Chaos in Tempe: ASU hangs on to beat BYU, nears berth in Big 12 championship game
TEMPE – In a game defined by chaos, the Arizona State Sun Devils hung on to defeat the BYU Cougars and put themselves in contention to win the Big 12 Conference and make an appearance in the College Football Playoff.
Scrambling toward a happy ending: Arizona football maintains hope for bowl eligibility
LOS ANGELES – The Arizona football team, after ending a five-game losing streak, feels optimistic as TCU looms. “Block it out” has become its mantra moving ahead toward a positive season end.
Relive the magic: Former ASU players recall 2014 Notre Dame game ahead of Saturday’s BYU matchup
PHOENIX – Many people are considering this weekend’s ASU game against BYU to be the biggest game in program history since 2014, when the Sun Devils defeated No. 10 Notre Dame at home, 55-31. Jaelen Strong and Zane Gonzalez, both members of that team who went on to play in the NFL, looked back at the game and the rowdy fan environment.
Fan duel: Sold-out Mountain America Stadium braces for ASU, BYU supporters and game-day drama
TEMPE – Saturday's game between ASU and BYU sold out earlier this week. The number of fans in attendance for either side may prove vital in the game’s final result.
Stars align: Jake Plummer, Shane Doan join celebrities at Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships
MESA – The 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in Mesa attracted over 2,600 competitors, including a Dinks for Difference Celebrity Match. The event celebrated pickleball's progress, while also supporting USA Pickleball Serves and community participation.
Bird(s) watching: Arizona Cardinals return from bye week for NFC West thriller vs. Seattle Seahawks
PHOENIX – After a week off, the Arizona Cardinals now enter the second half of their season leading the NFC West. However, the playoff energy is coming early for the Cardinals as they are taking on their rival the Seattle Seahawks for the first-place crown of the NFC West.
Chandler’s Darius Lassiter comes full circle for decisive BYU-Arizona State battle in Tempe
PHOENIX – BYU wide receiver Darius Lassiter returns to his Arizona roots for a top-25 clash against Arizona State, with the Cougars chasing playoff dreams.
‘Be early’: What fans need to know ahead of ASU football’s sold-out contest vs. BYU
TEMPE – The Sun Devils' solid play on the football field has fans ready to pack the house in Tempe, but many changes behind the scenes have helped lead them to where they are today, altering the gameday experience.
Nick Kurtz defies rookie expectations with stellar Arizona Fall League debut
MESA – After an injury halted a torrid start to his professional career, the Athletics’ No. 2 prospect and fourth overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft returned to the diamond in the Arizona Fall League and continued to dominate in the batter’s box.
Middle school with collegiate offers? Arizona high school basketball underclassmen and coaches reveal early recruiting realities
MESA – Arizona high school underclassmen Kyi Kyi Miles, Darius Wabbington and Delton Prescott received college offers in middle school. Their coaches, including Perry’s Sam Duane Jr., who mentored NBA stars, and former Suns guard Sebastian Telfair’s brother, weigh in on early recruiting.
Horizon volleyball secures rare four-peat as 5A state champions behind Teyara Siegler’s leadership
PHOENIX – Horizon girls volleyball team won the program’s fourth consecutive 5A state title Saturday at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, with help from Teyara Siegler's performance and leadership.
New coach Pa-Modou Kah brings global expertise to Phoenix Rising FC amid roster uncertainty
PHOENIX – The offseason started with a bang for Phoenix Rising when it hired Pa-Modou Kah as the team’s new coach. The team now looks to keep several key players to help them progress even further.
