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U.S. set for 75th meeting against archrival Mexico in friendly at State Farm Stadium

PHOENIX – The U.S. is set to meet Mexico on the pitch for the 75th time as they kick-off in the inaugural Allstate Continental Clásico at State Farm Stadium. The USMNT is undefeated in its previous four games against Mexico.

Jesus Ferreira was one of 10 USMNT players on the current roster to compete in the 2022 World Cup. (Photo courtesy of US Soccer)

Orden podría detener distribución de medicamento abortivo

WASHINGTON – Los proveedores de atención médica de Arizona están seguros de que podrán continuar brindando abortos seguros, incluso cuando los tribunales discuten una orden que podría detener la distribución de un medicamento clave para el aborto.

Las decisiones contradictorias de los tribunales federales sobre la disponibilidad de un medicamento clave para el aborto son el último episodio de un año de incertidumbre sobre el aborto desde que la Corte Suprema anuló su decisión de Roe v. Wade en junio pasado, como protestantes reaccionaron en esta foto de archivo. Los proveedores de Arizona, que suspendieron los servicios por un tiempo el año pasado, confían en que pueden continuar ofreciendo abortos por ahora. (Foto de archivo por Troy Hill/Cronkite Noticias)

Kris Mayes y otros fiscales generales apoyan propuesta de FDA para facilitar donación de sangre a población LGBTQ

PHOENIX – La fiscal general de Arizona, Kris Mayes, se unió a otros 21 fiscales generales estatales en apoyar una propuesta de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) que facilitaría a las personas LGBTQ la donación de sangre y plasma.

The Food and Drug Administration is considering a proposal to make it easier for men who have sex with men to donate blood and plasma. (File photo by Genesis Alvarado/Cronkite News)

Phoenix community market creates space to support women entrepreneurs

PHOENIX - Heart and Soil People's Garden works to provide fresh produce for the south Phoenix community. The garden hosts monthly markets to support entrepreneurs, mostly women of color, and their businesses.

Kaila LePage picks an onion from the produce at the Heart and Soil People’s Garden in Phoenix on March 18, 2023. (Photo by Lauren Kobley/Cronkite News)

Phoenix sues Tempe for breach of contract ahead of hockey arena entertainment district vote

PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is suing Tempe over the residential portion of a planned hockey arena and entertainment district that Tempe voters will decide whether to approve in a May special election.

A complaint filed by Phoenix and operators of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport claims Tempe broke its contract by approving residential development near the airport. (File photo by Coleton Berry/Cronkite News)

Report places Arizona first in U.S. for rate of COVID-19 deaths

PHOENIX – An analysis by medical-science journal The Lancet shows Arizona had the highest death rate per 100,000 people in the U.S. Researchers examined three years of data that found correlations between race, education and poverty levels and the number of deaths in the state.

Todd Bailey, Joyce Bailey, Brenda Urquiza and Tara Kebbs, from left, gathered in March 2021 at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe to pay respects and honor the Arizonans who died from COVID-19. A Lancet study in March says Arizona recorded 581 deaths per 100,000 people – the highest rate in the U.S. (File photo by Sierra Bardfeld/Cronkite News)

Not the next Michael Phelps: Léon Marchand solidifies own path to swimming stardom at ASU

TEMPE – En route to becoming a five-time NCAA champion, Léon Marchand has treated his further ascent to stardom at ASU with humility amid persistent comparisons with swimming legend Michael Phelps.

ASU sophomore Léon Marchand had a strong showing at his second NCAA Championships to complete the first undefeated individual season since 2002-03. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

De ‘solitario’ a Lily’s Pad: Parque infantil en Tempe brindará a niños inmunocomprometidos la oportunidad de ser niños

PHOENIX – Los niños con sistemas inmunológicos debilitados u otras discapacidades a menudo no pueden jugar con otros niños. Lily's Pad, un nuevo parque infantil programado para abrir en Arizona en abril, está diseñado para ayudar a los niños inmunocomprometidos a construir su salud física y emocional. Está entre otras áreas recreativas en todo Estados Unidos destinadas a dar cabida a niños con discapacidades.

“Casi de inmediato supimos que algo estaba mal dentro de las primeras seis horas de su nacimiento”, dijo Christine Buckrucker sobre su hijo de 4 años, Colton Buckrucker. Colton y su padre, Chris, construyen un juguete. Colton tiene un sistema inmunológico debilitado que ha llevado a varias cirugías y procedimientos médicos. (Foto de Sierra Alvarez/Cronkite Noticias)

Trademarking their turf: Jack Daniel’s, Arizona dog-toy maker spar in court

WASHINGTON - An Arizona dog-toy manufacturer told the Supreme Court Wednesday that its "Bad Spaniels" squeaky toy is a "playful parody" of Jack Daniel's that does not infringe on the distiller's trademarks - arguments the distiller rejects.


Team Canada pitching staff shows grit, determination but falls short at World Baseball Classic

With 21 years separating the youngest and oldest pitcher on Team Canada’s pitching staff and a median age of 29, the grit and determination shown proves you don’t need years of major league experience to represent your country on an international stage.

Noah Skirrow tossed five innings and struck out five to keep Team Canada alive in Group C at the World Baseball Classic. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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)