Former Cactus Shadows, Suns coach Nate Bjorkgren takes Olympics stage with Team Canada
PARIS – Before becoming an NBA champion and an Olympic coach, Nate Bjorkgren landed his first big coaching break at Cactus Shadows High School in Arizona. His former players say he’s still the same person he was even almost 20 years later.
Photo essay: 2024 WNBA All-Star weekend recap, from practice to the game
PHOENIX – All-Star weekend brought players and fans to Phoenix for a two-day event filled with practices, fan festivities, skills exhibitions and Saturday’s matchup between Team WNBA and Team USA.
Flag and play: Sierra Smith’s vision for women’s flag football at ASU becomes reality
PHOENIX – As flag football becomes more popular, Arizona State University student Sierra Smith gives women an opportunity to continue playing as ASU women’s flag football club kicks off in January.
Could 2024 Paris Olympics be blueprint of sustainability for cities across the globe?
PHOENIX – The green initiatives for the Paris Olympics help to illustrate the emphasis on sustainability in Europe, while there seems to be bigger hurdles to a unified front on sustainability in the U.S. On the flip side, the Olympics are seen by experts as a potential spur for change in future mega-events and city planning.
Breakout summer: Former ASU guard Josh Christopher named NBA Summer League MVP
LAS VEGAS — Josh Christopher, former ASU guard, was named MVP of the NBA Summer League after leading the Miami Heat to the championship. The young guard made headlines with his incredible performance in Las Vegas.
Phoenix Suns showcase newest pieces during successful NBA 2K25 Summer League run in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Suns rookie Oso Ighodaro, two-way signee Jalen Bridges and forward David Roddy played crucial roles for the team during this year’s NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Golden goal: Mercury players, Team USA pack lessons from WNBA All-Star weekend for Paris Olympics
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury teammates Kahleah Copper and Diana Taurasi emphasize the importance of building team chemistry as they prepare with Team USA for the upcoming Olympics, following lessons learned from Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game.
‘I’m a pretty sore loser’: BMX pro and Tucson native Daleny Vaughn set for Paris Olympics with support from family
PHOENIX – BMX pro and Tucson native Daleny Vaughn is set for the Paris Olympics. She wouldn’t have made it without support from her family and their home track Sports Park BMX.
State of Phoenix Rising: New coach, new questions amid return to USL playoff picture
PHOENIX – A new coach and new player helped lead Phoenix Rising to a much needed win Friday night. But there are still many questions around the state of the club after Danny Stone was fired.
WNBA stars embrace mentorship roles amid record-breaking All-Star Weekend
PHOENIX – WNBA stars A'ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu lead mentorship initiatives during a record-breaking All-Star weekend, highlighting the league's explosive growth and commitment to inspiring the next generation of players and fans.
Fan favorites Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese electrify sold-out Footprint Center in WNBA All-Star debuts
PHOENIX – Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese captivated fans in their first WNBA All-Star Game debuts, contributing to Team WNBA's 117-109 victory over Team USA at Footprint Center.
WNBA’s surging popularity captivates Valley as All-Star weekend festivities take over downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX – WNBA All-Star Weekend kicked off Friday with WNBA Live at the Phoenix Convention Center. Fans of all ages had the opportunity to meet their favorite players and experience fun activities in downtown Phoenix.
