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Rally the Valley with these Suns-inspired foods and drinks

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Phoenix Suns Ticket Prices Spike Ahead of Kevin Durant’s Home Court Debut

By Elias Weiss
Mar 8, 2023

Phoenix Suns fans are shelling out big bucks to see Kevin Durant's home court debut.
NBA Star Power Comes Out for a Cannabis Basketball Tournament at Footprint Center

By Matt Hennie
Jan 19, 2023

More than a dozen teams of cannabis industry employees took part in a basketball tournament at Footprint Center, the first time the NBA has worked with cannabis brands to host an event.
Are the Phoenix Suns Cursed? The Fans, and the Numbers, Say Yes

By Elias Weiss
Oct 19, 2022

The Phoenix Suns are among the worst cursed teams in the NBA. Here's why.
Going to a Suns Game? Here's Where to Eat and Drink Before and After Basketball in Downtown Phoenix

By Tirion Boan
Oct 18, 2022

The Suns are back and it's time for basketball. But before you pass through security and into the stadium, grab a bite to eat at one of the many local restaurants and bars in downtown Phoenix. There are options for pizza, burgers, and gourmet grilled cheese just a short walk...
How Arizona Became the Biggest State in the West for Sports Betting

By Elias Weiss
Sep 27, 2022

California is overpopulated by professional sports teams. Nevada is the gambling capital of the globe. And then there's Arizona, nestled in between, somehow dominating the sports gambling market after just a year.
Cheer on The Phoenix Suns with These Festive Foods and Drinks

By Tirion Boan
May 6, 2022

As the Phoenix Suns advance through the NBA playoffs, metro Phoenix restaurants and breweries have created orange and purple food and drinks to cheer on the team. Where to get Suns donuts, beer, and snacks.
Alley Oops! Ex-Suns Ticket Boss Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Sell Spare Seats

By Elias Weiss
Apr 26, 2022

A former Phoenix Suns employee came clean in court after a two-year ticket scheme raked in half a million dollars.
Moscow Pot Bust of Phoenix Mercury Star Raises Awkward Questions

By Elias Weiss
Mar 8, 2022

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has plenty of time to think about gender inequality in the NBA as she sits in a cold Russian jail cell.
Will the Suns Finally Set in the NBA Playoffs, or Will Their Amazing Rise Continue?

By Mike Seely
May 18, 2021

This year’s surprising Suns squad got an obscure assist from a franchise icon. Will it translate to success in the team’s first playoff appearance since 2010?
NBA Players Are Only Allowed to Eat in These Five Phoenix Restaurants This Season

By David Hudnall
Jan 6, 2021

Teams playing on the road in 2021 are only allowed to eat dinner in specific, league-approved restaurants in each city.
Phoenix City Councilman Calls NBA Players Protesting Police Shooting 'Whiny Bitches'

By Josh Kelety
Aug 27, 2020

Guess who.
UPDATE: Larry Naman Banned From Suns Stadium, Other City Properties

By Elizabeth Whitman
Jan 24, 2019

The fact that the public was not allowed to vote on the deal to renovate Talking Stick Resort Arena, Larry Naman said, was "an act of violence."
Phoenix City Council Approves $235M Deal to Renovate Suns Arena

By Elizabeth Whitman
Jan 23, 2019

No matter the outcome, the proposed deal has been a study in how NOT to push forward with expensive, taxpayer-funded ideas.
Phoenix Suns Finally Look Like They're Having Fun

By Stuart Warner
Oct 18, 2018

Phoenix star returns from injury to score 35 points in victory over Dallas Mavericks.
The 'Book' of Phoenix: Devin Booker, Like the City, Blossoming in the Desert

By Stuart Warner
Oct 12, 2018

“I’m trying to get more connected in Phoenix with kids who have Mexican heritage,” Suns superstar says.
Despite Bees, Phoenix Gets an 'A' on Downtown's 'Biggest Day Ever'

By Sean Holstege
Apr 2, 2017

Few incidents reported as 100,000 or so basketball, baseball, music, and Phoenix Pride fans flock to downtown area on Sunday
Best of Phoenix 2016: The 10 Best Moments in Sports

By Phoenix New Times
Oct 13, 2016

The 2016 edition of New Times' Best of Phoenix is out now, making an argument for our status as a border town. Here's our list of the top people and accomplishments this past year in the world of sports. Best Rookie Sensation: David Johnson It's not as though Arizona Cardinals...
High-Fives Aren't the Only Thing the Phoenix Suns Are Tracking This Season, New Times Has Learned

By Mike Seely
Oct 11, 2016

In pro sports these days, analytics are everything. Forget about what you fee in your heart or gut — if a stat can't capture it, it's not real. This includes how prolific teammates are at congratulating one another. At the outset of the 2015 season, a Cal-Berkeley psychology professor —...
NBA Finals' Biggest Loser: Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver

By Michael Tulumello
Jun 21, 2016

For the second straight year, the epic battle between LeBron James and Steph Curry in the NBA Finals wowed American sports fans. And for the second straight year, Suns fans could only watch with remorse. Both teams have key figures who were jettisoned by Suns owner Robert Sarver. Steve Kerr...
Suns' Morris Twins Charged With Felony Assault

By Matthew Hendley
Apr 22, 2015

The Phoenix Suns' Markieff and Marcus Morris face felony assault charges stemming from a beating that landed a man in the hospital in January. According to police, the Morris twins were among a group of five men who assaulted 36-year-old Erik Hood outside a high school basketball tournament in Phoenix...