Latest from Nicholas Furman
On a mission: Arizona State softball aims for Big 12 title, NCAA tournament berth
TEMPE – Arizona State softball is experiencing a resurgence with a 33-16 record, an eye on the Big 12 title and NCAA tournament spot. Fresh new faces include power hitters and a dominant pitcher, as the team builds momentum and confidence before the tournament.
Sun Devils revival: Record crowds, renewed passion help fuel ASU baseball
TEMPE – ASU baseball is experiencing a revival of a rich winning culture and setting crowd attendance records behind coach Willie Bloomquist and the reinvestment from athletic director Graham Rossini.
Corner kings: Arizona State’s secondary tighten bonds ahead of 2025
TEMPE – Arizona State returns four of five starters from last season’s secondary and bolstered the defensive backfield by adding a couple of experienced transfers. The newcomers join some incoming young players to give the Sun Devils what could be one of the country’s most formidable secondaries.
Christopher Bell’s winning streak rolls to three straight with photo-finish victory at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE – Christopher Bell and JGR are off to a fast start winning three straight races for the first time in the next gen car. This comes after eight months of not crossing the finish line first.
Arizona State baseball’s hot start drives Willie Bloomquist’s confidence in Big 12 debut season
TEMPE – The Arizona State baseball team is off to a strong 6-1 start in its debut Big 12 season, powered by a potent offense and solid defense. Under Coach Willie Bloomquist, the Sun Devils are showing promise as serious contenders.
All is forgiven: Despite 2024 woes, fans return for WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – Many fans shrugged off last year’s woes and returned to the WM Phoenix Open in 2025. It’s hard to pass up the weather, crazy atmosphere and great golf, they say.
Moving on up: Surging Saguaro boys basketball reaching new heights under coach Lucas Ramirez
SCOTTSDALE – Saguaro High School's boys basketball team, led by fifth-year coach Lucas Ramirez and a group of talented freshmen, has turned its season around with a 15-6 record.
