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Gilbert's Vance Nilsson finishes 11th at Olympic Trials, misses final by 2 spots
Like many sports, track and field is defined by the smallest of margins. And in Gilbert senior Vance Nilsson’s case, it was a mere .06 seconds that separated him from earning a spot in the men’s 400-meter hurdle final at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Nilsson ran 49.77 Friday night in...
Arizona Teen Tolu Young to Swim for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics
The upcoming 2024 Olympics will feature an exciting new talent from Arizona—Tolu Young. This remarkable teenager has officially secured his spot on Team USA’s swimming roster. Impressive Accomplishments. Young has already built a substantial resume. He represented his home country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and in high...
$10M Renovation Project Planned at Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in Arizona
The upgrade work planned at Desert Highlands in North Scottsdale, Ariz. will include: design enhancements to several holes; greens reconstruction; tee reconstruction; bunker reconstruction; desert de- and re-vegetation; and restoration of the turf found on the tees, fairways and rough. The project will be spearheaded by Nicklaus Design and begin in April 2025. “We have every degree of confidence Nicklaus Design will return our golf course to its purest form, while maintaining the quality and status that has been a standard bearer in the North Scottsdale area for over 40 years,” says General Manager Desi Speh.
Arizona skateboarder Paige Heyn ready to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
PHOENIX — Paige Heyn already has a lot to show for her relatively short but incredibly successful career on a skateboard. She's only 16 years old, but she's racked up the awards and is considered one of the best in her sport. Heyn has been skateboarding for the majority...
Yuma Diablos gear up for summer tournament
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Faron Owl's Yuma Diablos are preparing are a world series baseball tournament in Mesa over the weekend. Owl tries to balance the desire to win these tournaments with focusing on improving each player individually. "For the younger guys, it's more of instructional portion of it,"...
ASU football carrying on rich tradition of holding camp in Payson at Camp Tontozona
Carrying on a rich tradition started back in 1959 by iconic ASU football head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils are returning to Camp Tontozona on August 7-10 for a slate of practices and a scrimmage. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. This will be the...
Gilbert's Vance Nilsson named Gatorade Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
On the same day that he was set to race in the first round of the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Gilbert senior Vance Nilsson earned another award for his breathtaking season on the track — the Arizona Gatorade 2024 Track and Field Player of the Year. ...
ASU women’s basketball gearing up for first season in Big 12 Conference with 8 new additions
ASU women’s basketball is under five months away from beginning its first year as a Big 12 Conference program, and the reshaped roster looks to improve vastly from a tough 2023-24 season in the Pac-12. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Arizona State finished 11-20...
Banner center in Scottsdale helped athlete hit new heights
Sam Novak was feeling good in the days leading up to the state championship track and field meet in May. Hee was prepared to challenge some of the best pole vaulters in the state, knowing very well he had the ability to cement his name in that conversation. But the morning of the meet, he woke up feeling under the weather.
Dbacks, team up with Boys and Girls Club to gift new bikes
Story submitted by Jayla French. Sports360az summer intern and proud Arizona State Sun Devil Cronkite school student. The room was full of bright smiles as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Blue Sky Pest Control, and the City of Mesa Fire and Bicycle and Pedestrian Program surprised 80 children with brand-new bicycles on Friday.
Arizona gets first pledge of 2026 class in 3-star OL Michael Langi
By Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Desert Swarm: Arizona has been on a tear this month, picking up 13 commitments in June for its 2025 recruiting class after entering with only two. And now it already has one for the following class. 3-star offensive lineman Michael Langi committed to the UA...
Big 12 opponents & sites announced for Arizona women’s and men’s hoops teams
The Big 12 announced the conference scheduling format Thursday for the 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball seasons, so Arizona knows its new league opponents and where it will play them. The Big 12 stated that opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a...
Arizona flips 3-star defensive lineman Mays Pese from Cal
By Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Desert Swarm: It’s too bad Arizona and Cal are no longer in the same conference, because their next matchup could have been extra spicy with the Wildcats now flipping two of the Golden Bears’ 2025 recruits. 3-star defensive lineman Mays Pese committed to...
Talking Stick Golf Club completes major renovation project
Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) recently completed a major renovation project, updating the 25-year-old facility. The highlight of the project is the renovation and expansion of the central clubhouse, which is now 20,000 square feet and includes a new golf shop...
Big 12 men’s, women’s basketball hint at 2024-25 home, away schedule release on Thursday
The highly-anticipated 2024-25 Big 12 season for men’s and women’s basketball is nearing and with the schedules of teams like ASU yet to be released, the conference has hinted that news on home and away matchups will come out Thursday. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget...
Speak of the Devils Podcast Sitdown Series: Center Leif Fautanu
TEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- It all starts up front, and with the move to the Big 12, the trench play will be paramount for Arizona State. Thankfully for the Devils, they have Leif Fautanu anchoring the offensive line. Coming over last year from UNLV, the center held together the injury-ravaged line through significant adversity to put together a solid season. Heading into the 2024 season, Leif has elevated his game and standing as a team leader, and is poised to help ASU make a strong debut in their new conference.
T-Birds fly the nest to continue their athletic careers
Wednesday June 27, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. | Dylan DeVlieger. MCC is excited to announce a group of outstanding T-Birds who are moving on to continue their athletic careers. Ross will continue her track & field career at local Grand Canyon University. Ross had a very successful career as a T-Bird. In her sophomore indoor season Ross was the National Runner-Up in the Pentathlon as she broke the school record in the event.
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