Arizona lawmakers pan, praise Biden’s combative State of the Union address
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden gave a combative State of the Union address that laid out his achievements and baited Republicans for not doing more, a tone that did not sit well with Arizona's GOP lawmakers. Democrats, not surprisingly, praised both his tone and agenda.
Sister, sister: Two sets of siblings give GCU beach volleyball team unique identity
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University’s beach volleyball team features two pairs of sisters, giving the Lopes an edge when it comes to chemistry.
Phoenix adds 2027 NBA All-Star Game to its list of star-studded sporting events
PHOENIX – With Phoenix set to host the 2027 NBA All Star Game, the city adds another star-studded event to the list, while Suns owner Mat Ishbia and NBA commissioner Adam Silver look to create the perfect experience for a community that has not had the game since 2009.
Phoenix Rising FC enters new season ready to defend USL Championship title
PHOENIX – For the first time in franchise history, Phoenix Rising FC is playing the role of defending its USL Championship title. New coach Danny Stone believes the team is ready.
Wacha’s Way: Kansas City’s signing of veteran pitcher could help Royals’ ‘young bucks’
SURPRISE – Having played the role of father for one full season in the MLB now, Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha reflects on how juggling parenthood and a professional career has taught him lessons that are applicable to leading a clubhouse.
ASU women’s basketball hopeful for future despite quick exit in Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS – ASU women’s basketball officially ended its season Wednesday with a loss in the first round of the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball tournament. Despite the outcome, Natasha Adair is proud of her team’s growth and is hopeful for the Sun Devils’ future.
Arizona reports 20% increase in HIV cases, predominantly affecting Hispanic communities
PHOENIX – Reported Arizona HIV cases have increased by 20%, an uptick largely affecting the Hispanic community. A Phoenix care organization describes how financial and cultural barriers persist to persuading people to get tested.
Colorado River states offer competing proposals for managing water
The seven states that use water from the Colorado River proposed competing plans to the federal government this week on the river's future management, with upper and lower basin states offering their own visions.
Remarkable turnaround by Grand Canyon men’s hockey club team earns Lopes first ACHA nationals appearance
PHOENIX – GCU club hockey rebounds after a rough start and wins its final nine regular season games to earn the Lopes a first nationals appearance in program history.
StatBroadcast, invented to revolutionize live sports stats, epitomizes ASU innovation
TEMPE – Nate Policar invented StatBroadcast as a student intern in the ASU sports information department. Now, his collegiate innovation is used by hundreds of college programs nationwide, including Power Five schools and the NCAA.
As hearings grow more combative, one committee stands out for its civility
PHOENIX - Capitol observers say hearings are getting more heated, and their chairman more combative with the public, but there is one island of civility: The House Commerce Committee is more often evokes laughs than lashing out, and many credit the chairman.
‘It’s 0-0’: ASU women’s basketball hopes to disrupt Pac-12 tournament despite 11th seed
TEMPE – ASU women’s basketball coach Natasha Adair enters her second Pac-12 tournament with experience and a young team growing together.
