Heart of the defense: ASU’s clutch linebacker room fuels team’s remarkable 5-1 start
TEMPE – Arizona State football can thank its linebacker group for time and time again coming up with big plays. The group’s depth and chemistry are a big reason why.
‘Hungry’ for redemption: Phoenix Country Day girls volleyball seeks third title in four years
PHOENIX – From going undefeated and losing in the finals last year, Phoenix Country Day girls volleyball is hungry for redemption as the players look to bounce back this season.
Can Phoenix Rising FC clinch a playoff berth at home? Memphis 901 match looms large
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC is just one point away from securing a playoff spot with two games left in the USL regular season, as they prepare for a crucial home match against Memphis 901 FC.
Vanden Bosch twins take a page from father’s NFL playbook to power Brophy College Prep football
PHOENIX – Guided by their father Kyle's NFL experience, twin brothers Case and Bastian Vanden Bosch are leading Brophy College Prep to a successful 2024 football season.
ASU beach volleyball serves up skills for local youth through ‘Building Brilliant Futures’ in first Tempe event
TEMPE – Arizona State and Beach Nation Volleyball partnered to host the first “Building Bright Futures” event in Tempe, bringing together Sun Devils athletes with middle schoolers.
‘He’s only scratching the surface’: Former coaches say Marvin Harrison Jr. will bring his winning tradition to Cardinals
PHOENIX - Right now, Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is the talk of the Valley. His former coaches at St. Joseph’s Prep and Ohio State say he’ll live up to the hype.
Caitlin Hogan leads Arizona Wildcats’ revival of women’s hockey in Tucson
PHOENIX — Caitlin Hogan embraced the challenge of building a women’s hockey program in Tucson when she accepted her role as head coach of the University of Arizona women’s hockey team. Now Hogan and the Wildcats are navigating their inaugural season with help from former players.
Enter Jeff Sims: Veteran ASU quarterback poised to take over for injured Sam Leavitt
TEMPE – Sam Leavitt was injured in Arizona State’s win over Utah and will be replaced by veteran quarterback Jeff Sims in ASU’s game against Cincinnati Saturday, coach Kenny Dillingham said Wednesday.
Snail mail, checks and flip phones: This journalists’ fantasy football league is keeping it old school for 46 years
PHOENIX – A fantasy football league that started at The Arizona Republic has stayed active with most of the same members for the past 46 years. They play by their own old school rules without apps or new technology.
Phoenix Rising FC faces tough road ahead on cusp of USL postseason berth
PHOENIX – With the playoffs on the line, Phoenix Rising FC defeated New Mexico United to remain in eighth place in the Western Conference. Rising snapped a three-game losing streak, a big momentum shift.
Melton brothers set for first sibling rivalry as Max and Bo battle in Cardinals vs. Packers
PHOENIX - Bo and Max Melton have played football together for as long as they can remember. On Sunday, they will face off against each other in an NFL game for the first time when Arizona plays Green Bay.
Utah Hockey Club’s debut provides exciting beginning for some fans, difficult closure for others
SALT LAKE CITY – The NHL’s newest team, the Utah Hockey Club, played its first game in franchise history on Tuesday, officially ending the story of the Arizona Coyotes. While the game was a new beginning for hockey fans in Utah, it was closure for hockey fans in Arizona.
