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Next stop: The majors? Milwaukee Brewers reliever Craig Yoho riding ‘gross’ changeup to big leagues
PHOENIX – After three surgeries in college, Craig Yoho was taken by the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. His filthy changeup led to him being named the Brewers’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024. Now, he’s on the verge of his major league debut.
Balancing act: The Dennys navigate family ties in Casteel High baseball’s pursuit of a three-peat
QUEEN CREEK – As Casteel High in Queen Creek, Matt Denny is learning to balance his role as coach with that of a father. His son Baylor has grown up around the game, but never played for his dad until arriving at Casteel.
Old school meets new school: Centennial High baseball coach Jon Williams aims for state title with sabermetrics and scheduling
PEORIA – Centennial baseball coach Jon Williams created a sabermetrics and year-long scheduling program to take his team to the next level. The Coyotes have become one of Arizona’s best baseball teams thanks to analytics and rigorous preparation.
Next batter up: Hamilton High’s Boston Kellner eyes state championship, 2025 MLB Draft
CHANDLER — Boston Kellner, a senior at Hamilton High School and a top 90 MLB draft prospect, grew up in Minnesota, then moved to Colorado and is now in The Grand Canyon State with his biggest season approaching.
‘Still chasing the championship’: Alyssa Thomas looking to lead overhauled Phoenix Mercury back into title contention
PHOENIX – In search of its fourth championship, the Phoenix Mercury has overhauled its roster, headlined by the acquisition of star forward Alyssa Thomas. Thomas forms a star-studded big three as the franchise enters uncharted territory post-Diana Taurasi.
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 the Phoenix Suns turn it around? Playoff push in jeopardy after trade deadline dilemma
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns failed to make any major moves during this year’s trade deadline buzz, sparking some frustration from the fans. The 26-28 Suns resume play post All-Star break Thursday.
Arizona Diamondbacks face long odds for 2025 World Series, despite key offseason moves
PHOENIX – The offseason had some fireworks for the Diamondbacks with the signings of Corbin Burnes and Josh Naylor. Despite that, oddsmakers aren’t yet sold on the team.
Four-ce of habit? Winners of three straight state titles, reigning champs Perry High eye return to title game
GILBERT – Perry Basketball seeks to capture its fourth state title in a row and has been ranked No. 1 in Arizona the past few years.
McCarty Par-Tee: Scottsdale’s Matt McCarty makes WM Phoenix Open debut
SCOTTSDALE – With a large group of family and friends in tow, Scottsdale native Matt McCarty made his WM Phoenix Open debut Thursday.
Twin peaks: Brothers Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard post strong first-round showings at WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – In the first round of the WM Phoenix Open, twins Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard delivered top rounds in their TPC Scottsdale debuts.
‘Only up from here’: ASU women’s flag football club paves way for future success in historic debut vs. GCU
TEMPE – ASU women’s flag football club fell short in its inaugural game against GCU, but co-founders Sierra and Sophia Smith are still celebrating all of their hard work to turn their vision into reality.
‘Phoenix, Phoenix, it’s Phoenix’: Addition of All-Stars Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas signal new era for Mercury
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury’s busy offseason paused for a moment Tuesday to welcome Satou Sabally, who joins Alyssa Thomas as the newest pieces to the organization’s WNBA title pursuit after Brittney Griner’s departure.
Photo Essay: A major blitz of girls flag football highlights Arizona high school competition
PHOENIX – A look back at the 2024 girls flag football season featuring various teams through photos. The sport grabs the spotlights and continues at all levels.
Look who’s 21: Arizona State checks into CFP rankings for first time since 2014 as BYU looms
PHOENIX – The College Football Playoff committee ranks ASU at No. 21 as chaos ensues in the Big 12.
’12th-man experience’: No. 21 ASU set for showdown with No. 14 BYU as sold-out crowd awaits
TEMPE – The Sun Devils are preparing to play in front of a sold-out crowd for a Big 12 showdown with College Football Playoff implications against the top team in the conference, BYU.
How ASU could shape complexion of College Football Playoff in final weeks
PHOENIX – The latest CFP poll suggests that Arizona State controls the fate of many teams, including its own. Additionally, the committee once again made controversial decisions Tuesday.
So there’s a chance? Inside Arizona State’s unexpected road to a College Football Playoff berth
TEMPE – A big win over UCF on Saturday has given ASU a chance to enter the College Football Playoff. While mistakes were made, Kenny Dillingham’s team willed its way to victory.
Election Day 2024: Updates from Arizona voters, polling locations, watch parties and more
PHOENIX – Arizona voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for the presidential election, a U.S. Senate race, nine U.S. House races, 13 state ballot measures and many more state and local races.
Phoenix Suns reserves Royce O’Neal, Ryan Dunn breathe life into team to start NBA season
PHOENIX – Rookies to veterans. Guards to centers. The Phoenix Suns supporting cast, including forwards Royce O’Neal and rookie Ryan Dunn, is anchoring a top-heavy ship early in the NBA season.
Buying championships: How NBA’s second apron changes team building for owners, general managers
PHOENIX – Following an era of spending to win championships, the new second apron player payroll threshold is changing the way NBA teams construct their rosters.
1 year after Hamas attack, antisemitism remains problem on college campuses
TEMPE – As the Anti-Defamation League says antisemitism is increasing in the United States, some college students report feeling less safe, especially amid rising tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
And you get a car! And you get a car! NIL collective helps 7 ASU football players secure Mach-E Mustangs
TEMPE – Sun Devil Collective, Arizona State’s NIL arm, surprised seven ASU football players with new Ford Mach-E Mustangs Thursday at Mountain America Stadium.
Arizona Diamondbacks win season finale, waiting to learn playoff fate
PHOENIX – While the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres in the season finale, their playoff fate is in the hands of the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, who meet in a Monday doubleheader. If neither team sweeps, the Diamondbacks season is over.
Diamondbacks embrace pressure as MLB postseason push intensifies entering final regular-season series
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in the thick of an intense race for a National League wild-card spot with only three games remaining. But the team welcomes the pressure and is confident it can extend its season.
Ready for primetime: Girls flag football on rise in Arizona with Cardinals backing
PHOENIX – The popularity of high school girls flag football is booming, and the Arizona Cardinals have taken it to primetime in Arizona. The Cardinals are promoting a series of primetime broadcasts on KTVK-TV (Channel 3) that are shining a spotlight on the sport.
Nod to the past: The ties between baseball and bobbleheads
PHOENIX – Bobbleheads are some of the most popular giveaways around MLB, which makes them a hot commodity for baseball fanatics. Here’s why teams give so many away, why fans collect them and the significance they have for players and their families.
Hockey hotbed: Arizona might have lost its NHL team, but push for the sport’s growth continues
PHOENIX – The Arizona Coyotes are relocating to Utah next season, but the team’s effect on the growth of hockey in the Grand Canyon State is evident.
The final Final Four? Phoenix faces rising competition as marquee sports events shift Las Vegas, Los Angeles
PHOENIX – Historically, Arizona has been a destination for marquee sporting events, but with new competition from Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Arizona is facing competition to maintain its status as a host city.
Here’s how Arizona officials are preparing for expected influx of NCAA men’s Final Four visitors
GLENDALE – Gov. Katie Hobbs, accompanied by law enforcement and city officials, held a news conference to discuss security protocols for the upcoming NCAA men’s Final Four games and events, set to be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale and in downtown Phoenix.
Insider look: Freshman forward Hunter Friesen takes viewers behind the scenes of ASU club hockey on YouTube
TEMPE — Hunter Friesen, a freshman forward on Arizona State's club hockey team, provides viewers with an inside look into the world of collegiate athletics through his rapidly growing YouTube channel.
‘Let him cook!’ Fans of Min Woo Lee steal show at WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – A large group of fans wearing matching Lululemon clothes and red chef hats followed and cheer on golfer Min Woo Lee during the WM Phoenix Open second round Friday.
O Canada! Nick Taylor impresses fans to north by shooting 60 at WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – After a weather delay cut short an excellent start, Nick Taylor finished off his first round by shooting an 11-under bogey-free 60 for a five-shot lead, a PGA Tour record. The effort pleased the many Canadians that were in attendance to see it.
Positive shift in weather Friday at WM Phoenix Open sees Nick Taylor challenging Sahith Theegala
SCOTTSDALE – From a lengthy rain delay to a golfer missing a tee time, day one of the WM Phoenix Open had a bit of everything.
More than a scorecard: For Bud Cauley, Kevin Yu, 2024 WM Phoenix Open has special meaning
SCOTTSDALE – Golf is about more than numbers. For Bud Cauley, it’s about coming back from a serious car accident. For Kevin Yu, it’s about playing on a course he knows best as a spectator.
Stars come out, hail comes down: Wild WM Phoenix Open pro-am features appearances by Saban, Phelps
SCOTTSDALE – Although rain, and later hail, interrupted the WM Phoenix Open pro-am, fans still showed up to watch an eclectic mix of celebrities, including Nick Saban.
Sweater believe it: Jeff Munn’s signature fashion collection, born with ASU women’s basketball, shapes broadcast legacy
TEMPE – ASU women’s basketball KTAR FM broadcaster Jeff Munn has a sweater collection decades in the making that all started with his daughter. Just don’t let his brightly colored clothes distract from the impact his voice has had on the greater Phoenix area.
Game on: Arizona high school esports embraces changes, challenges entering fifth season
PHOENIX – Arizona's high school esports scene faces the dual task of balancing evolving game preferences while navigating challenges in attracting players to traditional titles.
Back to life: Turf Paradise kicks off 57-day meet despite offseason closure talk
PHOENIX – Just months ago, Turf Paradise had been read its last rites after a prospective buyer backed out. Yet Monday, the track opened again for the start of a 57-day meet as it fights to remain relevant in Arizona.
