Natalie Lopez
Natalie Lopez(she/her/hers)
Sports Visual Journalist, Phoenix

Natalie Lopez expects to graduate in Fall 2024 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. Lopez has interned for the athletic department at Long Beach State University while pursuing her bachelor’s degree.

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NASCAR Cup champion Ryan Blaney returns to Phoenix Raceway as track embraces community engagement

AVONDALE – NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney and other rising stars came to Phoenix Raceway for a charity event. The track honored the Drive for Diversity program and announced a partnership with the Fighter Country Foundation, which will honor those who serve at Luke Air Force Base.

Ryan Blaney in a white T-shirt in front of a NASCAR Championship Weekend Phoenix promotional banner.

‘Let’s do it again’: Phoenix Mercury aim to channel 2014 championship spirit for another title

PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner are the only threads connecting the Mercury to their last WNBA championship team. During a ceremony to celebrate that 2014 title, Taurasi told fans, “Let’s do it again.”

A group of five Phoenix Mercury members seated on stage chairs under focused lighting, with two covering their faces, one smiling, and a child holding a stuffed animal.

‘Forever family’: 2014 Phoenix Mercury championship team reunites to celebrate 10th anniversary

PHOENIX – Past and present Phoenix Mercury players reunited Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the team's 2014 championship. That Phoenix squad, which included current Mercury stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, swept the Chicago Sky for the franchise’s third title.