Arm-wrestling champion reflects on his journey
SCOTTSDALE – Travis Bagent is a world champion arm wrestler from West Virginia. He sat down with Cronkite News to talk about his journey to become a professional arm wrestler and his path since becoming a champion.
The heat is on: Ways coaches and athletic trainers keep athletes safe
GILBERT – Athletic trainers and coaches are working to keep high school football players safe during the hot summer months.
27 seasons and counting: Despite competition for sports entertainment dollar, Arizona Rattlers endure
PHOENIX – Even in a community where competition is heated for the sports dollar, the Arizona Rattlers have found a way to stay relevant.
NCAA Basketball Academy stops at GCU, gives top high school players taste of college expectations
PHOENIX – In an attempt to address issues surrounding summer basketball that sparked the involvement of the federal government, the NCAA Basketball Academy debuted, making a stop at Grand Canyon University.
Marvin Lewis hopes to ease ‘amigo’ Herm Edwards’ transition to second season as ASU coach
TEMPE – Arizona State coach Herm Edwards has a long history with Marvin Lewis and believes his friend will make an impact on the ASU football staff.
From dance studios to ASU to possibly the Olympics, breakdancing surges in popularity
MESA – What started as a fad in the 1970s is now being considered for Olympic competition. Breakdancing is back and finding its way to dance studios and college classrooms.
Who will start? ASU football searches for clarity at the quarterback position
PHOENIX – With season nearing, ASU football looks for starter at quarterback.
New Coyotes owner Meruelo seeks financial sustainability, larger Hispanic fan base
GLENDALE – The new majority owner of the Arizona Coyotes hopes to attract a larger Hispanic audience to games.
Devils and the deep Red Sea: Gonzalez, Foster hope to leave mark with Cardinals
GLENDALE – Former Sun Devils Zane Gonzalez, D.J. Foster look to build upon a new regime with Cardinals
A big deal: Just before the trade deadline, Diamondbacks ship Greinke, acquire Leake
PHOENIX – As trade deadline clock ticks, Diamondbacks trade Zack Greinke, acquire Mike Leake.
Pigskin and eggs? ASU football reacts to possible 9 a.m. kickoffs
TEMPE – Trading hot dogs and burgers for orange juice and eggs, 9 a.m. kickoffs at Sun Devil Stadium are a possibility.
Diana Taurasi’s back injury tests her patience, serves as reminder of WNBA pay disparity
PHOENIX – In a storied 15-year career that has included WNBA championships, Olympic gold medals and a number of individual accolades, few firsts remain for Diana Taurasi to accomplish. Learning to overcome a back injury is one.
