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Reinert Toft

Frank Kush’s legacy far greater than winning football games

Frank Kush was defined by his accomplishments and controversies but his impact on the growth of Arizona State as a university should be his greatest legacy.
7 years ago
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Coyotes’ extreme makeover continues with two more trades

The Arizona Coyotes have been in the middle of a remodeling project with the team and it continued Friday with two key trades.
7 years ago
Josh Jackson (left), Alec Peters (center) and Davon Reed (right) hold up Suns jerseys with the numb...
John Arlia/Cronkite News

Suns pick Jackson addresses ‘two mistakes,’ promises versatility

Phoenix Suns top draft pick Josh Jackson addresses his two mistakes and promises to add his versatility and competitive edge to the team’s young core.
7 years ago
Glen Haisley Jr is a undersized guard that models his game after his father. (Photo by Alexis Raman...
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Like father, like son: Two generations of Haisleys tied to Rattlers

A father and a son both have played guard for the Arizona Rattlers and their bond highlights the son's journey to a chance at winning a championship with the Rattlers.
7 years ago
Arizona State guard Curtis Millage, center, lifts his shirt as he is raised onto the shoulders of j...
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International success finds Curtis Millage after ASU basketball career

Curtis Millage, former ASU basketball player, has played 15 years overseas. He has won many accolades and describes what it is like to play international.
7 years ago
10,000 double sided Pride Night signs filled the arena to represent a rainbow in honor of the LGBTQ...
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Taurasi marriage, Mercury Pride Night help ease challenges of LGBTQ community

The marriage of Diana Taurasi, coupled with the Mercury’s Pride Night, are helping ease the challenges of the LGBTQ community.
7 years ago
Temperatures at the Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain reached close to 120 degrees on Tue...
Greg Macafee/Cronkite News

Extreme temperatures don’t slow Arizona hikers

SCOTTSDALE- July 10, 1913, is widely regarded as the hottest day recorded in the United States. On Tuesday, temperatures in Phoenix reached 119, only 15 degrees lower than that scorching day in Death Valley, California. That didn’t stop Valley residents and visitors from pursuing their daily fitness fix. They took to trails, bike paths and […]
7 years ago
Shane Doan was an active part of the community diuting his time as a member of the Arizona Coyotes....
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Shane Doan’s exit signals new beginning for Arizona Coyotes

The Coyotes are moving on after the trades of Shane Doan and Mike Smith.
7 years ago
The Phoenix Suns held their last pre-draft workout. For players like Josh Hart, Dillon Brooks and S...
Reinert Toft/Cronkite News

Suns hold final pre-draft workout, McDonough prepared for every scenario

The Suns had their last pre-draft workouts on Monday. Even with the rumors flying around, General Manager Ryan McDonough says the team is ready for anything
7 years ago
Mike Hazen was introduced Monday as the Arizona Diamondbacks new executive vice president and gener...
Eddie Poe/Cronkite News

For Diamondbacks, new approach is key to rebuilding farm system

The Diamondbacks are looking to their new front office to rebuild a farm system that has been debilitated in recent year.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns hosting workout for draft prospects. (Photo by Jose Esparza/Cronkite News)...
Jose Esparza/Cronkite News

Stoudemire experience illustrates value of NBA draft workouts for Suns

The Suns have the fourth overall pick in the draft and would like to find success like they did with Amar’e Stoudemire.
7 years ago
Sandy Brondello (right) talks to guard Leilani Mitchell (left) during practice on May 25, 2017. Aus...
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Australians discover physical basketball, large food portions when transitioning to WNBA

Relocating to a new country can be challenging but the present Mercury group has made the most of the opportunity.
7 years ago
Attendance has increased at Chase Field because of the Diamondbacks' success and their well-receive...
Jose Esparza/Cronkite News

Diamondbacks hit home run with summer pass deal

The Diamondbacks have seen an increase in attendance since selling out their summer passes in three days.
7 years ago
Fans of Arizona State Football who come to football games will now enjoy the sight of a video displ...
Reinert Toft/Cronkite News

Supersize me: ASU’s new video board looks to enhance fan experience

Sun Devil Stadium is currently in phase two of its stadium renovation. Part of this phase includes a new video display in the north end zone.
7 years ago
Mason Andersen, right, will tee off on Thursday as one of 14 amateurs and two 18-year-olds. His fat...
Greg Macafee/Cronkite News

Hamilton graduate Andersen and father take on U.S. Open

Mason Andersen, 18, an ASU golf commit, qualified for the US Open with his father caddying for him.
7 years ago
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Seth Askelson

Zach Collins works out for Suns in ‘bittersweet’ return to Valley

Gonzaga center Zach Collins returns to the Valley for the first time since the Final Four for an NBA Draft workout with the Suns.
7 years ago
Virginia Tech's Rahiem Cooper (10) is safe at first base past as Virginia's Pavin Smith waits for t...
Eddie Poe/Cronkite News

Even with Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks confident taking 1st baseman right choice

The Diamondbacks selected seventh overall on Day One of the MLB Draft. Eyebrows were raised with their selection.
7 years ago
Didier Drogba (right-center) captains Phoenix Rising FC in his June 10th debut against Vancouver Wh...
John Arlia/Cronkite News

Soccer sensation Drogba delivers on promise in Phoenix Rising debut

Phoenix Rising FC striker and soccer sensation Didier Drogba delivered on his team debut, getting a goal and an assist in the win.
7 years ago
Tim Kempton Jr. participates in his pre-draft workout with the Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Greg Macafee...
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Kempton Jr.: NBA Draft workout with Suns holds ‘special place in my heart’

Scottsdale-native Tim Kempton Jr. got the opportunity to workout for his hometown team, the Phoenix Suns, prior to the 2017 NBA Draft.
7 years ago
J.J. Hoover warming up in the outfield at Chase Field prior to the Diamondbacks game on Wednesday, ...
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Diamondbacks’ Hoover sports own farm system, focuses on cattle, sustainability

A new experience has found Diamondbacks relief pitcher JJ Hoover. With it, he hopes to provide for others while emphasizing a need for healthy food.
7 years ago
ASU Baseball had one of its worst seasons in recent memory. But despite all of the adversity, the p...
Reinert Toft/Cronkite News

ASU baseball players reflect on tough season, remain positive

With all the commotion surrounding Arizona State’s baseball season, the story of the players who remained with the team fell through the cracks.
7 years ago
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Suns work out Kentucky’s Monk, who feels he’s ‘No. 1 player in nation’

The Phoenix Suns already have four guards from Kentucky and could add another if they pick Malik Monk in the 2017 NBA Draft.
7 years ago
ASU wrestler Antony Robles teaches kids wrestling moves with former Havard and Chandler wrestler Ma...
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ASU Wrestling: How they’re impacting the Valley

Coming off of a historically memorable season, ASU wrestling continues to stick to its roots by mentoring young wrestlers across the Valley.
7 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC did not make the cut for the first group of teams considered for Major League Soc...
John Arlia/Cronkite News

Phoenix Rising’s Blair Gavin giving back to Valley soccer community

As the only Arizona native on Phoenix Rising FC, it’s no surprise that Blair Gavin feels a desire to help develop the Valley’s next generation of talent.
7 years ago