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Swinging into spring: Previewing every Cactus League team as countdown to 2024 Opening Day begins

PHOENIX - The Cactus League has started and that leaves many fans eager to learn what’s in store for their team in 2024. As teams prepare to play spring training games, learn what’s new and what to expect from all 15 Cactus League teams.

With anticipation in the air and dreams of World Series glory, the Cactus League sets the stage for the 2024 MLB season. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Energy is everything: ASU men’s basketball faces pivotal homestand, coach Bobby Hurley doesn’t want fans to ‘watch the paint dry’

TEMPE – Now on a two-game losing streak thanks to a demoralizing trip north to Oregon and Oregon State, ASU men’s basketball is faced with a defining weekend that could determine the rest of their season outlook.

ASU men's coach Bobby Hurley emphasizes the importance of a supportive home crowd to lift spirits and turn the tide during this week's two-game homestand. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll wins first Rookie of the Year Award in franchise history

PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll won the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year. The 23-year-old led the Diamondbacks to 84 wins, their first postseason appearance since 2017 and the first World Series trip since 2001.

Rookie Corbin Carroll celebrating with teammates

Healthcare Rising Arizona collects signatures for abortion access petition at the Arizona State Fair

PHOENIX – Healthcare Rising Arizona is working to get 383,923 signatures for a ballot initiative that would amend the Arizona Constitution to establish abortion access as a fundamental right. The group set up a booth at the Arizona State Fair to talk to attendees and ask for support.

Jadie Grahn, 42, smiles at her 15-month- old son, Ace, after signing the petition to add abortion access to the Arizona’s 2024 general election ballot. After working as a labor and delivery nurse, Grahn signed the petition knowing the negative impact unintended pregnancies have on low-income people or people suffering from drug addiction. (Photo by John Leos/Cronkite News)

Devin Booker, new-look Phoenix Suns prepare to open 2023-24 NBA season

PHOENIX – The 2023-24 Suns are entering what appears on paper to be one of their most promising seasons after a makeover directed by new owner Mat Ishbia. All-Star guard Devin Booker is the only player remaining from the team’s 2021 NBA Finals club, but he is now surrounded by a star-studded roster under the direction of a new coach.

Suns players Devin Booker and Kevin Durant standing next to each other.

Desert Vista’s ‘Point Goddess’ Ijiwoye headed to women’s hoops power Stanford

PHOENIX – Desert Vista senior Shay Ijiwoye has committed to Stanford after receiving over 45 offers from D1 schools. Her decision lends itself to the Cardinal basketball program, the prestigiousness of the school, the academics and being close to home.

The Ijiwoye family's unwavering support and Shay's determination drive her to excel in basketball as a recent Stanford signee. (Photo courtesy of Shay Ijiwoye)

While Arizona Diamondbacks look to take down familiar foe, previous postseason glory serves as inspiration for NLDS Game 3

PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks will play their first home playoff game in six years Wednesday, with a chance to create one of the best moments in franchise history by taking down a Dodgers squad that has dominated them for years.

diamondbacks' players celebrating together

How Suns plan to manage stars Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal under NBA’s new policy

PHOENIX – The NBA Board of Governors unanimously voted to approve the Player Participation Policy in an attempt to reduce load management. While some players like Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are supportive, others from past eras view rest as a disservice to the game.

The Phoenix Suns will need to outline a strategy for managing the workload of Kevin Durant, left, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal under the NBA's new load management policy. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Early growing pains: ASU football reflects on noticeable flaws during first two games

TEMPE – Two games into the 2023 season, Arizona State football has noticeable flaws at offensive line and questions at quarterback for Kenny Dillingham to address going forward.

Facing adversity head-on, ASU football looks to turn lessons from Saturday's first early-season loss into opportunities for growth entering Saturday's game against Fresno State. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Who let the dogs out? Arizona Cardinals defense shows promise

TEMPE – After a tough week one loss to the Washington Commanders, the Arizona Cardinals are looking to their tenacious and promising defense to keep them competitive among offensive struggles.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck speaks Monday during a news conference following Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders. "We got dogs in our room," Gardeck said. (Photo by Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News)

Tucson ruling on transgender athletes puts Arizona at center of debate about biology, psychology and fairness

PHOENIX – A ruling by a federal judge in Tucson Thursday gave the green light to let transgender girls play on teams consistent with their gender identity, stirring a debate has reached a crescendo in recent months. But the outcry has ignored the nuances of what many experts say is a complicated and layered issue that deserves more research and thoughtful conversation about the biology and psychology of these athletes.


Phoenix Suns wrap up final tune-up before NBA summer league run

PHOENIX – A team of unfamiliar faces will take the court Saturday when the Phoenix Suns open Summer League play in Las Vegas. Summer League coach Quinton Crawford and draft pick Toumani Camara address what the expectations will be Vegas.

Toumani Camara said he’s excited to put on the Phoenix Suns jersey for NBA Summer League. The team plays its first game Saturday in Las Vegas. (Photo by Joey Plishka/Cronkite News)