Brenden Paul expects to graduate in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism and a minor in business. Paul has interned as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Brazos Valley Bombers summer collegiate baseball team in Bryan-College Station, Texas. He is also active with Blaze Radio as a play-by-play broadcaster.
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University won the NCRHA Division I National Championship, while the University of Arizona took the Division II title. Arizona State University boasts one of the longest-running roller hockey programs. Despite their success, the teams struggle with limited facilities and a shortage of Division I opponents.
PEORIA – Grand Canyon University’s roller hockey team unveiled its NCRHA Division I National Championship banner and championship rings. The AA Division team opened the night with a win over Arizona State, while the Division I team secured an exciting overtime win against Arizona Impact.
PHOENIX – Sporttrade, a new sportsbook modeled after stock-trading platforms such as Robinhood, recently launched in Arizona and is making a name for itself with its innovative format.
PHOENIX – Many people are considering this weekend’s ASU game against BYU to be the biggest game in program history since 2014, when the Sun Devils defeated No. 10 Notre Dame at home, 55-31. Jaelen Strong and Zane Gonzalez, both members of that team who went on to play in the NFL, looked back at the game and the rowdy fan environment.
PHOENIX – After a U.S. appeals court ruled in October that wagering is allowed on political races, including the presidential election, Kalshi – a federally-regulated financial exchange – has seen wagers rolling in on the race between Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
PEORIA – Kawena Lee, Zach Hoffman and Josh Little transferred to Grand Canyon University after the roller hockey program at Bethel University in Tennessee folded due to funding issues. The trio hopes to help the Lopes defend their title.
PHOENIX – Youth and teenage gambling have become a major problem not only in Arizona but across the country as legal sports gambling has increased. Psychological factors come into play, especially with at-risk groups.
PHOENIX - Arizonans Kim Hayashi and Debbie Kelley will both be inducted into the USA BMX Hall of Fame this weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hayashi will be inducted in the Woman category, while Kelley will be inducted in the Track Operator category.
PHOENIX – As the American Gaming Association projects record-breaking money to be wagered on the NFL this season, the Arizona Department of Gaming and local sportsbooks are prepared for increased wagers in-person and online.
