Phoenix District 5 Council member Betty Guardado running for reelection with strong union support
District 5 Councilwoman Betty Guardado is running for reelection after a first-term focused on reducing crime, generating better job opportunities and community engagement. Backed by unions, she seeks to uplift working families.
Innovation can be a challenge for museums. Here’s how 3 in Arizona are trying to bring in visitors
PHOENIX – Museums in Arizona, including the Phoenix Art Museum and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, are employing different strategies to bring people to their businesses. Meanwhile, the new Southern Arizona Museum of Science and Technology is struggling.
Kyree Walker, G League hopefuls take their shot at Valley Suns tryouts
TEMPE – Three former top basketball prospects – Kyree Walker, Holland Woods II, and Chase Jeter – seek to revive their pro careers and secure spots on the Valley Suns' inaugural G League roster.
AZ Compass Prep changing recruiting game with top coaches flocking to scout rising stars
CHANDLER – John Calipari and Bruce Pearl, along with other Power Four programs, attended AZ Compass Prep’s Pro Day for recruiting purposes, but it spoke volumes to the growing influence of prep schools on college recruiting and top high school prospects.
Valley Suns hold first tryouts, marking new horizon for Phoenix basketball
TEMPE – A new chapter of Phoenix Suns basketball began Saturday with the G League’s Valley Suns holding open tryouts in Tempe. Coach John Little and general manager Brendan Sabean will prioritize development and teaching a brand of basketball modeled after the parent Phoenix Suns.
‘Gayest Olympics ever’: Paris Games will spotlight growing LGBTQIA+ athletic community
PARIS – The LGBTQIA+ community will be a focal point during the Paris Olympics, which officially kick off with Friday’s opening ceremony. The city has a history of welcoming those who have come out.
The Lopes’ leap: GCU’s esports powerhouse fuels Arizona’s collegiate gaming boom
PHOENIX – With its massive on-campus esports lounge and early commitment to gaming, Grand Canyon University has cultivated a thriving 2,000-member esports community that is driving the rise of collegiate esports in Arizona.
Hockey hotbed: Arizona might have lost its NHL team, but push for the sport’s growth continues
PHOENIX – The Arizona Coyotes are relocating to Utah next season, but the team’s effect on the growth of hockey in the Grand Canyon State is evident.
Oumar Ballo, Arizona Wildcats cruise past USC to Pac-12 Tournament Semifinals
LAS VEGAS – No. 1 Arizona avenged its previous loss to No. 9 USC in a 70-49 victory in the Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinals in Las Vegas. Coach Tommy Lloyd praised his bench and center Oumar Ballo, but emphasized the Wildcats aren’t looking too far ahead yet.
ASU women’s basketball hopeful for future despite quick exit in Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS – ASU women’s basketball officially ended its season Wednesday with a loss in the first round of the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball tournament. Despite the outcome, Natasha Adair is proud of her team’s growth and is hopeful for the Sun Devils’ future.
ASU’s Viva Kreis aims to elevate women’s sports, play for U.S. handball team in 2028 Summer Olympics
PHOENIX – Viva Kreis is an ASU athlete with a handful of extra work. She hopes to play in the 2028 Summer Olympics in team handball and make a difference in women’s sports. The path to completing these goals comes with hard work and focus.
How Dartmouth College’s men’s basketball unionization case could impact athletes at Arizona State, University of Arizona
PHOENIX – The National Labor Relations Board regional director announced Dartmouth College’s men’s basketball players could vote to unionize. While Dartmouth’s players are protected by the NLRB, ASU and Arizona athletes might be impacted by the ruling.
