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Phoenix Suns eager to reverse postseason failures in upcoming NBA playoffs

PHOENIX – The Suns hope to end a franchise-long streak of heartbreaking playoff outings and lift up the Larry O’Brien trophy. To do that, however, Phoenix will need to go against history, unwritten rules and other factors that will stand in the way of its first title.

The Phoenix Suns ended the 2021-22 season on a bitter note against the Dallas Mavericks. Entering Sunday's first round of the NBA playoffs, Devin Booker & Co. start fresh in pursuit of erasing the franchise's dismal postseason history. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns prepared for early test vs. Los Angeles Clippers in NBA playoffs

PHOENIX – The trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul will have to play to their capabilities to stop Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers, but they are more than up to the task.

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul dealt with injury during the 2022-23 regular season but goes into a first-round series against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, fully healthy. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

‘Enough bullying’: NHL Commissioner Bettman, Coyotes defend plan for new Tempe arena

TEMPE – Exasperated by protests, lawsuits and now vandalism, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan defend plans Thursday for new Tempe arena and entertainment district.


Phoenix turns to residents to come up with innovative solutions for providing chilled drinking water in public places

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Office of Innovation partnered with Venture Café to host the first Innovation Challenge. Five teams competed to come up with innovative solutions to provide chilled, drinking water to public places.

The judges decide a winner of Phoenix's Innovation Challenge on April 6, 2023. (Photo by Gianna Abdallah/Cronkite News)

Brice Turang before the Bigs: Eighth-grade draft hopeful, USA baseball alum, $100 home run hitter

PHOENIX — Brice Turang was the Brewers’ first round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, but he was still considerable steps away from tapping into his upside. In bridging the gap between his strengths and weaknesses through four grueling minor league seasons, parallels to past experiences arose that revealed his readiness when his call-up came this spring.

Brice Turang finally received his call-up to the majors and made an immediate impact. On April 3, the Milwaukee Brewers infielder hit a grand slam for his first career home run in a 10-0 win over the Mets. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

ASU gymnast Hannah Scharf ready to take on NCAA women’s championships as an individual qualifier

TEMPE – ASU gymnast Hannah Scharf has already cemented herself as one of the Sun Devil greats, and has one last chance to showcase her talents this season at the NCAA women’s championships.

After earning the highest all-around score of any gymnast whose team did not qualify for the NCAA Championships, ASU senior Hannah Scharf is set to compete as an individual qualifier Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Pat Tillman’s legacy lives through annual 4.2-mile race to raise money for veterans

PHOENIX – It has been nearly 19 years to date since the tragic death of former Arizona State and Cardinals football star Pat Tillman. Since then, those close to him have honored his legacy through an annual run to raise money for active duty scholars and their spouses.

Pat's Run, the race honoring the late Pat Tillman, finishes inside Sun Devil Stadium. The first event was held in 2005. (Photo courtesy of Christina Hundley)

Programa Nosotros ayuda a identificar enfermedades hepáticas con exámenes gratuitos

TUCSON - El programa de salud pública Nosotros Comprometidos a Su Salud ayuda a la comunidad hispana del sur de Arizona a identificar y combatir problemas de salud, incluyendo fibroscans gratuitos que identifican los niveles de enfermedades hepáticas.

De izquierda a derecha Rosi Vogel, y Adriana Maldonado trabajan con el programa Nosotros, que ofrece fibroscopías gratuitas para ayudar a las personas a identificar enfermedades hepáticas. Foto tomada el 24 de marzo de 2023 en Tucson. (Foto de Jacob Carlisle/Cronkite Noticias)

Arizona providers confident abortions will continue despite court challenges

WASHINGTON - Arizona health care providers are confident they will be able to continue providing safe abortions, even as courts tangle over an order that could halt distribution of a key abortion medication.

woman holding "abortion equals healthcare" protest sign in crowd

State budget negotiations said to be close as Arizona governor celebrates 100th day in office

PHOENIX — In her first 100 days, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed more than 40 bills and created oversight commissions to find solutions to the state’s pressing problems.

Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks at a press conference to commemorate her 100th day as Arizona’s chief executive on April 12, 2023. (Photo by Drake Presto/Cronkite News)

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego prioritizes homelessness, climate, infrastructure in state of city address

PHOENIX – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego stressed the importance of homelessness, climate change and infrastructure in her annual State of the City address on Wednesday.


Thrilling comeback leads ASU baseball to 13-10 win, series sweep over Grand Canyon

PHOENIX – Contributions from Nick McLain, Jacob Tobias, Luke Hill and Luke Keaschall flipped a seven-run deficit into a three-run victory for Arizona State baseball over Grand Canyon Tuesday night.