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Nothing short of madness: UConn, NC State basketball seek rare feat in Men’s and Women’s Final Fours

PHOENIX – On Final Four weekend, UConn Men’s and Women’s Basketball both play to take home NCAA championships of their own and continue the school’s basketball dominance.

With the UConn men's and women's basketball teams poised for potential NCAA championships, coaches Dan Hurley, left, and Geno Auriemma aim to guide their players to a special place in history. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Back in Arizona: Men’s Final Four provides full circle moment for NC State’s DJ Horne

After spending two seasons at Arizona State, NC State guard DJ Horne is back in Phoenix, this time looking for a national championship with the Wolfpack.

DJ Horne was a key contributor to the Arizona State men’s basketball team before he entered the transfer portal. (File photo by Julian Rosa/Cronkite News)

‘She was this diamond’: Before women’s Final Four gems, Ann Meyers Drysdale lit up the court

PHOENIX – Before the sport of women’s basketball exploded in popularity and rankings, Ann Meyers Drysdale broke barriers and blazed trails on and off the court.

Ann Meyers Drysdale's contributions to women's basketball continue to resonate through the sport's evolution and increased popularity. (File photo by Kevin Hurley/Cronkite News)

Arizona advocates aim to break cycle of homelessness through ID accessibility

PHOENIX – The Homeless ID Project works to assist unhoused individuals in obtaining lost or stolen identification documents, making it possible for individuals to gain employment, secure housing or access essential services.

The Homeless ID Project aims to end homelessness through providing ID replacement services to eliminate barriers many unhoused individuals face to accessing housing, jobs and essential services. (Photo courtesy of the Homeless ID Project)

Governor’s office partners with RIP Medical Debt to forgive billions in medical debt for some Arizonans

PHOENIX — Katie Hobbs announced that federal American Rescue Plan Act funds will be used to pay off medical debt of Arizonans who meet special criteria.

The governor’s office is partnering with RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit geared toward clearing personal medical debt. (Photo by Marnie Jordan/Cronkite News)

Valley makeover: Downtown Phoenix undergoes massive Final Four transformation

PHOENIX – Phoenix is hosting the Final Four for the first time since 2017. Downtown is experiencing a makeover to host over 100,000 fans, what is it looking like?

Junior forward Mohamed Wague, left, high-fives a fan waiting outside Alabama’s team hotel Thursday. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News)

Final Four updates: Purdue coach Matt Painter seeks fair treatment by officials for Zach Edey

GLENDALE – Updates: From travel delays to high ticket prices, the Men’s Final Four in the Valley is already making for an interesting weekend.

The Alabama team bus awaits the arrival of players from the team hotel to take them to State Farm Stadium. (Photo by Brevan Branscrum/Cronkite News)

360 video: Explore ASU FIDM Art of Costume Design in Film exhibition

The ASU FIDM Museum in downtown Los Angeles' Art of Costume Design in Film is showcasing the intricacies of costume design and its pivotal role in storytelling and character development. The free exhibition displays a collection of costumes from some of the year’s most-talked-about films, including all five Academy Award nominees for costume design.


Purdue Boilermakers chase redemption in first Final Four appearance since 1980

PHOENIX – The Purdue Boilermakers arrived in Phoenix Tuesday night, as they begin their preparation for the men’s Final Four this weekend at State Farm Stadium. Coach Matt Painter and a few players described the emotions entering the weekend.

The Purdue Boilermakers aim to etch their names in basketball history in the 2024 Men's Final Four beginning Saturday at State Farm Stadium. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News)

Art of stealing bases: ASU softball creating chaos on basepaths

PHOENIX – Arizona State softball is stealing bases at an increased rate this season. The success on the base paths is leading to more runs and helping create a new team identity.

ASU softball's success at stealing bases is giving them a chance to lead the Pac-12 in steals for the first time since 2006. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Pressure? What pressure? Beyond rankings, top Chicago Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong focused on MLB glory

PHOENIX — Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 22, is a future star in MLB. He was drafted by the New York Mets out of Harvard-Westlake School — baseball royalty in the 2010s. One of MiLB’s top prospects, Crow-Armstrong wants to win the World Series.

With eyes set on the majors, Pete Crow-Armstrong's determination fuels his every move as the top Chicago Cubs prospect. (Photo by Joe Eigo/Cronkite News)

Advocates hit milestone in push to get abortion-rights question on ballot

PHOENIX - Activists said this week that they have collected more than 500,000 signatures to put an abortion-rights initiative on this fall's ballot, giving organizers a 100,000-signature cushion already with another three months before petitions are due.