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Peoria Unified removes principal amid 'Mr. Orng' case
The principal of Peoria High School was placed on leave while an internal investigation takes place stemming from a sexual misconduct case involving former basketball coach Patrick Battillo, also known as Suns fan Mr. Orange.
Caitlin Clark, Fever Host Arizona Pool 'Party' Before WNBA Game
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are preparing for their first battle of the season against Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, and the Phoenix Mercury. The Fever are in dire need of a win after dropping their previous two games, falling to 7-12. After their team's practice on Saturday, Clark and a ...
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...
Caitlin Clark visits Phoenix to face Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner in WNBA showdown
Eyes have followed Caitlin Clark everywhere during her WNBA rookie season and Phoenix will be her next stop. Many arenas have been treated to Clark’s tour de force in the WNBA with broken attendance records and overall excitement. But the Phoenix Mercury had yet to cash in on the benefits through 17 games. Now,...
WNBA Player Has Blunt Message For Fans Who Bet On Her
Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Cooper is officially fed up with fans placing wagers on her player props. On Saturday afternoon, Cooper posted this blunt message on X: "Take me off y'all parlay before I start cursing yall back out…" Cooper has dealt with fans complaining about her "messing ...
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...
$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.
Estrada-Rodriguez Undercard Results: Cardenas Edges Barrios; Rubalcava Wins In Matchroom Debut
Arturo Cardenas took in the advice of Robert Garcia and applied it all the way to the finish line. A hard fought battle with locally-based Danny Barrios saw Cardenas ride a second half surge to take a well-earned majority decision win. Judge Robert Tapper (95-95) had the fight even, overruled by scores of 96-94 and 97-93 for Cardenas.
Bam Rodriguez, Juan Francisco Estrada Both Seeking to Leave Footprints in Phoenix
PHOENIX – It’s a battle for turf, both on the pound-for-pound scale and on a map that defines home and heart. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has already staked his claim. For the second straight time, he’s back in a city known for its unique appreciation of the smallest weight classes, perhaps because it’s also home to a Hall of Fame junior flyweight, Michael Carbajal, the first to generate heavyweight headlines and money for the little guys.
Bam-Estrada More Proof Of Phoenix's Rise
PHOENIX – Losing a major sporting franchise always hurts. City pride deflates. One less steady entertainment option. Like an old friend leaving town. Yet, if any city can cushion the loss of a team, it’s Phoenix, which parted ways with the NHL’s Coyotes, who are headed north to Salt Lake City.
Freddie Crittenden, Phoenix Track Club hurdler, qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics
He was injured at the Olympic Trials in 2016. He was injured at the Olympic Trials for the 2021 Olympics. Now fully healthy in 2024, Phoenix Track Club’s Freddie Crittenden is an Olympian. ...
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...
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