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Arizona will fail clean-air standards if other states aren’t ‘good neighbors’

WASHINGTON - Arizona is doing all it can to improve air quality but will not meet federal standards as long as pollution from other jurisdictions can drift across its borders, the director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality testified Wednesday.


Edmonton’s ‘Cheat Code’ Connor McDavid showcases skills against Coyotes at Mullett Arena

TEMPE – Oilers centerman Connor McDavid is considered by many to be the best hockey player on the planet. On Monday, he made his debut at Mullett Arena facing the Arizona Coyotes in a unique atmosphere.

Connor McDavid has drawn comparisons to former Oiler legend Wayne Gretzky, who is widely considered the greatest hockey player of all time. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

David Benavidez’s unanimous decision headlines lineup of finest Phoenix boxers on Las Vegas card

LAS VEGAS – Phoenix’s David Benavidez picked up an impressive victory in Las Vegas on Saturday as he defeated the toughest opponent of his career, Caleb Plant, by unanimous decision in front of a spirited crowd.

David Benavidez, left, had the crowd on his side Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where he defeated Caleb Plant via unanimous decision. (Photo by Esther Lin/SHOWTIME)

Phoenix’s David Benavidez promises fireworks on Showtime PPV boxing card featuring Valley’s best fighters

LAS VEGAS – The trash talk is over, and it’s time to square up. David Benavidez, Phoenix’s best boxer and the No. 2 super middleweight in the world, takes on the toughest opponent of his career in Caleb Plant at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

Phoenix native David Benavidez, a former two-time champion, enters Saturday's bout 26-0 with an 88% knockout rate. Caleb Plant, right, called himself "the real deal" during Thursday's press conference. (Photo by Esther Lin/SHOWTIME)

Casa Grande boxing family hits Las Vegas strip in fight to put Valley on the map

CASA GRANDE – Abel Ramos and his nephew, Jesus Ramos Jr., are professional fighters out of Casa Grande. The boxers will fight on Showtime’s PPV card in Las Vegas this weekend, headlined by Phoenix native David Benavidez.

Undefeated rising star Jesus Ramos Jr. (19-0) will meet Joey Spencer (16-0) in Saturday's co-main event bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Damian Rios/Cronkite News)

Inside the Chicago Cubs’ offseason free agent spending spree

MESA – The Chicago Cubs made the most MLB signings during 2023 free agency and are looking to get back to the playoffs after missing the last two postseasons.

The Chicago Cubs signed Dansby Swanson to a seven-year, $177 million deal in hopes his championship pedigree will help the club return to the postseason. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

David and Goliath: PACs go head-to-head before Tempe special election for Coyotes arena

TEMPE — With a special election set for May, two political action committees are sparring over whether it’s in the city of Tempe’s best interest to break ground on an Arizona Coyotes entertainment district.

Gayle Shanks, co-owner of Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, speaks against special ballot propositions 301, 302 and 303 on March 20, 2023, in Tempe. The propositions will appear on a special election ballot in May in Tempe and, if passed, would make the Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district possible. (Photo by Drake Presto/Cronkite News)

Payday: Danny Lee earns more than $4 million by winning LIV Golf Tucson

MARANA – LIV Golf made its way to Tucson for the first time this past weekend. Over three days, many notable moments happened at the Gallery Golf Club but none bigger than Danny Lee's victory that netted him $4 million.

Danny Lee holds the LIV Tucson trophy above his head while standing on the LIV Golf champion podium at a golf course.

Phil Mickelson, other Sun Devil alums ready to return to Arizona for LIV Golf event

PHOENIX – Phil Mickelson and other former Sun Devils will be playing in Tucson’s LIV Golf event this weekend. This is the first event in Arizona for Mickelson since he made the switch to the controversial golf league.

Former Arizona State Sun Devil Phil Mickelson, who made the controversial jump from the PGA Tour to Liv Golf, returns to Tucson with "fond memories" of his first professional win in 1991. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

U-S-A! Americans book trip to World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in win over Colombia

PHOENIX – Behind a 3-2 win over Colombia Wednesday night, Team USA moves on to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after going 3-1 in the group stage and now faces Venezuela on Saturday.

Mike Trout accounted for every run while batting 3-for-4 to lead the way for Team USA in a must-win matchup Wednesday against Colombia at Chase Field. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

World Baseball Classic’s return to Chase Field brings 2013 nostalgia

PHOENIX – This week, Chase Field is hosting the World Baseball Classic for the first time in 10 years. Team USA, Mexico, Canada, Great Britain and Colombia are playing on the world stage in Phoenix for the first time since 2013.

A photo of Chase Field with flags for the U.S., Canada, Colombia, Great Britain and Mexico.

‘I want to win’: Former Diamondbacks star David Peralta eyes World Series ring with rival Dodgers

PHOENIX – David Peralta is one of the best Diamondbacks players of all time, helping lead the team to a 2017 wild-card appearance as a staple in the lineup from 2014-2022. This past offseason, Peralta signed a one-year deal with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers with one goal in mind.