Dylan Slager
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Sports Digital Reporter, Phoenix

Dylan Slager expects to graduate in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. He is seeking his first internship in the fall.

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From backyard batting cages to college champions, Queen Creek’s Berry siblings carry legacy of sports excellence

PHOENIX – The Berry family has demonstrated exceptional athletic talent across multiple sports and generations, continuing a legacy of athletic excellence that began with their parents, Perry and Lana.

Stanford’s Jade Berry runs toward home after hitting a home run against LSU during the NCAA super regionals. Berry fine-tuned her skills at Queen Creek High School. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Report: Alex Meruelo is stepping away from Arizona Coyotes’ ownership

PHOENIX – Alex Meruelo and the Coyotes were set to bid on and secure a 110-acre plot of land to build an arena and an entertainment district in north Phoenix. However, the auction was canceled and now Meruelo has told Coyotes staff he is walking away from ownership, according to a report.

The Arizona Coyotes had an arena and entertainment district planned in north Phoenix before an auction was canceled by the Arizona State Land Department. (Rendering courtesy of Arizona Coyotes)

Dynamic duo: Twin sons of NBA veteran Matt Barnes impress as Section 7 standouts with teamwork, talent

GLENDALE – Carter and Isaiah Barnes, leveraging lessons from their NBA father, excelled at the Section 7 Basketball Tournament for Crespi High School.

Isaiah Barnes takes pride in his father's mentorship, rooted in 14 years of NBA playing experience. (Photo by Shirell Washington/Cronkite News)

Wrestling with fate: How two visionaries elevated professional wrestling in the Valley

PHOENIX – Dom Vitalli and Jon Wolfgang helped transform Arizona’s wrestling landscape by establishing TrainInAZ and Phoenix Championship Wrestling.

Kevin Koa, a pro wrestler based in Mesa, provides entertainment for the growing wrestling fan base in Arizona at a Phoenix Championship Wrestling event. 4(Photo courtesy of Phoenix Championship Wrestling)