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‘He mauls people’: Inside Cam Skattebo’s career game to push Arizona State past Mississippi State

TEMPE – Running back Cam Skattebo’s career night paved the way to Arizona State’s first victory against an SEC opponent as ASU beat Mississippi State to improve to 2-0.

Arizona State football players in yellow uniforms celebrate on the field during a game, with a full stadium of spectators in the background.

304 yards for receiver Tetairoa McMillan casts attention on Arizona football, new coach Brent Brennan

TUCSON – Tetairoa McMillan smashed Arizona receiving records as the Wildcats beat New Mexico in the debut of coach Brent Brennan. The nationally ranked Wildcats made a statement as they enter the Big 12 Conference this season.

Tetairoa McMillan caught in mid-jump against a backdrop of an engaged audience and a field-side photographer.

Arizona Democrats excited as Kamala Harris accepts presidential nomination, vow to help her win battleground state

CHICAGO – Arizona delegates return from the Democratic National Convention determined to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the state and the White House.


Olympics bring vibrant sports courts to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods

PARIS – Freshly-painted, vibrant sports courts bring new life to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods, a project that was part of the Olympic Games.

A homage to Michael Jordan can be found at the Terrain des Haies park in Paris’ 20th arrondissement. The addition is an attempt by the city to revitalize local parks. (Photo by Zach Bradshaw/Cronkite News)

Arizona Democrats bar press from convention events, defying norms and keeping cabinet members and governors off camera

CHICAGO – At the Democratic National Convention, Arizona delegates heard from cabinet secretaries, governors and other VIPs behind closed doors, with a no-media policy that defies tradition and norms in both parties. Arizona Republicans were likewise media-averse this year.

Arizona delegates at the United Center in Chicago on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2024. (Photo by Kelechukwu Iruoma/Cronkite News)

Painting Paris: Street art grows in popularity across Paris

PARIS - Street art covers Parisian walls. It is impossible to walk the streets without seeing a tag or mural, as artists utilize expressive freedom. This art was spotlighted during the recent Paris Olympics.

With the Olympics in town, Parisian street artists stepped up their game, filling the streets with vibrant. With the increased visibility from tourists, artists increased their output around the city. (Photo by Grace Johnson/Special for Cronkite News)

Japan captures first breaking gold as new Olympic sport bring street culture to the world stage

PARIS - Team USA Breaking will make its Olympic debut in Paris. Dancers hope to inspire youth movement in the sport, even if it won’t return in Los Angeles.

U.S. Olympic team breaking athlete Sunny Choi laughs while answering questions during an open practice at the High Performance Center in Paris. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Special for Cronkite News)

‘I mean, I love them’: Suns fans from around globe head to Lille to see Devin Booker, Kevin Durant at Paris Olympics

PARIS - Since the 1992 Dream Team brought worldwide attention to the NBA, every team including the Suns has seen their fan base expand around the world. In 2024 Suns fans are well represented at the Olympics.


From ASU student to Olympics executive: Rocky Harris credits lessons learned in Tempe for USOPC success

PARIS -Rocky Harris, who sports the title of Chief of Sport and Athlete Services for the USOPC, embraces his roots at Arizona State, where he was a student and later COO. His journey from collegiate sports to the international Olympic stage highlights his dedication to holistic athlete care and lifelong success.

Rocky Harris, Chief of Sports and Athlete Services at the USOPC, reflects on his team at Arizona State outside the Place de la Concorde, the bustling venue for Olympic street sports events. (Photo by Savannah Bowie/Special for Cronkite News)

Paris’ bicycling infrastructure a model that Phoenix, Los Angeles should copy, officials say

PARIS - During Summer Olympics, Paris confirms it is the “gold medal” standard for bicycle infrastructure. Officials say U.S. cities including Phoenix, Los Angeles should model their plan.

A newly painted logo showcases the Paris Olympics on a bike lane near the Stade de France in Paris. The logo is one of the improvement projects the City of Paris carried out to beautify the streets near Olympic venues. (Photo by Zach Bradshaw/Special for Cronkite News)

Life-saving method: Medevac helicopters start carrying blood, but what about ambulances?

PHOENIX – Blood in ambulances is proven to save more lives because patients are able to get transfusions faster. Other states are beginning to carry blood in ambulances, but Arizona hasn’t implemented this yet, at least not on the ground.

Pints of O negative blood sit in a refrigerator at the Vitalant Tempe donation center on June 20, 2024. Blood needs to be kept at a certain temperature until the moment it is transfused. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

Bonjour! With backdrop of Paris Olympics, Valley’s Alliance Francaise aims to improve understanding of French culture

PARIS – With the Paris Olympics as a backdrop, the Alliance Francaise of Greater Phoenix looks to educate those interested in French culture.

The Alliance Francaise of Paris, which also has a branch in Phoenix, is an epicenter of cultural exchange where international visitors can learn about French culture and language. (Photo by Doyal D’angelo/Special for Cronkite News)