Averi Roberts
Sports Reporter, PhoenixAveri Roberts expects to graduate in spring 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism.
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Lending a hand(print): Athletes raise awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women
PHOENIX –Although it is a national cause, athletes around Arizona have taken part in the movement to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).
‘My story is not done’: Eddie Johnson begins 20th season as voice of Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX – After a successful career in the NBA, Eddie Johnson finds himself in Phoenix serving as broadcaster for Suns and taking time to motivate others.
‘Devastating’: Brophy Prep swimming reflects on season halted by COVID-19
PHOENIX - Brophy Prep reflects on a streak of 32 straight titles in boys swimming ending because the Broncos were unable to compete due to COVID-19.
Suns’ addition of Chris Paul brings praise from former coach
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns acquired Chris Paul in a blockbuster trade, sending four players from the Valley to the Oklahoma City Thunder
Native American Basketball Invitational returns in 2021 after ‘devastating’ decision to cancel
PHOENIX - After canceling the 18th annual NABI tournament due to the COVID-19, the NABI Foundation announced the event will return to Arizona in July.
Going the (social) distance: High school football survives week one during COVID-19 era
PHOENIX – It looked different, but Arizona high school football made it through week one, with masks, social distancing and fewer fans
Attending a high school football game? Here’s what you need to know in COVID-19 era
PHOENIX - After the AIA approved the resumption of fall sports, attendance limits were left up to the school districts.
Suns determined to be all in on NBA’s commitment to social justice movement
PHOENIX - The NBA’s players briefly silenced their game to be heard, and now players and teams, including the Phoenix Suns, are teaming up to take action against social injustice.
The Peddy cure: Guard’s game-winning shot is antidote in Mercury victory
PHOENIX – The path of Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy to the WNBA was not an easy one, but despite her struggles she managed to lift her team into the second round of playoffs.
