Fan favorite Jock Landale brings versatility, Australian toughness to Suns frontcourt rotation
PHOENIX – During the offseason, the Phoenix Suns brought in former San Antonio Spurs big man Jock Landale, a 6-foot-11, 255-pound Australian. With a crowded rotation, the center has stood out for his versatility, toughness and ability to make teammates and reporters laugh.
Practices ‘like war’ as Sun Devils prepare for men’s basketball season
TEMPE - Competitive intensity was the theme at the first media availability for Arizona State’s men’s basketball team pm Oct. 12. Coach Bobby Hurley and point guard Frankie Collins described early practices “like war” as the Sun Devils have already begun to bond despite a lot of new faces.
‘I grew to love it on my own’: Pirates prospect Jacob Gonzalez shapes career outside of father’s shadow
SCOTTSDALE – Third baseman Jacob Gonzalez, son of Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez, was drafted out of high school by the San Francisco Giants in 2017. Now he's participating in the Arizona Fall League and paving his own career path.
Robert Hassell III’s hopes for the future come to a halt in the Arizona Fall League
SCOTTSDALE – When Robert Hassell III was drafted by the Padres, he thought he would end up in San Diego. But Major League Baseball can be an unforgiving business and he was traded to the Washington Nationals. He was using the Arizona Fall League to showcase his skills before an injury sidelined him.
Schools superintendent: Kathy Hoffman has ‘relentless optimism’ for public education
The superintendent’s race carries overtones of a culture war, pitting incumbent Kathy Hoffman against former superintendent Tom Horne. The election is focusing on flashpoint topics such as critical race theory, parental rights, sexual orientaton and LGBTQ issues.
Arizona treasurer: Kimberly Yee stresses transparency, rejects ‘social consciousness’ investing
Incumbent State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has made Arizona history twice. She was the first Asian American elected to the Legislature and the first Asian American to hold statewide office. Yee is running for re-election as state treasurer, an office she has held since 2018. In that job, she invests taxpayer money, manages the state’s cash flow and advances financial literacy.
U.S. Senate: Mark Kelly outspends, outpolls opponent in race to keep seat
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly appears to have an edge against venture capitalist Blake Masters in the race to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.
Young Arizona Diamondbacks build hope for the future
PHOENIX – Last year the D-backs had little to no hope going into the 2022 season after recording their second worst franchise record. This year has shown that there is hope for the D-backs, who had 10 debutants in this season alone. A few of these rookies are potential franchise cornerstones.
Mesa High athletes memorialize former student with local cemetery cleanup
MESA – Mesa High students who participate in sports or clubs make a trip each fall to the City of Mesa Cemetery to clean up the grounds. It’s a way to give back to their community and honor the late Jackrabbit Zedo Ishikawa, who is buried there. Ishikawa’s dying words, “Carry on,” became the school’s motto, and today’s students aim to carry on the cemetery tradition.
Following in his father’s skates, ASU’s Josh Doan takes team captaincy in stride
TEMPE – Josh Doan was named captain of the ASU hockey team. Doan looks to take his game to the next level this season with new found confidence.
Can ASU beat mighty USC? Maybe – if they make these football moves
LOS ANGELES – Interim head coach Shaun Aguano leads ASU to California in a Pac-12 clash with USC this weekend. The Sun Devils are huge underdogs, but if they make some key moves, they can emerge with their dignity intact. Heck, maybe they’ll win.
To shore up dwindling ranks, police departments hire more civilian investigators
PHOENIX – Police departments – including Baltimore, Phoenix and Mesa – have hired more civilian investigators to “make sure crimes get hands-on attention” as departments face staffing shortfalls.
