‘Looseness to this group’: Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen enters 2024 Spring Training with sense of relief
SCOTTSDALE – After being a major factor in the team’s 2023 postseason run, the Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen is prepared to take the next step forward and build off the team’s National League pennant.
MLB managers praise Arizona Diamondbacks for improbable success in 2023
GLENDALE — The Diamondbacks shocked the baseball world with their improbable 2023 postseason run that resulted in a World Series appearance. Looking toward 2024, numerous MLB managers have praised the team for the team’s recent success.
Building dreams: Phoenix Rising FC paving way for Arizona’s soccer future, one youth player at a time
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer serves as a cornerstone of Arizona's soccer development, offering comprehensive programs that nurture talent from grassroots levels.
‘It’s home’: Desireé Reed-Francois introduced as University of Arizona’s athletic director
TUCSON – As the University of Arizona welcomes Desireé Reed-Francois as its first female athletic director, the institution embarks on a new era marked by fiscal challenges, conference realignment and a commitment to maintaining all 18 Division I sports programs.
Insider look: Freshman forward Hunter Friesen takes viewers behind the scenes of ASU club hockey on YouTube
TEMPE — Hunter Friesen, a freshman forward on Arizona State's club hockey team, provides viewers with an inside look into the world of collegiate athletics through his rapidly growing YouTube channel.
Safety first: USA Hockey’s youth neck guard mandate receives positive response in Arizona after tragic incidents
SCOTTSDALE – USA Hockey mandated the use of neck guards for youth hockey players from the age of 18 and under. Members of the Jr. Coyotes react to the news and give their feedback on the safety of hockey players.
From Serbia to Phoenix: Freshman Iva Sepa makes waves in tennis, culture at Grand Canyon University
PHOENIX – Iva Sepa's journey from Serbia to Phoenix takes center stage as she embraces collegiate tennis at Grand Canyon University while navigating the challenges of a new country.
‘We may run out of time’: Diamondbacks consider all options, including relocation, amid soon expiring stadium deal
PHOENIX – Fresh off their first National League pennant since 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks may be looking to cash in on their return to relevance. Despite routinely filling Chase Field throughout their magical run, owner Ken Kendrick has left the door open for a relocation amid expansion talks, soon expiring stadium deal
No end in sight: ASU tennis coach Sheila McInerney continues to succeed in 40th season
TEMPE – Through four decades of coaching, Sheila McInerney's passion for tennis and teaching shines as she navigates the ever-changing dynamics of collegiate sports.
Clayton Keller’s All-Star play powering Arizona Coyotes’ second-half push amid season of ups and downs
TEMPE – The Arizona Coyotes open the second half of their season, having one of their best starts in years. Their success, in large part, has been highlighted by the All-Star play of forward Clayton Keller.
From dusk till dawn: Gilbert Regional Park’s pickleball oasis offers electric atmosphere to draw passionate community
GILBERT – Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, and Gilbert Regional Park is playing host to one of Arizona’s most thriving pickleball communities.
Road to Omaha: ASU baseball team begins 2024 season with renewed confidence
PHOENIX – The Arizona State baseball team will kick off its season Friday night. After a disappointing end to 2023, the Sun Devils have high hopes for this campaign.
