Third time’s a charm: GCU baseball feeling like this could be year to crack national tournament

PHOENIX – The Grand Canyon University baseball team is entering its third season of Division I postseason eligibility, and head coach Andy Stankiewicz feels he has the pieces to reach the tournament.


The 500 club: ASU’s Turner Thorne endures with success, connections with players

TEMPE – Charli Turner Thorne has built a successful model as a coach through relationships, and she recently reached a significant milestone with her 500th win as a head coach.


What are those purple circles? High school athletes embrace cupping to aid recovery

PHOENIX – Those in the industry have found no downsides in cupping therapy, which is being used more in high school athletics.


How Willie Knierim got his groove back, found success with ASU hockey

TEMPE – Willie Knierim initially played at Miami (Ohio) for two seasons, but returned to junior hockey in an effort to find his groove. Now, he’s playing some of his best hockey in Tempe.


Evolving culture helps ASU football program sign Top 25 recruiting class

TEMPE – Herm Edwards and staff discuss the new opportunities as well as challenges involved in a program skewing upward.


At ease: Despite national backlash, many support appearance of Pat Tillman statue in NFL ad

PHOENIX – A Super Bowl ad by the NFL that features the late Pat Tillman has divided a football community debating its intent. The statue of the former Arizona State and Cardinals defensive player at State Farm Stadium is part of a commercial celebrating the league’s 100th anniversary.


ASU Esports Call of Duty squad seeks success in first competitive tournament

TEMPE – ASU Esports Call of Duty team is playing in its first competitive tournament.


ASU shot putters Washington, Noennig making waves on national scale

TEMPE – Arizona State throwers Turner Washington and Samantha Noennig are ranked among the top three in the nation for the longest shot-put throw.


Walking the walk: Inspirational leader with cerebral palsy treks four rounds of Phoenix Open with Jon Rahm

SCOTTSDALE – D.J. Gregory continues charitable tradition by walking course with ASU alum Jon Rahm.


‘Here, we’re really one program’: Prudhomme leads both men’s, women’s GCU tennis teams to success

Phoenix – Grand Canyon University’s Greg Prudhomme is the head coach for both the men’s and women’s team, and he’s finding success with both.


Above par: With perfect weather, wild 16th hole, Phoenix Open delivers

SCOTTSDALE – Blue skies, competitive golf and a high energy 16th hole result in a well receiver Phoenix Open.


Bucket hats, beef jerky: Joel Dahmen embraces the chaos of Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE – Scottsdale resident and PGA Tour professional Joel Dahmen feels right at home with the rowdy atmosphere at the Waste Management Phoenix Open