CASA GRANDE – FC Barcelona is known for producing some of soccer’s top talents through their academy in Spain. Since 2016, they have used the same approach in Casa Grande, where every graduate so far has played in college or signed a professional contract.
Dubem Nwachukwu exiting the starting blocks in the men’s 400 meters, is among the athletes happy ASU is competing again at Sun Angel Stadium. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
Angels defender Ali Riley rushes to beat Ol Reign midfielder Angelina Constanntino in Titan Stadium at Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Photo by Lauren Lively/Cronkite News)
Wildcats senior Tristen Turlington scores what would be the winning run in the top of the 14th inning. Afterward, she celebrates with Willow Canyon teammate Harmony Andrade. (Photo by Dominic Rivera/Cronkite News)
Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff among others is a force on the Brewers pitching staff and one that the younger arms in the organization are trying to emulate. (Photo by Wesley Johnson/Cronkite News)
The University of Arizona hockey team plays against the Arizona Coyotes Alumni team during a recent fundraiser event. (Photo by Parker Dunn/Cronkite News)
ANAHEIM, Calif . – Following a collection of brawl-related suspensions, the Los Angeles of Anaheim are continuing to struggle with pitching. And it’s costing them in the standings.
PHOENIX - Phoenix Mercury All-Star guard Skylar Diggins-Smith turned to Twitter Thursday night and tweeted a clown emoji that some believe was directed at Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard.
PHOENIX – Although men typically represent the majority of sports gamblers, women joined betting apps at a higher rate than men in 2021.
CARSON – Sacramento Republic FC, after losing the MLS expansion bid, defeats LA Galaxy, and Phoenix Rising to advance to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.
SCOTTSDALE – Arizona’s Dalen Terry was selected 18th overall by the Chicago Bulls while surrounded by family and friends at his NBA draft party in Scottsdale.