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.
Peoria students honor Randy Johnson with mural
PEORIA – Randy Johnson’s 6-foot-10-inch frame dwarfs most others, but for once, the Big Unit was dwarfed – by his own likeness.
Local bars woo Alabama and Clemson fans
Valley resident Kyndall Holstead did not attend the University of Alabama but has become a fan of the football dynasty Nick Saban has built there.
Alabama’s Saban wants juniors to make smart business move with NFL decision
PARADISE VALLEY – The timing couldn’t have been better. In the white-hot spotlight of the College Football Playoff National Championship game, O.J. Howard enjoyed the best game of his career.
With two clutch plays, special teams spur Alabama to championship in Glendale
It’s a third of the game. It’s a phrase every football fan has heard a thousand times over -- special teams is a third of the game.
Clemson paints parking lot orange before championship game against Alabama
GLENDALE – Hours before the kickoff of the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship game, Clemson fans, with their orange and purple school colors flying proudly, had taken over at least one parking lot at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Clemson, Alabama going where they’ve never gone before tonight — a 15th game
Ask any coaches and they’ll likely say the same thing – winning championships, regardless of how many games you play, is hard. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pointed to one of his associate head coaches as an example.
Clemson, Alabama offensive lines confident ahead of trench battle in National Championship
Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship game features Alabama's top-rated rushing defense and a Clemson front that ranks fifth in the nation in tackles for loss. Despite the gaudy numbers, both teams' offensive lines believe they're prepared for the challenge ahead thanks to the experience they have facing their talented teammates in practice.
