Tom Aizenberg
Tom Aizenberg
Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Tom Aizenberg expects to graduate in December 2022 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. Aizenberg has written for the Daily Californian, Last Word on Sports and Bright Side of the Sun.

Latest from Tom Aizenberg

Phoenix Suns’ injury woes taking a heavy toll, halt hot start

PHOENIX – After a 6-1 start to the 2022-23 NBA season, the Suns are just 4-5 since losing Cam Johnson and Chris Paul to injuries earlier this month. Who is stepping up in their absences? How is Monty Williams managing? Let’s take a look.

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, middle, has called on his supporting cast to pick up the slack in the absences of Chris Paul, left, and Cam Johnson, right. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Obama shoots down rumors of Phoenix Suns ownership, praises team’s play

PHOENIX – Despite rumors that Barack Obama had interest in ownership of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, he shot down speculation. He also praised the play of the Suns.

Phoenix Suns, WNBA react to Brittney Griner’s unsuccessful appeal of 9-year sentence

PHOENIX – Suns players, WNBA and NBA commissioner respond to Griner’s continued detainment.

It started with a rubber chicken: The story behind the Suns’ Sunburst jersey

PHOENIX – The Suns’ decision to completely redesign their uniforms 30 years ago came during a time of dramatic change for the franchise that wasn’t for the chickenhearted.

Jerry Colangelo wanted a logo to reflect the Phoenix Suns as a franchise that was trending upward, not setting. So the new logo became a rising sun. (Photo courtesy of Tom O’Grady)

It’s a start: Phoenix Suns turn page on controversial offseason with win against Dallas Mavericks in season opener

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns avenged last season’s Game 7 loss with a victory over Dallas. But how will this affect the rest of the Suns’ season?

The Phoenix Suns overcame a 22-point deficit in Wednesday's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks behind key contributions from guards Devin Booker, right, and Damion Lee. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Was Robert Sarver ‘canceled’? Experts debate on ‘unforgiving climate’ reaction by Suns owner

PHOENIX – After pressure from outside and within, Robert Sarver reluctantly decides to sell the Suns, blaming cancel culture for a lack of forgiveness.

The biggest storylines from Phoenix Suns media day

Cronkite News reporter Damon Fairall recaps the biggest stories from Suns media day including Robert Sarver, Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton.

What Arizona Diamondbacks fans gain from another losing season

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled in recent seasons but have also been the league’s most affordable team for over a decade running according to FCI

Cha-ching! Arizona’s first year of legalized sports betting cashes in on surprising success

PHOENIX – Friday marks the one-year anniversary of legalized sports betting in Arizona. Many observers say the state has exceeded expectations.