Three contracts, one dream: Celeste Taylor takes peripatetic journey to Phoenix Mercury roster
PHOENIX — Twenty-one days doesn’t seem like a long time, but it was all the time Celeste Taylor needed for the Phoenix Mercury to take a chance on her. After signing for the rest of the season, Taylor’s goal is to continue making an everlasting impact.
Known names on Valley golf scene, including Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, in mix at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Among the 60 golfers vying for gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris, several contenders have found their starts and successes in the Valley, including Arizona State product Jon Rahm.
Reunited: From Ashburn to Arizona to Milwaukee, pitchers JB Bukauskas and Taylor Clarke together again
PHOENIX – Ashburn, Virginia, isn’t known as a baseball hotbed, but two pitchers for Milwaukee, JB Bukauskas and Taylor Clarke, have made it to the majors and are teammates for the second time as professionals.
Swinging into spring: Previewing every Cactus League team as countdown to 2024 Opening Day begins
PHOENIX - The Cactus League has started and that leaves many fans eager to learn what’s in store for their team in 2024. As teams prepare to play spring training games, learn what’s new and what to expect from all 15 Cactus League teams.
An underdog story: In tournament lacking big names, some longshots were making theirs at WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE - While Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and others were players to watch during the WM Phoenix Open, numerous underdogs emerged over the rain-filled weekend as the tournament ran its course.
‘It was Saturday at the Phoenix Open’: Gassed golfers, pressed patrons highlight chaotic Day 3
SCOTTSDALE – A look inside a wild, unprecedented day at the WM Phoenix Open that saw golfers forced into several make-up holes while patron entry to the grounds and alcohol sales ceased.
More than a scorecard: For Bud Cauley, Kevin Yu, 2024 WM Phoenix Open has special meaning
SCOTTSDALE – Golf is about more than numbers. For Bud Cauley, it’s about coming back from a serious car accident. For Kevin Yu, it’s about playing on a course he knows best as a spectator.
ASU spring game gives fans first glimpse at Kenny Dillingham, new-look roster
TEMPE – Arizona State played its annual spring game and gave fans a sneak peak at what Sun Devil football will look like under new coach Kenny Dillingham. The game demonstrated his pledge to activate the Sun Devil fan base to bring back the winning ways of Arizona State football.
Call it a comeback: Centennial football eyes state title in return to prominence
PEORIA — After stumbling to a 3-7 record last season, Centennial football is returning as a top contender in the 6A division. With two games left in the regular season, the Coyotes look to go from ‘good to great.’
Sin máscaras, sin distanciamiento: WM Phoenix Open emocionado por el regreso a la normalidad
SCOTTSDALE – Después de que el Phoenix Open 2021 se jugó con restricciones y un aforo limitado, la versión 2022 en el TPC Scottsdale ha vuelto a la normalidad. Los jugadores y aficionados están emocionados por una de las mejores semanas del golf.
No masks, no distancing: WM Phoenix Open excited for return to normal
SCOTTSDALE – After the 2021 Phoenix Open was played with restrictions and a limited capacity, the 2022 version at TPC Scottsdale is back to normal. Players and fans are excited for one of golf’s best weeks.
Lucky sucker: Endangered fish’s status improving; critics not so sure
WASHINGTON - Federal officials said the endangered razorback sucker has made enough of a comeback that it is time for the status of the Colorado River fish to be upgraded from endangered to threatened.
