Mat Ishbia, billionaire mortgage lender, agrees to buy Phoenix Suns and Mercury

If the sale closes at $4 billion, it would be the largest purchase in NBA history. Joe Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for $3.3 billion in 2019, and Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion in 2017.

Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after epic World Cup win

Lionel Messi carried the World Cup as coach Lionel Scaloni put his arm around the captain when the two walked past a sign that read “Thank you, champions.”

Cardinals eliminated from playoffs after losing to Broncos

The Cardinals were eliminated from the NFC playoff race after losing to the Broncos 24-15 on Sunday and the team’s avalanche of injuries continued.

Hoffman scores in OT, Canadiens beat Coyotes 3-2

The Coyotes got off to a fast start, but couldn’t capitalize and missed on a couple of good chances in the third period before Hoffman ended it early in overtime.

Paul scores season-high 28, Suns roll past Lakers 130-104

The Suns did just about everything well in the blowout win. They shot 50% from the field, made 20 3-pointers, had a 51-36 rebounding advantage and just eight turnovers.

AP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder

Jalen Hurts status for Saturday's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys is uncertain after he reportedly suffered a shoulder sprain during Sunday's victory.

Ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter, calls the allegations 'groundless'

Former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after he allegedly hit one of his teenage daughters in the face. He calls the allegations "groundless."

Cardinals' Steve Keim takes leave of absence, Brittney Griner returning to WNBA: top sports stories

After she was freed from a Russian prison in a high-level prisoner exchange, WNBA star Brittney Griner announced she will return for the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming season, and the general manager of the Arizona Cardinals is taking an immediate leave of absence from the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 12-18.

Cambridge Jr., Collins help Arizona St. beat San Diego 91-67

San Diego shot just 13 of 34 (38%) from the field but scored 12 second-chance points off nine offensive rebounds and the Toreros trailed 41-34 at the break.

Rypien overcomes pressure, rallies Broncos past Cards 24-15

Backup quarterback Brett Rypien overcame relentless pressure from a J.J. Watt-led Arizona defense, Justin Simmons had two interceptions and the Denver Broncos held off the Cardinals 24-15 on Sunday.

World Cup 2026 hosts get diplomatic handover from Qatar

The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s biggest event in less than 3½ years.

Kylian Mbappé wins World Cup 2022 Golden Boot

Mbappé's hat trick in the final catapulted him to Golden Boot status -- the top goal scorer of the tournament.