‘Gayest Olympics ever’: Paris Games will spotlight growing LGBTQIA+ athletic community
PARIS – The LGBTQIA+ community will be a focal point during the Paris Olympics, which officially kick off with Friday’s opening ceremony. The city has a history of welcoming those who have come out.
Mark Kelly VP: What would Arizona senator, in office just four years, bring to the Kamala Harris ticket if she taps him for vice president?
WASHINGTON – Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is somewhat more centrist than other candidates being vetted as a potential running mate by Vice President Kamala Harris. But his relative inexperience and stances on unions, guns and Israel could hold him back in the veepstakes.
Arizona’s Proposition 314, authorizing local enforcement of federal immigration law, would face legal hurdles if approved
WASHINGTON – Arizona’s Proposition 314 is certain to face legal challenges over provisions that would give police the power to arrest migrants and state courts the power to deport them.
Former ASU swimmer Léon Marchand looks to follow in Michael Phelps’ footsteps, dominate Paris Olympics
PARIS – Former ASU swimmer Léon Marchand is among the most high-profile Olympic athletes heading into the Paris Games. Now, he’s following a familiar path paved by the best swimmer of all time to achieve his greatness.
Former Cactus Shadows, Suns coach Nate Bjorkgren takes Olympics stage with Team Canada
PARIS – Before becoming an NBA champion and an Olympic coach, Nate Bjorkgren landed his first big coaching break at Cactus Shadows High School in Arizona. His former players say he’s still the same person he was even almost 20 years later.
Flag and play: Sierra Smith’s vision for women’s flag football at ASU becomes reality
PHOENIX – As flag football becomes more popular, Arizona State University student Sierra Smith gives women an opportunity to continue playing as ASU women’s flag football club kicks off in January.
Migrants regularly die in searing Arizona heat, but the desert often claims the remains and death toll is uncertain
WASHINGTON – Arizona’s harsh desert kills hundreds of migrants every year. Volunteers try to save them but instead often find only the remains.
Could 2024 Paris Olympics be blueprint of sustainability for cities across the globe?
PHOENIX – The green initiatives for the Paris Olympics help to illustrate the emphasis on sustainability in Europe, while there seems to be bigger hurdles to a unified front on sustainability in the U.S. On the flip side, the Olympics are seen by experts as a potential spur for change in future mega-events and city planning.
Breakout summer: Former ASU guard Josh Christopher named NBA Summer League MVP
LAS VEGAS — Josh Christopher, former ASU guard, was named MVP of the NBA Summer League after leading the Miami Heat to the championship. The young guard made headlines with his incredible performance in Las Vegas.
Phoenix Suns showcase newest pieces during successful NBA 2K25 Summer League run in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Suns rookie Oso Ighodaro, two-way signee Jalen Bridges and forward David Roddy played crucial roles for the team during this year’s NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Gov. Katie Hobbs, other Arizona Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris for presidential nomination after Joe Biden bows out
WASHINGTON – Arizona Democratic delegates have embraced Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s new presidential nominee since President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Gov. Katie Hobbs threw her support to Harris on Monday. Every Arizona Democrat in Congress backs Harris, as do most state party leaders.
Golden goal: Mercury players, Team USA pack lessons from WNBA All-Star weekend for Paris Olympics
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury teammates Kahleah Copper and Diana Taurasi emphasize the importance of building team chemistry as they prepare with Team USA for the upcoming Olympics, following lessons learned from Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game.
