Olympic medalist prepares elite track athletes at Phoenix-based Altis
When a marketing team proposed the name “Altis” to John Godina for the sports-training business he founded, it had a familiar ring to him.
Ali’s spirit makes impact in Arizona
Muhammad Ali has fought much more than just other boxers in his lifetime. He stood up against racism, fought religious intolerance and defied the U.S. military.
ASU, Arizona change Michael Phelps as he nears final bow at Rio Olympics
Lost among 20 other swimmers gliding through the water, the most decorated Olympian of all-time swims laps at the Skyline Aquatic Center in Mesa. The only way to identify Michael Phelps with his face down in the water is a gold swim cap.
Skinner, James among athletes with Arizona ties taking aim at Rio
MyKayla Skinner’s siblings got her started in gymnastics.
Large-scale film productions skip Arizona for other states
SANTA FE, NM -- The film “Sicario” opens on a static shot of a neighborhood somewhere in the desert. A team of police officers enter the scene from the right side, just after the words “Chandler, Arizona” fade from the screen.
Golf industry tries new ways to grow the traditional game
TEMPE — Two years ago, the management at Shalimar Country Club in Tempe tried something new. In an effort to increase its customer base and reach new people, the club held a footgolf tournament, after developing a course for the soccer-golf hybrid alongside its regular nine holes.
Arizona’s top tree climbers compete for state championship
SUPERIOR — The state’s top tree climbers know that most people probably have a few misconceptions about their sport.
Arizona’s public universities working to diversify their athletic departments
TEMPE - Before he was Arizona State University’s vice president for university athletics, Ray Anderson helped make strides toward diversity in the NFL.
Hip-hop rooted in African culture
Hip-hop, crowned as a top musical genre, is rooted in the centuries-old cadence and storytelling of African dance.
FYI: Graffiti, street art collide in Phoenix
Editor's note: This is part of an ongoing series called FYI, which examines Arizona stories and issues using multimedia and data.
West Phoenix piano teacher’s lessons go beyond music
Christmas songs play from a piano and echo throughout the halls of a West Phoenix home.
Holiday donation guide: make sure your gifts and donations find the right place
With the holidays here, many folks wish to spread the season’s cheer by donating to local charities and donation bins.
