Articles

BIG3 basketball league holds open tryouts in Phoenix before fifth season

MARCH 2022

The BIG3 basketball league held open tryouts in Phoenix, allowing local players to compete for an invitation to the BIG3 Combine in Las Vegas.

Phoenix Rising adjusting to new roster as part of pre-season games

FEBRUARY 2022

Phoenix Rising and its new-look attack kicks off the post-Solomon Asante era with a preseason test against MLS side Houston Dynamo.

Coyotes host 2nd annual 'Skatin' for Leighton' at Phoenix Raceway

JANUARY 2022

The Coyotes hosted the second annual "Skatin' for Leighton" event Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. The community gathered in memory of Leighton Accardo.

Despite football’s popularity among Hispanic Americans, participation rates remain low

DECEMBER 2021

Over 30 million Hispanic Americans consider themselves NFL fans. Despite the numbers, that fails to translate to participation in the sport at all levels.

‘At the tip of the iceberg’: Cornhole (yes, cornhole) finds international stage as it continues to grow

DECEMBER 2021

While some see it as a simple backyard activity, cornhole has grown and attempted to stake its claim as a legitimate sport in recent years. As participation in the sport has continued to increase, it has helped develop a strong community both locally and nationally.

Distance swimming and dim sum: ASU’s Gordon Mason takes journey from Hong Kong to Tempe

DECEMBER 2021

ASU swimmer Gordon Mason faced a long journey to reach Tempe, traveling from Hong Kong to the U.K. to Los Angeles. While on that path, he found his two greatest passions: swimming and cooking.

Home away from home: ASU soccer captain forms second family outside of Mexico

OCTOBER 2021

ASU soccer captain Alexia Delgado moved away from her parents at 13 to pursue her dream of becoming a soccer player. Now in Tempe, the Mexican international has found a place she can call home.

From Tokyo to Tempe: Sun Devils return to campus after competing in 2020 Summer Olympics

SEPTEMBER 2021

Three current ASU Sun Devils return to Tempe after competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics. After taking the road to Tokyo, they are reminded again what it’s like balancing schoolwork with athletics.

Delivering Pac-12 Baseball Tournament to Scottsdale ‘took a village’

SEPTEMBER 2021

How did the inaugural Pac-12 Baseball Tournament land in Scottsdale? Members of the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission, Experience Scottsdale and the City of Scottsdale joined forces. The Pac-12 is one of the last major conferences to add a conference tournament.

How wrestling helped shape Desert Ridge’s top football prospect

OCTOBER 2020

A profile piece on how wrestling helped shape Desert Ridge football's top prospect, Dante Smith, for the his senior year.