Egan Adler
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Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Egan Adler expects to graduate in May 2023 with bachelor’s degrees in sports journalism and history. Adler, who is with Cronkite Sports for the second time, has previously interned as a reporter at The Jersey Journal.

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From Jael Mary to serving youth: Former ASU receiver Jaelen Strong has big plans for Arizona’s young athletes

TEMPE – Jaelen Strong spent two seasons at Arizona State, solidifying his position as one of the great receivers in school history. Now, after a stint in the NFL, Strong has formed 602Era, an athletic and academic organization for young athletes.


ASU spring game gives fans first glimpse at Kenny Dillingham, new-look roster

TEMPE – Arizona State played its annual spring game and gave fans a sneak peak at what Sun Devil football will look like under new coach Kenny Dillingham. The game demonstrated his pledge to activate the Sun Devil fan base to bring back the winning ways of Arizona State football.


Inspired by contract extension, brother’s success, Bobby Hurley believes ASU can be ‘exceptional’

TEMPE – Bobby Hurley signed a two-year extension with the university to continue as the men’s basketball head coach through the 2026 season. The success of his brother, Dan, in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has inspired him.

Bobby Hurley is excited about the future of the Arizona State men’s basketball program and believes big things are ahead. (Photo by Damian Rios/Cronkite News)

Lone Rangers: First spring training throws young prospects a learning curve

SURPRISE – Kumar Rocker, Evan Carter and March Church are learning what it takes to make it to the major league in their first training camp. Veterans, coaches and players share the importance of being around proven professionals and building a routine for young guys looking to break into the majors.

Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker has grown more comfortable and confident with the team during his first spring training experience. (Photo by Mackenzie Woods/Cronkite News)

ASU women’s lacrosse leans on graduate duo of ‘KB Squared’ after an offseason marked by transition

TEMPE – Katie Brodsky and Kaylon Buckner, who returned for a fifth year, will take the reins of leadership for ASU women’s lacrosse under new coach Taryn VanThof. The duo, tagged as KB Squared, have been a source of inspiration and motivation to a squad facing many changes after last season's run to the Pac-12 finals.

Kaylon Buckner, a fifth-year player on the Arizona State women’s lacrosse team, said despite the adversity she has faced in her career, “I’m just grateful to play the sport every day, and I want my teammates to know that.” (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Jimaya Neal surfaces as bright spot for ASU as it awaits NCAA Tournament news

LAS VEGAS – In Arizona State’s semifinal game of the Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament, the Sun Devils lost to Arizona, 78-59. ASU now set its sights on Selection Sunday and remain pleased with the play of Jamiya Neal.


With NCAA tournament implications on line, ASU men’s basketball makes strong case in USC win

LAS VEGAS – In Arizona State’s second-round game of the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Sun Devils defeated USC 77-72 to set up an in-state matchup against the Arizona Wildcats.

ASU guard Jamiya Neal, dribbling swiftly across the baseline against USC, came off the bench and finished the game with nine points, three rebounds and three assists. (Photo by Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

With eyes on Selection Sunday, ASU men’s basketball team edges Oregon State in Pac-12 tournament

LAS VEGAS – In Arizona State’s opening game of the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Sun Devils defeated Oregon State 63-57 to set up a key game against USC.

Arizona State guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. arrived in a walking boot to the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament but still finished with 13 points and two steals. (Photo by Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

At 20, Philip Studer is transforming North Canyon freshman basketball

PHOENIX – Philip Studer, 20, is in his second season as the freshman basketball head coach at North Canyon High School. As one of the youngest coaches at any high school in the country, Studer has used his youth to build relationships with his players and help turn the program around.

Philip Studer joined the North Canyon coaching staff as an assistant on the varsity team at 18 years old. After one season, the 20-year-old stepped in as the freshman coach. (Photo by Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

ASU men’s basketball salvage final homestand with Senior Night victory over Utah

TEMPE – Arizona State played its final homestand of the season, splitting the two-game series with the mountain schools, Colorado and Utah. With a victory on Senior Night against Utah, the Sun Devils kept their slim hopes of receiving an NCAA Tournament bid alive.

ASU forward Warren Washington scored 6 points on 3 of 5 shooting, but the Sun Devils offense shot 36.9% from the field in a deflating loss against Colorado. (Photo by Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

$7,000 a night? Short-term rental prices skyrocket for Super Bowl 2023 weekend

GLENDALE – With hotel rooms in short supply, those visiting the Valley for the Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open are turning to short-term rentals on sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo. They could be in for sticker shock.

A Paradise Valley Airbnb home.

ASU puts dent in NCAA tournament hopes with homestand sweep

TEMPE – In one of the most anticipated week’s of Bobby Hurley’s tenure, with an opportunity to claim the top spot in the Pac-12 and assert their legitimacy as a NCAA tournament team, the Sun Devils were swept at the hands of their Southern California rivals.

ASU guard Frankie Collins struggled to get the Sun Devils offense going down the stretch against No. 5 UCLA in Thursday's 74-62 loss. (Photo by Brooklyn Hall/Cronkite News)

From NFL to high school sidelines, Conrad Hamilton has found success revitalizing Desert Mountain

SCOTTSDALE – In his fourth season at Desert Mountain, former NFL player Conrad Hamilton has reinstituted a winning culture as one of many former pro football players finding success in the high school coaching ranks.

Conrad Hamilton played six seasons for the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons, equipping him with the tools to turn the Desert Mountain football program into a powerhouse as head coach. (Screen grab via Cronkite News video)

Hamilton football star Terrell Suggs stayed home; it led to ASU Hall of Fame

TEMPE – Terrell Suggs, who still holds the NCAA Division single-season record for quarterback sacks, recently was inducted into Arizona State’s Athletics Hall of Fame and Distinction along with eight others. Suggs, who played at Hamilton High in Chandler, believes keeping the best local prospects at home is the key to future success in the ASU football program. He said interim coach Shaun Aguano is taking steps to make that happen.


Arizona high schooler makes a name for himself in the international chess world

CHANDLER – A nationally ranked chess player from BASIS Chandler is climbing up the international ranks. Sandeep Sethuraman will try to lead his team to a third state chess championship while preparing for the U.S. Masters.


ASU football captains: We’re ready for life without Herm Edwards

TEMPE – With Shaun Aguano at the helm for Arizona State, changes are already underway. Team captains say they are commitment to the interim coach as they enter a difficult stretch in the season.


From Paddle People to a sea of orange, Emory Jones and ASU hope to block out rowdy Oklahoma State fans

TEMPE – Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is expected to be packed and loud when Arizona State takes on No. 11 Oklahoma State in a high-profile college football matchup.