For Mike Budenholzer and Phoenix Suns, talk ‘really doesn’t matter’ ahead of 2024-25 NBA season
PHOENIX – When Mike Budenholzer visited Jusuf Nurkić in Croatia, he laid the foundation for this “talk is cheap” mentality. Ahead of the new NBA season, the Suns are adopting that mindset and letting the results speak for themselves.
GCU men’s basketball balances experience, youth in final WAC championship pursuit
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University looks for its fourth and final WAC championship trophy and a return to the NCAA Tournament. The older and wiser Lopes will use their talent and maturity to propel their team to a winning season before their move to the WCC.
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.
Heart of the defense: ASU’s clutch linebacker room fuels team’s remarkable 5-1 start
TEMPE – Arizona State football can thank its linebacker group for time and time again coming up with big plays. The group’s depth and chemistry are a big reason why.
Arizona Department of Education launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about dangers of fentanyl
PHOENIX – Arizona's STOP-IT Task Force, launched by the Department of Education, aims to combat the growing fentanyl crisis by providing education, prevention resources and support to students, parents and educators across the state.
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.
Enter Jeff Sims: Veteran ASU quarterback poised to take over for injured Sam Leavitt
TEMPE – Sam Leavitt was injured in Arizona State’s win over Utah and will be replaced by veteran quarterback Jeff Sims in ASU’s game against Cincinnati Saturday, coach Kenny Dillingham said Wednesday.
Fact-checking the Arizona Senate debate between Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake
In the only scheduled debate for Arizona’s open U.S. Senate race, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego sought to cast Republican Kari Lake as having extreme views. Lake said Gallego had undergone an "extreme makeover" to make his liberal views more palatable to moderate and conservative voters. Politifact fact-checks several claims the two candidates made during the debate.
Bed shortages and inadequate care leave patients with Serious Mental Illness in metro Phoenix at risk
With bed shortages across Arizona for SMI patients following the closure of St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center, other facilities like Phoenix Medical Psychiatric Hospital are left to carry the burden and advocacy groups like Arizona Mad Moms are left fighting for the mental health care their loved ones need.
Battle of the ‘Hams’: ASU braces for No. 16 Utah under Friday night lights
TEMPE – Arizona State’s second-year coach Kenny Dillingham has turned things around in Tempe and hopes to emulate many of the traits of the Sun Devils’ next opponent: Kyle Whittingham’s Utah Utes.
Arizona hockey fans face first season without NHL team since 1996 as Utah Hockey Club makes season debut
SALT LAKE CITY – The NHL’s Utah Hockey Club has now been in existence for a couple of months and is preparing to play the franchise’s first game Tuesday. The transition from being the Arizona Coyotes to Utah has been fast for people on the outside. It’s no different for players such as Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton and the new players like John Marino and Ian Cole.
Still going Strong: 10 years after ‘Jael Mary,’ former ASU star receiver inspires next generation at AZ Compass Prep
CHANDLER – Jaelen Strong, once an ASU standout, is now inspiring the next generation of players at AZ Compass Prep 10 years after the ‘Jael Mary’
