Kyler Murray is back and Arizona Cardinals players, fans couldn’t be happier
TEMPE – After waiting 10 weeks, Cardinals fans finally got their wish, as Kyler Murray returned to the field at State Farm Stadium. His impact was felt immediately, as a remarkable first-down run led to the game-winning field goal in the waning seconds.
‘They don’t know how to die’: Phoenix Rising win first ever USL Championship
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Phoenix Rising completed one of the most unlikely playoff runs the USL has ever seen on Sunday, when they beat Charleston Battery 3-2 on penalties to win their first ever USL Championship, ending years of playoff heartbreak.
Parents of children with disabilities could soon be paid as caregivers following Arizona proposal
QUEEN CREEK – Special COVID-19 funds have been paying parents as caregivers for their children needing specialized care. An extension of that arrangement is set to expire but a new proposal would make pay for parent caregivers a permanent benefit in Arizona.
Downtown Phoenix growth, construction, events lead to parking puzzle
PHOENIX – Due to downtown Phoenix population growth and ongoing construction of new housing and other projects, parking is a common complaint.
ASU women’s triathlon team eyes 7th straight national title at Tempe competition
PHOENIX – Arizona State’s No.1 ranked women’s triathlon team is eyeing a seventh straight national title when it competes in the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championship Saturday.
From Salpointe Catholic to the NFL: Arizona’s own Bijan Robinson returns for homecoming matchup against Cardinals
GLENDALE – Bijan Robinson, born and raised in Tucson, is set to return to his home state as a professional athlete for the first time with the Atlanta Falcons. From his high school days at Salpointe Catholic High School to becoming a top 10 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Robinson’s journey as a rookie has come full circle in his return home.
Tap water is cheap, but old pipes, a shrinking Colorado could change that
With aging infrastructure in need of replacement, water departments in the Colorado River basin are starting to invest in new systems that will also help cope with shrinking water supplies. But that means big spending, costs that will get passed on to customers.
Phoenix Rising FC’s Cinderella road story hits USL Championship Final
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC's Cinderella road story continues with late-game heroics, securing a USL Championship berth Sunday against Charleston Battery. The stage is set for an epic clash between two unexpected, underdog conference winners.
Kind of a ‘big deal’: Ansu Kanneh made pro soccer debut at 14, hopes to revive career at GCU after injury
PHOENIX – Ansu Kanneh set history in 2020 when he became the youngest ever player to feature in the USL Championship for Phoenix Rising. After suffering an ACL tear, Kanneh is determined to get his career back on track at GCU.
His home runs will go on: Céline Dion’s song highlights Diamondbacks prospect Ivan Melendez’s journey
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks’ No. 8 prospect Ivan Melendez has suffered numerous setbacks while being the minor league’s most powerful slugger. Melendez gained notoriety when the Texas Longhorns played Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” after big hits.
Investing in a future: Boston Red Sox prospect Christopher Troye uses his platform to make money, impact world
GLENDALE – As Boston Red Sox prospect Christopher Troye competes in the Arizona Fall League, he is continuing to use his platform to make money and impact the world.
Diamond dreams: From college ball to summer leagues and Arizona’s Fall League, tracing the chase of the majors
PHOENIX – While in college, baseball players undergo a crucial development step that few see. Gaining crucial experience, prospects are ready for the pursuits that lie ahead in minor league baseball and the Arizona Fall League.
