Mike Budenholzer at a Phoenix Suns press conference

Actions matter, talk doesn’t as Suns approach new 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.

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Suns exhibition against Pistons offers homecoming for Mat Ishbia

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns, returned to Michigan State University, where he played basketball for three seasons. The return was celebrated for the popular owner, whose NBA team opens its season tonight.


ASU researcher Terry Shoemaker explores link between sports and religion

TEMPE — Following ASU professor and researcher Terry Shoemaker’s latest book release about sports and religion, Shoemaker joined scholar Randall Balmer to discuss their research during a conversation hosted by Arizona State’s Humanities Institute in Tempe.

Tracy Fessenden, Randall Balmer, and Terry Shoemaker seated at a table with a digital screen in the background discussing sports and religion

Psychological effects of youth gambling concern addiction experts

PHOENIX – Youth and teenage gambling have become a major problem not only in Arizona but across the country as legal sports gambling has increased. Psychological factors come into play, especially with at-risk groups.

Footprint Center exterior with Gila River Resorts & Casinos banner and Fanduel Sportsbook entrance.

GCU women’s basketball works on team chemistry for final WAC season

PHOENIX – GCU women’s basketball is looking for a WAC Tournament win this season after a first-round loss last year. The new recruits and veterans may have immense talent, but they’re still working on their chemistry.

GCU women’s basketball coach Molly Miller with a microphone stands on a basketball court surrounded by the GCU female basketball players in purple uniforms.

NBA’s second apron changing team building in the NBA

PHOENIX – Following an era of spending to win championships, the new second apron player payroll threshold is changing the way NBA teams construct their rosters.

Bradley Beal in the center practices with a player to the left and right of him for Suns