Griner seen by US consulate in Russian detention facility
By The Associated Press The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near…
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Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopes
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An Associated Press review finds that state and local governments have spent nearly $1 billion…
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Arizona Senate GOP revives controversial election bill
As the battle over election laws continues in Arizona, a state Senate Committee has revived and advanced a controversial wide-ranging election…
Continue Reading Soucy scores twice for Kraken in 4-2 win over Coyotes
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carson Soucy scored two goals and Daniel Sprong scored in his first game with Seattle to…
Continue Reading Guardians, ace Bieber agree to $6 million contract for 2022
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber avoided salary arbitration when he agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract.…
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Bikers killed in hit and run in Pima County
Pima County Sheriff’s officials say two cyclists have died after being struck by a vehicle in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson and a suspect has…
Continue Reading Darin Ruf receives $6,25M, 2-year deal from Giants
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Darin Ruf agreed to terms on a $6.25 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.He…
Continue Reading Judge rescues GOP lawmakers from pickle of their own making
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A judge in Yavapai County has saved Republicans in the Arizona Legislature from a political mess of…
Continue Reading AP source: MLB, players agree to keep zombie runner for ’22
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Automatic runners in extra innings are sticking around for a third straight season. Despite an easing of pandemic…
Continue Reading Seattle Starbucks unionizes in coffee giant’s home city
SEATTLE (AP) — Baristas and other employees at a Seattle Starbucks have voted to unionize, the first such vote in the city where Starbucks…
Continue Reading MadBum makes spring debut, Soler adds pop to Marlins
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The second act of Madison Bumgarner’s career hasn’t been nearly as successful as the…
Continue Reading Arizona’s Christian Koloko rises to become dominant force
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Christian Koloko has transformed himself from a skinny kid with limited offensive skills…
Continue Reading Ohio capital city to spend millions on upgraded bodycams
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mayor of Ohio’s capital and largest city has announced a plan to spend…
Continue Reading North Carolina women rout Arizona 63-45 to reach Sweet 16
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Kennedy Todd-Williams scored 19 points, Deja Kelly added 15 and North Carolina…
Continue Reading Arizona Senate GOP revives controversial election bill
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona Senate committee has revived and advanced a wide-ranging election bill that would…
Continue Reading Coyotes sign goalie Vejmelka to 3-year extension
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have signed goalie Karel Vejmelka to a three-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not…
Continue Reading MLB’s free-agent frenzy cools with big names off market
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball’s free-agent frenzy was fun while it lasted. Less than two weeks after…
Continue Reading Ohtani strikes out 5 in spring mound debut for Angels
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound, striking out five…
Continue Reading Tucson bookkeeper accused of embezzling $5M from businesses
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a longtime bookkeeper for two Tucson-area construction companies and a homeowner’s association in Mexico has been…
Continue Reading Prosecutor in Phoenix quits amid criticism of performance
The top county prosecutor in metro Phoenix has announced she is resigning the elected post amid criticism of her performance, including the dismissal…
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