Bob Horner’s greatness at ASU and in baseball remembered as Golden Spikes announcement nears
PHOENIX – Bob Horner transformed Arizona State baseball into a national powerhouse, becoming the inaugural Golden Spikes Award winner before launching a standout MLB career with the Atlanta Braves and leaving a lasting legacy on the game.
How Swiss star Julia Ullmann went from fearful swimmer to ASU record‑breaker
PHOENIX – Swiss swimmer Julia Ullmann has grown from a shy freshman into one of Arizona State’s top performers, earning Big 12 titles, NCAA honors and positioning herself as a 2028 Olympic hopeful.
From overseas to the Valley: More international collegiate women’s basketball players make trek to Arizona
PHOENIX – From local junior colleges to the Arizona State women’s basketball program, the future of international talent is surging upward in the Valley.
Baseball’s prospects learn from All-Stars of past at Chase Field’s MLB Draft Combine
PHOENIX – As important as the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field is for players to impress their talents upon scouts, it also offers prospects a chance to learn from former legends.
As Turkey match nears, US men’s soccer team soaks in enormity of popularity
IRVINE, Calif. – The United States has already secured first place in Group D, but players say their focus remains on beating Turkey on Thursday. Folarin Balogun and Alex Zendejas credit team culture, confidence and Mauricio Pochettino’s leadership for the U.S. team’s strong World Cup start.
Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen primed for big second half amid roller coaster season
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen has had an up and down season, and are turning to a few relievers to keep them on track.
WM Phoenix Open role in new PGA Tour format remains a mystery
PHOENIX – Following the announcement of a new PGA Tour format, the role of the WM Phoenix Open is up in the air.
16 kits. One champion. Vote in round 1 of our FIFA World Cup jersey bracket
Sixteen teams, sixteen jerseys, but only one can win. Readers can vote in the first round of the Cronkite sports jersey bracket here.
Former Arizona standouts Burries and Peat poised for NBA draft selection
PHOENIX – Following one of the best seasons in Arizona Basketball history, Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are hoping to ride that success to a first round selection
‘To honor you’: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker acknowledges father with switch to No. 15
PHOENIX – Like father, like son: Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker announced he would be changing his number from 1 to 15 for the upcoming NBA season, honoring his father and family legacy.
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‘Building a better culture’: Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love focuses on team, not individual, goals
TEMPE – Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love continues to prepare for his rookie season as he emphasis team success over individual accomplishments.
The bat flip heard ‘round the world: Punishment of ASU’s Landon Hairston raises questions bout ABS
PHOENIX – With Arizona State baseball eyeing a regional championship for the first time since 2011, a strike three call in the NCAA Tournament sparked online conversation about the future of college baseball with new technology becoming the new norm.
At Brussels Bistro, the World Cup is about more than the final score
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Belgian and Iranian supporters gathered at Brussels Bistro in San Clemente, California, to watch Belgium and Iran play to a scoreless draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match highlighted how soccer can bring communities together beyond the result.
March 15, 1969: the day Arizona State beat a Major League Baseball team
PHOENIX – Arizona State’s 5-4 victory over the Seattle Pilots in a 1969 spring training exhibition became a defining moment for the Sun Devils and a source of frustration for a major league expansion franchise that lasted only one season.
Diamondbacks infielder LuJames Groover determined to make the most of MLB call-up
PHOENIX – Diamondbacks rookie LuJames Groover III credits his parents as much as himself as he reflects on the beginning of his MLB career.
32 years later, US soccer looks to replicate 1994 success
IRVINE, Calif. – Thursday marked 32 years since the USMNT recorded its first World Cup point in nearly half a century. Fast forward to Friday, when another opportunity arises for soccer in the United States to make another lasting impact as the country hosts the biggest event on earth.
‘Todos estaban completamente eufóricos’: Little Tokyo, en Los Ángeles, une cultura y comunidad durante una reunión para seguir la Copa Mundial
LOS ÁNGELES – Little Tokyo, en el centro de Los Ángeles, se ha convertido en uno de los centros culturales de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026.
Still not satisfied: US men’s soccer ready for World Cup match against Australia
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. men’s national team is 1-0 in group play heading into Friday’s match against Australia. Tyler Adams and Haji Wright spoke confidently heading into the match.
Arizona Cardinals’ Carson Beck works to earn trust in quarterback competition
TEMPE – Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck is spending his first weeks focused on learning the offense and building trust in a quarterback competition. He says consistency and preparation are driving his adjustment to a new system.
From Mesa CC to NBA champion: Mike Brown’s basketball beginning rooted in the Valley
PHOENIX – Mike Brown played two years in the Valley before beginning his coaching career. Now the Knicks coach is an NBA champion at the fifth stop of his head coaching career.
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