Sebastian Sanchez
Sports Reporter, PhoenixSebastian Sanchez expects to graduate in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Sanchez is a content creator and is working toward a job as a beat writer.
Latest from Sebastian Sanchez
Survive and advance: Phoenix Suns win tiebreaker, eye NBA In-Season Tournament knockout round
PHOENIX – Advancing to the knockout round, the Suns will play the Lakers in the quarterfinals of the NBA's innovative in-season tournament. This bold move by the league aims to intensify competition in the early stages of the season, with new courts, jerseys and financial incentives.
‘I didn’t think I would ever wear this jersey again’: Brittney Griner willing to return overseas for Team USA
PHOENIX – Mercury center Brittney Griner and guard Diana Taurasi speak from USA Women's Basketball Training Camp and are among the players who could compete in the Olympics. Griner is will be leaving the country for competition, something she has suggested she would only do again if she was selected for the Olympics
Phoenix Mercury confident in decision to hire Nate Tibbetts despite widespread criticism
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury's announcement of Nate Tibbetts as their new coach has been a controversial one, with some questioning why the organization did not opt for a female coach.
How Suns plan to manage stars Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal under NBA’s new policy
PHOENIX – The NBA Board of Governors unanimously voted to approve the Player Participation Policy in an attempt to reduce load management. While some players like Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are supportive, others from past eras view rest as a disservice to the game.
Culture change: Mat Ishbia invests $100 million in new practice facility for Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia has committed $100 million to build a 123,000-square-foot headquarters and a practice facility in downtown Phoenix, exclusively for the Mercury. This significant investment aims to revolutionize basketball culture for the Phoenix basketball teams.
‘It’s been exhausting’: Challenges on, off court for Phoenix Mercury lead to disappointing season
PHOENIX – For the first time since 2012, the WNBA playoffs will be played without the Phoenix Mercury. Finding themselves in uncharted territory, they will have a head start to a busy offseason: impending head coaching search and the WNBA Draft.
Bold moves: Cardinals add quarterback Josh Dobbs, trade former top pick Isaiah Simmons
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals made surprising preseason moves Thursday, trading former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons to the New York Giants and acquiring veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs. These unexpected decisions signal the team's determination to reshape its roster under new leadership.
