Dodgeball for adults? Yes, and Phoenix is home to four of best players in country
PHOENIX – Four Arizona players are among the best dodgeball players in the country and are traveling across the world to compete.
Why are racehorses still dying? Authorities struggle to find the answers
ARCADIA, Calif. – Horses are dying at a rapid rate at Santa Anita Racetrack, home of the 2019 Breeders’ Cup. But betting on horses continues at a rapid clip, even as experts look for the reasons behind the deaths.
Gym or gingerbread? Prime athletes must resist temptations of holiday goodies
LOS ANGELES – The holiday season may seem like a free pass on fitness for many, but what about athletes who have been training hard all year?
Kyler Murray’s performance in 2019 will reflect efforts of Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury
TEMPE – Arizona Cardinals know the performance of quarterback Kyler Murray will reflect on coach Kliff Kingsbury.
Tackle this: Decline in youth football participation raises questions about future
PHOENIX – Youth tackle football numbers have been dropping steadily for years. With flag football on the rise and legislation a possibility, are we looking at the end of youth tackle football?
As wins, bowls, fans elude Wildcats, spotlight is on football coach Kevin Sumlin
TUCSON – The excitement that accompanied the hiring of Kevin Sumlin has died down after the team has struggled for two straight seasons
‘He’ll be great down there’: Marvin Bagley likes brother Marcus’ commitment to ASU
TEMPE - Arizona State’s newest addition, four-star recruit Marcus Bagley, has the support of his brother, NBA standout Marvin.
‘Chaotic, beautiful thing’: The story behind Party Hard Wrestling, Arizona’s weirdest independent wrestling promotion
MESA – “Too art for the wrestling crowd, too wrestling for the art crowd,” Party Hard Wrestling has become a fixture of the Arizona independent wrestling community.
Dominating Sun Devils leading the effort to make triathlon a sanctioned NCAA championship sport
TEMPE - Triathlon can earn NCAA championship status when six more colleges add varsity women’s teams, and ASU is leading the effort on and off the three-sport course.
‘One true state champion’: How first year of Open Division has played out for Arizona high school football
PHOENIX - While they aren’t defending their dynasties in their conferences, Chandler and Saguaro will square off for a bigger title.
Phoenix Open officials disappointed Phil Mickelson won’t play, optimistic show will go on
PHOENIX – Phoenix Open officials are disappointed that Phil Mickelson won't play in Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2020 but they are optimistic show will go on.
What’s next? As women’s wrestling grows, the landscape of opportunities changes
TEMPE – The opportunities for young female wrestlers to keep training after high school continue to grow as the sport gains popularity in the United States.
