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Tech fall: Arizona slips to 3-2 with home loss to Red Raiders; road test at BYU next

TUCSON – The Arizona Wildcats dropped to 3-2 on the season with a home loss to Texas Tech, despite a strong defensive effort. They renew an old Western Athletic Conference rivalry next when they visit nationally ranked BYU.

Brent Brennan with a lei around his neck talking to two Arizona football players on the sideline.

‘No es solo una película’: La proyección de ‘Spare Parts’ en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana honra a los héroes de STEM

CHANDLER – Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Festival Internacional de Cine de Chandler proyectó "Spare Parts", una película sobre la verdadera historia de cuatro estudiantes de Arizona que superaron obstáculos para ganar una competencia nacional de robótica, destacando los logros en STEM.


Echoes of 1978? Arizona State football seeks first Big 12 conference win in spirit of 1978 upset vs. USC

TEMPE – TEMPE – As Arizona State looks to earn its first Big 12 win at home against Kansas University on Saturday, the Sun Devils could benefit from a look at the program’s past and its first Pac-10 win and historic upset in 1978 against USC.


Arizona organizations look to help Indigenous communities with voting obstacles ahead of November

Ahead of the upcoming tightly contested presidential election, organizations across Arizona are ramping up efforts to help Indigenous communities overcome voting challenges. From the grassroots to the federal level, Arizona Native Vote, Native Health and others are breaking barriers.

Outdoor voter registration booth with "REGISTER TO VOTE" sign under a blue canopy.

And you get a car! And you get a car! NIL collective helps 7 ASU football players secure Mach-E Mustangs

TEMPE – Sun Devil Collective, Arizona State’s NIL arm, surprised seven ASU football players with new Ford Mach-E Mustangs Thursday at Mountain America Stadium.

ASU football players Myles Rowser, Chamon Metayer, Montana Warren, Jeff Clark, Javan Robinson and Kyson Brown pose in front of their new cars.

Southern California transportation upgrades will support sustainable 2028 Olympics in LA

Railway extensions, highway expansions and walkable route additions will benefit Los Angeles and Southern California through the 2028 Olympic Games and beyond.

LA Metro sign in front of city buildings under a clear sky.

Still going Strong: 10 years after ‘Jael Mary,’ former ASU star receiver inspires next generation at AZ Compass Prep

CHANDLER – Jaelen Strong, once an ASU standout, is now inspiring the next generation of players at AZ Compass Prep 10 years after the ‘Jael Mary’

Football game with a player in a white uniform leaping to catch the ball, surrounded by opposing players in red and yellow uniforms.

Arizona Cardinals fans find inexpensive tailgating at State Farm Stadium a ‘priceless’ experience

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals were ranked the most affordable tailgating experience. Some Cardinals fans also plan to tailgate at the San Francisco 49ers – the most expensive experience – when the Cardinals play them Sunday, because tailgating is priceless.

Cardinals fans gathered together.

California panel calls attention to ties between Southwest climate crisis and cancer disparities

LOS ANGELES – A recent California panel highlighted the urgent connection between climate change and cancer disparities affecting marginalized communities in the Southwest. Experts underscored the need for equitable policies to combat these related public health challenges.

Speaker at a lectern with a projection screen displaying conference information at the 17th AACR Conference.

Summer grind: AZ Compass Prep stars Miikka Muurinen, Kaden House enjoy hectic year-round schedules

CHANDLER – Summer is typically a time for parties, relaxation and resetting, but for AZ Compass Prep's five-star juniors Miikka Muurinen and Kaden House, it’s a completely different story.

Four men conversing in a gym near a bench. One man holds a basketball, and the background wall displays partial "DRAGON NATION" text.

Harassment, racism claims overshadow growth of WNBA, including Portland expansion

PHOENIX – After a record-breaking season for viewership and audience attendance, the WNBA announced its 15th franchise will be in Portland. Recent reports of player harassment overshadowed the news.

Crowd cheering in a sports bar decorated with sports memorabilia and international flags, watching a televised game.

BLK Arizona Run Club builds community in the Valley, one step at a time

TEMPE – In just a few short months, the BLK Arizona Run Club has blossomed into a popular weekly event. With more people attending every Sunday, expansion to other cities could come soon.

Group of people in the BLK Arizona Run Club running on a dirt path at Tempe Town Lake with trees and benches on a sunny day.