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Let’s dance: Arizona well represented in NCAA tournament with ASU, UArizona and GCU receiving invitations

TUCSON – Although there were a few nervous moments for Arizona State, ASU, UArizona and GCU received invitations to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, which meant three out of the state's four Division I schools will participate in March Madness.


Pac to Pac: Courtney Ramey, Azuolas Tubelis lead Arizona men to second straight tournament title

LAS VEGAS – A back-and-forth battle between UCLA and Arizona ended with a victory for the Wildcats in the Pac–12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, thanks to the prolific offense of Azuolas Tubelis and a late 3-pointer from Courtney Ramey.


Wildcats double down with effort in Vegas, advance to Pac-12 tournament title game

LAS VEGAS – The Arizona Wildcats hope what happens in Vegas doesn't stay there. Their impressive effort against Arizona State, especially late in the game, send the Wildcats into the championship game of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament against UCLA Saturday night.


Jimaya Neal surfaces as bright spot for ASU as it awaits NCAA Tournament news

LAS VEGAS – In Arizona State’s semifinal game of the Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament, the Sun Devils lost to Arizona, 78-59. ASU now set its sights on Selection Sunday and remain pleased with the play of Jamiya Neal.


3 years later, ASU reflects on how COVID-19 stalled a burgeoning athletic program

TEMPE – The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on many athletic programs, but it was particularly tough on Arizona State, which was on a roll when the coronavirus halted sports.

Arizona State’s athletic teams were on a roll when the pandemic struck three years ago. In some ways, ASU is still recovering. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

With NCAA tournament implications on line, ASU men’s basketball makes strong case in USC win

LAS VEGAS – In Arizona State’s second-round game of the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Sun Devils defeated USC 77-72 to set up an in-state matchup against the Arizona Wildcats.

ASU guard Jamiya Neal, dribbling swiftly across the baseline against USC, came off the bench and finished the game with nine points, three rebounds and three assists. (Photo by Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

Second-half surge pushes Arizona men past Stanford to stay alive in Pac-12 tournament

LAS VEGAS – Despite a quiet night from Kerr Kriisa, the Wildcats rallied to defeat a resilient Stanford team Thursday in Las Vegas.

The Arizona Wildcats’ Cedric Henderson Jr. breaks through the Stanford defense en route to a layup at the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

Colorado River senators meet quietly to facilitate states’ water talks

Senators from the seven Western states in the Colorado River basin have been quietly meeting "for about a year," to facilitate difficult discussions between the states over the future of the river.


Virtual tour of Anne Frank’s house offers new way to teach about the Holocaust

PHOENIX – The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is opening a new interactive activity as part of its exhibit, “Stories of Survival: An Immersive Journey Through the Holocaust.” It utilizes virtual reality to guide visitors through the home of Anne Frank, the young girl whose life is memorialized in the diary she kept from age 13 until she was killed by the Nazis at age 16.

Holocaust survivor Andrew Schot, right, speaks at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society on Feb. 24, 2023, with Anthony Fusco Jr., who is the society’s education coordinator. (Photo by Shira Tanzer/Cronkite News)

Turf Paradise agrees to pay $150,000 in fees after concerns raised about track conditions

PHOENIX – In response to concerns raised by the newly formed Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Turf Paradise has agreed to pay over $150,000 in fees to insure its track meets updated standards.

Turf Paradise has agreed to pay more than $150,000 in assessed fees after concerns about the track were raised by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. (Photo by Grace Edwards/Cronkite News)

With eyes on Selection Sunday, ASU men’s basketball team edges Oregon State in Pac-12 tournament

LAS VEGAS – In Arizona State’s opening game of the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Sun Devils defeated Oregon State 63-57 to set up a key game against USC.

Arizona State guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. arrived in a walking boot to the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament but still finished with 13 points and two steals. (Photo by Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

With his father, Pedro, on his mind, Rio Gomez returns to Arizona with Team Colombia

MESA – Red Sox minor leaguer Rio Gomez, the son of former ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez, returned to Arizona to pitch for Team Colombia in preparation of the World Baseball Classic.

Rio Gomez, pitcher for the Columbian team, warms up before the Oakland A’s spring training game against the Columbian National team at Hohokam Stadium Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of John Medina)