Asher Hyre
Asher Hyre
Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Asher Hyre expects to graduate in August 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Hyre has interned at Position Sports in Phoenix as a marketing coordinator.

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Life’s curveballs: A writer and a righty find connection through health scares

PHOENIX – Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner was a sliver of light in the darkness for this young cancer survivor. Then, in a twist of fate, I was there when the right-hander experienced his own health scare.

The author, Asher Hyre, left, found strength during his cancer treatment by connecting with Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner, who was dealing with recovery from a fractured skull. (Photo courtesy of Asher Hyre)

Valley makeover: Downtown Phoenix undergoes massive Final Four transformation

PHOENIX – Phoenix is hosting the Final Four for the first time since 2017. Downtown is experiencing a makeover to host over 100,000 fans, what is it looking like?

Junior forward Mohamed Wague, left, high-fives a fan waiting outside Alabama’s team hotel Thursday. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News)

Welcome reunion: Suns sign Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract as playoffs draw closer

PHOENIX – Isaiah Thomas played for the Phoenix Suns in 2014. Now a decade later, Thomas is back in Phoenix on a 10-day NBA contract and is looking to help the Suns push for the top six in the stacked Western Conference standings.

Isaiah Thomas officially joins the Phoenix Suns on a 10-day contract, marking his return to the NBA after nearly two seasons. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

From early struggles to midseason success, retooled Phoenix Suns target championship run in second half

PHOENIX – Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have led the Suns to the fifth seed in the West so far, and the additions at the trade deadline have helped shape out the roster to support the superstars.

In the second half of the NBA season, Devin Booker, left, and Kevin Durant face a pivotal period where the Phoenix Suns aim to solidify their playoff positioning and make a championship push. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Isaiah Stewart arrested for punching Drew Eubanks ahead of Phoenix Suns’ win

PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns’ Drew Eubanks was punched pregame on Valentine’s Day by Isaiah Stewart, resulting in Stewart’s arrest. Star Devin Booker was also ejected early in Wednesday’s fiery game.

Pregame tensions escalated into a physical altercation Wednesday between Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart and Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images and Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns’ Grayson Allen success due to childhood work, dedication

PHOENIX – Even as a kid, Suns guard Grayson Allen was willing to go big, and that ambition led him to a high school state championship in Florida and an NCAA title at Duke. Now he’s aiming big again as a starter in a star-studded Phoenix lineup.


Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker sets NBA ablaze with scoring spree

PHOENIX – Devin Booker scored 150-plus points over a three-game span last week, the second time he’s done that in his career. Here’s a look back at where the Suns stood the first time he did it, and where they stand now.

With 152 points in three games, Devin Booker solidifies his status as the driving force behind the Phoenix Suns' championship aspirations. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)