Playoff bound: Phoenix Rising FC squeaks into USL Championship postseason, readies for Saturday’s finale
PHOENIX – Despite a 1-0 loss to Memphis 901 on Saturday night, Phoenix Rising clinched a playoff berth. With the help of other teams around the league, Rising no longer has to sweat out the final game.
Funding stalled for federal program that’s reducing diabetes among Arizona Native Americans
WASHINGTON – Tribal nations depend on Special Diabetes Program for Indians grants to fuel prevention programs in tribal communities. Congress has still not reauthorized future funding. Type 2 diabetes is especially prevalent in tribal populations.
Vanden Bosch twins take a page from father’s NFL playbook to power Brophy College Prep football
PHOENIX – Guided by their father Kyle's NFL experience, twin brothers Case and Bastian Vanden Bosch are leading Brophy College Prep to a successful 2024 football season.
‘He’s only scratching the surface’: Former coaches say Marvin Harrison Jr. will bring his winning tradition to Cardinals
PHOENIX - Right now, Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is the talk of the Valley. His former coaches at St. Joseph’s Prep and Ohio State say he’ll live up to the hype.
Caitlin Hogan leads Arizona Wildcats’ revival of women’s hockey in Tucson
PHOENIX — Caitlin Hogan embraced the challenge of building a women’s hockey program in Tucson when she accepted her role as head coach of the University of Arizona women’s hockey team. Now Hogan and the Wildcats are navigating their inaugural season with help from former players.
DirecTV-Disney standoff underscores ongoing media industry shift, future of sports fan viewership
PHOENIX – DirecTV finally reached a contract agreement with Disney following a 13-day blackout of channels such as ABC and ESPN. The disruption affected many sports fans’ ability to view programs such as the U.S. Open and the NFL’s Monday Night Football.
The Terminator: Connor helps Cardinals end losing streak to 49ers
TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals headed into Sunday with a four-game losing to San Francisco 49ers. Despite not having a leading passer, rusher or receiver, the Cardinals defense created big plays to help carry the Cardinals to a victory.
Summer grind: AZ Compass Prep stars Miikka Muurinen, Kaden House enjoy hectic year-round schedules
CHANDLER – Summer is typically a time for parties, relaxation and resetting, but for AZ Compass Prep's five-star juniors Miikka Muurinen and Kaden House, it’s a completely different story.
Harassment, racism claims overshadow growth of WNBA, including Portland expansion
PHOENIX – After a record-breaking season for viewership and audience attendance, the WNBA announced its 15th franchise will be in Portland. Recent reports of player harassment overshadowed the news.
‘We should be in Milwaukee’: Mike Hazen, Torey Lovullo lament end of Diamondbacks season
PHOENIX – A day after they were eliminated from playoff contention because of a bumpy end to the 2024 season, Diamondbacks players and staff reflected on the struggles.
‘Back to what we’re good at’: Rested and tested, ASU football focused on process ahead of Big 12 home opener
TEMPE – Coach Kenny Dillingham said the Sun Devils must “get back to what we’re good at” when the Kansas Jayhawks visit Tempe, where they will try to regain momentum in their first Big 12 Conference home game.
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels reflects on how ASU laid foundation for his success
PHOENIX – Jayden Daniels remembers his experience at ASU fondly as he returns to Arizona to take on the Cardinals Sunday at State Farm Stadium.
