WNBA playoff picture still jumbled as Chicago, Atlanta, Washington vying for 8th seed
AP Basketball Writer The WNBA playoff picture is still jumbled with the final postseason spot coming down to three teams — Chicago, Atlanta and…
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Big 12 off to another running start with newcomers Skattebo and Conley among league’s best
AP Sports Writer Cam Skattebo is now in the primary role Arizona State envisioned for him before the running back had to show his versatility last…
Continue ReadingColorado man dies on Colorado River trip; 7th fatality at Grand Canyon National Park since July 31
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — There has been another fatality at Grand Canyon National Park, authorities announced Monday. Park…
Continue ReadingFive charged with kidnapping migrants in US to demand families pay ransom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four men were arrested and charged with kidnapping migrants who had been smuggled into the United States and demanding their…
Continue ReadingCourts in Nebraska and Missouri weigh arguments to keep abortion measures off the ballot
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — With ballot deadlines approaching, courts in Nebraska and Missouri are weighing legal arguments that could take…
Continue ReadingDeath of 3-year-old girl left in vehicle for hours in triple-digit Arizona heat under investigation
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in the Phoenix suburb of Buckeye are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl who was left in a vehicle for more…
Continue ReadingAP Player of the Week: Arizona St. workhorse Cam Skattebo runs for career-high 262 against Bulldogs
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 2 of the season: Cam Skattebo, Arizona State The Sun Devils’ fourth-year…
Continue ReadingNational League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular season
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker had the thousand-yard stare of a man who had been through an emotional…
Continue ReadingPavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks’ 12-6 win over Astros
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs,…
Continue ReadingKyler Murray and Cardinals start fast and then fall short in season-opening 34-28 loss to Bills
Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals couldn’t sustain momentum in their bid to get off to a fresh…
Continue ReadingJosh Allen throws 2 TD passes and runs for 2 others as Bills rally for 34-28 win over Cardinals
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — For all the changes the Buffalo Bills had at wide receiver and on defense this offseason, the one big…
Continue ReadingMan police say was impaired is in custody after pickup crashes into Arizona restaurant, injuring 30
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. (AP) — As many as 30 people were injured after a vehicle crashed into an Elks Lodge restaurant in the Phoenix suburb of…
Continue ReadingHarris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday’s debate with Trump
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris plans a four-day campaign trip through major swing states after the…
Continue ReadingSchool districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up
Associated Press Ylenia Aguilar raised her sons in Arizona, so they’re no strangers to scorching heat. She remembers “seeing soccer kids and my…
Continue ReadingSchool districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up
Associated Press Ylenia Aguilar raised her two sons in Arizona — first in Tucson and later Phoenix, so they’re no strangers to scorching heat.…
Continue ReadingThe Grand Canyon main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?
Associated Press On a scorching day in June 2013, the Grand Canyon discouraged hikers from making a long trek to the bottom because there would be no…
Continue ReadingSkattebo runs for 262 yards, Arizona State hangs on for 30-23 win over Mississippi State
AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Cam Skattebo rushed for a career-high 262 yards, quarterback Sam Leavitt ran for two touchdowns and Arizona…
Continue ReadingNo. 20 Arizona overcomes halftime deficit to beat Northern Arizona 22-10 for 9th win a row
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Quali Conley ran for 112 yards, Noah Fifita threw for 173 yards and a touchdown and No. 20 Arizona overcame a…
Continue ReadingLoyd scores 20, Horston 16 as Storm hit 12 3s, beats Mercury 90-66
SEATTLE (AP) — Jewell Loyd scored 20 points, Jordan Horston added 16 on 7-of-8 shooting and Skylar Diggins-Smith had a double-double to help the…
Continue ReadingAltuve and Peña homer in Astros’ 11-5 win over scuffling Diamondbacks
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña homered as the Houston Astros improved to 7-0 in games started by Yusei Kikuchi by…
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