Brevin Monroe
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Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Brevin Monroe expects to graduate in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Monroe, who is assigned to the Phoenix sports bureau this semester, interns with the Arizona Coyotes and is a reporter for College Hockey News.

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Long time coming: ASU, Brophy Prep alum Drew Maggi finally makes MLB debut for Pittsburgh Pirates

PHOENIX – After a long minor-league baseball career spanning more than 10 seasons, ASU and Brophy Prep alum Drew Maggi finally made his MLB debut on Wednesday.

Brophy Prep and Arizona State alum Drew Maggi persevered through 1,155 minor league games for 11 years before earning a call to the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On Sunday, fans greeted him with a standing ovation and chants of "Maggi" at PNC Park. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Arizona’s sailing community unites on Lake Pleasant for Tall Cactus Regatta

PEORIA – The 2023 Tall Cactus Regatta was held last weekend on Lake Pleasant. Sailing in the desert may seem far-fetched, but these sailors are showing that it can and is being done.

The Dreamline crew, captained by Joshua Newland, celebrates after finishing in first place Saturday at the 2023 Tall Cactus Regatta. (Photo by Brevin Monroe/Cronkite News)

Veteran shortstop Nick Ahmed gearing up for healthy return to Diamondbacks

SCOTTSDALE – Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed is returning for the 2023 MLB season after missing all but 17 games in 2022 due to a shoulder injury. Now recovered, Ahmed, one of the few veteran leaders in the clubhouse, looks to help the Diamondbacks reachr their first postseason appearance since 2017.

Nick Ahmed slides on the baseball field to catch a ball.

Corbin Carroll’s $111 million extension shows Diamondbacks’ belief in prospect pipeline

SCOTTSDALE – Corbin Carroll signed the largest guaranteed contract extension for a player with less than 100 MLB service days earlier this month, and the Diamondbacks could have more talented prospects on the way to the big leagues.

Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll needed only 32 games to impress the front office and earn a contract extension worth $111 million. The 22-year-old enters the upcoming season with high expectations but says "there's no added pressure." (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

En garde: Phoenix Fencing Academy fosters tradition, teaches excellence

TEMPE – The Phoenix Fencing Academy is one of the only places to participate in the sport and many of the former students have gone on to be successful Division I fencers along with national champions and others who have represented their countries internationally. The founder and head coach, Will Becker, grew up fencing and the family name is one of the biggest in the sport.

Gillian Harrill, who established her fencing roots at the Phoenix Fencing Academy, became a national champion at Cornell University. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Fencing Academy)

Diamondbacks share excitement for Merrill Kelly’s start in WBC championship

SCOTTSDALE – Merrill Kelly is the starting pitcher for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic championship. His team share excitement for the biggest start of Kelly’s life.

Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly earned the start for the United States against Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Getting into the swing of things: Arizona Diamondback players talk pregame routines

SCOTTSDALE – Arizona Diamondbacks players have different routines as they prepare for games. Six players share what they do, and a look at some of the strangest superstitions around the league.

Most Arizona Diamondbacks players maintain the same routines in preparation for each game. The pregame rituals range from light work in the batting cage to visualizations and taking naps. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Cheap seats: Camelback Ranch offering affordable spring training pass to Glendale residents

PHOENIX – Camelback Ranch, the Spring Training home of the White Sox and Dodgers, is offering a resident pass to Glendale residents for spring training games. The pass, which is in its first year of this iteration, has already seen solid registration numbers.

For less than the average cost of a burger combo at a fast food chain, residents of Glendale can enjoy spring training games at Camelback Ranch. (Photo by Brevin Monroe/Cronkite News)

Hope springs anew: Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers report to spring training

SCOTTSDALE – Pitchers and catchers for the Arizona Diamondbacks reported to spring training for the 2023 season this week. The players are excited to be back in the clubhouse and eager to improve on last year’s 74-88 mark.

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever Joe Mantiply fires a pitch to catcher Carson Kelly on the first day of pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. (Photo by Brevin Monroe/Cronkite News)