Arizona State women’s golf readies for regionals on heels of Beth Coulter’s second-place Pac-12 finish

PHOENIX – Beth Coulter’s second-place individual finish at Pac-12s and strong seasons from Paula Schulz-Hannsen and Ashley Menne set ASU up for a potential return to Nationals in Scottsdale.

Arizona State women's golfer Beth Coulter shot a 5-under par last week at the Pac-12 Women's Championships to finish second overall in the tournament. (Photo courtesy of ASU Athletics)

Nesta Jade Silvera, ASU’s vocal defensive captain, eagerly awaits biggest call of his life at NFL Draft

TEMPE - Arizona State defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera not only produces on the field but also served as the vocal leader for the Sun Devils this season. Bringing energy everywhere he goes, Silvera participated in multiple events leading up to the NFL Draft. He hopes to finally accomplish his childhood dream.

ASU defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera served as the vocal leader during a 3-9 season in 2022. "He's all business,” said ASU assistant defensive line coach Robert Rodriguez. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What direction should the Cardinals go? Arizona’s best eight options in NFL Draft

PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals, with a restructured front office and in need of a rebuild, face a potentially franchise-altering decision with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. A shaved-down current roster for the Cardinals begs the question, trade back and fill more holes or use the pick to select a centerpiece defender to build around?

Caption: The Arizona Cardinals will be on the clock Thursday with the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. That's if new general manager Monti Ossenfort chooses to stay put in his first draft. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Sandra Day O’Connor girls beach volleyball team seeks back-to-back state championships to cap undefeated season

PHOENIX – Sandra Day O’Connor’s girls beach volleyball team faces Queen Creek in the state championship on the heels of an undefeated season. Seeking back-to-back titles, the Eagles figured out a winning formula after losing seven key starters from last year.

Olivia Le Blanc, right, and Liana Huesca of Sandra Day O'Connor enter Wednesday's matchup looking to repeat a state champions in girls beach volleyball. (Photo courtesy of Sandra Day O'Connor High School)

Suns forward Torrey Craig rises to occasion in new starting role vs. Clippers

PHOENIX – On a team with a trio of superstars, few talk about Torrey Craig, but he’s easily the Phoenix Suns’ unsung hero in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig enters Game 5 riding the best stretch of his NBA career after being named the fifth starter to the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona’s sailing community unites on Lake Pleasant for Tall Cactus Regatta

PEORIA – The 2023 Tall Cactus Regatta was held last weekend on Lake Pleasant. Sailing in the desert may seem far-fetched, but these sailors are showing that it can and is being done.

The Dreamline crew, captained by Joshua Newland, celebrates after finishing in first place Saturday at the 2023 Tall Cactus Regatta. (Photo by Brevin Monroe/Cronkite News)

Arizona Cardinals play coy about third overall pick, strategy ahead of NFL Draft

TEMPE – The NFL Draft begins Thursday and it is the first for Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort and new coach Jonathan Gannon. On Friday, Ossenfort and Gannon discussed the upcoming draft and a bevy of scenarios surrounding the team’s first-round pick, the third overall choice in the draft.

Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort says he will explore options with the No. 3 pick in this week's NFL draft and make "the right decision for our team at the time." (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals’ roster rebuild under new regime starts in NFL draft

TEMPE – With an anticipated trade of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and quarterback Kyler Murray’s recovery from knee surgery, the Cardinals are preparing for a complete overhaul starting Thursday night.

The Arizona Cardinals entered the offseason facing a plethora of questions surrounding the roster. After opting for a more conservative approach in free agency, first-year coach Jonathan Gannon, right, plans to find answers in this week's NFL draft as owner Michael Bidwill hopes for a "quick turnaround." (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

‘Look good, feel good, play good’: Cardinals unveil new uniforms for first time since 2005

PHOENIX – The Cardinals invited fans and former players to attend the unveiling of the team’s new uniforms, which are a nod to tradition with a cleaner look.

News Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon joked that looking sharp on the field will help the team to perform better. (Photo by Reece Andrews/Cronkite News)

Sense of urgency prompts Diamondbacks to move on from pitcher Madison Bumgarner

PHOENIX – At the time of signing All-Star left-hander Madison Bumgarner, the Arizona Diamondbacks thought they were getting an ace-caliber pitcher for a bargain. Four years later, they ended his Diamondbacks career by designating him for assignment.

Pitcher Madison Bumgarner was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks after posting a 10.26 ERA this season. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Renaissance man: Phoenix boxer Elijah Garcia ready to fight on boxing’s biggest stage amid Valley boxing revival

PHOENIX – Elijah Garcia, one of three young fighters leading a boxing revival in Phoenix, faces the toughest test of his career against Kevin Salgado. The bout is on the undercard of the biggest fight of the year, Gervonta Davis versus Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, and puts the up-and-coming Garcia on boxing’s biggest stage.

Elijah Garcia, left, is the youngest fighter in a new generation of boxing talent and believes “Arizona is on the rise” in the sports. (Photo courtesy of Esther Lin/Showtime)

The hot-tub league: How a Mesa spa brought spring training to Arizona

MESA — Buckhorn Baths Motel is part of the reason why spring training is in Arizona. The spa attracted the attention of many teams looking for some much-needed rest and relaxation. But the hotel and spa has fallen into disrepair.

Buckhorn Baths Motel, on the corner of Main Street and Recker Road in Mesa, played a role in bringing spring training to Arizona. But the hotel and spa has fallen into disrepair. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Vascellaro)