William Trey Matthews expects to graduate in May 2024 with a master’s in sports journalism. Matthews is a play-by-play announcer at Arizona State University, primarily for the hockey programs. He is one of the only full-time Black hockey play-by-play announcers in the country. He has been featured in NHL.com, USA Today, USCHO and other media. He’s also the host of the Locked On Devils podcast, which is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Matthews graduated from Adrian College in 2022 with a bachelor’s in communication arts and science.
SCOTTSDALE – Amid relocation rumors to Salt Lake City that have ramped up over the last week, the Coyotes are slated to play what could be their last game in Arizona against the Edmonton Oilers.
AVONDALE – Phoenix Raceway hosted the NASCAR Championship Weekend for the third straight season. Four championship races in three days brought tons of action to Avondale. Ryan Blaney won the Cup Championship with Ford Motors, who won all three NASCAR championships this weekend.
PHOENIX – For the third time in franchise history, the Diamondbacks have earned a trip to the NLCS. In front of an electric crowd at Chase Field, Arizona swept the hated Dodgers, winning their fifth consecutive postseason game.
PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks will play their first home playoff game in six years Wednesday, with a chance to create one of the best moments in franchise history by taking down a Dodgers squad that has dominated them for years.
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.
