Spring training treasures: Exploring the intersection of baseball and card collecting in Arizona
PHOENIX – Against the backdrop of Arizona's spring training season, there's a thriving sports card market as collectors converge at shows and vendors capitalize on the enthusiasm of baseball fans.
Sporting a greener future: U.S. arenas, stadiums tackle carbon footprint to score environmental wins
PHOENIX – Sports venues are going green by pioneering sustainable design and retrofitting older stadiums with eco-friendly technologies to reduce their environmental impact.
From niche to norm: Sports betting’s relentless expansion grips Arizona and the nation
PHOENIX – States across the nation have seen massive growth in handle and revenue, including Arizona. With the factors that have led to the growth along with big market holdouts with untapped potential, there may be no end in sight for the industry’s boom.
Cracks in the blacktop: How Peoria maintains basketball courts in spite of Arizona’s environment
PEORIA – Outdoor basketball courts in the Valley face unique circumstances when it comes to weathering and climate, which Peoria officials and specialists have to keep up with.
Nod to the past: The ties between baseball and bobbleheads
PHOENIX – Bobbleheads are some of the most popular giveaways around MLB, which makes them a hot commodity for baseball fanatics. Here’s why teams give so many away, why fans collect them and the significance they have for players and their families.
From college stardom to WNBA uncertainty: Rookies fight steep odds to realize dream with help of former coaches
PHOENIX – Making a WNBA roster is one of the hardest achievements in professional sports. Due to the quick turnaround time and the lack of available roster spots, few rookies make the cut.
‘Doing great’: Mat Ishbia encouraged about Phoenix Suns’ future despite sweep
PHOENIX – After a first-round sweep by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones were grilled about the future of the Suns.
Unhittable: Pitching powers propel GCU softball to record season, WAC crown
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon softball is dominating during the program's WAC Championship defense, led by stellar pitching and timely hitting from players like Hailey Hudson and Kayla Rodgers.
Bobby Winkles enshrined in bronze at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, cementing ASU baseball legacy
PHOENIX – Former Arizona State baseball coach Bobby Winkles is immortalized after a successful 13-year career. He earned three national championships during his career and made a lasting impact on Sun Devil sports.
The Lopes’ leap: GCU’s esports powerhouse fuels Arizona’s collegiate gaming boom
PHOENIX – With its massive on-campus esports lounge and early commitment to gaming, Grand Canyon University has cultivated a thriving 2,000-member esports community that is driving the rise of collegiate esports in Arizona.
Triathlon trailblazer: How ASU coach Cliff English became architect of ASU powerhouse, catalyst for collegiate growth
TEMPE – Cliff English has coached professional triathletes to hundreds of wins and has led the ASU women’s triathlon team to seven NCAA championships in seven years of their existence. But his commitment to growing the sport has resulted in greater contributions.
Blocked and loaded: GCU men’s volleyball on a roll as it prepares for Ohio State in NCAA Tournament
PHOENIX – The Grand Canyon men’s volleyball team books an NCAA Tournament appearance against Ohio State following its big upset of No. 1 UCLA.
