Fiery freshman Luke Potter energizes Arizona State men’s golf team

PHOENIX – After an immense amount of success in golf at the junior levels while living in California, Arizona State freshman Luke Potter’s impact on Sun Devil men’s golf has been felt since stepping on the course at the collegiate level.

Arizona State freshman golfer Luke Potter takes practice swings ahead on last month's Southwestern Invitational hosted by North Ranch Country Club in California. He will return to the course at The Amer Ari on Wednesday. (Photo by Kade Cameron/Cronkite News)

A taste of Philly: Where Eagles fans can find cheesesteaks, water ice and watch Super Bowl 57

PHOENIX – As the big game approaches, the best of Philly food can be found at multiple restaurants throughout the Valley. Some restaurants are going all out to avoid running out of ingredients while also preparing to create a comfortable viewing experience on Sunday.

Philly's Sports Grill in Tempe offers additional outdoor seating for customers watching Eagles games during the season. For Super Bowl 57, the Eagles-themed restaurant is planning special events leading up to Sunday. (Photo by Kaitlyn Parohinog/Cronkite News)

Like father, like son, like daughter: Basketball a family affair for Millennium’s Amundsens

GOODYEAR - With the 5A high school basketball playoffs underway, the Amundsen name will appear often. Father, son and daughter are all part of the Millennium program.

Basketball has always been a part of the lives of Ty Amundsen, center, and his children Mia, left, and J.T. (Photo by Haley Smilow/Cronkite News)

A path back to the Super Bowl: Eagles remade in Nick Sirianni’s image

PHOENIX — At Super Bowl Opening Night, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and some of his players reflected on the cultural underpinning of their path to the Super Bowl in Sirianni’s second season with the organization.

Swoop, the Eagles' mascot, made quite the landing Monday during Opening Night at Footprint Center. (Photo by Reece Andrews/Cronkite News)

‘Woo!’: Kansas City Chiefs revved up for Super Bowl 57 on Opening Night

PHOENIX – Super Bowl week officially kicked off Monday night at the Footprint Center. The Eagles and Chiefs took center stage in front of thousands of fans to answer questions about the Super Bowl and how they got here.

Kansas City Chiefs (and Philadelphia Eagles) fans arrived in droves Monday at Footprint Center to attend Opening Night. (Photo by Reece Andrews/Cronkite News)

What the Eagles and Chiefs are saying ahead of Super Bowl 57

PHOENIX – For the first time since 2015, Arizona will play host to the Super Bowl. Follow along for live updates, featuring news, event highlights and more from the Cronkite News team, before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kick off on Super Bowl Sunday at State Farm Stadium.

Margaret T. Hance Park is home to a portion of the Super Bowl LVII Experience. Signage at the park promotes the big game and events surrounding it. (Photo by Drake Presto/Cronkite News)

Super Bowl 2023 week kicks off with Opening Night at Footprint Center

PHOENIX – For the first time since 2015, Arizona will play host to the Super Bowl. The privilege comes with plenty of must-see live entertainment; tailgates; festivals; and, of course, football in the lead-up to the big game at State Farm Stadium. Follow along for live updates, featuring news, event highlights and more from the Cronkite News team, before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kick off on Super Bowl Sunday.

Footprint Center welcomed the Super Bowl contenders and fans Monday for a night of interviews, entertainment and the flat-out bizarre. (Photo by Reece Andrews/Cronkite News)

Touch down! Eagles, Chiefs land in Phoenix for Super Bowl 2023

PHOENIX – The much anticipated Super Bowl 2023 between Philadelphia and Kansas City became more real Sunday afternoon when both teams arrived in Phoenix.

Left: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, is seen wearing a Louis Vuitton hoodie and a pair of sunglasses. Right: The Eagles arrived in Phoenix sporting matching team-issued sweatsuits. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)

Kenny Dillingham’s first football signing class at ASU ripe with new talent

TEMPE – Kenny Dillingham and his staff secured 43 commitments on National Signing Day, including 15 high school prospects and 25 college transfers, in a complete overhaul of the Sun Devil football roster.

Kenny Dillingham at a press conference.

Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball riding six-game streak, rounding into NCAA Tournament form

TUCSON – The Arizona Wildcats defeated the Oregon State Beavers Saturday to win their sixth straight game and are in contention for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The team is playing some of its best basketball of the season and it couldn’t come at a better time. There is just more than a month of basketball ahead for the Wildcats before the Pac-12 and NCAA tournaments in March.

University of Arizona men's basketball player Kylan Boswell and Oregon State men's basketball player Jordan Pope during a game.

No contest: WM Phoenix Open holds up just fine against Super Bowl

SCOTTSDALE – Although this year’s WM Phoenix Open won’t have the full attention of the sports world or even the Phoenix area, the tournament is happy to share the spotlight with Super Bowl 2023 and the economic boost that comes with it.


$7,000 a night? Short-term rental prices skyrocket for Super Bowl 2023 weekend

GLENDALE – With hotel rooms in short supply, those visiting the Valley for the Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open are turning to short-term rentals on sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo. They could be in for sticker shock.

A Paradise Valley Airbnb home.