Pac-12 OKs in-person workouts, tries to solve puzzle of COVID-19 state rules
PHOENIX – Although the Pac-12 delivered news that suggested an on-time start to the college football season is possible, it must wait to see how the six states that house the conference teams will handle the pandemic.
Recharging batteries: MLB’s postponement hurts bonding between pitchers, catchers
SURPRISE – The relationship between pitchers and catchers in baseball is important, and it can define a game, a season even a legend.
Green burials adapt to protect ‘death care’ workers in the time of pandemic
LOS ANGELES – The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the safety of morticians and other death care workers. Green burials are adapting to changes, allowing body bags to be buried and discouraging embalming for the safety of death care workers.
A nod of respect: Bobblehead craze still going strong in 2020
PHOENIX – Bobbleheads are highly popular, not only with fans but the professional teams who give them away.
Turmoil to success: Coyotes wrapped 2010 with 107 points, their best regular season to date
PHOENIX – The Coyotes’ 107-point season in 2010 turned out to be their best regular season to date.
Urban farm provides homeless shelter residents with good food and opportunities
LOS ANGELES – An urban farm in Los Angeles provides food, therapy and paid job training for residents of a homeless shelter across the street. Called Grow Good, this nonprofit organization offers an innovative solution to homelessness, helping the city’s underserved individuals gain their independence once again.
In a season of turmoil, Coyotes clinched first Pacific Division title eight years ago
PHOENIX – The then-Phoenix Coyotes, led by goalie Mike Smith, clinched first place in the Pacific Division on this day in 2012, then followed it with the deepest playoff run the team has made since arriving in the Valley.
2020 Tokyo Olympics will be postponed, veteran IOC member says
LOS ANGELES – COVID-19 has spread over the nation quickly and sports have been canceled, and now the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed.
Clean energy produced on Navajo land could help power Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – With the recent closure of the coal-fired Navajo Generating Station, the Navajo leaders are looking to jump start the tribal economy by partnering with Los Angeles to bring clean energy to the second-largest U.S. city using resources on tribal land.
Alabama softball transfer Madison Preston searched for a better fit, found it in Tempe
TEMPE - Alabama transfer Madison Preston fits in on a team deep in other transfer players on ASU softball.
Speak Up, Stand Up: Arizona students gather to address suicide, bullying, addiction
PHOENIX – Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life held its fourth annual conference to promote suicide and bullying prevention among Arizona students, with largest attendance yet.
Small town to big city: Ryggs Johnston finds success with ASU golf
TEMPE – The transition from small-town life to big-city expectations can be a challenging one. Ryggs Johnston has done his best to make an impact on the Arizona State men's golf team.
