ASU sanctioned by NCAA for improper football recruiting visits during pandemic

ASU and four former members of its football coaching staff have reached an agreement with the NCAA on penalties for impermissible in-person contact with recruits during the COVID-19 dead period.

NCAA eases transfer rules in response to court order

NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.

BYU hires Suns assistant Kevin Young as new head coach

BYU hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky, the school’s athletic director announced Tuesday.

WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark picked No.1 overall by Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark finished her career at Iowa as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,951 career points.

New NAIA policy significantly restricts transgender athletes from women’s sports

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has implemented a policy effectively barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.

Final Four: Game, rush hour could crowd roads
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Glendale got pretty crowded ahead of the Men?s NCAA Championship game, and people going to the game or live in the area where the game is taking place will need to keep traffic in mind. FOX 10?s Irene Snyder has more on how Glendale is working to control traffic.

South Carolina caps off flawless season with NCAA Championship victory

Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday.

Final Four: Glendale gears up for hoops action
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Ahead of the Final Four games on Saturday, there were plenty of action happening at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, including a party on the big lawn. FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman has more.

Basketball fans flock from across the globe for Final Four action

People are flying in from all over the world to witness the spectacle of the Final Four being played this weekend in Glendale. Spectators from Alaska to Australia have flown into the Valley for the festivities.

Final 4 attracts fans from all ends of the earth
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The Final Four host committee party is even making sure basketball fans who fly into Sky Harbor have a good time the moment they land. Even those from Alaska and Australia! FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the story.

Free Valley Metro rides in Phoenix for Final Four
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Valley Metro will help you avoid all of the traffic jams when you're heading to all of the Final Four events in Phoenix this weekend. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

NCAA Women's Final Four tickets double in price, reflecting unprecedented demand

Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.

College Basketball Crown: "Reimagined" hoops tournament coming to FOX

Starting in 2025, FOX Sports will be the home of the College Basketball Crown, a new addition to the college hoops postseason landscape.

Final Four: Phoenix area cities expected to benefit from college basketball tournament

The NCAA Final Four games are being held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, but there is plenty of action all over the Valley, with new signage and basketball additions appearing throughout neighboring cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Valley cities expecting to cash in on Final Four
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Cities around the Valley are expecting an economic windfall with the Final Four taking place next weekend in Glendale. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.

Final Four: Bars, restaurants, and public safety officials say they are prepared

There’s been a near constant stream of global events being held at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium over the years, and on Monday, public safety officials gathered to say they are prepared and ready for the next big event.

Preventing March Madness ticket scams
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The Valley is set to host the March Madness Final Four games and as with any big sporting event, there are scammers out there. Jasmine Hill with The Better Business Bureau details what you should be aware of as you look for tickets.