‘It brings flashbacks’: Hurricane Dorian devastation call to action for Suns’ Ayton
PHOENIX – Deandre Ayton donated $100,000 to the Bahamas in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts along with supplies and money collected from an item donation drive at a local Fry’s Food Stores.
Axing the stereotype, NAU’s coed lumberjack sports model inclusivity, gender equality
FLAGSTAFF – Men and women at Northern Arizona University compete on equal footing in collegiate logging sports, where technique, accuracy and finesse matter more than size and strength.
‘It was tough’: Leilani Mitchell boxes out adversity, leads Mercury to playoffs
PHOENIX – Despite fighting a variety of odds, Leilani Mitchell has been a difference-maker for the Phoenix Mercury as they begin postseason play Wednesday.
Cardinals not surprised by Kyler Murray’s late-game theatrics
TEMPE – Although it wasn't how they envisioned the game going, the Arizona Cardinals were still pleased by the late-game skills quarterback Kyler Murray revealed in a tie against Detroit. And they werent
Becoming Kyler Murray: Cardinals quarterback refined skills in heart of football country
ALLEN, Texas – To understand Kyler Murray, who makes his first NFL start with the Cardinals Sunday, is to appreciate his roots in Texas and Oklahoma.
Hurricane Dorian’s impact far-reaching as Arizona sports community affected
PHOENIX – Even though it is 2,100 miles away, Hurricane Dorian has sparked conversation in the Arizona sports community. Some Valley-reared athletes attend colleges on the coasts of Florida and South Carolina.
Best of luck to Luck: Larry Fitzgerald, Kirk in full support of retiring quarterback
SCOTTSDALE – Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk talk Andrew Luck retirement.
When politics, sports collide: It’s not just about soccer for some Rising support groups
TEMPE – Activism has become a more prominent part of sports fandom. The evidence can be found at Phoenix Rising games.
Transgender golfer shares challenges of life on and off the green
GOLD CANYON – Bobbi Lancaster is a transgender woman who lived most of her life hiding who she was. She found solace in golf, but at some point, she had to live as herself, off the course.
Diana Taurasi returns as Phoenix Mercury prepares for playoff run
PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi's return is a difference-maker for the Phoenix Mercury, who have high hopes for the postseason.
Sports leagues taking steps to further protect fans from balls, bats and pucks
PHOENIX – Sports fans around the world are at risk of serious injury every time they enter a stadium, arena or golf course. Teams and leagues are taking further steps to keep fans safer.
‘Sport Is Your Gang”: Thai boxing program appeals to impoverished young people
PHOENIX – Thailand’s version of boxing has become a force for change in underserved communities worldwide.
