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‘Activate the Valley’: ASU, Diamondbacks highlight Valley’s growing symbiotic sports relationships on Opening Day
PHOENIX – The Arizona State football team participated in the pregame festivities at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs. Head coach Kenny Dillingham and others threw out a ceremonial first pitch, showing the symbiotic sports relationships growing in the Valley.
Countdown to Opening Day: Breaking down every Cactus League team before start of 2025 MLB season
PHOENIX – As spring training ends, there are a lot of reasons for fans to look ahead. The offseason had it all: big trades, signings, new managers. Here’s what to watch in the regular season for Cactus League teams.
Mullett magic: ASU hockey sweeps NCHC playoff series to keep NCAA Frozen Four hopes alive
TEMPE – In its inaugural NCHC season, ASU hockey swept Minnesota Duluth in the quarterfinal round at Mullett Arena. ASU was projected to finish last in the conference and now stands two wins away from winning the NCHC and earning a spot in the NCAA tournament.
Hottest ticket in town: Los Angeles Dodgers fans worldwide gather in Glendale for Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani
GLENDALE – Roki Sasaki made his second spring training start for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Stadium Tuesday. Fans gathered to see him and Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani. With LA looking for another World Series, Dodgers fans are very supportive.
‘The greatest athlete in Arizona history’: Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi makes it official, retires after 20 seasons
PHOENIX – After 20 seasons in the WNBA and one of the most decorated professional basketball careers, Diana Taurasi announced her retirement. She spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury and grew women’s basketball over 20 years.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the League: Is MLB’s competitive balance broken?
PHOENIX – MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about payroll disparity and competitive balance Tuesday in Phoenix. The Dodgers spent big this offseason, leaving fans worried about the fairness of competition. Arizona has an uphill climb to dethrone L.A.
Corbin Burnes, Josh Naylor headline new-look Arizona Diamondbacks as spring training gets underway
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks gear up for the 2025 MLB season with several new faces, headlined by Corbin Burnes and Josh Naylor. After missing the playoffs in 2024, several young players look to use spring training to make the Opening Day roster.
Can Josh Naylor replicate Christian Walker’s power? Arizona Diamondbacks bet on it
SCOTTSDALE – Following the departure of fan-favorite Christian Walker, the Diamondbacks tap Josh Naylor from Cleveland as their new first baseman.
Continuing to thrive: AHSHA Championship serves as a reminder of hockey’s presence in Arizona
TEMPE – Despite losing an NHL team, the Arizona Coyotes, Arizona hockey is still thriving, the Arizona High School Hockey Association Division I Championship proved Saturday.
Family first: Prized arm Corbin Burnes details decision to join Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX – Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children. Now Burnes looks to help lead the team back to the postseason.
Arizona Coyotes, Valley fans brace for potential finale before rumored Salt Lake City move
SCOTTSDALE – In an emotionally charged atmosphere amid reports of an impending relocation to Salt Lake City, the Arizona Coyotes prepared for what could be their final game in the Valley on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers at Arizona State's Mullett Arena.
