Arizona sports betting revenue tops $500 million in January

The Arizona Department of Gaming report on results from the fifth month of legalized wagering on sports showed the 12 online operations and two brick and mortar sports books made just over $40 million after federal taxes.

World Cup draw: US to play England, Iran and possibly Ukraine

The United States will open its return to the World Cup against the winner of a European playoff among Ukraine, Wales and Scotland, then face England and Iran in high-profile rematches of games played during tournaments of the past quarter-century.

Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills

Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.

Youth tackle football: Americans differ on whether kids should play, survey finds

Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”

US men qualify for World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa Rica

The United States men are returning to the World Cup after clinching a berth for this year’s championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying.

Coyotes beat Sharks 5-2 to end 6-game skid; Keller injured

Late in the game, Coyotes star Clayton Keller crashed legs-first into the boards and was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a serious lower-body injury.

Booker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103

Devin Booker’s two free throws with 34.2 seconds left put Phoenix ahead, Draymond Green traveled to turn it over before Chris Paul made a short jumper, and the NBA-best Suns beat the Warriors 107-103 on Wednesday night in a back-and-forth battle between Western Conference rivals.

US returns to World Cup despite loss at Costa Rica

The United States men are returning to the World Cup after the trauma of missing the 2018 tournament.

D-backs bank on improvement from within after 110-loss year

If Arizona is going to be better in 2022, the improvement is going to have to come from several players who were on last year’s roster.

Country star Eric Church cancels San Antonio show to watch Final Four

The “Drink In My Hand” singer had been scheduled to perform at the AT&T Center on Saturday night but he says he will instead be at the game to cheer on the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Tiger Woods arrives at Augusta National as Masters talk mounts

Tiger Woods flew to Augusta National on Tuesday, sparking even greater speculation the Masters next week could be his first time competing against the best since a car crash 14 months ago severely injured his right leg.

US Tennis Association sued by Phoenix pro for alleged sexual assault by a coach

A Phoenix tennis pro is suing the United States Tennis Association for allowing an alleged known sexual abuser to continue coaching. "USTA knowingly assigned a predator coach to then 19-year-old Kylie with no warning or safeguards whatsoever."

Arizona Coyotes seek gambling law change for ASU arena

The Arizona Coyotes want a new state law that legalizes sports betting changed to allow them to keep running their mobile sports gambling operation when they move from Glendale to Arizona State University’s hockey arena next season.