Allisha Gray wins both 3-point contest and skills competition at WNBA All-Star weekend
PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray wins both 3-point contest and skills competition at WNBA All-Star…
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Allisha Gray wins the WNBA All-Star skills competition, beating Sophie Cunningham in the finals
PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray wins the WNBA All-Star skills competition, beating Sophie Cunningham in the…
Continue ReadingMigrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
Associated Press MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children…
Continue ReadingSecond Gentleman Doug Emhoff stops by USA women’s basketball practice
AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stopped by USA women’s basketball practice Friday to wish the team success…
Continue ReadingLegal fight continues with appeals over proposed immigration initiative for Arizona Nov. 5 ballot
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The fight to keep a proposed border initiative off Arizona’s Nov. 5 ballot is not over yet. Immigrant advocates…
Continue ReadingWNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Caitlin Clark sauntered across the orange carpet in a tan Armani dress and white Versace slingback pumps, an…
Continue ReadingGabriel Moreno has 3 hits, scores twice and has RBI as Diamondbacks beat Cubs
The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run and Ryne Nelson pitched five-plus solid innings,…
Continue ReadingClark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic team
AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their…
Continue ReadingWNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The last time the U.S. Women’s National Team snubbed Arike Ogunbowale, she made sure it paid on the…
Continue ReadingDurant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics
AP Basketball Writer Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the…
Continue ReadingPhoenix Mercury unveil new practice facility as part of WNBA All-Star festivities
AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury unveiled their new state-of-the-art practice facility as part of All-Star weekend. The…
Continue ReadingDiana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medals
AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she would see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned…
Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — As much as she wanted to play in the Olympics, Caitlin Clark savors the thought of some time off during…
Continue ReadingWNBA players’ union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights deal
AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The executive director of the WNBA players’ union is concerned the league is being undervalued with the…
Continue ReadingGriner, Jones among WNBA’s picks for skills competitions. Clark, Ionescu decline 3-point contest
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix’s Brittney Griner and New York’s Jonquel Jones are among the biggest names participating in the WNBA’s…
Continue ReadingWater conservation measures for Grand Canyon National Park after another break in the waterline
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park is using water conservation measures again at the South Rim after another break…
Continue ReadingMoney from Washington’s landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Tens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes…
Continue ReadingWNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standouts
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA heads into its monthlong Olympic break following this weekend’s highly anticipated All-Star…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner and Kahleah Copper combine for 45 points in the Mercury’s 96-87 win over the Mystics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Griner had 23 points and seven rebounds, Kahleah Copper scored 10 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix…
Continue ReadingRobot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular-season use possible
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball could test robot umpires as part of a challenge system in spring training next…
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