Arizona’s Big 12 blitz: Conference unveils 2024 football schedule for Sun Devils, Wildcats
PHOENIX – In their debut season in the Big 12 Conference, Arizona State and UArizona brace for grueling travel and revived rivalries as they navigate the challenges of the 2024 football schedule.
Game on: Arizona high school esports embraces changes, challenges entering fifth season
PHOENIX – Arizona's high school esports scene faces the dual task of balancing evolving game preferences while navigating challenges in attracting players to traditional titles.
Back to life: Turf Paradise kicks off 57-day meet despite offseason closure talk
PHOENIX – Just months ago, Turf Paradise had been read its last rites after a prospective buyer backed out. Yet Monday, the track opened again for the start of a 57-day meet as it fights to remain relevant in Arizona.
Thrill ride: Radford Racing School drives enthusiasm to new heights at Barrett-Jackson auction
SCOTTSDALE – At the Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Radford Racing School seized the opportunity to engage with car enthusiasts, offering them the chance to not only admire fast cars but also experience the thrill of getting behind the wheel themselves.
Former LPGA tour player Tina Barrett carves new legacy as Ottawa University – Arizona coach
PHOENIX – Ottawa University - Arizona men’s and women’s golf coach Tina Barrett continues her post-LPGA tour legacy by breaking social norms, winning championships and providing everlasting advice for those around her.
ABOR clarifies UA budget shortfall, says athletics responsible for $35 million of $140 million deficit
TEMPE – Although the University of Arizona’s budget shortfall is closer to $140 million than the $240 million previously reported, the school is prepared to undergo sweeping changes in budget and oversight, including addressing the $35 million shortfall for which the athletic department is responsible.
X-factor: Phoenix Suns’ Grayson Allen emerges as ‘absolute stud’ in season of comebacks and thrills
Grayson Allen has become one of the Suns’ most important players as the team tries to overcome inconsistency and first-half sluggishness.
Stealing the show: Frankie Collins’ defensive mastery anchors ASU men’s basketball
TEMPE – Known for his exceptional swiping ability, Collins not only bolsters ASU's defensive strategy but also fosters discipline and leadership in the Sun Devils’ pursuit of the Pac-12 crown.
Photo essay: Arizona State men’s basketball gives rude welcome to Bronny James, USC
TEMPE – Witness sights from Saturday’s intense clash, featuring an electric atmosphere and roaring crowd as the Sun Devils continue their pursuit to finish the season atop the Pac-12.
New comeback kids: Phoenix Suns show life and fight to remain the hottest team in West
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns are never out of any NBA game as they continue to come from behind after trailing big, making them the hottest team in the Western Conference.
Ties that bind: In tiny Winkelman, 8-man football champs reflect copper community’s perseverance
WINKELMAN – Winkelman, a tiny Arizona community, has endured plenty, but the success of an 8-man football team has brought it joy.
Eagle leaves the nest: Oso Ighodaro takes unconventional route from Desert Vista basketball to Marquette
PHOENIX – Ighodaro is dominating the Big East conference with his play for the Marquette Golden Eagles but his journey from Desert Vista has been anything but normal.
