After more than 600 days, ASU swim team grateful for return to competition
The Arizona State University swimming program held its annual Maroon & Gold Intrasquad scrimmage on Friday to kick off its 2021-22 season. It is the Sun Devils’ first meet in over 600 days after the entire team redshirted the 2020-21 season.
Crowns and cowgirls: Horsemanship, pageantry part of Miss Rodeo Arizona event
QUEEN CREEK – From horsemanship tests to traditional pageant activities, the recent Miss Rodeo Arizona pageant in Queen Creek highlighted a long-standing tradition in the American West.
Winter is coming: Arizona ski area receives first snow of the season
PHOENIX - Sunrise Park Resort had the first sight of snow in Arizona on Wednesday. As all of Arizona’s ski resorts begin to ramp up for another winter, they face the additional challenge of a lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
Ban on school mask mandates was unconstitutionally enacted, judge rules
PHOENIX – A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled the Arizona Legislature’s ban on school mask mandates was unconstitutionally included in budget bills, paving the way for schools to continue requiring masks.
Beat LA … maybe? Arizona’s frustrating rivalry with City of Angels extends to Rams-Cardinals
PHOENIX – The Cardinals beat the Jaguars to move to 3-0 for the first time since 2015. It only gets tougher from here, however, as they play the Rams next, a Super Bowl contender and a team they have not beaten since the 2016 season.
ASU-Colorado sidelines will tell important story about Pac-12 leadership role in diversity hiring
TEMPE – The Pac-12 is the only conference in the Power Five with more than 10 Black head coaching hires. Just over half of Power Five programs have never hired a Black head coach. The Arizona State-Colorado game is a symbol of the Pac-12's commitment.
Swimming, cycling, running … and mental health training: ASU triathlon team off to strong start
TEMPE - ASU triathlon is off to a strong start after nearly two years of no competition. The team took advantage of this hiatus to mentally reflect on why they love triathlon.
Flavors From Afar in LA uplifts and supports refugee communities through food
LOS ANGELES – Flavors From Afar in LA’s Little Ethiopia spotlights dishes from many countries to support refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers. A portion of the profits go to causes that help refugees.
Curling in Arizona: Tempe club’s accomplishments include Olympic Trials series
TEMPE - Three member of the Coyotes Curling Club in Tempe decide to chase their Winter Games dreams and wound up in an Olympic Trials series competition.
Ahwatukee brothers hope to rise in MMA ranks with unorthodox training, uniques personas
SCOTTSDALE - Two former Desert Vista wrestlers are looking to rise in the MMA ranks by being true to their beliefs and their unorthodox methods of training and dieting.
With new players, proposed new Tempe arena, ‘hungry’ Coyotes ready to compete
GLENDALE – The Arizona Coyotes enter the 2021-22 season with a lot of noise outside the locker room. However, the team is excited and optimistic they can surprise those doubting the team around the league.
NAU hopes it can build on success after historic football win over Arizona
PHOENIX - The NAU football team is refocusing after a historic win against the University of Arizona. The Lumberjacks emphasize energy and effort as they prepare to move into conference play.
