Next batter up: Hamilton High’s Boston Kellner eyes state championship, 2025 MLB Draft
CHANDLER — Boston Kellner, a senior at Hamilton High School and a top 90 MLB draft prospect, grew up in Minnesota, then moved to Colorado and is now in The Grand Canyon State with his biggest season approaching.
‘Still chasing the championship’: Alyssa Thomas looking to lead overhauled Phoenix Mercury back into title contention
PHOENIX – In search of its fourth championship, the Phoenix Mercury has overhauled its roster, headlined by the acquisition of star forward Alyssa Thomas. Thomas forms a star-studded big three as the franchise enters uncharted territory post-Diana Taurasi.
Full circle on the diamond: ASU softball’s Jolee Benson, Maddie Okano reunite from Gilbert High days
TEMPE – Maddie Okano and Jolee Benson spent three years as softball teammates at Gilbert High. After taking separate paths—Jolee to BYU and Maddie to UT-Tyler—they have now reunited at ASU to play together once again.
‘The greatest athlete in Arizona history’: Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi makes it official, retires after 20 seasons
PHOENIX – After 20 seasons in the WNBA and one of the most decorated professional basketball careers, Diana Taurasi announced her retirement. She spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury and grew women’s basketball over 20 years.
James Harden makes high six-figure NIL donation to help ASU’s basketball program
TEMPE – James Harden makes a significant NIL donation to ASU’s Sun Devil Collective amid tumultuous time for the men’s basketball program and coach Bobby Hurley.
Arizona State baseball’s hot start drives Willie Bloomquist’s confidence in Big 12 debut season
TEMPE – The Arizona State baseball team is off to a strong 6-1 start in its debut Big 12 season, powered by a potent offense and solid defense. Under Coach Willie Bloomquist, the Sun Devils are showing promise as serious contenders.
‘Beauty pageant’ of horses: Global Champions Arabian Tour makes U.S. debut in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE – The Global Champions Arabian Tour brought its horse show to Scottsdale last Tuesday for the event’s U.S. debut. While all eyes were on the horses, many people behind the scenes went unnoticed.
Young roster propels US women’s soccer team to victory in SheBelieves Cup
GLENDALE – While the SheBelieves Cup provides impressive action on the field, it also hopes to inspire the next generation. The U.S. women’s soccer team proved as much on Sunday at State Farm Stadium.
Culture clash: Houston exposes ASU men’s basketball’s identity crisis amid struggles in Big 12
TEMPE – Arizona State’s seventh straight home loss marked a new low in Bobby Hurley’s tenure as head coach of the program, as the Sun Devils were outclassed by Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars in many ways.
Streaky Suns: Historic milestones, trade drama highlight Phoenix’s transition from NBA title contenders to playoff hopefuls
PHOENIX – The 2024-25 NBA season has been an up-and-down roller coaster ride for the Phoenix Suns, who currently sit in 11th place in the Western Conference while navigating historic milestones and surviving weeks of trade rumors and controversy.
A town without football: Arizona border town San Luis rallies behind its standout soccer team
SAN LUIS – The Sidewinders soccer team is the pride of San Luis, Arizona, a tiny border town. The surrounding community rallies around the team’s coach and the players they’ve seen grow into soccer players in a town without a football field.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the League: Is MLB’s competitive balance broken?
PHOENIX – MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about payroll disparity and competitive balance Tuesday in Phoenix. The Dodgers spent big this offseason, leaving fans worried about the fairness of competition. Arizona has an uphill climb to dethrone L.A.
