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‘Saving up for playoff money’: Suns fans excited to return to games, cheer on competitive team

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns allowed fans to attend their home games for the first time last week. They have yet to lose with fans in attendance.


Warriors’ Nico Mannion set to make NBA G League debut with Santa Cruz

PHOENIX – Nico Mannion and the Santa Cruz Warriors begin their season on Wednesday in the NBA’s G League.


From Tyrann Mathieu to Bruce Arians, Super Bowl LV has strong Arizona ties

PHOENIX – The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off in Tampa Bay Sunday in Super Bowl LV with a surprising amount of Arizona connections.


The fight at home: Suicide rate is highest among younger military veterans

Younger veterans ages 18 to 34 commit suicide more often than all other age brackets, and most of them had not experienced combat, recent reports say. Veterans Affairs is trying to address the issue.


Study: Post-9/11 vets more likely to be employed, and in steadier jobs

WASHINGTON - Post-9/11 veterans are not only more likely to be employed than the general population, they are also more likely to be in jobs that are immune to recession, according to a recent report by the Census Bureau.


As protests for racial justice divided the country, ASU hockey star found his voice

PHOENIX – In an open letter, ASU hockey player Dominic Garcia revealed that he had faced racism in the past.


Nonprofit Soldier’s Best Friend pairs rescues with veterans to become service dogs

PHOENIX – Arizona nonprofit Soldier’s Best Friend adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them along with veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury to become service dogs.


‘It’s go time’: Booker, Ayton eager to start after key offseason additions

PHOENIX- All-star guard Devin Booker and center Deandre Ayton share their thoughts about new additions, shifting Suns’ culture


Phoenix Suns expect to experience cultural change after addition of Chris Paul

The addition of Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns is expected to benefit the organization on and off the court.


McSally concedes to Kelly, capping costly and high-profile Senate race

WASHINGTON - Sen. Martha McSally conceded Friday to Democratic challenger Mark Kelly, 10 days after the polls closed. Political vets say the numbers often take the decision to concede out of a candidate's hands - but that doesn't make it any less painful for the loser.


Phoenix Rising re-sign eight starters, Junior Flemmings not among them

PHOENIX - Phoenix Rising announced the re-signing of eight starters on Friday, but questions remain about how they will fill the remaining spots on their 2021 roster.


COVID-19 and Veterans Day: Remember your mask as you remember our vets

WASHINGTON - Faced with the task of balancing Veterans Day with COVID-19 safety precautions, Arizona organizers have come up with everything from virtual events to "reverse" parades. But the all had the same goal: honoring America’s veterans.

Fallen heroes remembered on Memorial Day