Phoenix area school district grapples with multimillion dollar budget shortfall

One Phoenix area school district is dealing with a budget shortfall that has its roots from the pandemic, and officials recommended various measures to make up the shortfall.

Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.

Arizona State hires Idaho State coach Charlie Ragle as assistant

The school announced on Nov. 30 that Ragle is leaving the FCS school to join the staff of new Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham, who played for Ragle at Scottsdale’s Chaparral High School.

No. 4 Arizona turning heads early in the season

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd had a superb first season in the desert, earning coach of the year honors last season with a team that lost three players to the NBA.

ASU names new head football coach, Cardinals' Kingsbury on hot seat after latest loss: top sports stories

Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is on the hot seat after Arizona's latest loss, leaving the team with almost no shot at making the playoffs, and Arizona State introduced its new head football coach after the Sun Devils fell to the Wildcats in the Territorial Cup – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Nov. 21-27.

Arizona ends 5-game losing streak to ASU in Territorial Cup game

Michael Wiley ran for 214 yards and three touchdowns, and Arizona beat Arizona State 38-35 on Friday to end a five-game losing streak in the Territorial Cup rivalry.

Ballo, No. 14 Arizona beat No. 10 Creighton for Maui title

Oumar Ballo dominated inside with 30 points and 13 rebounds for No. 14 Arizona, which held off No. 10 Creighton 81-79 on Wednesday to win the Maui Invitational for the third time.

Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023

President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.

Washington State defense paces 31-20 win at Arizona

Nakia Watson scored two touchdowns and Washington State intercepted former quarterback Jayden de Laura four times in a 31-20 Pac-12 road victory over Arizona on Saturday.

Martinez’s 2 TDs puts No. 25 Oregon St over Arizona St 31-7

Led by Damien Martinez’s 138 yards and two touchdowns, the 25th-ranked Beavers easily handled Arizona State 31-7 on Saturday.

No. 14 Arizona blows out Utah Tech 104-77 behind Kriisa

Kerr Kriisa scored a career-high 24 points and No. 14 Arizona steamrolled a third straight opponent to open the season, setting a school record for free throw shooting Thursday night in a 104-77 victory over Utah Tech.

Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic

Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 on Thursday night to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?

No. 25 Oregon State looking for rare win at Arizona State

The Sun Devils have gone 19-1 at home against Oregon State since 1972 and, despite playing under an interim coach, have Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith’s attention.

2022 Election: Kathy Hoffman concedes to Republican Tom Horne in race to lead Arizona schools

Kathy Hoffman conceded the race for Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Currently, Republican Tom Horne leads by more than 8,000 votes with 99% of the votes counted.

Collins, Arizona State rally past VCU 63-59 in Legends

Frankie Collins scored 15 points and Arizona State erased an 11-point deficit as VCU went cold and the Sun Devils won 63-59 on Wednesday night in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center.

Arizona school district approves 4-day school week

A school district west of Phoenix has agreed to move to a four-day school week after months of research and community feedback.