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.
Arizona Wildcats dominate Naranjeros de Hermosillo in Mexican Baseball Fiesta ahead of first Big 12 season
TUCSON – The recent Mexican Baseball Fiesta showcased culture and competition between Naranjeros de Hermosillo and the Arizona Wildcats at a lively event in Tucson’s Kino Stadium.
Battle of the ‘Hams’: ASU braces for No. 16 Utah under Friday night lights
TEMPE – Arizona State’s second-year coach Kenny Dillingham has turned things around in Tempe and hopes to emulate many of the traits of the Sun Devils’ next opponent: Kyle Whittingham’s Utah Utes.
Arizona hockey fans face first season without NHL team since 1996 as Utah Hockey Club makes season debut
SALT LAKE CITY – The NHL’s Utah Hockey Club has now been in existence for a couple of months and is preparing to play the franchise’s first game Tuesday. The transition from being the Arizona Coyotes to Utah has been fast for people on the outside. It’s no different for players such as Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton and the new players like John Marino and Ian Cole.
‘Nothing but success’: Top MLB prospects converge on Valley for Arizona Fall League
SCOTTSDALE – The Arizona Fall League, which began play on Oct. 7, provides an opportunity for the top prospects in baseball to make a name for themselves and join the more than 3,000 major leaguers who spent time in the circuit.
