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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BLK Arizona Run Club builds community in the Valley, one step at a time

TEMPE – In just a few short months, the BLK Arizona Run Club has blossomed into a popular weekly event. With more people attending every Sunday, expansion to other cities could come soon.

Group of people in the BLK Arizona Run Club running on a dirt path at Tempe Town Lake with trees and benches on a sunny day.

‘Back to what we’re good at’: Rested and tested, ASU football focused on process ahead of Big 12 home opener

TEMPE – Coach Kenny Dillingham said the Sun Devils must “get back to what we’re good at” when the Kansas Jayhawks visit Tempe, where they will try to regain momentum in their first Big 12 Conference home game.


Shaughn McDonald brings valuable Big 12 insights as assistant to ASU women’s volleyball

TEMPE – Sun Devils volleyball assistant coach Shaughn McDonald's Big 12 experience has helped the team prepare ahead of ASU’s first conference matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs.

Jillian Neal and teammate volleyball players in "SUN DEVILS" uniforms celebrating on the court.

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.