release test results
PHOENIX – The Pac-12 is expected to announce a conference-only schedule. Meanwhile, Arizona State opts not to release COVID-19 test results.
Arizona community reacts to Washington nickname controversy
PHOENIX – Amid pressure from sponsors, Washington’s NFL team is undergoing discussions to change its name, a move prominent voices in the Arizona Native American community feel is overdue.
Coronavirus sports roundup: Pandemic inspires Cardinals kicker Gonzalez to take action
PHOENIX – COVID-19 has put live sports on pause and has affected players and conferences to adapt to the new norm.
Northern Arizona Suns decide to leave Prescott Valley for Phoenix area
PHOENIX – Citing economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the NAZ Suns announced they will leave Prescott Valley for a location closer to the Valley.
As training camp nears, Arizona Coyotes must take on playoff mentality
PHOENIX - The Arizona Coyotes can’t wait to return to the ice after COVID-19 cut short the regular season. They’ll go right to the playoffs.
Turf wars: Despite its benefits, artificial grass still raises questions about injuries to athletes
PHOENIX – Although artificial turf has greatly improved since its introduction in the 1960s, studies suggest it is still likely to cause more injuries among athletes than its more expensive counterpart: natural grass.
An ‘emotional,’ financial drain: Gym owners blindsided by Ducey’s order to shut down
PHOENIX – The news that gyms would need to shut down as part of Gov. Doug Ducey’s latest executive order to slow the spread of the coronavirus has blindsided those who work in the industry.
Arizona’s top football recruits continue to leave state for college
PHOENIX – ASU and UA have 15 combined players committed in the class of 2021. None of them are from Arizona. Why are the state’s top players going out of state for college?
The new FPS ‘Valorant’ is a big esports hit in Arizona schools
PHOENIX - The new FPS “Valorant” from Riot Games has made a big splash among the esports scene in Arizona. Members of collegiate esports organizations in Arizona discuss their thoughts on the game so far.
Diamondbacks’ Mike Leake first MLB player to opt out of season amid pandemic
PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake became the first known Major League Baseball player to opt out of the season, general manager Mike Hazen said Monday.
