Marcos de Niza kicker more than just a girl playing football
TEMPE - It may sound cliche at this point for anyone who knows Krysten Muir, but that doesn’t make the sentiment by her mother Kathy any less true.
Cubs and Indians prospects are Mesa Solar Sox teammates in Arizona Fall League
MESA -The 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians pits two star-crossed baseball franchises intent on ending championship droughts that date to 1908 for the Cubs and 1948 for the Indians.
Despite language barrier Chinese coaches learn from Arizona State staff
TEMPE - As Arizona State assistant track coaches Ronnie Williams and Tamara Ards demonstrated the proper technique for sprinters to explode from their starting blocks, about 30 coaches from China looked on, appearing perplexed.
Tebow’s presence draws crowds to Arizona Fall League
SCOTTSDALE – Tim Tebow leans against the backstop netting at Scottsdale Stadium, fielding questions from reporters.
Coyotes celebrate 20 years in Arizona, continue to grow hockey culture in the desert
GLENDALE - It has been 20 years since the Winnipeg Jets said goodbye to Canada and moved to the Arizona desert. In that time, the organization has made a significant impact on hockey culture across the Grand Canyon state, despite arena battles, financial difficulties and long playoff droughts.
Hurley and Final Four come together to encourage Arizona kids to read
TEMPE - As Sparky, Arizona State University’s mascot, entered the gym, a loud roar filled the air and a group of excited third-graders held up their palms, eagerly awaiting high fives from the Sun Devil.
Suns’ Watson embraces Hispanic upbringing, UCLA culture in head coach role
PHOENIX – In May 1997, Kansas native Earl Watson packed up his duffel bag and headed to Los Angeles with $400 his mother gave him. He moved into a garage in South Central he shared with future UCLA teammate Baron Davis.
Share your experience with sports gambling
From placing bets on your fantasy football team to putting money on a workplace March Madness pool, there are countless ways to participate in sports gambling.
What is your experience with concussions in high school sports?
Cronkite News is working on a series of stories on concussions in high school athletes. We would like to hear from anyone who has experienced a concussion playing high school sports, as well as parents, trainers or coaches who might know someone who has.
The Kaepernick effect: Should people protest during the national anthem?
Since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first sat down during the national before a preseason game, variations of his protest against police brutality and racism have spread across the country.
D-backs new GM: Winning a championship to be ‘at the forefront of what we do every day’
PHOENIX – Success. Success. Success. That is all the new general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks wants for a franchise mired in a string of disappointing seasons.
Arizona hockey community celebrates record debut of Auston Matthews
SCOTTSDALE - When Auston Matthews became the first player to score four goals in his NHL debut Wednesday, the Arizona hockey community celebrated with him.
