ASU’s Léon Marchand preps for Pac-12, NCAA championships en route to second Olympic appearance
PHOENIX – After finishing as the Pac-12 champions in the 2022-23 season, the ASU men’s swim and dive team is poised for history. Standout junior Léon Marchand is set to make his second Summer Olympic appearance, all while focusing on the present moment.
Topps Spot: A week-long card-signing event in Scottsdale mansion draws Cactus League players
SCOTTSDALE – Tucked deep into Scottsdale, a rented house offers numerous amenities for MLB players to escape the craziness of spring training, all while they autograph cards for Topps Series packs.
Gator greats: Xavier College Prep’s ongoing sports dynasty is decades in the making
PHOENIX – Through history, tradition, family and immense talent, Xavier College Prep has established itself as the greatest dynasty in Arizona high school sports with no sign of stopping anytime soon.
As losing streak mounts, Coyotes watch Arizona native Auston Matthews thrive
TEMPE – The Arizona Coyote grapple with a season marred by adversity amid an 11-game skid entering Sunday's game against the Winnipeg Jets.
‘I feel really good’: Brady Singer poised for redemption season with Kansas City Royals in 2024
SURPRISE – After a relatively down year for Brady Singer in which he dealt with injuries, the Kansas City Royals starter enters spring training feeling good and expecting better results.
From early struggles to midseason success, retooled Phoenix Suns target championship run in second half
PHOENIX – Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have led the Suns to the fifth seed in the West so far, and the additions at the trade deadline have helped shape out the roster to support the superstars.
Spring ahead: Six Cactus League teams feature new managers in dugout, all with same goal
GLENDALE – There are six managers with new teams participating in the Cactus League for spring training. Even though they all bring heaps of experience, they have taken different journeys to get here.
Isaiah Jackson’s explosive start to ASU baseball season a tribute to self-belief
PHOENIX – As a sophomore, Isaiah Jackson is improving his game to help his MLB draft projections while at the same time helping ASU baseball make a push to the tournament.
How Dartmouth College’s men’s basketball unionization case could impact athletes at Arizona State, University of Arizona
PHOENIX – The National Labor Relations Board regional director announced Dartmouth College’s men’s basketball players could vote to unionize. While Dartmouth’s players are protected by the NLRB, ASU and Arizona athletes might be impacted by the ruling.
Through scenery changes, ASU journeyman Jose Perez has always been a ‘winner’ on the court
TEMPE – ASU men’s basketball graduate guard and journeyman Jose Perez has not had it easy at any of his schools, but has experienced some legendary moments along the way.
Swinging into spring: Previewing every Cactus League team as countdown to 2024 Opening Day begins
PHOENIX - The Cactus League has started and that leaves many fans eager to learn what’s in store for their team in 2024. As teams prepare to play spring training games, learn what’s new and what to expect from all 15 Cactus League teams.
Connected, dangerous and complete: Arizona Diamondbacks aim to cement place among MLB’s elite teams
SCOTTSDALE — As the Arizona Diamondbacks enter 2024 Spring Training, they carry the momentum of their surprising 2023 World Series journey, armed with a bolstered roster and a renewed sense of determination.
