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Arizona State forward Kianna Ibis, right, looks for a shot against Michigan State forward Taya Reim...
OMAR SOUSSI | CRONKITE NEWS

After early challenges with Sun Devils, Ibis is starting to reach her full potential

After three years of injuries and playing behind the starters, Kianna Ibis is finally showing what she’s capable of at ASU.
6 years ago
Duke commit Rayah Craig is set for her senior year state tournament. (Photo courtesy Alicia Sanchez...
Shawn Moran | Cronkite News

Family, focus driving Desert Mountain’s Rayah Craig

The nation’s No. 93 women’s basketball recruit is driven by her family situation and is leading the Desert Mountain Wolves into the state tournament
6 years ago
Suns forward T.J. Warren admits the 3-point game isn't his strength. And he's fine with it. (Photo ...
Austen Browne | Cronkite News

Suns’ Warren fine with finding success inside the arc

In an evolving league, the Phoenix Suns small forward T.J. Warren is thriving in his own element, rarely attempting 3-point shots.
6 years ago
Joe Cruz, caddie for Adam Hadwin, says he enjoys the Phoenix Open atmosphere. (Photo by Luke Wright...
Luke Wright

Caddies embrace Phoenix Open experience, too

The Phoenix Open is the most attended PGA event of the year, and not only are players excited to be a part of the field, but caddies enjoy it, too.
6 years ago
Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley prepares at the driving range for his round on Wednesday at the...
Jacob Janower | Cronkite News

Diamondbacks’ Bradley, Corbin talk trades, free agents, golf

Archie Bradley and Patrick Corbin are using the Waste Management Phoenix Open as one of their final opportunities to relax before the season.
6 years ago
Arizona State Rep. Eric Descheenie said that House Bill 2499 will have a long road to travel before...
Hunter Robinson | Cronkite News

New bill would prevent displaying ‘Redskins’ in Arizona public-funded stadiums

Local politicians hope to limit what they perceive as disparaging professional sports team logos in public-funded stadiums.
6 years ago
Quarterback Brock Purdy, left, helped guide Perry High School to the 6A state title game along with...
Jalen Fong / Cronkite Sports

Now-coveted Perry quarterback Brock Purdy nearing college choice

Once ignored by most colleges, Perry quarterback Brock Purdy will now have his pick of Division I programs to choose from.
6 years ago
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Big League Dad with Doug Franz

Doug Franz from the Doug and Wolf show takes a moment to share his Big League Dad story. Click the image to watch.
6 years ago
Gilbert Christian senior Miles Lightfoot made more than a basketball commitment to Army (Photo cour...
Shawn Moran | Cronkite News

Army-bound Miles Lightfoot comfortable forging different path than older brother

Miles Lightfoot, the younger brother of the 2015-16 Arizona Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year is making a name for himself this season.
6 years ago
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) during the Skills Competition for the NHL All ...
Rebecca Dantuono | Cronkite News

No captain, no problem: Coyotes say they’re enduring just fine without leader

The Coyotes' captain spot remains vacant, but a group of five alternate captains is working out well for the team, despite their place in the standings.
6 years ago
The Waste Management Phoenix Open is committed to reaching out to the Hispanic community. Carlos Su...
Jacob Janower | Cronkite News

Phoenix Open reaching out to Hispanic community

Through a new Spanish-language website, Waste Management Phoenix Open chairman Carlos Sugich is aiming to grow the game in the Hispanic community.
6 years ago
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Erik Jones address the media as a part of NASCAR's West Coast Media Day. Th...
Andrew Bell | Cronkite News

Stenhouse helps tout NASCAR’s Goes West initiative in Phoenix

With renovations coming to ISM Raceway next year, Phoenix appears to be an important stop on the NASCAR Goes West movement.
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
San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) drives on Arizona State forward Vitaliy Shibel in the first ...
Matthew Tonis | Cronkite News

Hurley returns to lineup that sparked ASU basketball’s hot start

Less than a month ago, No. 21 Arizona State was the hottest team in college basketball. Including a win over then-No. 2 Kansas, ASU began the season 12-0 and rose to its first top-five ranking in over 30 years. But the Sun Devils have since struggled to a 3-4 record in Pac-12 play, leading coach […]
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
Andrew Millan | Cronkite News

‘It’s a historical day’: UA introduces first African-American head football coach

On the heels of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the University of Arizona introduced the football program’s first African-American head coach.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler dries on Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the s...
Hunter Robinson | Cronkite News

Tyson Chandler will have lasting impact on Suns

Jay Triano and Josh Jackson discuss how Tyson Chandler is using his experience to mold the Phoenix Suns youthful roster into a future contender.
6 years ago