Arizona Coyotes bring fresh faces and playoff ambitions entering promising 2023-24 season

TEMPE - The Arizona Coyotes have bolstered their roster with new additions like Jason Zucker and promising prospects. Despite arena-related challenges, they aim for a playoff spot and are determined to prove doubters wrong.

Arizona Coyotes players gathered together on the ice.

From JUCO to Triple-A, No. 1 Blue Jays prospect’s lightning rise turning heads at Arizona Fall League

PHOENIX – In June 2021, Ricky Tiedemann was pitching in junior college in Southern California. Less than two and a half years later, Tiedemann has reached Triple-A, and is pitching in the Arizona Fall League, on the precipice of the major leagues.

Ricky Tiedemann during a pitch

Pac-12 primer: As conference prepares for last ride, a team-by-team look at what’s ahead for 2023-24 season

LAS VEGAS – The Pac-12 kicked off the 2023-24 season with women’s basketball media day in Las Vegas. Here’s everything you need to know about the teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Oregon woman dribbles with defender

Consistency is key: ASU’s steady goal drives success as men’s basketball season looms

LAS VEGAS – Coming off an appearance in the NCAA tournament and with the addition of nine new players, ASU’s key to being successful this season is being consistent.

Bobby Hurley talking to media.

While Arizona Diamondbacks look to take down familiar foe, previous postseason glory serves as inspiration for NLDS Game 3

PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks will play their first home playoff game in six years Wednesday, with a chance to create one of the best moments in franchise history by taking down a Dodgers squad that has dominated them for years.

diamondbacks' players celebrating together

How Suns plan to manage stars Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal under NBA’s new policy

PHOENIX – The NBA Board of Governors unanimously voted to approve the Player Participation Policy in an attempt to reduce load management. While some players like Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are supportive, others from past eras view rest as a disservice to the game.

The Phoenix Suns will need to outline a strategy for managing the workload of Kevin Durant, left, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal under the NBA's new load management policy. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Making a difference: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Dobbs inspires hope, resilience in alopecia community

PHOENIX – Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Dobbs doesn’t let alopecia define him. Instead he uses his story and nonprofit foundation to empower the community through service and fundraising.


8 days: How side-by-side hirings of Sanders, Dillingham helped inject life into Pac-12

TEMPE – Who knew that eight days in late 2022 would help inject life into a Pac-12 college football season that was supposed to be defined by the conference’s demise? Behind the hirings of Deion Sanders, Kenny Dillingham.

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham and Colorado coach Deion Sanders reenergize their respective programs and set the stage for Saturday's highly anticipated matchup. (Photo by Griffin Greenberg/Cronkite News and Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Culture change: Mat Ishbia invests $100 million in new practice facility for Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia has committed $100 million to build a 123,000-square-foot headquarters and a practice facility in downtown Phoenix, exclusively for the Mercury. This significant investment aims to revolutionize basketball culture for the Phoenix basketball teams.

Mat Ishbia, the owner of the Suns and Mercury, has announced a groundbreaking $100 million commitment to construct a 123,000-square-foot practice facility in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News)

MLB brings global stars of future to Phoenix for international showcase event

PHOENIX – Since 2016, the MLB International Showcase brings teenagers from across the world to play baseball in the US. The opportunity gives these players a chance to show off their skills to scouts, while connecting with peers from other nations.

International baseball prospects, representing 10 different countries, gather in Phoenix for an 11-day MLB International College Showcase Tour. (Photo by Jordy Fee-Platt/Cronkite News)

A different kind of win: ASU men’s hockey ends independence, joins NCHC for 2024 season

PHOENIX – ASU joins the NCHC as its ninth member starting in the 2024-25 season. Find out what this means for the Sun Devils as they start their last season as an independent hockey team.

Hockey players lining up on the center line of the ice.

Deion Sanders, Colorado invade Tempe as ASU expects big crowds again at Mountain America Stadium

TEMPE – As Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes come to Tempe this weekend to play ASU, large crowds are expected again at Mountain America Stadium after the last game was a sellout.