Fan duel: Sold-out Mountain America Stadium braces for ASU, BYU supporters and game-day drama
TEMPE – Saturday's game between ASU and BYU sold out earlier this week. The number of fans in attendance for either side may prove vital in the game’s final result.
‘Be early’: What fans need to know ahead of ASU football’s sold-out contest vs. BYU
TEMPE – The Sun Devils' solid play on the football field has fans ready to pack the house in Tempe, but many changes behind the scenes have helped lead them to where they are today, altering the gameday experience.
‘We are not alone’: LA city council passes sanctuary city ordinance as Donald Trump plans mass deportations
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles passes a landmark sanctuary city ordinance, strengthening protections for immigrants by banning cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and ensuring compliance through citywide audits and training.
New coach Pa-Modou Kah brings global expertise to Phoenix Rising FC amid roster uncertainty
PHOENIX – The offseason started with a bang for Phoenix Rising when it hired Pa-Modou Kah as the team’s new coach. The team now looks to keep several key players to help them progress even further.
’12th-man experience’: No. 21 ASU set for showdown with No. 14 BYU as sold-out crowd awaits
TEMPE – The Sun Devils are preparing to play in front of a sold-out crowd for a Big 12 showdown with College Football Playoff implications against the top team in the conference, BYU.
‘Don’t get lost in the sauce’: No. 21 Arizona State preps for landmark game against No. 14 BYU
TEMPE – Arizona State, now ranked No. 21 in the AP poll, is gearing up for an enormous top-25 matchup Saturday with No. 14 BYU. Kenny Dillingham continues to demand poise despite the outside noise about the Sun Devils.
‘I’m heartbroken’ to ‘Nobody deserves this more’: Athletes deliver mixed reactions to Donald Trump presidential victory
PHOENIX – The 2024 election is over, and Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. Athletes all over the country shared mixed reactions to Trump’s comeback victory.
White Mountain Apache members participate in ‘Ride to the Polls’ movement
WHITERIVER – AZ Native Vote and some members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Whiteriver were led by horseback and spiritual Gaan dancers to the polling station to cast their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and make their voices heard.
Voters in Navajo Nation face polling issues on Election Day; Apache County extends voting hours
NAVAJO NATION – Navajo Nation voters have historically had difficulty voting in Apache County, and this year’s general election was no different. Despite difficulties, spirits among Navajo voters remained high as candidates touted the importance of their votes.
Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: 2024 Election betting markets take off in U.S.; Arizona opts out
PHOENIX – After a U.S. appeals court ruled in October that wagering is allowed on political races, including the presidential election, Kalshi – a federally-regulated financial exchange – has seen wagers rolling in on the race between Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Trump defeats Harris, will return to White House; Arizona results still pending
Former President Donald Trump has been reelected, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Wisconsin put him over the top. The 45th and soon to be 47th president is the first convicted felon elected commander in chief. Grover Cleveland was the only other former president returned to office, in the election of 1892.
Arizona enshrines abortion rights, ends 15-week ban as Proposition 139 sails to approval
Arizona voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, approving Proposition 139 by a decisive margin of nearly 2-1. Passage means Arizona will protect a woman’s right to terminate pregnancy through fetal viability – roughly nine weeks beyond the state’s current 15-week ban.
