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‘Jack of all trades’: Game-changing women redefine roles to rise in sports representation
PHOENIX – A growing number of women are breaking into the male-dominated world of sports agencies. From seasoned pros like Molly McManimie and Emily Staker to rising voices like Sierra Smith, these women are reshaping the industry.
President Donald Trump’s ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports’ carves transgender female athlete divide
PHOENIX – President Donald Trump signed an executive order, ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,’ on Feb. 5 with the intention to protect opportunities for women and girls to compete in safe and fair sports. Groups have varying opinions on the executive order.
Build it and they will come: Fiesta Sports Foundation donates field to Western School of Science and Technology
PHOENIX – The Fiesta Sports Foundation donated a new football field and multi-sport court to the Western School of Science and Technology in Maryvale, marking the foundation’s 10th field donation.
Built for the league: Hines Ward, ASU coaches tout Cam Skattebo’s NFL readiness as draft nears
TEMPE – ASU wide receivers coach Hines Ward and others talk about the qualities that helped carry Cam Skattebo to the 2025 NFL draft, where he is projected to be a third-round pick.
LPGA Ford Championship set to celebrate golf, community and culture in Gila River Indian Community
CHANDLER – The Gila River Indian Community is set to host the LPGA's Ford Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass at Whirlwind Golf Club, featuring the world’s top golfers like 2024 winner Nelly Korda.
‘It is sad’: Diana Taurasi opens up on end of legendary 20-year career with Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX – In her first press conference since she announced her retirement, Diana Taurasi is not sure what’s next, but hopes to support her family and friends after her historic 20-year run with the Mercury.
‘I couldn’t believe it’: Arizona-based college athletes process hometown Los Angeles fire devastation
PHOENIX – Four Arizona college athletes from Southern California shared their personal connections to the recent devastating wildfires that destroyed homes and claimed lives.
‘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.
Taylor-made: WM Phoenix Open is ideal fit for defending champion Canadian
SCOTTSDALE – Nick Taylor returning to the Valley for the WM Phoenix Open, expect a large contingency of Canadian fans. Last year, they supported Taylor with Canadian flags and by singing “O Canada.
