Matt Venezia
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Sports Broadcast Reporter, Phoenix

Matt Venezia expects to graduate in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Venezia works with WCSN, Houseofsparky.com and works with the Arizona Cardinals as a video production intern.

Latest from Matt Venezia

Even resilience can’t help GCU overcome Gonzaga in NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

DENVER – The Grand Canyon men's basketball team ran out of gas against Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament. However, Friday night marked another building block for the program’s young history and it came with strong fan support.

365 days: One year ago, Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Russian airport

PHOENIX – One year ago, Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Russian airport for allegedly smuggling vape cartridges. Ten months later, she was freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange and recently started making appearances in the Phoenix community.

Mercury star Brittney Griner, right, attended the WM Phoenix Open with her wife, Cherelle, It was one of just two public appearances since she was released from a Russian prison in December. (Photo by Matt Venezia/Cronkite News)

Above the fray: Scottie Scheffler wins back-to-back at raucous WM Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE – Scottie Scheffler is unflappable on the golf course, even when that course is the TPC Scottsdale with hundreds of thousands of raucous fans there to party at the WM Phoenix Open.

Phoenix Open winner Scottie Scheffler watches the trajectory of his shot Saturday. Most if his went in a positive direction and he pocketed $3.6 million. (Photo by Matt Venezia/Cronkite News)

Updates: Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes take podium on Day 3 of Super Bowl week

PHOENIX – Super Bowl week rolls on with the third day of events, entertainment and media availability from the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.

Margaret T. Hance Park is home to a portion of the Super Bowl LVII Experience. Signage at the park promotes the big game and events surrounding it. (Photo by Drake Presto/Cronkite News)