Steven Fisk, Max McGreevy and Will Chandler earn coveted spots in final WM Phoenix Open Monday qualifier

SCOTTSDALE – Fisk, McGreevy and Chandler played their way to the top of the leaderboard to be the final Monday qualifiers in WM Phoenix Open history.

Golfer Will Chandler on a putting green with a tan building and trees in the background at Pinnacle Peak Country Club

Anticipation rises as WM Phoenix Open looks to deliver unforgettable weekend after bumpy 2024 event

SCOTTSDALE – Following a rough 2024, the WM Phoenix Open will look to deliver a strong and better 2025 tournament as all eyes will remain on hole 16.

Entrance to the 2025 WM Phoenix Open with a large banner and people walking in.

Westwood High teacher bids farewell with final ‘Very Special Baseball Game’ for special needs students

MESA – The Mesa community came together Saturday morning to partake in the 11th annual “Very Special Baseball Game” between Westwood and Red Mountain High School. It’s an event fueled by family and tradition, but this year was the final time one member took part.

Orange Westwood High School baseball jerseys with blue lettering hanging over a fence.

Continuing to thrive: AHSHA Championship serves as a reminder of hockey’s presence in Arizona

TEMPE – Despite losing an NHL team, the Arizona Coyotes, Arizona hockey is still thriving, the Arizona High School Hockey Association Division I Championship proved Saturday.

Pinnacle hockey players celebrating with the AHSHA cup trophy on the ice rink, wearing navy blue jerseys and beige "CHAMPS" caps.

Matt Shott’s legacy helps keep Arizona hockey alive through foundation, even after Coyotes’ departure

PHOENIX – In the absence of an NHL team in Arizona, several former Coyotes staffers and others came together to create the Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy, dedicated to honoring Matt Shott by continuing the game’s growth in the Grand Canyon State.

The image shows three young children at an indoor ice hockey rink, all wearing matching navy blue jerseys, black helmets, white hockey pants, and black skates. They each hold a hockey stick. One child stands to the left on the ice, facing the other two children who stand near a red and white hockey goal post.

Arizona rolls into rivalry battle against Arizona State riding momentum from OT upset

PHOENIX – Arizona has shown resilience in their first season in the Big 12 Conference, holding a 14-6 overall record and 8-1 in conference play. The Wildcats secured a notable OT victory Monday against No. 3 Iowa State and face rival Arizona State on the road Saturday.


End of an era: Mercury legend Brittney Griner departs for Atlanta Dream as Alyssa Thomas arrives in Phoenix

PHOENIX – WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after an 11-year career and intends to sign with the Atlanta Dream.


From ASU’s video room to NBA sidelines? Madeline Sulka pursues history on road less traveled

PHOENIX – Valley native Madeline Sulka started her coaching journey as a video coordinator. Her ultimate goal is to be an NBA head coach, and she is following a path paved by successful video coordinators before her to get there.

From right, Emmitt Matthews Jr.,Madeline Sulka,David Singleton sitting on a basketball court sideline, looking at a laptop.

Seton Catholic’s Karen Self smashes wins record for Arizona girls basketball – and she’s not done yet

CHANDLER – Karen Self has become Arizona’s winningest coach in girls basketball with 833 career wins, surpassing Miner Webster. Over 33 years at Seton Catholic, she has led the team to 12 state championships and built lasting relationships, shaping the future of basketball in Arizona.

Seton Catholic girls basketball players in stand on the court with Karen Self to their left

How the NCAA’s decision to welcome CHL players could reshape college hockey in the United States

PHOENIX – The NCAA's decision to allow Canadian Hockey League players to compete for Division I schools, starting in August, marks a significant shift and opens new opportunities for players while reshaping the competitive landscape.


Unrivaled offers safer alternative to overseas play for Phoenix Mercury stars, WNBA players

PHOENIX – The Unrivaled Women’s Basketball League, co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, offers a competitive and lucrative offseason alternative to overseas play for players like Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner.


Forks up, chow down: Inside Arizona State’s winning recipe for Sun Devil Athletics nutrition

TEMPE – A 118,669-square-foot building, complete with multiple serving areas and action stations, is a dream for Sun Devil chefs, dietitians, staff and athletes alike. Here, science, personalization and collaboration come together to showcase what it takes to fuel a Power Four athletic program.