Former Suns GM dies, Jackson Mahomes arrested for aggravated sexual battery: top sports stories

A former professional basketball player who served as the general manager for the Phoenix Suns has passed away, and the brother of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes is accused of aggravated sexual battery – these are the top stories in the world of sports from April 28 - May 4.

Lance Blanks, former Suns GM, dies at 56

Lance Blanks, a former professional basketball player and general manager for the Phoenix Suns, has died.

With Paul hurt, Suns’ Payne tries to recreate playoff magic

The Suns could be without veteran point guard Chris Paul for Game 3 as they try to climb out of a 2-0 hole against the Denver Nuggets in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Lakers-Warriors FOX Bet Super 6 Contest: Studio host shares his picks

FOX Sports host Mike Hill makes his bold NBA Playoffs predictions and shares his insight on the FOX Bet Super 6 NBA Playoffs Game II Contest featuring the Lakers and the Warriors.

Suns' Chris Paul 'day to day' with left groin strain

Suns guard Chris Paul has a left groin strain and the team says his status is considered “day to day" as Phoenix tries to climb out of a 2-0 hole against the Denver Nuggets in their Western Conference playoff series.

Nikola Jokic’s 39 points leads Nuggets past Suns 97-87

Devin Booker led Phoenix with 35 points and Kevin Durant added 24, but they combined to miss a whopping 32 shots, including 14 from long range.

Suns fans cheer on team while away in Denver for game 2 of playoffs
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FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas checks out how Phoenix Suns fans are cheering on the team as they're away in Denver, battling it out against the Nuggets for game 2 of this playoff series.

Suns eliminate Clippers from playoffs, Cardinals make multiple trades in NFL Draft : top sports stories

The Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs after eliminating the Los Angeles Clippers in five games, and the Arizona Cardinals made several moves, capping a whirlwind draft for new general manager Monti Ossenfort – these are some of the top stories in the world of sports from April 24-30.

Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings

Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7.

'They inspire me': Suns super fan battling leukemia cheers the team on from Phoenix Children's
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So many in the Valley love the Phoenix Suns, but a little boy who is truly a Suns super-fan got a sweet message. Kelton Thompson watches the team from his hospital bed at Phoenix Children's as he battles leukemia. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the story.

Murray scores 34, Nuggets beat Suns 125-107 in Game 1

Jamal Murray scored 34 points, hitting six of Denver’s 16 3-pointers, and the Nuggets sprinted past the Phoenix Suns 125-107 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Devin Booker scores 47, leads Phoenix Suns past LA Clippers to win series

Devin Booker scored 47 points, including 25 in a spectacular third quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Los Angeles Clippers on April 25 and win the Western Conference first-round playoff series in five games.

Phoenix Suns fans hopeful for a game 5 win
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As the Phoenix Suns take on the Los Angeles Clippers, fans remain hopeful as the team leads the series 3-1. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports from inside the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix.

Suns introduce new food options during playoff run
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The Phoenix Suns are gearing up for game 5 of the western conference playoffs tonight at Footprint Center. To celebrate yet another playoff run, the team is cooking up some special food for fans. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen shows us the new items hitting the menu.

Clippers’ Leonard expected to miss Game 5 vs. Suns

Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a third straight playoff game for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are facing elimination against the Phoenix Suns.

Cardinals unveil new uniforms, D-backs designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment: top sports stories

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Arizona Cardinals will wear different uniforms when they take the field this season, and a pitcher who signed a huge deal to join the Arizona Diamondbacks is finished with the team.

Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 lead

Phoenix’s big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul were all in go-mode. As a result, the Los Angeles Clippers are on the verge of going home for the summer.