South Sudan never far from mind of Northern Arizona Suns’ Peter Jok
Peter Jok of the Northern Arizona Suns hopes to make impact in South Sudan
Street cred: ‘Muhammad Ali Way’ helps keep mission of boxing great, Barrow Institute going
PHOENIX – On the third anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s passing, friends and family came together to honor the former heavyweight champion of the world with the unveiling of “Muhammad Ali Way” while also celebrating the declaration of June 3 as “Muhammad Ali Day” in the city of Phoenix.
For good measure: Analytics a part of youth baseball, too
PEORIA – The data revolution has trickled down to youth baseball, thanks to technologies like GameChanger and a popularizing of the analytics movement.
‘It’s pretty emotional’: ASU baseball ready for first regional since 2016
PHOENIX – ASU baseball is headed back to the postseason after a two-season hiatus.
Pros, no cons: With hiring of Marvin Lewis, ASU shows strong belief in NFL model
TEMPE – Marvin Lewis is another addition to the Sun Devils staff with time in the NFL.
‘One team, one heartbeat’: Arizona softball ends Women’s College World Series drought
TUCSON – With their Super Regional victory over Ole Miss, the Arizona Wildcats are headed to Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series for the first time since 2010.
ASU men’s golf enters NCAA Championships with international flair
TEMPE – The Arizona State men's golf team begins its quest for a third national title Friday when it competes in the NCAA Championships at Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It brings with it an international flair.
Power play: Led by ASU, collegiate hockey flexes its muscle in Arizona
TEMPE – When the Arizona State men's hockey team made history by being the first independent team to make the NCAA Tournament since 1991-92, it showed that collegiate hockey is making its mark in Arizona.
Giants’ Tony Watson embraces special connection with civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr.
SCOTTSDALE – San Francisco Giants reliever Tony Watson embraces special connection with civil rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr.
Henry Cejudo reflects on Maryvale roots as he prepares for UFC championship bout
PHOENIX – As Henry Cejudo prepares for his fight against Marlon Moraes for the vacant bantamweight championship at UFC 238, he thinks back to his roots in Maryvale.
Why are so many horses dying? Turf Paradise looks to find answers
PHOENIX – A spike in horse fatalities at Turf Paradise have left the track searching for answers.
Good news for ASU: Pac-12 secures Arkansas Little Rock for wrestling expansion
PHOENIX – Reacting to concerns it could lose its automatic NCAA qualifiers status in wrestling, the Pac-12, which feature powerhouse Arizona State, is on the hunt for an affiliate school to join the conference.