Parra says he is retiring as player, becoming Nats assistant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gerardo Parra says he is retiring from baseball after 12 seasons in the major leagues and will become a special assistant to…
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Arizona state senator slammed for Buffalo shooting comments
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Senate on Monday opened an ethics investigation into a firebrand Republican member who…
Continue Reading Death penalty sought in Texas for man who admitted killing 5
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors in Texas said Monday that they will seek the death penalty for a man who authorities have said confessed to…
Continue Reading Suns stinker in Game 7 overshadows excellent regular season
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul worked his way around the perimeter and got the shot he wanted on the first offensive…
Continue Reading Big cross-border tunnel found linking Tijuana, San Diego
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. authorities on Monday announced the discovery of a major drug smuggling tunnel — running…
Continue Reading Searchers recover 18-year-old man’s body at Lake Pleasant
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have located the body of an 18-year-old man who went missing while swimming at Lake Pleasant. AZFamily.com…
Continue Reading D’backs, Orioles picking themselves up after 2021 failures
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Last season, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles tied for baseball’s worst record with a…
Continue Reading After Game 7 win, Mavericks will enjoy, prepare for Warriors
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Coach Jason Kidd made it clear during an interview before Game 7 of the Western Conference…
Continue Reading Doncic leads Mavs over Suns 123-90 in Game 7 blowout
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — It was no surprise when Luka Doncic looked ready for Game 7, calmly draining his first three shots…
Continue Reading American Richy Ledezma scores 1st goal for PSV Eindhoven
By The Associated Press American midfielder Richy Ledezma scored his first goal for PSV Eindhoven, putting the visitors ahead in the second half…
Continue Reading Schwindel’s go-ahead hit in 9th lifts Cubs over Arizona
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Frank Schwindel figured he got the best of the bargain with his broken-bat, go-ahead single.…
Continue Reading Warriors welcome back coach Steve Kerr from COVID protocols
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr is out of the NBA’s health and safety protocols and preparing to coach the…
Continue Reading Warrant issued for a Phoenix jail inmate mistakenly released
PHOENIX (AP) — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for an inmate who was mistakenly released. Anthony Pena…
Continue Reading Gomes hits HR, go-ahead single to lift Cubs over D-backs 4-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Yan Gomes’ cameo as a middle-of-the-order masher was a success for the Chicago Cubs. The…
Continue Reading Taurasi scores 24 points, Mercury beat Storm to sweep series
SEATTLE (AP) — Diana Taurasi made six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 69-64 on Saturday to sweep the…
Continue Reading Pair of 7s: Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns happy to be home
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA’s long regular season can be tedious, but make no mistake, it matters. Just ask the…
Continue Reading US report details church-state collusion on Native schools
By PETER SMITH Associated Press A new Interior Department report on the legacy of boarding schools for Native Americans underscores how closely the…
Continue Reading Griner’s extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer New York coach Sandy Brondello was on her way to her team’s Friday morning shootaround when she heard the…
Continue Reading Marte has 3 hits to lift Diamondbacks over Cubs 4-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks played a ton of one-run games last season and lost most. This…
Continue Reading 6 years in prison for 21-year-old Phoenix human smuggler
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a 21-year-old Phoenix man to more than six years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to charges…
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