‘He mauls people’: Inside Cam Skattebo’s career game to push Arizona State past Mississippi State
TEMPE – Running back Cam Skattebo’s career night paved the way to Arizona State’s first victory against an SEC opponent as ASU beat Mississippi State to improve to 2-0.
Propuesta 139: Qué significaría la iniciativa electoral de Arizona para el acceso al aborto
WASHINGTON – La Propuesta 139 garantizaría el derecho al aborto en Arizona, extendiendo el límite de 15 semanas a aproximadamente 24 semanas.
Big 12 reveals tiebreaker procedures to determine 2024 conference championship teams
PHOENIX – On the eve of Week 2 games for Arizona and Arizona State, the new-look Big 12 Conference revealed its tiebreaker policy to determine who will play in the conference’s championship game if there is a tie.
Grass is greener? NFL’s field surface dilemma still a concern as 2024 season kicks off
PHOENIX – Despite a concerning increase in injuries on synthetic turf field surfaces in 2023, the NFL has not implemented any changes as the 2024 season starts Thursday.
Year of change: From last place to playoff berth, Phoenix Mercury return to winning ways
PHOENIX – After a tumultuous 2023 season, the Mercury have clinched a playoff berth for the 11th time in 12 years, thanks to an offseason roster overhaul, a new coach and veteran leadership.
Apache trout, Arizona’s state fish, dropped from endangered species list after 50-year comeback
WASHINGTON – Interior Secretary Deb Haaland declared the state fish of Arizona no longer endangered on Wednesday. The comeback of the Apache trout is a conservation success story 50 years in the making, though advocates say the move is premature.
Risk and reward: Sportsbooks cash in on rise of women’s sports betting, but at what cost?
PHOENIX – Sportsbooks are reporting an increase in betting on women’s basketball, but experts warn of potential increases in addiction.
Proposition 139: What the Arizona ballot initiative would mean for abortion access
WASHINGTON – The Proposition 139 ballot initiative would guarantee a right to abortion in Arizona, extending the limit from 15 weeks to about 24 weeks.
Golf after dark: Grass League ushers in new era with primetime professional, amateur tournaments under the lights
TEMPE – The Grass League is a new par-3 golf league that combines professional and amateur players in a team format under the lights and provides opportunities for players to gain recognition and sponsorships.
Phoenix lawyer tapped by Biden would be second South Asian federal judge in Arizona – after older sister, an appeals court judge
WASHINGTON – Following in his sister’s footsteps: Phoenix lawyer Sharad Desai, tapped for a federal judgeship by President Joe Biden, has an older sister who serves on the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She was the first South Asian federal judge in Arizona.
Seismic shifts: New CFP director Richard Clark visits Fiesta Bowl, reflects on 12-team playoff
SCOTTSDALE – With conference realignment, NIL and a new 12-team CFP format, college football is due for a year unlike any other. Richard Clark, the new CFP executive director, can’t wait to watch the surprises unfold.
After the Games: Paris Olympics shed light on government assistance for youth sports
PARIS – While the world was engrossed with the Paris Olympics this summer, impoverished children at a local Paris nonprofit were some of the Games’ happiest winners.
