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Phoenix skateboarding legends remember the Valley’s early scene

Phoenix legends remember early days of skateboarding in the Valley.

By Tom Reardon

Aug 27, 2025

Long before skate parks dotted the Valley, boarders ripped in empty pools, concrete tunnels and anywhere else they could find.

Diamondbacks are first MLB team to offer device for sight-impaired fans

By Kobe King | Cronkite News

Aug 15, 2025

The gadget translates live gameplay data into trackable vibrations and audio bites.

Push to restore old team names reopens wounds for Native communities

By Ben Wiley | Cronkite News

Aug 11, 2025

“When the president tries to use his influence to pressure these teams into going back, that’s problematic."

5 takeaways from Amazon’s docuseries on Mercury legend Diana Taurasi

By Brendon Kleen

Aug 11, 2025

The three-part Amazon Prime Video streaming series is full of surprises about Diana Taurasi.

WWE ‘Raw’ is returning to Arizona. Here’s where and how to get tickets

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 8, 2025

WWE is bringing its one-ring circus back to the Valley in December.

In a time of intolerance, Phoenix Gay Flag Football League offers refuge

By Dylan Kane | Cronkite News

Aug 7, 2025

The Phoenix Gay Flag Football League isn’t just a sports league – it’s a safe haven.

New food for Arizona Cardinals games gets fresh, fun upgrades

By Sara Crocker

Aug 5, 2025

State Farm Stadium unveiled a roster of lavish, ludicrous and occasionally healthy options for the upcoming football season.

Brittney Griner’s Phoenix Mercury legacy lives on through shoe drive

By Dorian Waller | Cronkite News

Jul 29, 2025

The former Phoenix center returned to the Valley with the Atlanta Dream and continued her charitable tradition.

Phoenix could host all-electric Formula E racing competition in 2027

By Logan Brown | Cronkite News

Jul 25, 2025

The sustainability-minded championship series is eyeing Phoenix as a spot for future races.

Is former Arizona Cardinal Larry Fitzgerald a first-ballot Hall of Famer?

By Chris Schaller | Cronkite News

Jul 22, 2025

The wide receiver will have his first chance at Hall of Fame induction in 2026. Will he make it on his first try?

With Bradley Beal gone, here are the highest-paid Phoenix athletes

By Zach Buchanan

Jul 17, 2025

The Suns finally moved on from Bradley Beal. Without him, the Valley has Devin Booker and few other huge-money stars.

Ex-Mercury head coach accuses team of racial discrimination in lawsuit

By Zach Buchanan

Jul 7, 2025

Nikki Blue says she was paid less than her white counterparts and wasn’t given a real shot at remaining head coach.

Preference for online gambling closes FanDuel Sportsbook at PHX Arena

By Tyler Wargo | Cronkite News

Jul 4, 2025

FanDuel is shutting down the betting facility and replacing it with a lounge.

Meet the 10 richest billionaires with Arizona connections

By Morgan Fischer

Jun 27, 2025

Arizona has many people on Forbes' billionaires list in 2025. These 10 are rolling in the most dough.

Baseball world supports D-back Ketel Marte after Chicago fan incident

By Adonis Watt | Cronkite News

Jun 26, 2025

After a White Sox fan heckled Marte about his late mother, the baseball world has spoken out in support of the Diamondback.

After WNBA win, Phoenix eyes a slam dunk with 2027 NBA All-Star Game

By Brevan Branscum | Cronkite News

Jun 26, 2025

After the success of the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, the city is looking ahead to hosting its next big sports event.

After trading Kevin Durant, can the Suns keep Devin Booker happy?

By Brendon Kleen

Jun 24, 2025

The Suns had to trade Kevin Durant. But will star Devin Booker want to go through another long rebuild?

Arizona on the verge of giving Diamondbacks $500M for stadium upgrades

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror

Jun 23, 2025

A bill to divert tax dollars to pay for Chase Field refurbishment heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is likely to sign it.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson visits Phoenix to champion youth fitness

By Chris Schaller | Cronkite News

Jun 15, 2025

Tyson visited the Arizona State Capitol to talk about the benefits of being healthy at a young age.

LGBTQ groups blast Gallego for comments on trans kids in sports

By Natalia Rodriguez | LOOKOUT

Jun 9, 2025

As he pivots to the middle, Sen. Ruben Gallego suggested in an interview that trans girls should be kept out of youth sports.

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