Phoenix Mercury trade first round selection to bolster backcourt, secure Walker-Kimbrough
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury added three guards on draft night and traded first-round pick Jocelyn Willoughby to secure point guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
‘I feel at home’: Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins already connecting with team
GLENDALE - Newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is beginning to familiarize himself with the Cardinals organization.
Duncan Shin hopes journey through Minnesota, WHL leads to NHL
TEMPE – Chander native Duncan Shin was drafted in the second round of the inaugural WHL U.S. prospects draft by the Vancouver Giants. Playing in Minnesota for one of the most prominent hockey schools in North America, Shin has a bright future ahead of him.
Thirty years ago, Phoenix Suns set record for most free throws made in game
PHOENIX – The Suns in 1990 set the NBA all-time record for free throws made by a team.
Seder-in-a-box and drive-in church: Worship during social distancing
TEMPE - Seder in a box, drive-in services and televised Masses are just some of the ways religious leaders are coping with social distancing guidelines as they try to celebrate some of the most-important holidays on the religious calendar, with Easter, Passover and Ramadan all in April.
Texas group empowers Latino parents to advocate for children with disabilities
AUSTIN, Texas – VELA is an organization that provides support and resources to mostly Hispanic and immigrant families whose children have disabilities. Founded in 2010, it serves about 1,500 families annually – helping to close a significant gap in health care for Hispanics.
21 years ago, pitching legend Randy Johnson made his Diamondbacks debut
PHOENIX – On April 5, 1999, it was Opening Day in Los Angeles. The Arizona Diamondbacks were on the road to begin the year and new acquisition Randy Johnson was the starter.
19 years ago, Bob Brenly made Diamondbacks debut, showed what rookie manager could do
PHOENIX – After major league catcher Bob Brenly retired from playing, he bounced between coaching and broadcasting before moving from the Diamondbacks broadcast booth to manage the team.
Down for the count: Tribes’ Census response lags far behind state, U.S.
PHOENIX - Tribal response to the 2020 Census badly trails state and national rates, according to Census Bureau data, with the already-challenging task of counting in tribal areas further complicated by the arrival of COVID-19.
ASU’s Brinson Pasichnuk helped build culture, rewarded with NHL contract
TEMPE – ASU’s Brinson Pasichnuk ranked third nationally among defensemen this season with 37 points in 36 games played. His 11 goals placed him second nationally among defensemen.
As COVID-19 cases rise, so do hospital workers’ worries about equipment
WASHINGTON - Arizona hospitals are rationing and ordering workers to reuse protective equipment like masks, gowns and eyewear in an attempt to head off shortages expected with the surge in COVID-19 patients in the state, a move some worry will put workers and patients at risk.
On this night, Suns’ Booker did something Jordan and Bird never did
PHOENIX – Until this day three years ago today, only five players in NBA history had scored 70 points or more in a game. On March 24, 2017, Devin Booker of the Suns joined them.
