Cronkite Sports Stories

10-Kilometer race participants take off into the night. The 10K race started at approximately 8 p.m...
Max Kelley | Cronkite News

Arizona ultrarunners turn nocturnal during summer months

Arizona’s growing community of ultrarunners find ways to keep racing during sweltering summer months. The Insomniac Night Series provides an outlet for all types of distance runners to race safety and build relationships in the process.
6 years ago
Coaches at the Arizona Cardinals youth football camp taught both the high school participants and t...
Margaret Naczek | Cronkite News

Mom’s the word: Mothers run routes, learn safety at Cardinals camp

Arizona high school football moms learned about their sons’ safety on the field and techniques at their positions at the Arizona Cardinals youth football camp. Fifteen mothers participated in on-field drills alongside their sons.
6 years ago
The last time the Super Bowl landed in Arizona was 2015. A study suggested an economic impact of $7...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

Super Bowl coming back to Arizona in 2023

The Super Bowl is returning to Arizona in 2023. Super Bowl LVII will be the fourth Super Bowl held in the Phoenix metropolitan area and third since 2008.
6 years ago
With the increase of people interested in tennis, comes more diversity. Players come from all acros...
Kaelen Jones | Cronkite News

Globalization of tennis fuels debate, sparked assembly of ASU men’s team

Collegiate tennis has experienced a boom in foreign competitors over the years. The development helped Arizona State field its inaugural men’s tennis team.
6 years ago
Former ASU and NFL quarterback Rudy Carpenter coached his first Arizona Cardinals youth camp on Sat...
Margaret Naczek | Cronkite News

High school players learn skills, lifestyle tips at Cardinals youth camp

Former NFL players share their wisdom at the Arizona Cardinals youth football camp. The camp teaches high school students about healthy living and the necessary position skills to continue their football careers.
6 years ago
Arizona State’s Jake Godfrey pitches against Miami (OH) at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Sunday, F...
Jacob Janower | Cronkite News

Change of scenery: Transfers find challenges followed by opportunity at ASU

Baseball and lacrosse at Arizona State are just a couple of the sports that have been boosted from transfers, who have quickly adjusted to the surroundings in Tempe.
6 years ago
The Arizona Wildcats defeated Arizona State in the Territorial Cup but remain on the bubble for the...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

Is this the year both ASU, Arizona miss out on baseball postseason?

Both the Arizona State and Arizona baseball programs might miss the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1996
6 years ago
To gain more exposure the WNBA made a deal to broadcast its games on Twitter. In 2018, 20 games are...
Nate Fain | Cronkite News

Despite WNBA’s recent success, players think league could do more

The WNBA considers last season one of its most successful, with average game attendance reaching a six-year high and record-breaking numbers in merchandising and social media engagement.
6 years ago
Rick Neuheisel (center), new coach of the Phoenix franchise of the American Alliance of Football, t...
Nathanael Gabler | Cronkite News

The AAF has investors, TV deal, and now Neuheisel coaching in the Valley

Rick Neuheisel, who grew up just miles from Sun Devil Stadium, was named coach of the Phoenix franchise in the upstart Alliance of American Football league Friday.
6 years ago
Alec Peters and Danuel House enjoy the opportunities provided by playing in the G League, including...
Hunter Robinson | Cronkite News

‘Hotel living,’ long drives: NBA’s two-way contract provide challenges

Between Prescott Valley, where the G League Northern Arizona Suns play, and Phoenix is 92 miles of highway. Danuel House and Alec Peters are quite familiar with a route that is their regular commute to play for the Suns. It’s just another day in the life of a two-way player.
6 years ago
Students at Arizona Combat Sports in Tempe practice kicking exercises. The growing popularity of co...
Robert Gundran | Cronkite News

Taking a load off: Weight cutting growing issue in MMA

In mixed martial arts fighters are forced to shed between 15 to 25 pounds in order to compete at the highest levels. Often, the practice is dangerous.
6 years ago
Deandre Ayton from Arizona sits on the stage before the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 1...
Omar Soussi

Devin Booker, Suns reflect on one-and-done rule

With the team poised to pick another one-year player, Suns reflect on one-and-done rule. It worked for Devin Booker. But questions remain if the rule is doing its job.
6 years ago
Mo Salama is one of the Sporting AZ players that made the switch in the offseason, moving from FC A...
Andrew Millan | Cronkite News

Valley teams to clash in U.S. Open Cup for right to face Phoenix Rising

FC Arizona, Sporting AZ will meet in soccer's U.S. Open Cup on May 9. The winner will have the opportunity to play Phoenix Rising.
6 years ago
Zinger Bats in Chandler is one of several dozen companies licensed to provide bats to Major League ...
Hunter Robinson | Cronkite News

Swinging for the fences: Chandler bat company finds its way to majors

Chandler company Zinger Bats finds its way to youth sports and Major League Baseball, including with some Arizona Diamondbacks.
6 years ago
Shawn Moran | Cronkite News

Cardinals’ Keim looking for perfect fit, could trade up for quarterback

The Cardinals need to add depth to the quarterback position. Odds are good they will select one in the upcoming NFL Draft.
6 years ago
Both Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Coyotes are thrilled to partner with each other. The Ari...
Rebecca Dantuono | Cronkite News

Check please: Phoenix Children’s Hospital grateful for $250,000 from Arizona Coyotes Foundation

Members of the Arizona Coyotes Foundation paid a visit to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, bringing along a large check of $250,000.
6 years ago
Arizona State lineman Cohl Cabral participates in a spring practice on April 12, 2018. (Photo by Ty...
Matthew Tonis | Cronkite News

Arizona State lineman Cohl Cabral adjusting to new position

Mostly slated at tackle in 2017, Cabral started just one game at center last year. In 2018, he'll be transitioning to the middle position full-time.
6 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker throws during the first inning of a baseball g...
Kaelen Jones | Cronkite News

What has Diamondbacks’ Taijuan Walker so happy? Gotta be the shoes

Diamondbacks' Taijuan Walker thrilled to endorse Jordan Brand shoes. The pitcher has been a longtime fan of Michael Jordan.
6 years ago
Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough speaks at a press conference at Talking Stick Resort Arena. (Ph...
Robert Gundran | Cronkite News

“I’m done with not making the playoffs”: Devin Booker looking for future success with team

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, general manager Ryan McDonough and coach Jay Triano reflect on a disappointing season and look to the future.
6 years ago
Arizona State's Jay Jay Wilson (9) celebrates after scoring on an interception with teammate Chase ...
Matthew Tonis | Cronkite News

‘If anything gets messed up, it’s my fault’: ASU’s Wilson takes job seriously

As a freshman, senior linebacker Jay Jay Wilson used special teams to carve out a role when he had no other. Now, he's a leader on a unit hoping to make strides this season.
6 years ago
The Cardinals' Steve Wilks said it has been an adjustment becoming a head coach but he is sure of o...
Omar Soussi | Cronkite News

Rush Sam Bradford? No way, new Cardinals coach Steve Wilks says

Steve Wilks has never been a head coach in the NFL. Now he's up and running deep into the Arizona Cardinals' offseason.
6 years ago
The Arizona Diamondbacks are the fourth different team right-hander Fernando Salas (pictured) has p...
Kaelen Jones | Cronkite News

Salas, De La Rosa first pair of Mexican teammates on D-backs since 2004

Arizona Diamondbacks relievers Fernando Salas and Jorge De La Rosa represent the franchise's first pair of Mexican teammates since 2004.
6 years ago
Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) celebrates his goal with the bench during the first perio...
Luke Wright | Cronkite News

Offseason will take Coyotes players around the world

With the regular season at an end, the Arizona Coyotes players will finally have some time to relax. What will the players do with their time off?
6 years ago
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Will Tyrrell | Cronkite News

Playing through: Veterans find relief from PTSD on golf course

Dave Delano suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and is deemed unemployable. After battling PTSD on his own, he uses golf and the Veteran Golfers Association as a release and an outlet.
6 years ago