Arizona Coyotes, Valley fans brace for potential finale before rumored Salt Lake City move
SCOTTSDALE – In an emotionally charged atmosphere amid reports of an impending relocation to Salt Lake City, the Arizona Coyotes prepared for what could be their final game in the Valley on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers at Arizona State's Mullett Arena.
‘We’re here because Pat lived’: Tempe gears up for 20th annual Pat’s Run, in honor of Pat Tillman
TEMPE – Pat’s Run, in its 20th year, honors Pat Tillman’s legacy. For the 20th year, friends and family will join thousands of participants to support the Pat Tillman Foundation.
Blocking the noise: Arizona Coyotes aim to limit outside distractions, finish season strong
PHOENIX – As relocation rumors swirl, the Arizona Coyotes lean on experience to help block distractions and end the 2023-24 campaign on a high note.
Reunited: From Ashburn to Arizona to Milwaukee, pitchers JB Bukauskas and Taylor Clarke together again
PHOENIX – Ashburn, Virginia, isn’t known as a baseball hotbed, but two pitchers for Milwaukee, JB Bukauskas and Taylor Clarke, have made it to the majors and are teammates for the second time as professionals.
Cactus League announces highest attendance total since pre-pandemic
PEORIA – In its second full spring training year post-pandemic and league lockout, Arizona’s Cactus League announced an attendance of 1,630,436, its highest since 2019.
From Phillies hero to championing muscular dystrophy awareness, Rhys Hoskins’ journey is one of heart, home runs
PHOENIX – What started as a high school service hour requirement has become a decade-long commitment for Rhys and Jayme Hoskins. Over seven years with the Philadelphia Phillies, they impacted countless lives through their work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and they’re bringing that dedication to Milwaukee.
‘There ain’t no soft-baked cookies’: Arizona State taps transfer portal with running backs primed to reverse backslide
TEMPE – Arizona State football is at a low point with two consecutive 3-9 seasons, but coach Kenny Dillingham is rebuilding the program with three of the team’s top running backs coming from the transfer portal.
Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG arrested on child sex crime charges
PHOENIX – Mr. ORNG, the face of the Phoenix Suns’ fan base for years, has been arrested for child sex crimes. Patrick Battillo allegedly solicited videos of boys in “various sex acts and in various states of nudity.”
Phoenix Mercury unveil new headquarters, practice facility renderings
PHOENIX – Mat Ishbia sets a new standard for WNBA investment with the reveal of new Phoenix Suns and Mercury team headquarters and renderings of a state-of-the-art practice facility for the Mercury.
Despite auction date set, roadblocks lie ahead in Arizona Coyotes’ trip to new arena as Salt Lake City makes overtures
TEMPE – The Arizona Coyotes have the auction date set, the location picked out, but the roadblocks have started to pop up. Between the NHL, the Scottsdale mayor and Salt Lake City, the road ahead is beginning to grow longer.
HBCU All-Star Game shines spotlight on Black excellence during Final Four weekend
PHOENIX – On Sunday, the third annual HBCU basketball All-Star Event was held at Grand Canyon University ahead of this month's NBA draft to increase exposure for athletes hoping to play at the next level.
Ra’Shaad Samples, ASU’s coveted wide receivers coach, leaves for new role with Oregon Ducks
TEMPE - ASU wide receivers coach Ra’Shaad Samples leaves Arizona State in the middle of spring practice for a new position at Oregon. How does Kenny Dillingham replace him?
