PAYSON – The recent Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo in Payson was a night of remembrance for a former rider and roper, and for those in the military for Patriot Night.
Kansas City Royals players stretching in their first Spring Training practice of the season on February 15 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, AZ (Photo by: Dylan Nichols/Cronkite News)
American professional golfer, Sam Ryder, tees off on Hole 16 during Round 1 of the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday, February 9, 2023. (Photo by: Brooklyn Hall/ Cronkite News)
ASU Wrestler and Goodyear native Brandon Courtney at Sun Devil wrestling practice (Photo by: Haley Smilow/Cronkite News)
Trevon Jenifer of the MedStar NRH Punishers takes a shot while surrounded by Warriors defenders. (Photo by: Brooklyn Hall/ Cronkite News)
Brittney Griner, right, makes just her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison, showing up with with her wife, Cherelle, at the WM Phoenix Open. (Photo by: Matt Venezia/Cronkite News)
Pickleball players competing in a high stakes four-day Major League Pickleball tournament in Mesa (Photo by: Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)
Jake Plummer used to conquer football fields as a quarterback for ASU and the Arizona Cardinals, and now has his focus on spreading the benefits of natural wellness. (Photo by: Robert Crompton/Cronkite News)
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks organization rolled out the red carpet to honor soldiers and their families with an array of celebrations throughout Monday’s 7-5 victory against the Colorado Rockies.
SCOTTSDALE – ASU sophomore Preston Summerhays represented the only golfer in the 155-player field from Scottsdale, the home of Grayhawk Golf Club, and healthy pressure on himself to be the best he can be for the local fans.
CHANDLER – Former ASU gymnast Scott Barclay witnessed funding get cut from the Sun Devils men’s gymnastics program in 1993. Over the past 30 years, the ASU Hall of Famer has creatively worked to ensure the school’s decision wasn’t a death sentence for the program.
PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi turned back the clock to record her first double-double of the season and lead the Phoenix Mercury to their first victory in a 90-81 win against the Minnesota Lynx.
PHOENIX – After suffering a massive heart attack last year, former ASU and Phillies pitcher Jake Borup awaits a heart transplant.