Jailed Brittney Griner, absent players contribute to slow start for Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX – As Brittney Griner remains detained in a Russian prison, the Phoenix Mercury continue to struggle with a new coach and unavailable players.
On the crawl: Why so many caterpillars are wriggling around Arizona
PHOENIX — Arizona’s wet monsoon season helped spawn thousands of plump yellow caterpillars around the state. The caterpillars now are looking for a place to become white-lined sphinx moths.
How a recruiting ploy became a durable bond between Sun Devil wrestlers
When ASU wrestler Cohlton Schultz was dealt the unthinkable, his first friend on the team, Chad Porter, was there for him in a way no one else could be.
Teams, families scramble following Phoenix City Council decision to cancel sports tournaments
PHOENIX - The Phoenix City Council’s decision to cancel sports tournaments has forced event organizers and teams to scramble for solutions to keep kids on the fields.
Patchwork education system in juvenile centers often falls short
The lack of consistent and uniform policies, along with a lack of data, conceal how – or if – young people learn in detention facilities.
‘A disjointed system’: Policing policies fuel criminalization of youth
After decades of police reform, kids of color are still vastly overrepresented in arrests and police use of force.
No pressing the flesh, but candidates learn to campaign under COVID-19
TEMPE - Faced with the stay-home orders and social distancing of COVID-19, candidates have suspended rallies and in-person campaigning, have staffers working from home and are scrambling to find ways to reach voters while competing for donations and media attention in the face of a pandemic.
As Ionescu nears end of college career, Arizona sports figures give nod of respect
LAS VEGAS – Sabrina Ionescu has quickly become a transcendent athlete and those in Arizona involved in sports have noticed.
Making the leap: ASU League of Legends player ‘Breezyyy’ Keesey turns pro
TEMPE – Three years ago, Brindon “Breezyyy” Keesey tried out for the Arizona State University League of Legends team and didn't make the cut. Now, Keesey has signed a contract to play for 100 Thieves and has become the second ASU player to go pro in any esport.
What’s next? As women’s wrestling grows, the landscape of opportunities changes
TEMPE – The opportunities for young female wrestlers to keep training after high school continue to grow as the sport gains popularity in the United States.
Marlee Smith blazes her own path on ASU wrestling team
TEMPE – Marlee Smith becomes second female walk-on wrestler in ASU wrestling history
New law changes how English Language learners are taught. But what comes next?
MESA – A new law aims to help students who don’t speak English natively succeed, but how will educators implement it?
