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Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley questions a call during the second half of an NCAA college ba...
Matthew Tonis | Cronkite News

Early Pac-12 exit dampens ASU’s NCAA Tournament hopes

Early exit from Pacific-12 Tournament clouds Arizona State's chances for the NCAA tourney. The loss to Colorado could prove costly.
6 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso follows through on a two-run home run against the Colorado Ro...
Andrew Bell | Cronkite News

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Daniel Descalso still an Aggie at heart

Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso is ready for spring training and March Madness, with his alma mater, UC Davis, looking to make the NCAA Tournament.
6 years ago
The summer after his freshman high school, now Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker moved to Mississippi ...
Omar Soussi | Cronkite News

A single decision seven years ago altered career path of Suns’ Devin Booker

Devin Booker is one of the hottest young players in the NBA. One decision during high school helped make it possible.
6 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila celebrates his home run against the Cincinnati Reds with teammates...
Andrew Bell | Cronkite News

Newcomer Alex Avila fitting in well with Arizona Diamondbacks

SCOTTSDALE — When Chris Iannetta opted to sign with the Colorado Rockies this offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks found themselves in relatively desperate need of a catcher. The Diamondbacks were able to sign veteran free-agent catcher Alex Avila. Avila, an eight-year MLB veteran, was a 2011 AL All-Star with the Detroit Tigers. He is a career […]
6 years ago
GCU senior guard Casey Benson drives on a teammate at the first practice of the season, Friday, Sep...
Andrew Bell | Cronkite News

The Benson family: A legacy of Lopes

Grand Canyon University senior Casey Benson is playing his final year of college basketball near his family, and he has enjoyed every moment.
6 years ago
Arizona head coach Sean Miller in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game against Uta...
Omar Soussi | Cronkite News

Spotlight not just on Arizona’s Miller but college basketball, too

The Wildcats are getting rocked by scandal and with the FBI looming large over the league and we could see the underbelly of the NCAA beast soon.
6 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Owings, left, throws to first baseman Daniel Descalso, right, to get Wa...
Andrew Bell | Cronkite News

D-backs’ Nick Ahmed, Chris Owings looking forward to return from injury

Nick Ahmed and Chris Owings are looking forward to returning to an Arizona Diamondbacks team that enters 2018 with high hopes.
6 years ago
North Carolina players celebrate after the finals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournam...
Will Tyrrell | Cronkite News

Economic impact of the Valley’s big sporting event run? Try $1.3 billion

National sports fans are used to seeing images of Arizona’s beautiful weather and breathtaking landscapes on their televisions.
6 years ago
High School baseball players are choosing junior colleges in Arizona over universities for the chan...
Hunter Robinson | Cronkite News

Arizona junior colleges give players ‘awesome’ chance to use wood bats

Junior colleges around the state are attracting some the the top baseball talent in the nation because of the sound that comes off their bats.
6 years ago
It's estimated that around 300 million golf balls are lost in water hazards every year (Photo by Lu...
Luke Wright | Cronkite News

A deep dive: Golf balls that land in water hazards often find new life

Those golf balls that land in water hazards? It turns out many are brought back to life. An estimated 300 million golf balls are lost every year.
6 years ago
Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) works toward the basket as Arizona State's Romello White defends...
Matthew Tonis | Cronkite News

Sun Devils gear up for big challenge down low

The Sun Devils host the Arizona Wildcats Thursday and the focus will be on the post. How will the ASU bigs attempt to stop DeAndre Ayton and Dusan Ristic?
6 years ago
Kyle Stewart is a welterweight MMA fighter fighting out of Arizona Combat Sports in Tempe, Ariz. St...
Robert Gundran | Cronkite News

UFC hopeful Kyle Stewart dedicates his fights to veterans

Kyle Stewart is a Marine Corps veteran who says he fights for veterans across the country. Stewart hopes to score a UFC contract with a win Friday.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) drives on Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Leaf in the second hal...
Omar Soussi | Cronkite News

Despite ups and downs, Suns’ Jackson confident about progress

Suns rookie Josh Jackson hasn't lit up the NBA in his first season but after improvement seen in January, this could be the start of something special.
6 years ago
Will Tyrrell | Cronkite News

‘Sky’s the limit’: Phoenix Open happy to keep growing

The growth of the Waste Management Phoenix Open is exemplified by large crowds, purses and charitable givings.
6 years ago
Charnea Johnson-Chapman has become a difference-maker for Arizona State basketball this season. (Ph...
Matthew Tonis / Cronkite Sports

Johnson-Chapman exceeding expectations for No. 25 ASU women’s basketball

Junior center Charnea Johnson-Chapman has stepped up starting in the middle for ASU, providing consistent production inside as an unsung hero this season.
6 years ago
Former UFC welterweight and ASU wrestler Aaron Simpson “flashes the fork” to fans at ASU’s th...
Robert Gundran | Cronkite News

ASU wrestling delivering wins, future MMA stars

Arizona State has been home to a bevy of future mixed martial artists. ASU wrestling honored these fighters on its third-annual 'MMA Night.'
6 years ago
ASU Women’s golf team gets some swings in during a team practice at ASU Karsten golf course, Wedn...
Katie Woo | Cronkite News

New team, smaller roster, same goals for ASU women’s golf

ASU's women's golf team has no doubts about competing for a second consecutive national title this upcoming season.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker looks to become the first player from the franchise to land a spot in ...
Hunter Robinson | Cronkite News

Lonzo over Booker? Fan All-Star voting a revealing tale about branding

Devin Booker looks to become the Suns' first player in an All-Star Game since Steve Nash in 2012. But will his brand be enough to land him a spot?
6 years ago
ASU Track & Field redshirt senior Maggie Ewen prepares to practice her shot put throw. Ewen is ...
Omar Soussi | Cronkite News

2018: Already a record-breaking season for ASU thrower Ewen

Since the start of her Arizona State career, senior thrower Maggie Ewen has consistently set new benchmarks while breaking personal records.
6 years ago
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Andrew Bell | Cronkite News

Former D-backs pitcher Gordon part of ‘Dream Series’ outreach showcase

The MLB’s second annual “Dream Series” took place during MLK Weekend.
6 years ago
Pinnacle High School sophomore Nico Mannion has already received offers from around the country. (P...
Shawn Moran | Cronkite Sports

Pinnacle basketball: 3 Division I recruits, 3 different sports, 1 team

PHOENIX– Charlie Wilde finds himself in a unique situation. In an era of young athletes specializing in one sport, the Pinnacle High School basketball coach has a team stocked with three highly recruited student-athletes who each play a different one. Senior forward Calvin Schapira is a fireball-throwing left-handed pitcher from the baseball team that is […]
6 years ago
Stature doesn't define Brett Gruber, who has been a leader on the Arizona State hockey team. (Photo...
Jacob Janower | Cronkite News

No tall tale: Gruber making difference for ASU hockey

In his sophomore season, Brett Gruber is second on the Arizona State hockey team with 14 points as his role continues to grow.
6 years ago
Hamilton offensive tackle Hunter Mayginnes is destined for success at the next step, quite possibly...
Shawn Moran/Cronkite News

Hamilton football’s Hunter Mayginnes poised for next level

Hamilton offensive lineman Mayginnes is poised for continued success at the next level. Odds are good it will be Arizona State.
6 years ago
Matthew Tonis/Cronkite News

No. 16 ASU gears up for red-hot Stanford, Pickens

With Arizona State men’s basketball in the midst of an up-and-down start to conference play, the Sun Devils head north for a trip to the Bay Area
6 years ago