University of Arizona sets up competitive intercollegiate esports team

In a sign to some that the sport is moving into the mainstream, University of Arizona is launching a competitive intercollegiate esports team. The team is the first of its kind in Arizona.

Children playing youth football is declining, says a new survey

Most parents are saying no to youth football for their kids, according to results from a new survey by the Barrow Neurological Institute. Girls soccer ranked second to only boys football in terms of how many concussions are reported across youth sports.

MLB makes 2021 All-Star Game move to Denver official

Major League Baseball has officially announced it is relocating the 2021 All-Star Game to All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field after pulling the game from Atlanta in response to Georgia's controversial voting law.

Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana

Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.

Booker scores 36 as Suns beat Rockets for 6th straight win

Deandre Ayton matched a season-high with 27 points as Phoenix won for the ninth time in 10 games overall. Mikal Bridges had 20 points, and Chris Paul finished with 19 points and 11 assists.

Baylor beats Gonzaga for first NCAA men's basketball championship

Baylor beat Hartford, Wisconsin, Villanova, Arkansas and Houston to get a chance to play Gonzaga in its first NCAA championship on Monday night.

Arizona business leaders voice concern over proposed election laws

Local business leaders are taking aim at proposed Arizona laws that could limit voting, saying the state's election system isn't broken.

Steph Curry sports sneakers to show support for Asian-American community

Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.

Chychrun completes hat trick in OT, Coyotes beat Ducks 3-2

Chychrun is tied with Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse for the league lead in goals by a defenseman with 12, matching his career-high in 25 fewer games than he needed last season.

Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

It was Widener’s first start after making 12 relief appearances during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. He made his big league debut on July 25 with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in Arizona’s 5-1 loss to the Padres at Petco Park.

Stanford holds off Arizona 54-53 to win women's NCAA title

It wasn’t a masterpiece by any stretch with both teams struggling to score and missing easy layups and shots, but Stanford did just enough to pull off the win — it's second straight by a point.

Overlooked Arizona refused to be counted out until last shot

Despite the 54-53 loss, Arizona has served notice the program is a new power out West and one to be reckoned with nationally going forward.

All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended recent election reform at a press conference on Saturday following Major League Baseball's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Georgia in protest. 

The Players Trunk: Student-run business helps former athletes earn revenue

Should student athletes be paid? As the Supreme Court weighs the pros and cons, a student-run business is trying to get these athletes some of the money they missed out on.