Tucson AHL team, another step in growth of hockey in Arizona
TUCSON — When he lived in the Valley, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild had a front row seat for the growth of hockey in Arizona.
NCAA rule change gives underclassmen more time to decide on NBA draft
PHOENIX — Like many talented underclassmen in the last several years, Purdue freshman forward Caleb Swanigan decided to test the NBA waters, declaring for June’s NBA Draft and working out for the Suns last week at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Return of men’s tennis brings ASU a step closer to goal of becoming Olympic mecca
TEMPE – From the day he arrived at Arizona State in 2014, Ray Anderson has worked to make the university a destination for Olympic hopefuls.
In limited market, Phoenix teams turn to Native American communities to sponsor arenas
Four major professional sports teams. Four professional sports venues. Nine different names.
Team owners starting to demand new stadiums sooner
In its short, 20-year life, Atlanta’s Turner Field played host to one of the highest attended playoff games of all time when more than 54,000 fans crowded in to watch the Atlanta Braves play the Chicago Cubs in 2003.
Maricopa County puts responsibility for Chase Field upgrades on Diamondbacks
Maricopa County said the Diamondbacks “have almost total responsibility for the maintenance, operation, and repair of Chase Field,” and the agreements between the team and the county "do not establish any contractual requirement to provide the Team a 'state-of-the-art' stadium," according to two letters provided to Cronkite News by the county.
$274 million economic impact of January’s college champ game is highest yet in Arizona
The 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship game generated far more money for the Arizona economy than any of Arizona’s previous college football championship games, according to a study by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.
Suns D-League team rises in Prescott Valley
PRESCOTT VALLEY - Prescott Valley officials were beaming following Tuesday’s announcement that the NBA Development League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns was moving to the small community 90 miles north of the parent club’s Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix.
Mesa skateboarder Eaton’s fame came at a young age
CHANDLER - Fame came at a young age for Mesa skateboarder Jagger Eaton.
Golf industry tries new ways to grow the traditional game
TEMPE — Two years ago, the management at Shalimar Country Club in Tempe tried something new. In an effort to increase its customer base and reach new people, the club held a footgolf tournament, after developing a course for the soccer-golf hybrid alongside its regular nine holes.
Coyotes launch jersey swap to grow youth fan base
GLENDALE - Growing up in Budd Lake, New Jersey, John Pierce was a fan of the New Jersey Devils.
Suns name Watson interim coach after firing Hornacek
The Suns named Earl Watson interim head coach Monday afternoon, replacing Jeff Hornacek, who was fired earlier in the day after the team lost its 14th consecutive road game.
