Boo-SC: ASU men’s basketball, fans show Bronny James tough love in first visit to Tempe
TEMPE – Following years of hype on social media, Bronny James finally visited Tempe for the first time to face ASU and brought out a large crowd.
Water-crazed hunger: ASU women’s water polo embraces connection to Hungary
TEMPE – A blend of Hungarian culture has made the Arizona State women’s water polo team dynamic – and one that brings a sense of unity between coaches and players.
Dream Series hopes to correct lingering issue in baseball: shortage of Black athletes
TEMPE – As MLB looks to diversify baseball, programs such as the Dream Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational seek out some of the nation’s top ranked Black and Latino high school players for a special camp held in Tempe.
79 days and counting: NCAA officials, local leaders preview festivities in lead-up to men’s basketball Final Four
PHOENIX – NCAA officials, Gov. Katie Hobbs and local leaders met Wednesday to showcase some of the upcoming festivities for the Final Four. In the panels, they previewed what local and visiting fans can expect throughout the weekend.
Soccer refereeing by the numbers: Abuse, pay, rigor factor in to ref shortage
PHOENIX – There is a referee shortage across the United States, and a look at what soccer refs in Arizona go through to officiate a game offers clues as to the causes of the shortage. Referee abuse, low pay and athletic rigor are a few of the hardships, but many refs still say they love the job and encourage others to take the plunge.
Breaking through the haze: NCAA softens stance on cannabis, considers removing from banned list
PHOENIX – At the NCAA Convention in Phoenix, a group of panelists discussed recent shifts in strategy to athletes’ use of cannabis, and how the NCAA can educate them moving forward.
NCAA president: Social media harassment of college athletes a growing problem because of sports gambling
PHOENIX – The NCAA Convention welcomed representatives from all over the country this week at the Phoenix Convention Center. In a featured session, sports gambling and its consequences were one of the main stories and offered a preview of the NCAA’s new campaign in March.
NCAA adopts rules to create NIL deals database, registry as convention opens in Phoenix
To kick off the push toward the NCAA Men’s Final Four, NCAA president Charlie Baker read to third-graders at Gateway School in Phoenix. Two days later, the NCAA adopted rules to create an NIL deals database and registry.
College football 2024: After leading team to Fiesta Bowl, Liberty quarterback Salter opts for transfer portal
GLENDALE – The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl spotlighted what college football in 2024 looks like thanks to NIL deals and the transfer portal. After leaving the Tennessee football program to leading the Liberty Flames into a New Year's Six bowl, quarterback Kaidon Salter told his team he is entering the transfer portal. Just a earlier, after a loss to Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl, Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell said, "He's the face of the football program.”
Arizona Sailing Foundation makes waves with sailing lessons in the Valley
TEMPE – The Arizona Sailing Foundation has helped people of all ages learn to sail in the desert since 1958, mostly on Tempe Town Lake and Lake Pleasant. On select weekends throughout the year, the organization teaches youth and adult classes for those yearning to become mariners. The students learn key skills such as control, patience and a capsize drill.
Liberty, Liberty, Liiiberty: Flames’ resurgence spotlights coach Jamey Chadwell, despite Vrbo Fiesta Bowl loss
GLENDALE – When Liberty University brought on a new football coach for the 2023 season, few knew what to expect. Yet Jamey Chadwell brought a unique team together and ended up in a New Year's Six bowl. Even though the loss in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl wasn't what the team wanted, the foundation is set.
Arizona Adaptive Watersports provides fun-filled lake days for people with disabilities
SCOTTSDALE – Arizona Adaptive Watersports helps people with disabilities get out on the water and do activities like water skiing and wakeboarding.
