Kahleah Copper, Natasha Cloud excited for new beginnings with Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury made a big splash during the offseason, picking up Natasha Cloud via free agency and Kahleah Copper via trade. The pair is excited to get to work in Phoenix and bring the Mercury back to championship contention in 2024.
Gator greats: Xavier College Prep’s ongoing sports dynasty is decades in the making
PHOENIX – Through history, tradition, family and immense talent, Xavier College Prep has established itself as the greatest dynasty in Arizona high school sports with no sign of stopping anytime soon.
Connected, dangerous and complete: Arizona Diamondbacks aim to cement place among MLB’s elite teams
SCOTTSDALE — As the Arizona Diamondbacks enter 2024 Spring Training, they carry the momentum of their surprising 2023 World Series journey, armed with a bolstered roster and a renewed sense of determination.
MLB managers praise Arizona Diamondbacks for improbable success in 2023
GLENDALE — The Diamondbacks shocked the baseball world with their improbable 2023 postseason run that resulted in a World Series appearance. Looking toward 2024, numerous MLB managers have praised the team for the team’s recent success.
Community 43 supplements Phoenix traditional mental health services with ‘clubhouse’ model focused on social and cognitive skills
PHOENIX — Community 43, a Phoenix mental health facility, uses a “clubhouse” model to provide recreational opportunities for members to improve quality of life and regain independence.
Road to Omaha: ASU baseball team begins 2024 season with renewed confidence
PHOENIX – The Arizona State baseball team will kick off its season Friday night. After a disappointing end to 2023, the Sun Devils have high hopes for this campaign.
3-Peat? Koa, Perry boys basketball seek third straight title riding chemistry, family history
GILBERT – The Perry Pumas are the top-ranked basketball program in the state of Arizona among all AIA-sanctioned teams. Perry hopes to win a third straight state championship, thanks in large part to Coach Duane, Koa Peat, and the team’s exceptional chemistry and morale.
NCAA sets forth plan to extend protection for athletes with new Post-Eligibility Insurance Program
PHOENIX – At the NCAA Convention in Phoenix, officials previewed their new Post Eligibility Insurance Program. The policy goes live in August and aims to be an extra layer of protection for NCAA athletes.
State of Indian Nations is good, but could be better, speakers say
WASHINGTON - Tribal nations are seeing themselves represented more than ever before in the government, but they still need to make their voices heard more loudly at the ballot box, the president of the National Congress of American Indians said Monday.
Nicolo Galletti, Jesse Mueller lone ASU representatives to make cut at WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – The two ASU golfers in the final cut at TPC Scottsdale were not the usual suspects seen at the people’s open. Jesse Mueller and Nicolo Galletti took vastly different paths to play into the weekend.
Behind the cart: Food vendor’s take on tamale bill discussion
PHOENIX – The tamale bill is back and a local food vendor shares his thoughts on the newly reintroduced bill.
Sin City showdown: 49ers, Chiefs quarterbacks and coaches looking to make history Super Bowl Sunday
LAS VEGAS – With a win Sunday, members of both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are looking to enter unprecedented territory.