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Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) signals a first down against Washington during the firs...
Joshua Clark | Cronkite News

ASU brings momentum into important matchup with Utah

Arizona State football is coming off a big victory over No. 5 Washington. It takes momentum into meeting with Utah in Salt Lake City Saturday.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns second year players (from left to right) Tyler Ulis, Derrick Jones Jr. and Dragan Bend...
Eric Newman | Cronkite News

Jackson, young players set to tip off Suns’ season against Portland

PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Suns prepared to take on Portland in the season opener Wednesday, coach Earl Watson said rookie forward Josh Jackson is as prepared as possible to start his NBA career. “It’ll be his first game, so he might have too much excitement at times, but I think that’s a good thing […]
7 years ago
ASU placekicker Brandon Ruiz kicks a field goal in the win against Washington at Sun Devil Stadium,...
Omar Soussi | Cronkite News

Replacing a legend: ASU kicker Ruiz handling big expectations

TEMPE — True freshman Brandon Ruiz is replacing a legend. Following Arizona State standout  Zane Gonzalez — the NCAA leader in field goals made and a kicker for the Cleveland Browns — sounds like a daunting task because of pressure and inevitable comparisons. Ruiz, however, is up to the challenge. He proved that Saturday, connecting […]
7 years ago
Desert Mountain Cheerleaders during the national anthem before the football game. Photo taken by Br...
Brittany Bowyer | Cronkite News

The flipside of cheerleading: a prevalence of catastrophic injuries

Cheerleading has the highest rate of catastrophic injuries for females, but why?
7 years ago
Northern Arizona freshman Holly Iverson said she looked forward to "getting in touch with the origi...
Eric Newman

NAU’s ‘real Lumberjacks’ find thrill in logging sports competition

As the only logging sports team in Arizona, Northern Arizona University’s ‘real Lumberjacks participate in a variety of wood-related sports.
7 years ago
Sam Love, 13, founded his own charity, Samta Love, that helps provide toys to children in need. He ...
Perry Cohen

‘He only wanted to help’: 13-year-old brings popular charity to Sloan Park

Sam Love has a new goal set for his yearly toy drive. He is hoping to raise $15,000 in donations to help children affected by natural disasters.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) eludes Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon H...
Rafael Alvarez

Running back Peterson makes instant impact with Cardinals

The running back excelled in his Cardinals debut, improving the team in several areas, as it defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-33 on Sunday.
7 years ago
University of Arizona men’s basketball coach Sean Miller. (Photo by Eric Newman/Cronkite News)....
Brittany Bowyer | Cronkite News

Attention remains on Arizona basketball as investigation continues

Suspended Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanual "Book" Richardson will appear in federal court on bribery charges.
7 years ago
The Brisbane Bullets practice before Friday’s game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Reso...
Eric Newman | Cronkite News

Australian players intrigued to see how they match up against Suns

The Brisbane Bullets’ visit for the Suns’ last preseason game of the year could provide a stepping stone to promote both Australian and NBA basketball throughout the world.
7 years ago
Suns guards Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker (Photo taken from Devin Booker’s Twitter account)...
Eric Newman

Friendship of Suns’ Booker, Ulis ‘greater than basketball’

Phoenix Suns Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis’s friendship since Kentucky transcends basketball, but has played out onto success on the court in Phoenix.
7 years ago
Suns and Mercury vice president Ann Meyers Drysdale said that women at Phoenix Dream Center need to...
Eric Newman | Cronkite News

Phoenix Suns open learning center for sex trafficking victims

Sarah Krahenbuhl was shocked to hear about the prevalence of sex trafficking in the Phoenix area.
7 years ago
The Arizona Diamondbacks watch during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Div...
Eddie Poe | Cronkite News

‘We gave everything’: Dodgers end Diamondbacks’ surprise season

From the moment the first pitch was thrown in the National League Division Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks never appeared to be their true selves.
7 years ago
Pinnacle High School quarterback Spencer Rattler and coach Dana Zupke have high hopes for the 2017 ...
Rafael Alvarez | Cronkite News

Goofy, grounded, ‘Game of Thrones’ fan: Pinnacle’s Rattler more than standout QB

Standout Pinnacle High quarterback Spencer Rattler loves more than football. Add Tupac, steak and “Game of Thrones," too.
7 years ago
Members of the Arizona Coyotes, foreground, and the Vegas Golden Knights pause for a moment of sile...
Perry Cohen | Cronkite News

Coyotes lose to Vegas in home opener, hope for different result in rematch

The Coyotes hosted the Golden Knights for their regular season home opener. Despite a hard fought battle on both sides the Golden Knights came out on top.
7 years ago
Many professional athletes don't receive an early education on finances, Sun forward Jared Dudley s...
Ryan Dorfman

Going for broke: Many pro athletes still struggling with finances

Some of the most successful athletes are broke. Divorce, negligence, and money mismanagement are three key reasons why.
7 years ago
University of Arizona men’s basketball coach Sean Miller. (Photo by Eric Newman/Cronkite News)....
Eric Newman | Cronkite News

Miller preaches eliminating ‘clutter’ as Wildcats practice under cloud

University of Arizona men's basketball held its first media appearance since its recent recruiting scandal broke last week.
7 years ago
A young Ronnie Williams pushing Rojas, as the gorilla, in a wheelchair. Even injured, Rojas was det...
Eric Newman | Cronkite News

Former Suns Gorilla Rojas finds a voice for self-improvement and motivation

Henry Rojas was the original Suns Gorilla, and now has transferred into motivational speaking
7 years ago
Arizona Coyotes general manager John Chayka speaks to the media at an introductory press conference...
Perry Cohen | Cronkite News

Community, commemoration storyline for Coyotes Face-off Luncheon

The Arizona Coyotes hosted a luncheon on Tuesday in an effort to raise money for the Arizona Coyotes Foundation
7 years ago
Coyotes executive addressing fans at team town hall meeting (photo credit- Perry Cohen/ Cronkite Ne...
Perry Cohen | Cronkite News

Coyotes host town hall meeting, preview upcoming season

Is the future of the Arizona Coyotes now? This is the belief of front office executives, who will watch the team open its season tonight in Anaheim.
7 years ago
GCU senior guard Casey Benson drives on a teammate at the first practice of the season, Friday, Sep...
Jamie Nish

Excitement surrounds first practice for NCAA Tournament-eligible GCU

Grand Canyon University's men's basketball team is looking to make the NCAA Tournament in its first season of D-I eligibility.
7 years ago
The University of Arizona campus. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)...
Brittany Bowyer | Cronkite News

On heels of NCAA kickback scandal, Arizona’s Miller to make first public appearance

Wildcats coach Sean Miller will make his first public appearance Thursday when he meets the media to discuss the start of practice.
7 years ago
On the eve of the Diamondbacks' Wild Card game, players applauded the culture change manager Torey ...
Eddie Poe | Cronkite News

Lovullo preached the ‘L’ word, and Diamondbacks players listened

The Arizona Diamondbacks needed a culture change and Torey Lovullo has delivered leading his team to an NL Wild Card berth in 2017.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL Combine in In...
Rafael Alvarez

Cardinals’ loss of Markus Golden comes on a day of perspective

If a theme emerged from the Arizona Cardinals’ weekly press conference, it was that the loss of Markus Golden comes on a day of perspective.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher David Hernandez pitches against the LA Dodger at Chase Field, T...
Rafael Alvarez

Two stints, two playoff teams: Diamondbacks’ Hernandez valuable addition

Reliever David Hernandez is one of two players, and the only pitcher remaining from the 2011 Diamondbacks playoff roster.
7 years ago
T.J. Warren recently received a contract extension from the Suns. His teammates believe he deserves...
Matthew McClure | Cronkite News

Suns forward Warren a man of few words but many talents

After the Suns announced recently that Warren signed a four-year extension, teammate Devin Booker was pleased his team could get a deal done for more reasons than one.
7 years ago
Josh Jackson answers questions from the media after practice is Flagstaff. (Photo by Joshua Clark/C...
Joshua Clark | Cronkite News

Jackson’s versatility, leadership make strong early impression on Suns

Josh Jackson was highly touted coming out of college due to his athleticism and elite defensive abilities.
7 years ago
The Corona del Sol boys basketball team at practice, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Tempe, AZ.(Cron...
Brooke Coltelli | Cronkite News

Corona del Sol basketball looking to establish ‘new identity’

The Corona del Sol High School boys basketball team is looking to establish their own identity this season.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Gregor Blanco slides back to first base agains the San Francisco Gi...
Eddie Poe

D-backs seek wisdom from those with postseason experience

With the postseason underway Wednesday, the Diamondbacks turns to their players with postseason experience for advice.
7 years ago
Longtime Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel "Book" Richardson is among those arrested as pa...
Brittany Bowyer

On heels of FBI corruption scandal, questions surround Arizona program

What impact will Richardson’s role in the scandal have on Arizona’s basketball?
7 years ago
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Omar Soussi

How would Pat Tillman react to anthem controversy? Jeremy Staat has an idea

President Trump retweeted a tweet suggesting Arizona legend Pat Tillman would have been against the manner of protesting/ Those who knew him say otherwise.
7 years ago