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It takes a lot to smile while training in over 100-degree heat, but Amadou Dia manages it (Photo by...
Owain Evans | Cronkite News

Maturity, defense keys to success for Rising’s Amadou Dia

Phoenix Rising FC's Amadou Dia is enjoying success on the pitch, but his growth off of it is just as important to his accomplishments.
5 years ago
The Nike Air Max 1 USA shoe was pulled after concern expressed by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaep...
Jacob Rosenfarb | Cronkite News

Kaepernick remains impactful figure as Ducey, Nike drama reveals

Arizona Govenor Doug Ducey has decided to pull funding from a proposed Nike plant in Goodyear, Arizona in relation to Nike pulling Betsy Ross themed shoes.
5 years ago
Peter Ramage (left) and Blair Gavin (right) are no strangers to the pitch at Casino Arizona Field, ...
Owain Evans | Cronkite News

Ex-players Ramage, Gavin look for coaching success with Rising

Former Phoenix Rising players Peter Ramage and Blair Gavin are bringing their experience to the coaching staff in Phoenix.
5 years ago
Bobby Hurley looks to fill gaps left by NBA bound forward Zylan Cheatham and guard Luguentz Dort. (...
Jacob Rosenfarb | Cronkite News

ASU basketball searching for answers as summer workouts begin

With losses of Luguentz Dort and Zylan Cheatham, Bobby Hurley and ASU basketball looks to regroup and retool after second-consecutive NCAA Tournament.
5 years ago
Junior Flemmings (12) and Kevon Lambert (21) could be featured in Tuesday’s Group C decider again...
Owain Evans | Cronkite News

Rising’s Flemmings, Lambert prepare for Jamaica-Curacao clash

Phoenix Rising Jamaican duo Junior Flemmings and Kevon Lambert await injury news and prepare for Tuesday's Jamaica-Curacao clash.
5 years ago
The Arizona Coyotes moved up from No. 14 to No. 11 to select defensemen Victor Soderstrom in the 20...
Sebastian Emanuel | Cronkite News

After nervous moments, Coyotes’ Chayka pleased with draft

After a nervous start, Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka is pleased with how the NHL Draft unfolded with top pick Victor Soderstrom.
5 years ago
Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu got his first goal for Rising as part of the team’s 5-0 victory over Tulsa ...
Owain Evans | Cronkite News

Rising FC’s Wheeler-Omiunu has many talents but focus now is ‘get better’

After two seasons on the bench with Atlanta United, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu is focused on playing time in the desert with Phoenix Rising FC.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones speaks to the media regarding the firing of Suns head coac...
Jacob Rosenfarb | Cronkite News

Three point guards the Suns might consider in NBA Draft

A breakdown of three different guard prospects in the NBA draft that the Suns might consider.
5 years ago
Brady Vernon | Cronkite News

Phoenix’s Jessica McDonald ready to represent U.S. in World Cup

Phoenix native Jessica McDonald been through it all. Now she’s a World Cup player for the U.S. women’s team set to play in France.
5 years ago
Los Bandidos, Phoenix Rising supporters...
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Phoenix Rising fans, players back LGBTQ charities for Pride Month

Campaigns from both Phoenix Rising players and supporters are raising money this June for LGBTQ charities in Arizona.
5 years ago
Leighton Accardo...
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7-year-old cancer patient finds support from all-girls baseball teammates

A Chandler all-girls baseball team is helping support 7-year-old teammate Leighton Accardo, who was diagnosed with stage IV cancer this spring.
5 years ago
Kindra Hackbarth (22) is Arizona State’s 43rd All-American in the history of the program. (Photo ...
Brady Vernon | Cronkite News

Kindra Hackbarth’s transfer to ASU led to All-American softball campaign

After almost quitting the sport, Arizona State softball outfielder Kindra Hackbarth was named an All-American this season.
5 years ago
Muhammad Ali’s widow, Yolanda "Lonnie" Ali, said her late husband would be proud of what the Muha...
Jacob Rosenfarb | Cronkite News

Street cred: ‘Muhammad Ali Way’ helps keep mission of boxing great

On the third anniversary of Ali’s passing, friends and family came together to honor the former t champion with the unveiling of "Muhammad Ali Way."
5 years ago
Jarrod Harrington was a standout defensive back in high school but has found success as a receiver ...
Sebastian Emanuel | Cronkite News

Once a defensive standout, Rattlers’ Harrington reinvents himself as WR

Jarrod Harrington started his football career as a defensive standout. He is now an offensive star on the Arizona Rattlers,
5 years ago
Hunter Bishop, ASU baseball...
Brady Vernon | Cronkite News

‘It’s pretty emotional’: ASU baseball ready for first regional since 2016

The Arizona State Sun Devils are headed back to the NCAA regionals after a two-season hiatus from the college baseball postseason.
5 years ago
Arizona Wildcats softball celebration...
Brady Vernon | Cronkite News

Arizona softball ends Women’s College World Series drought

"One team, one heartbeat." The Arizona Wildcats softball team is headed back to the Women’s College World Series for the first team since 2010.
5 years ago
(Photo courtesy of Phoenix Rising FC)...
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Latest Major League Soccer expansion talks don’t include Phoenix

With the goal of 30 teams becoming a clearer reality, the MLS board of governors has now narrowed its field by two more. Phoenix is not one of those two.
5 years ago
One of the big reasons Mountain Pointe High School's Carson Tucker chose Texas was because of the s...
Anthony Ziola | Cronkite News

Texas baseball commit Tucker has hopes for Mountain Pointe, beyond

Carson Tucker has big plans. Mountain Pointe’s junior shortstop has already decided the University of Texas will be the next stop in his baseball career.
5 years ago
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury (left) and general manager Steve Keim (right) address ...
John Mendoza | Cronkite News

Murray? Rosen? Cardinals remain coy about QB decision in NFL draft

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim and coach Kliff Kingsbury addressed the quarterback situation for the upcoming NFL draft. Sort of.
5 years ago
Arizona State's Sofia Anokhina says she'll never forget playing at Augusta National. She's the firs...
Squire Harrington | Cronkite News

I am woman, hear me ‘fore’: ASU golfers part of historic Augusta event

Sofia Anokhina was among the field of the first 30 women to compete at Augusta National in the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
5 years ago
Last summer five Arizona State baseball players played in the Cape Cod Baseball League, including C...
Stephen Perez | Cronkite News

ASU baseball players learn to embrace ‘tough love’ workouts

ASU’s baseball athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach said players have to manage their workouts and recovery properly.
5 years ago
Arizona State Sun Devils goaltender Joey Daccord (35) looks on during the college hockey game betwe...
Killian McClatchey | Cronkite News

Joey Daccord makes history, becomes first ASU player in NHL

Goaltender Joey Daccord became the first Arizona State player to play in the NHL last week after signing with the Ottawa Senators.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and Devin Booker (1) in the first half during an NBA basketb...
Jake Goodrick | Cronkite News

Suns hope to redirect future, find stability amid lost season

At the end of a season that began with so much hope for improvement, the Phoenix Suns find themselves in virtually the same place they were a year earlier. In stagnation.
5 years ago
Chicago White Sox pitcher Ryan Burr is in the same organization as his former Arizona State basebal...
Alec Henden | Cronkite News

ASU’s Burr, Esmay carving out new roles in White Sox organization

Not long after Ryan Burr got the call, so did Tim Esmay. Or at least Esmay got the text.
5 years ago