Sporting goods industry hit or miss during pandemic

Sporting goods businesses in Arizona have been impacted in various ways during the pandemic.

Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'

A rookie at the major league minimum would keep about 47% of his original salary this year while multimillionaire stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77% under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.”

Miami Dolphins to set up drive-in theater inside Hard Rock Stadium

The Miami Dolphins have come up with a unique plan to allow fans to come to their stadium while still social distancing: they're creating a drive-in theater right inside.

NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season

The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.

Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19

Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.

Busch passes Cindric in OT to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

Kyle Busch passed Austin Cindric on the final lap in overtime to win his 97th career Xfinity Series race in dramatic fashion Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Golfing as popular as ever during COVID-19 pandemic

Sports of all kinds have taken a big hit during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but one sport -- golf -- is growing in popularity.

NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return

The league released a memo Monday saying it is targeting early next month as the start date for Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol.

Florida baseball team lists stadium on AirBnB for $1,500

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos says guests will have access to the clubhouse, a large bedroom, the batting cage and the field.

Arizona Coyotes team up with local organizations for a May 27, 28 blood drive

The Arizona Coyotes and several local organizations teamed up to host a much-needed blood drive as the coronavirus caused a storage in donations. Donors are asked to make an appointment ahead of time.

Fired coach Majerle sues GCU for breach of contract

The lawsuit claims GCU breached the employment agreement with Majerle by not honoring the contract's severance provision after firing him without written grounds for dismissal.

Suns honor educators with teacher appreciation drive-thru in downtown Phoenix

The Suns, alongside other groups like NAU, Studio-B Smiles, and Talkies, handed out goodie bags and an opportunity for teachers to win a pizza party for their classroom next year.

Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz great and Hall of Fame coach, dies at 78

Jerry Sloan, the Hall of Fame coach who was a fixture for decades in Utah and took the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, died Friday. He was 78.

Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan

It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.

Alabama and Arizona schedule football series

The first meeting between the Crimson Tide and Wildcats will be Sept. 4, 2032 in Tuscaloosa. The rematch will take place in Tucson on Sept. 3, 2033.

Michael Jordan, 'The Last Dance' under fire from Horace Grant, other ex-NBA players

Former Chicago Bulls star Horace Grant ripped Michael Jordan on Tuesday for calling him a “snitch” on “The Last Dance,” joining other ex-NBA players who have raised questions about ESPN’s popular documentary series.

NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask

With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.

Tony Hawk sends boy his skateboard after plea from FedEx driver

A little boy asked a FedEx driver to send his old, battered skateboard to Tony Hawk, so the skateboarding legend sent him his current board in return.