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Christian LaValle recovered in half the time with the help of an orthopedic specialist in Cleveland...
Jorge Ramos | Cronkite News

Football recruit LaValle grateful for quick recovery, ASU loyalty

One of ASU football’s 2018 commitments suffered a ligament tear in his foot and recovered in half the estimated time doctors said he would.
6 years ago
In his first two seasons at ASU, Tracy Smith led the team to a pair of NCAA Regional berths before ...
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

Importance of 2018 MLB Draft has grown for ASU baseball, Tracy Smith

ASU Athletic Director Ray Anderson has given coach Tracy Smith a vote of confidence.
6 years ago
Left-hander Matthew Liberatore could be the first high school player selected in the MLB draft. (Ph...
Joel Viss/Cronkite News

Liberatore’s competitiveness makes him top MLB draft prospect

Liberatore, a left-handed pitcher, is the second-ranked prospect in the class of 2018, according to Perfect Game scouting service, and predicted by many to be the first high school player to be selected in Monday’s MLB Draft.
6 years ago
Max Kelley | Cronkite News

Could Aaron Holiday end up as Suns’ No. 16 pick in draft?

With two older brothers already in the NBA, Aaron Holiday impresses at Suns predraft workouts as a possible future point guard.
6 years ago
New Mexico State, which has 14 Arizona high school or junior college players, is playing in the NCA...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

How New Mexico State used Arizona pipeline to reach NCAA Tournament

NMSU has built a baseball pipeline into Arizona that helped the school win the WAC tournament and secure an NCAA tournament berth
6 years ago
At their first pre-draft workout, the Phoenix Suns brought in six former college guards. Among them...
Nathanael Gabler | Cronkite News

Suns see value in four-year college veterans in one-and-done era

In the one-and-done era of the NBA draft, teams still find value late in the draft on college veterans. The Suns got an up-close look at a few possibilities.
6 years ago
Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller said he was “looking forward to the future” in his first o...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

Sean Miller, Arizona rebound from FBI investigation, controversial season

Months removed from a controversial season and FBI investigation, Sean Miller and Arizona are looking forward to rebuilding this offseason
6 years ago
Chaparral football hopes new coach Brent Barnes can return the team to postseason success. (Photo c...
Joel Viss | Cronkite News

Chaparral football hopes new coach Barnes can bring back postseason success

Chaparral football looks to chase state championships again with new coach Brent Barnes. Between 2007-11 Chaparral won three state championships.
6 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso (3) celebrates his run scored against the Milwaukee Brewers w...
Ben Leibowitz | Cronkite News

Diamondbacks utility players offer Lovullo ‘invaluable’ flexibility

For the Arizona Diamondbacks, manager Torey Lovullo leans on flexibility from players like Daniel Descalso and Chris Owings to fill multiple defensive roles throughout the season.
6 years ago
The Phoenix Convention Center held the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest. (Photo by Tyler Drake/ Cronkite Ne...
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

NCAA officials arrive in Phoenix looking at bid for possible Final Four

NCAA officials are getting a first-hand look at Phoenix’s bid to host a future Final Four in 2024, 2025 or 2026.
6 years ago
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Margaret Naczek | Cronkite News

Stankiewicz’s love of baseball became a family affair

From a father to his children, the Stankiewicz’s love of baseball became a family affair.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns host pre-draft workouts Tuesday morning.(Photo by Jade Hanson / Cronkite News)...
Jade Hanson | Cronkite News

ASU’s Kodi Justice, Shannon Evans hope to extend basketball careers, work out for Suns

Phoenix Suns hosted ASU’s Kodi Justice and Shannon Evans II on Tuesday morning for pre-draft workouts. Both believe they can keep playing at a high level.
6 years ago
Despite leading the Arizona State baseball team to back-to-back losing seasons, Tracy Smith will re...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

‘We are staying the course’: ASU retains baseball coach Tracy Smith

Ray Anderson says ASU will retain baseball coach Tracy Smith, praising his recruiting and culture while setting high expectations for 2019
6 years ago
Nathanael Gabler | Cronkite News

As states legalize gambling, media must address coverage

Many outlets have reported on the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on bettors or future bettors and the gambling industry itself, but what is underreported is how this decision, and subsequent state legalization, will impact the creation and consumption of sports content.
6 years ago
On Wednesday, May 23, the Mercury lost to Seattle at home, but Griner still notched three more bloc...
Nate Fain | Cronkite News

Blocking shots remains important part of Brittney Griner’s game

Brittney Griner led the WNBA in blocks in each of her first five seasons and isn’t just on pace to set the all-time record for the statistics. She’s going to squash it like a bug on a windshield.
6 years ago
GCU junior Preston Pavlica walks off the field after the Antelopes were surprisingly eliminated aft...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

GCU’s wait for NCAA Tournament bid continues after conference loss

GCU baseball suffered an early exit in its first-ever WAC Tournament, bowing out in two games to bring another promising season to an end.
6 years ago
Serbia's Stefan Jovic, left, challenges Slovenia's Luka Doncic, right, during their Eurobasket Euro...
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

How would a Suns’ backcourt of Devin Booker, Luka Doncic operate?

The Deandre Ayton vs. Luka Doncic debate is engulfing the basketball world.
6 years ago
Michael Bidwill (left) and Gov. Doug Ducey announce Arizona’s 2023 Super Bowl. Bidwill called it ...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

‘The closer’: Gov. Ducey credited with sealing Arizona Super Bowl bid

Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill credited Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey for helping seal the state’s Super Bowl proposal and outlined plans for the 2023 Super Bowl.
6 years ago
ASU head coach Trisha Ford says the key to success in the Super Regional is the teamwork of pitcher...
Margaret Naczek | Cronkite News

ASU softball brings one-two pitching punch to super regional

The Arizona State softball pitching duo of Giselle Juarez and Breanna Macha could be the key to success in the super regional starting Friday.
6 years ago
Arizona State first baeman Spencer Torkelson waits for a pitch early on in an at-bat against Cal St...
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

ASU’s Torkelson, Cal’s Vaughn already connected before home run race

Cal’s Andrew Vaughn and ASU’s Spencer Torkelson have been engulfed in a home run race all season.
6 years ago
10-Kilometer race participants take off into the night. The 10K race started at approximately 8 p.m...
Max Kelley | Cronkite News

Arizona ultrarunners turn nocturnal during summer months

Arizona’s growing community of ultrarunners find ways to keep racing during sweltering summer months. The Insomniac Night Series provides an outlet for all types of distance runners to race safety and build relationships in the process.
6 years ago
Coaches at the Arizona Cardinals youth football camp taught both the high school participants and t...
Margaret Naczek | Cronkite News

Mom’s the word: Mothers run routes, learn safety at Cardinals camp

Arizona high school football moms learned about their sons’ safety on the field and techniques at their positions at the Arizona Cardinals youth football camp. Fifteen mothers participated in on-field drills alongside their sons.
6 years ago
The last time the Super Bowl landed in Arizona was 2015. A study suggested an economic impact of $7...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

Super Bowl coming back to Arizona in 2023

The Super Bowl is returning to Arizona in 2023. Super Bowl LVII will be the fourth Super Bowl held in the Phoenix metropolitan area and third since 2008.
6 years ago
With the increase of people interested in tennis, comes more diversity. Players come from all acros...
Kaelen Jones | Cronkite News

Globalization of tennis fuels debate, sparked assembly of ASU men’s team

Collegiate tennis has experienced a boom in foreign competitors over the years. The development helped Arizona State field its inaugural men’s tennis team.
6 years ago
Former ASU and NFL quarterback Rudy Carpenter coached his first Arizona Cardinals youth camp on Sat...
Margaret Naczek | Cronkite News

High school players learn skills, lifestyle tips at Cardinals youth camp

Former NFL players share their wisdom at the Arizona Cardinals youth football camp. The camp teaches high school students about healthy living and the necessary position skills to continue their football careers.
6 years ago
Arizona State’s Jake Godfrey pitches against Miami (OH) at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Sunday, F...
Jacob Janower | Cronkite News

Change of scenery: Transfers find challenges followed by opportunity at ASU

Baseball and lacrosse at Arizona State are just a couple of the sports that have been boosted from transfers, who have quickly adjusted to the surroundings in Tempe.
6 years ago
The Arizona Wildcats defeated Arizona State in the Territorial Cup but remain on the bubble for the...
Jack Harris | Cronkite News

Is this the year both ASU, Arizona miss out on baseball postseason?

Both the Arizona State and Arizona baseball programs might miss the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1996
6 years ago
To gain more exposure the WNBA made a deal to broadcast its games on Twitter. In 2018, 20 games are...
Nate Fain | Cronkite News

Despite WNBA’s recent success, players think league could do more

The WNBA considers last season one of its most successful, with average game attendance reaching a six-year high and record-breaking numbers in merchandising and social media engagement.
6 years ago
Rick Neuheisel (center), new coach of the Phoenix franchise of the American Alliance of Football, t...
Nathanael Gabler | Cronkite News

The AAF has investors, TV deal, and now Neuheisel coaching in the Valley

Rick Neuheisel, who grew up just miles from Sun Devil Stadium, was named coach of the Phoenix franchise in the upstart Alliance of American Football league Friday.
6 years ago
Alec Peters and Danuel House enjoy the opportunities provided by playing in the G League, including...
Hunter Robinson | Cronkite News

‘Hotel living,’ long drives: NBA’s two-way contract provide challenges

Between Prescott Valley, where the G League Northern Arizona Suns play, and Phoenix is 92 miles of highway. Danuel House and Alec Peters are quite familiar with a route that is their regular commute to play for the Suns. It’s just another day in the life of a two-way player.
6 years ago