Arizona schools must adjust to physicality, officiating in inaugural Big 12 men’s basketball season
PHOENIX – Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Colorado joined the Big 12 Conference after the Pac-12’s collapse. Now their men’s basketball programs must adjust to more physical play, different officiating and traveling across four time zones in a “monster” league.
‘World’ of support: Alex Verdugo’s family-fueled journey from Tucson leads to baseball’s biggest stage
PHOENIX – New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo’s journey is a script even Hollywood couldn’t write. Facing the Dodgers – the team that traded him for Mookie Betts – on the World Series stage, he knows navigating it all wouldn’t be possible without his family.
Back to school: Arizona Fall League prospects take college stage at GCU Park for Friday showcase
PHOENIX – In the Arizona Fall League, the MLB prospects aim to show their growth in hopes of moving to the major league. However, their growth is just one aspect of the season, as they get unique opportunities to relive or even experience the college atmosphere.
Phoenix Suns reserves Royce O’Neal, Ryan Dunn breathe life into team to start NBA season
PHOENIX – Rookies to veterans. Guards to centers. The Phoenix Suns supporting cast, including forwards Royce O’Neal and rookie Ryan Dunn, is anchoring a top-heavy ship early in the NBA season.
Playing ‘Arizona State basketball’: Bobby Hurley, Sun Devils seek identity in first Big 12 season
PHOENIX – At Big 12 Media Day, Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley told reporters he wants to play “Arizona State basketball” in terms of brand. What exactly does that mean?
ASU baseball hopes to build on last season with new coaching hires, transfers
TEMPE – ASU baseball is entering its fourth season under head coach Willie Bloomquist and continues to establish a strong culture alongside new hires Jeremy Accardo and Jason Ellison.
Act II: Chase Budinger delivers encore in beach volleyball at 2024 Paris Olympics after NBA journey
PHOENIX – Chase Budinger’s Olympic journey is unique in many ways. The former NBA veteran and University of Arizona standout became a first-time Olympian at the age of 36 in a different sport: beach volleyball.
Navigating new heights: Former top Arizona basketball prospects conquer mental, physical demands at next level
PHOENIX – Former top Arizona high school basketball recruits Shay Ijiwoye, Trayanna Crisp and Mia Davis share how the mental side is essential for navigating the transition to college basketball.
‘It means everything’: Arizona athletes reflect on representing heritage at Paris Olympics, World Cup
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon women’s basketball player Trinity San Antonio's favorite part of her Olympic experience may have been the viral chocolate muffins, not just for their taste but for their significance. For her and Gilbert Christian's Caprice Chiuchiolo, the joy from representing their countries is deeply intertwined with nurturing their personal heritage and identity.
Let it rain: Phoenix Suns make key philosophical adjustment under coach Mike Budenholzer
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns made key changes both personnel and scheme-wise for the new season. Mike Budenholzer, Devin Booker and Jusuf Nurkić talk about those changes ahead of opening night.
‘Better, not bigger’: New entrance, ticket policy among changes for 2024 WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – After a chaotic 2024 tournament, organizers of the WM Phoenix Open enacted changes for 2025, including adding a new entrance, raising ticket prices and widening walkways.
Arizona, Colorado put future NFL draft picks to the test in Tucson with swarm of scouts in attendance
TUCSON – Colorado Buffaloes, Arizona Wildcats, Deion Sanders, Coach Prime, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Brent Brennan, Tetairoa McMillan, Noah Fifita, NFL Draft, Big 12, Tacario Davis, Tucson
