‘He’s only scratching the surface’: Former coaches say Marvin Harrison Jr. will bring his winning tradition to Cardinals
PHOENIX - Right now, Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is the talk of the Valley. His former coaches at St. Joseph’s Prep and Ohio State say he’ll live up to the hype.
Caitlin Hogan leads Arizona Wildcats’ revival of women’s hockey in Tucson
PHOENIX — Caitlin Hogan embraced the challenge of building a women’s hockey program in Tucson when she accepted her role as head coach of the University of Arizona women’s hockey team. Now Hogan and the Wildcats are navigating their inaugural season with help from former players.
Enter Jeff Sims: Veteran ASU quarterback poised to take over for injured Sam Leavitt
TEMPE – Sam Leavitt was injured in Arizona State’s win over Utah and will be replaced by veteran quarterback Jeff Sims in ASU’s game against Cincinnati Saturday, coach Kenny Dillingham said Wednesday.
Snail mail, checks and flip phones: This journalists’ fantasy football league is keeping it old school for 46 years
PHOENIX – A fantasy football league that started at The Arizona Republic has stayed active with most of the same members for the past 46 years. They play by their own old school rules without apps or new technology.
Phoenix Rising FC faces tough road ahead on cusp of USL postseason berth
PHOENIX – With the playoffs on the line, Phoenix Rising FC defeated New Mexico United to remain in eighth place in the Western Conference. Rising snapped a three-game losing streak, a big momentum shift.
Melton brothers set for first sibling rivalry as Max and Bo battle in Cardinals vs. Packers
PHOENIX - Bo and Max Melton have played football together for as long as they can remember. On Sunday, they will face off against each other in an NFL game for the first time when Arizona plays Green Bay.
Utah Hockey Club’s debut provides exciting beginning for some fans, difficult closure for others
SALT LAKE CITY – The NHL’s newest team, the Utah Hockey Club, played its first game in franchise history on Tuesday, officially ending the story of the Arizona Coyotes. While the game was a new beginning for hockey fans in Utah, it was closure for hockey fans in Arizona.
Arizona Wildcats head to Provo eyeing upset of unbeaten, well-rested BYU after suffering setback
TUCSON – The Arizona Wildcats aim to recover after their Big 12 home opener loss, as the team travels to Utah to take on No. 14 BYU, which has been analyzing the Wildcats’ loss in search of exploits.
Tyus Jones poised to guide Phoenix Suns offense in NBA championship push
PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones is the offensive facilitator the team hopes will help lead it to an NBA title. The Duke product signed a veteran’s minimum contract for a chance at glory.
Book & D-Lo: one of NBA’s closest friendship hidden in plain sight
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Devin Booker and D’Angelo Russell’s symbiotic friendship has long been unknown to the public. The fruitfulness of their relationship was hidden in plain sight on Sunday.
After 2024 Paris Olympics success, ASU men’s swimmer Ilya Kharun looks to build on Sun Devils legacy
TEMPE – Two-time bronze medal-winning swimmer Ilya Kharun reflects on his Summer Olympics experience and looks to carry his success over to ASU’s season with first-year coach Herbie Behm.
DirecTV-Disney standoff underscores ongoing media industry shift, future of sports fan viewership
PHOENIX – DirecTV finally reached a contract agreement with Disney following a 13-day blackout of channels such as ABC and ESPN. The disruption affected many sports fans’ ability to view programs such as the U.S. Open and the NFL’s Monday Night Football.
