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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.

Booker with the lay-up

Texas, held ‘em: Defense holds Cards close in Houston as strong suit, eyes redemption vs. Rams

TEMPE – Under first-year coach Jonathan Gannon, the Arizona Cardinals defense continues to make strides, with a gritty, resilient group that made C.J. Stroud’s afternoon tough. Linebacker Josh Woods took over play-calling duties, and the Cardinals defense answered the bell.

Cardinals player make tackles

Running toward history: NAU women’s and men’s teams eye monumental sweep at NCAA Cross Country Championships

PHOENIX – Northern Arizona University seeks to become the first school since 2004 to sweep the men’s and women’s races at the NCAA Cross Country Championships this upcoming weekend at Panorama Farms in Charlottesville, Virginia.

NAU Women's cross country team.

From Salpointe Catholic to the NFL: Arizona’s own Bijan Robinson returns for homecoming matchup against Cardinals

GLENDALE – Bijan Robinson, born and raised in Tucson, is set to return to his home state as a professional athlete for the first time with the Atlanta Falcons. From his high school days at Salpointe Catholic High School to becoming a top 10 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Robinson’s journey as a rookie has come full circle in his return home.

As Salpointe Catholic alum Bijan Robinson readies to face the Cardinals, his football journey comes full circle in his return to Arizona. (Photo courtesy of Atlanta Falcons)

Arizona Wildcats enter CFP ranks; Washington, Oregon keep Pac-12’s CFP hopes alive

PHOENIX – In the second College Football Playoff rankings, Arizona jumped into the top 25 for the first time since 2017 after the Wildcats’ win over UCLA. They join four other Pac-12 schools in the rankings, with Washington and Oregon in prime position to jump into a playoff spot.

UoA players celebrate

‘We’re not going to be alone’: Phoenix Rising FC finds strength in strong Los Bandidos support

PHOENIX – A look inside Los Bandidos, the dedicated supporters group behind Phoenix Risin’s postseason run. Ever since 2017, their unwavering commitment has created a unique atmosphere, turning away games into home-like experiences for the club.

Los Bandidos “Capo” Tomas Rosales, facing away from the game as always, leads La Banda and other group members in songs and cheers. (Photo Courtesy of Phoenix Rising FC)

Snakebitten! Phillies can’t handle magic of Diamondbacks, who advance to World Series

PHOENIX — Two months ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks were toast. Tuesday night, they were the gourmet entree on a menu of postseason brilliance.


Salpointe’s Taliyah Henderson deftly navigating whirlwind of college basketball recruiting process

TUCSON – Salpointe High School star Taliyah Henderson, ranked 33rd in ESPN's 2025 HoopGurlz Super 60, faces overwhelming college choices and expectations. Her approach to this journey as a top-ranked player offers valuable insights amidst the chaos.

Taliyah Henderson posing in an ASU jersey.

Arizona gestiona la “desvinculación” de Medicaid posterior a COVID confiando en la comunicación con los miembros de AHCCCS y la asistencia comunitaria

PHOENIX – La agencia de Arizona encargada de Medicaid, AHCCCS, ha estado reevaluando la elegibilidad de sus miembros desde el 1 de abril debido a cambios en los criterios de ingresos después de COVID-19. AHCCCS Connect y el apoyo comunitario son cruciales para navegar estos cambios y encontrar alternativas asequibles.

A seis meses de la 'desvinculación' de los beneficios de Medicaid, una reducción de la cobertura que se amplió durante la pandemia, el Sistema de Contención de Costos de Atención Médica de Arizona (AHCCCS) continúa alentando a los beneficiarios a responder a las solicitudes de información personal actualizada para que puedan mantener la cobertura si son elegibles. Aquí, una enfermera realiza una revisión en el Centro de Bienestar Patina en Phoenix en esta foto de archivo de 2019. (Foto de archivo de Ricky Cornish/Cronkite Noticias)

Arizona acuerda pagar cirugía de afirmación de género para empleados estatales

WASHINGTON – Los legisladores de Arizona dijeron que están "decepcionados" de que el estado haya acordado pagar las cirugías de afirmación de género para los empleados estatales en un decreto de consentimiento que resuelve años de litigio de demanda colectiva por parte de un profesor de la Universidad de Arizona.

Arizona incluirá la cobertura para cirugía de reasignación de género en su plan de salud para empleados estatales, bajo un decreto de consentimiento aprobado la semana pasada. El acuerdo pone fin a una demanda de derechos civiles contra el estado y hace permanente una política que la gobernadora Katie Hobbs había aprobado en una orden ejecutiva en junio. (Foto de archivo por Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola/Cronkite Noticias)

Pac-12 primer: As conference prepares for last ride, a team-by-team look at what’s ahead for 2023-24 season

LAS VEGAS – The Pac-12 kicked off the 2023-24 season with women’s basketball media day in Las Vegas. Here’s everything you need to know about the teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Oregon woman dribbles with defender

Los mercados de agricultores de Los Ángeles se unen al departamento de salud para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria y apoyar a comunidades

LOS ÁNGELES – El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Los Ángeles proporciona acceso a alimentos nutritivos y saludables a hogares de bajos ingresos, y ayuda a fortalecer las comunidades.

Brian Griffith, right, sells oranges to patrons at the farmers market at Central Avenue and 43rd Street in Los Angeles. Griffith accepts Market Match funds, which help SNAP recipients extend their food budget. (Photo by Taylor Ens/Cronkite News)