Sky rivers: A new scale categorizes power of crucial atmospheric flows
LA JOLLA, Calif. – Researchers with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have created a new scale to characterize atmospheric rivers, based upon their intensity and potential impacts.
Tackle this: Decline in youth football participation raises questions about future
PHOENIX – Youth tackle football numbers have been dropping steadily for years. With flag football on the rise and legislation a possibility, are we looking at the end of youth tackle football?
As wins, bowls, fans elude Wildcats, spotlight is on football coach Kevin Sumlin
TUCSON – The excitement that accompanied the hiring of Kevin Sumlin has died down after the team has struggled for two straight seasons
‘One true state champion’: How first year of Open Division has played out for Arizona high school football
PHOENIX - While they aren’t defending their dynasties in their conferences, Chandler and Saguaro will square off for a bigger title.
What’s next? As women’s wrestling grows, the landscape of opportunities changes
TEMPE – The opportunities for young female wrestlers to keep training after high school continue to grow as the sport gains popularity in the United States.
More rain expected this week, but temperatures will be seasonal
PHOENIX – A fast-moving storm will move across the state by midweek, aiding rain chances and keeping temperatures near normal.
Arctic to Arizona: NAU professor explains how climate change affects everyone
FLAGSTAFF – Northern Arizona University professor Ted Schuur discusses climate change in light of the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Cold turkey: Chilly and wet Thanksgiving expected across Arizona
PHOENIX – Rain and snow will be the theme for Thanksgiving this year as a series of storm systems barrels over Arizona.
Improving gender diversity among baseball scouts is goal of recent Women’s Sports School event
PEORIA – The Women’s Sports School held their first scouting program to encourage women to work in baseball operations.
Ottawa University football: From nonexistent to playoff contender in just two years
SURPRISE – Strong leadership, talent and team chemistry have propelled the football team at Ottawa University of Arizona (OUAZ) to the NAIA playoffs. Two years ago, they didn’t exist.
House panel OKs pot decriminalization, as poll shows support in Arizona
WASHINGTON - A House committee gave preliminary approval to a comprehensive marijuana reform bill that would decriminalize the drug while erasing pot convictions stretching back decades.The vote came the same day a new poll showed a slim majority of Arizonans support marijuana legalization.
Aussie rules: Aron Baynes evolves into Phoenix Suns’ modern center
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns may not have known what they had when they traded for Aron Baynes this offseason, but they do now. He’s one of the best-shooting centers in the NBA.
