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01:15 Lori Vallow Daybell convicted in Arizona of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019

An Arizona jury has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband. That means the mother with doomsday religious beliefs faces another life sentence after she was already convicted in Idaho in the killings of her two youngest children and a romantic rival.

22/04 Trump adds a second endorsement in the race to be next Arizona governor

President Donald Trump has added another endorsement in next year’s Republican primary for Arizona governor. Trump said Monday that he was backing U.S. Rep.

21/04 Closing arguments set for Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial on charge she conspired to kill husband

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday afternoon at the Arizona trial for Lori Vallow Daybell. She is the Idaho woman with doomsday religious beliefs who’s charged with conspiring to murder her estranged husband in suburban Phoenix.

18/04 Arizona governor halts bill signing over funding dispute

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vowed to veto all bills that land on her desk amid a standoff with the Republican-controlled Legislature.

17/04 Lori Vallow Daybell plans to rest her case at Arizona trial without putting on witnesses, evidence

Lori Vallow Daybell plans to rest her case at the Arizona trial where she is charged with conspiring to murder her estranged husband.

10/04 Masters whiz kid: Jose Luis Ballester takes a different kind of relief and does No. 1 at No. 13

U.S. Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester took a different kind of relief at the Masters. The 21-year-old from Spain had to use the restroom in the worst way on the par-5 13th hole at Augusta National.

08/04 New Mexico governor signs bill to provide 'turquoise alert' when Native Americans go missing

New Mexico's governor has signed a bill to create a “turquoise alert" for missing Native Americans in New Mexico.

08/04 Budget airline Avelo to fly deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

Budget carrier Avelo Airlines says it has signed an agreement to fly deportation flights from Arizona beginning in May.

07/04 Regional airlines Republic Airways, Mesa Air Group are combining in an all-stock deal

Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group Inc. are combining in an all-stock deal that will create a regional airline with access to more planes to service routes.

01/04 A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says he will block the confirmation of top leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

31/03 Man dies parachuting in Washington state during a BASE jump, sheriff says

A man has died in Washington state when he was parachuting and struck a cliff after his chute failed to fully open.

28/03 Convicted founder of electric vehicle startup Nikola pardoned by Trump

The founder of an electric car start-up sentenced to prison for exaggerating the potential of his technology has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, potentially wiping out hundreds of millions of dollars in restitution that prosecutors were seeking for bamboozled investors.

26/03 In the era of big velocities, some pitchers are still finding other ways to succeed

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early in his development that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns.

21/03 New Mexico bill would provide 'turquoise' safety alert when Native Americans go missing

A bill that would create a “turquoise” safety alert system for missing Native American people in New Mexico has been endorsed by the Legislature.

20/03 Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry

The Pentagon has restored some webpages highlighting the wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans.

19/03 Dust storms and strong winds rage across New Mexico as transit authorities close major highways

Dust storms and at least two brush fires have descended on New Mexico. The National Weather Service pushed emergency alerts to cellphones that warned of zero-visibility road conditions and adverse health consequences for infants and the elderly.

18/03 Arizona Supreme Court taps AI avatars to make the judicial system more publicly accessible

Arizona highest court has created a pair of AI-generated avatars to deliver news of all rulings issued by the justices.

14/03 Vedder Cup at stake when Padres face Mariners as part of Pearl Jam singer's charity drive

The winner of the annual series between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup. Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder designed the trophy.

10/03 Outfielder Lawrence Butler and Athletics finalize $65.5 million, 7-year contract

Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the Athletics have finalized a $65.5 million, seven-year contract, another major investment for a team preparing to spend three seasons playing in a temporary minor league home.

10/03 An Arizona prisoner whose execution is coming up isn't asking for a reprieve

A prisoner scheduled to be executed in what would be Arizona’s first use of the death penalty in over two years will not ask for a reprieve from his death sentence.

08/03 Storm dumps heavy snow on northern Arizona, gridlocking Interstate 40

A winter storm has dumped heavy snow across northern Arizona, playing a major factor in a more than 15-mile backup on a major interstate.

05/03 CFPB drops lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is dropping its lawsuit against the company that runs the Zelle payment platform and three U.S. banks as federal agencies continue to pull back on previous enforcement actions now that President Donald Trump is back in office.

05/03 Roki Sasaki pitches 3 scoreless innings in his spring debut with the Dodgers

Roki Sasaki has pitched three scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his spring training debut against the Cincinnati Reds.

04/03 More endangered Mexican gray wolves are roaming the southwestern US, annual survey shows

The recovery of the smallest subspecies of gray wolf in North America is inching forward. Wildlife managers say an annual population survey shows there are now at least 286 Mexican gray wolves roaming parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

02/03 At least 4 people killed in an Arizona highway crash of multiple tractor-trailers

Arizona authorities are investigating a crash that killed four people and left two in critical condition on an interstate highway near Tonopah.

01/03 Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits HR in 1st spring at-bat following offseason shoulder surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first spring training plate appearance following offseason shoulder surgery.

28/02 Private plane crash that killed a pilot could be tied to known landing gear issue, NTSB report says

Previous damage to the left main landing gear of the private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil could have contributed to a fatal crash in Scottsdale earlier this month.

26/02 Angels' Mike Trout hits first spring training homer in return from injury

Three-time MVP Mike Trout hit his first homer of spring training, a solo shot over the left-field wall as the Los Angeles Angels star tries to bounce back from several injury-filled seasons in a row.

26/02 Shohei Ohtani to make spring training debut against Angels on Friday night, Roberts says

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night.

24/02 Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists that have resulted in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers.

22/02 Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run. 'It just muddies the waters'

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he’s told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training.

22/02 Member of an Arizona tribe is arrested for allegedly starting a wildfire on reservation

Federal prosecutors say a member of the San Carlos Apache tribe has been arrested for allegedly starting a wildfire.

22/02 Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture or significant bruising after getting struck by liner

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller still has a bit of a headache, but manager Dave Roberts says the 25-year-old right-hander slept fine and feels much better a day after getting hit on the head by a line drive.

21/02 Roki Sasaki reveals marriage in social media post during Dodgers camp, like Shohei Ohtani last year

Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki has revealed that he is married. That even caught Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts by surprise.

20/02 Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller hit in the head by a line drive, walks off field under own power

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive during the team’s spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field.

20/02 Justin Verlander turns 42 years old with 262 career wins, and would still like to reach 300

Three-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday. He is still hopeful of reaching 300 wins in his big league career.

20/02 Reliever Luke Jackson can boost pay to $4 million in 1-year contract with Texas Rangers

Reliever Luke Jackson is guaranteed $1.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn up to $4 million if he closes regularly for the team.

20/02 Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training

A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues.

20/02 While Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer the big-spending push of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has praised the Los Angeles Dodgers for their big-spending ways. He's also expressed concern for the financial disparity they've helped create.

20/02 IRS agent acquitted of manslaughter in the 2023 death of a fellow agent at an Arizona gun range

An Internal Revenue Service agent has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter of a U.S. officer in the shooting death of a fellow agent after a training session at an Arizona gun range.

19/02 With the Dodgers' organization watching, Roki Sasaki has some success throwing live batting practice

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki threw 27 pitches over two innings of live batting practice at Camelback Ranch in front of hundreds of fans and several teammates.

19/02 Guardians sign left-hander John Means, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery

The Cleveland Guardians have signed pitcher John Means to a one-year contract. The team announced the signing on Wednesday.

19/02 Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in Japan

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.

19/02 Arizona governor vetoes bill to speed up counting of election results in the swing state

Arizona's governor has vetoed legislation aimed at speeding up the counting of election results in the swing state.

18/02 GOP primary for Arizona governor pits a billionaire developer against a conservative firebrand

The Republican primary to challenge Arizona’s Democratic governor, Katie Hobbs, next year looks like it will pit a billionaire developer endorsed by President Donald Trump against a member of the House Freedom Caucus who backed Trump’s false claims about the 2020 presidential election having been st

18/02 Ohtani throws a 2nd bullpen session as he makes his way back to the mound for the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday. That continued the process of his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

18/02 Justin Turner agrees to $6 million, 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Justin Turner has agreed to a $6 million, one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs.

18/02 Rangers add reliever Luke Jackson on a 1-year contract

Free agent reliever Luke Jackson has signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers. His original team announced the deal Monday.

18/02 D-backs, SS Geraldo Perdomo agree to $45 million, 4-year deal that starts in 2026, AP source says

Slick-fielding shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has agreed to a $45 million, four-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that begins in 2026, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.

17/02 Angels star Mike Trout moving from center to right field in hopes of staying more healthy

Los Angeles Angels oft-injured star Mike Trout is moving from center to right field in hopes of better preserving his health.

17/02 Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalize a $55 million, 4-year contract

Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres have finalized a $55 million, four-year contract, a backloaded deal that allows him to opt out after the 2026 and ’27 seasons.

16/02 Lazaro Montes wants to learn as much as he can in big league camp with the Seattle Mariners

Lazaro Montes writes about his growth and his mistakes in a new journal every year. With each page, he moves a little closer to the majors.

15/02 Legislative immunity is a privilege in most states. A speeding ticket could change that in Arizona

The majority of state constitutions shield lawmakers from arrests, lawsuits and low-level infractions like traffic tickets during legislative sessions.

15/02 Left-hander Cole Ragans and Royals agree to $13.25 million, 3-year contract

All-Star left-hander Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $13.25 million, three-year contract.

15/02 Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Chicago Cubs in spring training

Matt Shaw is the favorite to start at third base for the Chicago Cubs on opening day after Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency.

14/02 Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs

Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training.

13/02 Judge dismisses claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive and his family

A federal judge in district court in Arizona has dismissed claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough, his wife and daughter against the team, its law firm and public relations firm.

13/02 Reliever Scott Barlow signs with the Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed reliever Scott Barlow to a one-year contract for this season that includes a club option for 2026.

13/02 Clayton Kershaw finalizes $7.5 million, 1-year deal to stay with Dodgers for 18th season

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $7.5 million, one-year contract, bringing back the three-time Cy Young Award winner for his 18th big league season.

13/02 Left-hander Kyle Hart signs with the San Diego Padres after a standout season in South Korea

Left-hander Kyle Hart has signed a one-year contact with the San Diego Padres after a standout season in the Korean Baseball Organization.

13/02 Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons

Lawyers for 25,000 people incarcerated in Arizona have asked a judge to take over health care operations in state-run prisons and appoint an official to run them.

13/02 Roki Sasaki flashes big fastball, wicked splitter and a few nerves in first bullpen with the Dodgers

Roki Sasaki was warming up for his bullpen on a cool, breezy Wednesday morning at Camelback Ranch, when the right-hander let loose a fastball that sailed past catcher Austin Barnes and clanged against the chainlink fence.

12/02 Shohei Ohtani expects to throw first bullpen this weekend as he prepares for return to the mound

Shohei Ohtani plans to throw his first bullpen this weekend as he aims to return to the mound from a one-season pitching layoff caused by elbow surgery.

12/02 Yamamoto, Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers when the Dodgers play in Tokyo next month

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they face the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo next month, according to manager Dave Roberts.

12/02 Angels' Anthony Rendon out long term because of upcoming hip surgery

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo hip surgery and be out for an extended period, his latest injury setback since joining Los Angeles.

12/02 Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years

The Arizona Supreme Court has set a March 19 execution date for a man who pleaded guilty to murder more than 17 years ago and has said himself that his lethal injection is long overdue.

11/02 Clayton Kershaw back at Dodgers camp in latest sign that he's returning for 18th season

Clayton Kershaw was back on the field with the Los Angeles Dodgers in another sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner is returning for his 18th season with the franchise.

11/02 Jon Berti would increase Cubs earning to $3.3 million if he has 500 plate appearances

Infielder Jon Berti can earn $1.3 million in performance bonuses in addition to his $2 million base salary with the Chicago Cubs.

11/02 Election official in Arizona’s largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformation

One of the top election officials in Arizona's largest county has drastically downsized a team whose responsibilities included combating false information about elections.

11/02 Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing at least 1 person, authorities say

Authorities say at least one person has died and others were injured after private jets collided Monday at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.

10/02 Mexican long-nosed bats are no strangers to southeastern Arizona. The proof is in the saliva

Arizona has added a new species of bat to the list of night-flying creatures that frequent the state.

09/02 A Chicago Cubs-Alex Bregman pairing makes a lot of sense. As spring arrives, the possibility looms

Two-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman is one of the few remaining marquee free agents still on the market as teams begin to report for spring training.

08/02 Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

Thomas Detry nearly aced the par-3 16th hole and shot a 7-under 64 in the second round to take a two-shot lead lead in the Phoenix Open.

08/02 Trey Mancini agrees to minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a minor league contract with Trey Mancini as the outfielder and first baseman attempts a comeback after sitting out all of last season.

08/02 Former Arizona Cardinals employee sues owner Michael Bidwill, claiming verbal abuse

A former personal assistant to Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill has filed a lawsuit against him, saying that she was verbally abused during her tenure with the club.

07/02 WM's zero-waste approach to golf's raucous Phoenix Open catching on in the sports world

The Phoenix Open’s famously booze-soaked 16th hole is one of the most unique spectacles in golf, where the normally gentile sport lets loose with stadium-style seating, deafening music and an enthusiastic announcer introducing players in a scene that’s more WWE than PGA Tour.

07/02 Wyndham Clark shoots 7-under 64 to take 1st-round lead in Phoenix Open

Wyndham Clark saved par after hitting his tee shot into the water on the par-4 17th hole and shot a bogey-free 7-under 64 to take a one-shot lead in the first round of the Phoenix Open.

05/02 Party on: Phoenix Open officials make changes to reign in some of the revelry

The 2024 Phoenix Open was a lot like a house party where someone called the cops. A combination of bad weather and booze led to mayhem at TPC Scottsdale a year ago, causing tournament officials to take the unprecedented step of closing the gates and cutting off alcohol sales.

05/02 Matt Kuchar withdraws from Phoenix Open after sudden death of his father

Matt Kuchar has withdrawn from the Phoenix Open upon learning that his father died unexpectedly. Kuchar did not provide details surrounding the death Tuesday of Peter Kuchar.

05/02 Outfielder Randal Grichuk agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Diamondbacks

Randal Grichuk and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026.

04/02 Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream roster

New Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner says her one-year deal was based on more than just positioning herself for a bigger deal when the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement is expected to take effect in one year.

03/02 Rory McIlroy overpowers Pebble Beach and wins in a runaway

Rory McIlroy brought some life to a sleepy start to the PGA Tour season. Combine his appeal with the glorious views of Pebble Beach, and he delivered a command performance.

01/02 Federal judge blocks enforcement of Louisiana's police 'buffer-zone' law

A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of a Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back.

01/02 With plans in the works and troops on the way, military assumes a mostly familiar role on the border

Until now, the military has limited itself to a supporting role at the border: surveilling for illegal crossings by ground and air, repairing vehicles and building barriers.

31/01 Young and Booker among those with reactions after not getting selected for NBA All-Star Game

Atlanta guard Trae Young doesn’t view not getting picked for the All-Star Game as getting snubbed. He has a new word.

31/01 Arizona's Democratic governor outlines groundwater proposal that has Republican support

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is renewing a push to regulate groundwater in rural parts of the drought-stricken state.

30/01 Tony Finau and wife welcome their 6th child with a twist on the gender reveal

Tony Finau is now a father of six. His wife gave birth to their latest child over the weekend and it included an unusual gender reveal.

29/01 Shipments of uranium ore can resume under agreement reached with the Navajo Nation

The Navajo Nation has reached a settlement with a mining company that clears the way for transportation of uranium ore across the largest Native American reservation in the U.S.

29/01 Maria Elena Cruz picked to be the first Latina and first Black person on the Arizona Supreme Court

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. The state appellate judge from Yuma County will become the first Latina and the first Black person chosen for the state’s high court.

29/01 Brittney Griner to sign with the Atlanta Dream, AP source says

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream. That's according to a person familiar with the agreement who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because no announcement had been made.

29/01 Alyssa Thomas heading to Mercury from Sun in trade, AP source says

The Phoenix Mercury are finalizing a deal to acquire Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun. That's according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss it publicly.

27/01 Trump's celebration of American greatness puts a spotlight on a little-known panel of experts

President Donald Trump is on a mission to celebrate American greatness. He jumpstarted the effort hours after taking office, ordering the name of North America’s tallest peak to be changed from Denali back to Mount McKinley in honor of the nation's 25th president, William McKinley.

26/01 Acting deputy AG head visits Chicago to 'observe' immigration enforcement operations

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove is in Chicago to “personally observe” planned immigration enforcement operations long promised by President Donald Trump.

22/01 Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration.

21/01 Abrupt end to border app that brought nearly 1 million to US strands many in Mexico

The Trump administration has ended use of the border app called CBP One that allowed nearly 1 million people to legally enter the United States.

18/01 Navajo Nation firefighters battle wildfires in Los Angeles

A quick-strike crew of Native American firefighters and journeymen utility workers from the Navajo Nation are helping Los Angeles residents cut through landslides, mangled trees and charred debris of the Eaton Fire that rampaged though the Los Angeles area.

18/01 Official in Arizona county where some leaders embraced voting conspiracy theories plans to resign

An election official in a southern Arizona county where some leaders embraced voting conspiracy theories plans to resign at the end of February.

17/01 Brittney Griner and other WNBA players happy to be playing in US during their offseason

Brittney Griner is embracing the opportunity to play again in the WNBA offseason without having to go overseas.

16/01 Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posts 57% surge in profit thanks to the AI boom

Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC has reported its profit in the last quarter rose 57%, buoyed by the artificial intelligence boom.

14/01 Rams host wild-card playoff game nearly 400 miles east of LA because of wildfires

The Los Angeles Rams made themselves at home on Monday night for their NFL wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings — even if their adopted stadium featured an unusual amount of red and was nearly 400 miles east of their regular venue.

13/01 Nick Taylor comes through in the clutch. Now he wants more chances to be there

Nick Taylor sure knows how to deliver when the stakes are high. He chipped in from 60 feet for eagle on the last hole and then won a playoff at the Sony Open.

13/01 Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans keep tight grip on legislature

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session as Republicans expanded their statehouse majorities in the last election.

10/01 Arizona prosecutors seek death penalty after a 2-year pause in executions

Prosecutors in Arizona are seeking to execute a prisoner in what would be the state’s first use of the death penalty after a two-year pause.

10/01 NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfire in Los Angeles

The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

09/01 No. 11 Kansas shuts down Arizona State in 2nd half to win 74-55

Zeke Mayo scored 23 points and No. 11 Kansas held Arizona State to 13 in the second half of a 74-55 victory.

08/01 Stargazers' delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution win praise

Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that are increasingly obscuring night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico.

08/01 West Virginia's Javon Small leads the Big 12 in scoring to fuel West Virginia's return to the Top 25

Javon Small was the best player on mediocre teams during his first three college seasons. Now he’s the Big 12’s leading scorer and a major reason why short-handed West Virginia is relevant again.

05/01 Freeman leads Arizona State dismantling of Colorado in 81-61 win

BJ Freeman scored 19 points and Arizona State seized control early and cruised to an 81-61 win over Colorado. Colorado reserve Trevor Baskin scored 23 points.

04/01 An Arizona prisoner is asking to be executed sooner than the state wants

An Arizona death row prisoner has asked the state’s highest court to skip legal formalities and schedule his execution earlier than authorities were aiming for.

01/01 Arizona State extends coach Kenny Dillingham 5 more years, AP source says

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has agreed to a five-year contract extension on the eve of the Sun Devils’ College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

01/01 Richie Saunders scores career-high 30 as BYU rolls to 76-56 victory over Arizona State

Richie Saunders scored a career-high 30 points and BYU cruised to a 76-56 victory over Arizona State in a Big 12 Conference opener.

01/01 Arizona official who delayed county’s 2022 election certification didn’t have immunity, court says

An appeals court rejected an Arizona official’s argument that felony charges against him for delaying certification of his rural county’s 2022 election results should be dismissed because he has legislative immunity.

31/12 Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed standup comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died.

31/12 Corbin Burnes and D-backs finalize $210 million, 6-year deal that's the richest in team history

Four-time All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $210 million, six-year contract.

30/12 No. 3 seed Boise State returns to Fiesta Bowl to face sixth-seeded Penn State in CFP quarterfinals

A spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals is on the line when third-seeded Boise State faces No. 6 seed Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl.

29/12 Volcano to Heisman stage: Ashton Jeanty's journey helped push Boise State into playoff

Ashton Jeanty’s athletic arc took him from the bowels of an Italian volcano to the Heisman Trophy stage in New York City.

29/12 Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games

Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment. They say he’s a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn’t try to do too much.

29/12 Rising Sun Devils: Arizona State looks to pull off another big surprise at the Peach Bowl

As they prepare for Arizona State’s biggest game in nearly three decades, the guys who made it happen aren’t the least bit surprised to be rated a nearly two-touchdown underdog in the College Football Playoff.

29/12 Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name

Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game.

25/12 Arizona State rides quarterback Sam Leavitt's steady hand into the College Football Playoff

Sam Leavitt has led No. 10 Arizona State from a three-win season a year ago to spot in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against No. 7 Texas in the New Year’s Day Peach Bowl.

21/12 A Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay

Federal officials have joined with the state of Arizona to begin fulfilling a settlement agreement that was reached with the Hopi Tribe nearly three decades ago.

21/12 Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

Commercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service.

20/12 Arizona secretary of state overstepped his authority on elections manual, judge rules

A Maricopa County judge's decision has invalidated a provision of Arizona’s elections manual that said the secretary of state must canvass election results even if a county has not certified its ballots.

19/12 Kentucky attorney general finds no requirement to use tax dollars to pay for inmate gender surgeries

Kentucky's attorney general says the state is under no legal requirement to use taxpayer money to cover the costs of gender-affirming surgeries for people incarcerated in state prisons.

17/12 Blackwater-Nygren is the first Navajo woman to be named top prosecutor in Arizona's Apache County

Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren is the new Apache County Attorney, becoming the first Navajo woman to hold the position.

17/12 Harassment probe appears to clear Navajo president, stokes new wave of political upheaval

Political turmoil is erupting at one of the largest Native American tribes in the U.S. as the top attorney for the Navajo Nation announced that an investigation has cleared the Navajo president of sexual harassment allegations by the vice president.

16/12 Stage spoofs of Hallmark TV movies are Christmas gifts for theaters

A lot of theater companies dust off chestnuts like “A Christmas Carol” or “White Christmas” this time of year.

13/12 Cards clinging to playoff hopes as they host rookie QB Drake Maye and the Pats

The Arizona Cardinals have lost three straight games, but are still clinging to playoff hopes as they prepare to host the New England Patriots on Sunday.

12/12 West Coast Conference sues Grand Canyon for breach of contract after quick exit

The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University over breach of contract after the school changed course and decided to join the Mountain West Conference.

11/12 Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she is suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness over what she calls “excessive pumping” of groundwater.

08/12 5 inmates who escaped from tribal jail in northern Arizona recaptured with 1 man still at large

Authorities say five inmates who escaped from a tribal jail in northern Arizona have been recaptured with one man still at large.

07/12 Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game

College football fans are facing some hard choices in the expanded playoff system with some teams set to play away from home multiple times.

06/12 What to know about abortion access in Missouri

Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri clinics on Friday, immediately after the state's new constitutional amendment rolling back a near total ban took effect.

06/12 Outgoing DNC chair Jaime Harrison pushes back against critics of 'identity politics'

Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison has delivered a steadfast defense of his party’s commitment to racial equity.

05/12 Woman who conspired to kill her 2 children can be tried in the death of her estranged husband

A woman who conspired to kill her two children is competent to stand trial in the Arizona death of her estranged husband as well.

05/12 Former White Sox slugger and longtime analyst Bill Melton dies at 79

Bill Melton, a star slugger for the Chicago White Sox in the 1970s who later became a fixture on their broadcasts as a pregame and postgame TV analyst for more than two decades, has died.

01/12 DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term

Recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are bracing for potential challenges to their status in the country during President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

30/11 Freshmen Sanon, Quaintance lead Arizona State over Saint Mary's 68-64 in Acrisure Classic title game

Joson Sanon had 19 points and fellow freshman Jayden Quaintance scored after grabbing an offensive rebound with 40 seconds left to help rally Arizona State to a 68-64 victory over Saint Mary’s in the championship game of the Acrisure Classic.

30/11 Tucker DeVries scores 26, West Virginia beats No. 24 Arizona in another OT game at Battle 4 Atlantis

Tucker DeVries scored 26 points, Javon Small made 7 of 8 free throws in overtime and West Virginia claimed third place at the Battle 4 Atlantis with an 83-76 victory over No. 24 Arizona.

28/11 Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures

Arizona's top prosecutor says executions will resume in the state following a two-year pause. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Wednesday she will soon seek an execution warrant for Aaron Brian Gunches.

26/11 Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette attacked during altercation at Scottsdale steakhouse

Former NHL player and TNT hockey analyst Paul Bissonnette was assaulted by several men during an altercation at a Scottsdale steakhouse on Sunday night.

26/11 Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election results. That certification Monday includes voters’ approval of a measure that expands abortion access from the current 15-week limit to the point of fetal viability.

26/11 Cardinals' feel-good month comes to a screeching halt after a head-scratching loss to Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals were rested, relatively healthy and had been playing some of their best football in years.

25/11 AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 14 ASU, No. 17 Iowa St front-runners in what could be wild Big 12 finish

The Big 12 will command a lot of attention in the final week of the regular season. Nine of the 16 teams are still mathematically alive to make the conference championship game.

25/11 Coby Bryant's pick-6 highlights big day for Seahawks' defense in 16-6 win over Cardinals

Coby Bryant returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown and Leonard Williams had 2 1/2 sacks as the Seahawks tormented Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, and Seattle beat Arizona 16-6 to move into a tie for the NFC West lead.

24/11 After fans storm field early, No. 21 Arizona St stops Hail Mary try for 28-23 win over No. 14 BYU

Cam Skattebo ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns, Sam Leavitt threw for 247 yards and a score, and No. 21 Arizona State beat No. 14 BYU 28-23.

24/11 Northern Arizona keeps FCS playoff hopes alive with 30-18 win over Eastern Washington

Ty Pennington threw for 312 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing touchdown to lead Northern Arizona to a 30-18 win over Eastern Washington.

23/11 Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizona’s McKale Center.

22/11 County official in Arizona pleads guilty to embezzling over $38M in public funds

An elected official for an Arizona border county has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $38 million in public funds over a decade.

22/11 Seahawks are optimistic again and set to battle Cardinals for the NFC West lead

The Seattle Seahawks were struggling a week ago, coming off their bye-week break having lost five of their last six games.

21/11 Family gets $4 million settlement for 2021 jailhouse death of a Phoenix man

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $4 million settlement in the jailhouse death of a Phoenix man in 2021.

21/11 No. 14 BYU travels to face No. 21 Arizona State in game with Big 12, CFP implications

No. 14 BYU is coming off its first loss of the season when it travels to face No. 21 Arizona State on Saturday.

21/11 US women to host Japan, Colombia and Australia in 10th SheBelieves Cup

The U.S. women’s national soccer team will host Australia, Japan and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.

20/11 The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought.

19/11 Democratic Arizona governor says she'll work with Trump on border security if it won't harm families

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she is willing to work with Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration on border security issues like fentanyl interdiction.

18/11 Jihad scores 20, Sanon adds 19 and 9 rebounds as Arizona State beats St. Thomas (MN) 81-66

Basheer Jihad scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half, Joson Sanon added 19 points and nine rebounds and Arizona State pulled away late to beat St.

18/11 Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance

As soon as it left his hands, Julius Randle knew his winning 3-pointer was going in. Randle got the ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns tied at 117 and 2.1 seconds to play.

16/11 Pennington accounts for 3 TDs, Northern Arizona beats Northern Colorado 44-3

Ty Pennington accounted for three touchdowns, Seth Cromwell ran for 155 yards and a score and Northern Arizona beat Northern Colorado 44-3.

16/11 Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona

A federally protected female Mexican wolf has been found dead in an area near the northern Arizona city of Flagstaff.

16/11 Ruben Gallego did better than most Democrats. He says his party needs to stoke working class roots

Incoming Democratic Senator-elect Ruben Gallego of Arizona says building authentic connections with working-class voters can help Democrats find their way back to power in Washington.

15/11 Heftier GOP majorities in Arizona Legislature could imperil Democratic governor's agenda

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs had hoped fellow Democrats would make enough gains during this month’s election to flip one or both chambers of a state Legislature that Republicans narrowly controlled, easing the path for her policy agenda ahead of a 2026 reelection campaign.

14/11 Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

A former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her termination.

14/11 Cardinals tight end Trey McBride rises into league's elite with spectacular plays, ample production

Trey McBride caught a short pass, muscled his way through a would-be Jets tackler and then hurdled another defender on the way to a spectacular 17-yard gain that sent the Arizona Cardinals sideline into a frenzy.

14/11 Arizona State heads to No. 20 Kansas State for matchup of Big 12 teams still in title contention

Arizona State visits No. 20 Kansas State for the first time as Big 12 rivals with both of them still in contention to play in the conference title game.

13/11 Raynaud's double-double send Stanford past Northern Arizona 90-64

Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds and Stanford won its third straight in overwhelming fashion beating Northern Arizona 90-64.

13/11 Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

A judge recused himself from presiding over Arizona's fake electors case after an email surfaced in which he told fellow judges to speak out against attacks on Kamala Harris’ race.

12/11 Diamondbacks hire pitching coach Brian Kaplan, who replaces fired Brent Strom

The Arizona Diamondbacks hired Brian Kaplan on Tuesday to be the team’s pitching coach. Kaplan has spent the past three seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies as an assistant pitching coach and director of pitching.

12/11 Bernhard Langer and his 18 straight years of winning is among golf's untouchable records: Analysis

Winning never gets old for Bernhard Langer. He extended one of the most untouchable records in golf when he won the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

12/11 Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles

Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began as a secret project at Google 15 years ago.

12/11 Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows

The Supreme Court has refused to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court.

12/11 Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons

All that’s left is for President-elect Donald Trump to put his name on it — if he wants. Trump won the White House in large part because of voters’ frustration with high prices and a sense that the United States needs major changes.

12/11 Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben Gallego

The Associated Press declared Democrat Ruben Gallego the winner of Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat after vote updates on Monday and over the weekend increased his statewide lead and closed off any remaining paths to victory for Republican Kari Lake.

12/11 Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator. Gallego defeated Republican Kari Lake.

11/11 After a 4-game winning streak, Cardinals ready to enjoy their bye week — but not too much

Kyler Murray is looking forward to a break from the physical aspects of football. He plans on using the Cardinals' bye week to heal his body, but he says he will remain mentally focused on his job as Arizona's quarterback.

11/11 Bernhard Langer wins for 18th straight year on the PGA Tour Champions, taking season finale

Bernhard Langer won for the 18th straight year on the PGA Tour Champions, holing a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole to hold off Steven Alker in the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club.

10/11 Justin Allgaier wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity title, capping comeback by passing Hill and Custer late

Justin Allgaier won his first NASCAR Xfinity season championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway, making a stunning comeback after falling a lap down midway through the race.

10/11 Seth Cromwell's 3 TD runs power Northern Arizona to 31-14 victory over Cal Poly

Seth Cromwell rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns and Northern Arizona breezed to a 31-14 victory over Cal Poly.

10/11 Why AP called Arizona for Trump

The Associated Press declared President-elect Donald Trump the winner in Arizona on Saturday night after vote updates in Maricopa and other counties added to his overall lead, putting the state out of reach for Vice President Kamala Harris.

10/11 Bernhard Langer shoots age again in bid to extend Champions winning streak to 18 years

Bernhard Langer shot his age once again to put himself in position to extend his PGA Tour Champions winning streak to 18 years.

09/11 ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

Voter rights groups have petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with their mail-in ballots.

09/11 Christopher Bell says NASCAR robbed him of spot in Cup Series championship through race manipulation

Christopher Bell believes NASCAR cheated him out of a shot at the Cup Series title when he was punished for reacting to race manipulation in the final playoff qualifying race.

09/11 Denny Hamlin won't guarantee 23XI will be at Daytona 500 following judge's ruling

Denny Hamlin, who along with Michael Jordan co-owns 23XI Racing, for the first time did not guarantee their team will field cars at the start of next season.

09/11 Arizona Republican lawmaker Justin Heap is elected recorder for the state’s most populous county

Republican Arizona legislator Justin Heap has been elected to oversee elections in the state’s most populous county.

08/11 Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan's NASCAR teams as a chartered organization

A federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France.

08/11 Study: Weather extremes are influencing illegal migration and return between the U.S. and Mexico

Extreme weather in Mexico is contributing to undocumented migration and return between Mexico and the United States.

08/11 Stewart Cink shoots 64 to take 1st-round lead in Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Stewart Cink shot a 7-under 64 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the final PGA Tour Champions event of the season.

08/11 NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation

NASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

07/11 NASCAR Xfinity championship down to 4 drivers in season finale at Phoenix

All four NASCAR Xfinity championship drivers said the right things heading into the season finale. Everyone will be respectful of each other on the track, I’m just going to run my race — you get the picture.

07/11 Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty

A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four teams in this year’s postseason.

07/11 Arizona pitcher Jordan Montgomery met with GM Mike Hazen after owner's harsh comments

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen says he met with left-hander Jordan Montgomery in an effort to move past team owner Ken Kendrick’s harsh public criticism after the season.

06/11 Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown

An immigration crackdown appears imminent in a second Trump administration at a time when an APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation — issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.

06/11 5 people are killed in Arizona when a plane crashes through an airport fence and collides with a car

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was among five people who died in the fiery crash of a small business jet near a suburban Phoenix airport.

06/11 AP Race Call: Arizona voters approve constitutional amendment enshrining abortion access

Arizona voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access up to fetal viability.

06/11 Arizona State pulls away late to beat Idaho State 55-48

Alston Mason scored 14 points to lead Arizona State to a 55-48 victory over Idaho State in the season opener for both teams.

06/11 5 are killed when small jet crashes into vehicle after taking off in suburban Phoenix

Police say five people died when a small jet crashed into a vehicle after taking off from an airport in suburban Phoenix.

05/11 Stretch run starts for PGA Tour cards and races to title in Europe and LPGA

Golf is hitting the home stretch with the four main tours in action. Rory McIlroy leads the field in Abu Dhabi in the first of two European tour postseason events that determine the Race to Dubai.

05/11 Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban

Arizona voters are set to decide whether to guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution. The swing state is one of nine with abortion on the ballot.

05/11 Democrat Ruben Gallego faces Republican Kari Lake in US Senate race in Arizona

Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego faces former television news anchor and staunch Donald Trump ally Kari Lake in Tuesday’s election for U.S. Senate.

05/11 Kevin Durant lifts Suns past Philadelphia 118-116, spoiling Paul George's 76ers debut

Kevin Durant broke a tie on a driving layup with 24 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns beat Philadelphia 118-116 on Monday night, spoiling Paul George’s 76ers debut.

05/11 Cardinals' 3-game winning streak turns them into buyers at the trade deadline

An extensive rebuild by the Arizona Cardinals was expected to drag into 2025 and possibly 2026. Second-year general manager Monti Ossenfort has been working methodically to build a roster around star quarterback Kyler Murray.

04/11 Cardinals add linebacker Baron Browning in a trade with Broncos, bolstering the team's pass rush

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to acquire linebacker Baron Browning from the Denver Broncos on Monday, bolstering the team’s pass rush ahead of the trade deadline.

04/11 Late score before halftime dooms Bears in 29-9 loss to Cardinals

A massive breakdown cost the Chicago Bears in the closing seconds of a half for the second straight week. This one put the Bears in a hole they couldn’t recover from.

04/11 Surging Cardinals beat the Bears 29-9 for 3rd straight victory

Emari Demercado ran 53 yards for a touchdown just before halftime, James Conner added 107 yards on the ground and the surging Arizona Cardinals put together a dominant 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

04/11 Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway

Ryan Blaney earned a chance to defend his NASCAR championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that pushed the Team Penske driver into the winner-take-all season finale.

03/11 Cardinals forced to close roof against Bears after hail in second quarter

Of course it hailed.

03/11 Bears' Tyrique Stevenson not in starting lineup against Cardinals following gaffe last week

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is not in the starting lineup against the Arizona Cardinals following his mental lapse last week.

03/11 Pennington, NAU defense decimates Weber State in 27-6 win

Quarterback Ty Pennington accounted for 285 yards and four touchdowns and Northern Arizona was never threatened in its 27-6 win over Weber State.

03/11 Refreshed UCF offense snaps five-game losing streak, keeps Arizona reeling

RJ Harvey rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns and new starter Dylan Rizk threw for 209 yards and a touchdown to help UCF snap a five-game losing streak, defeating Arizona 56-12.

01/11 Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had guns pointed at her

Former President Donald Trump has launched another attack on former Rep. Liz Cheney, calling the Republican former Wyoming congresswoman a “war hawk” and suggesting she might not be as willing to send troops to fight if she had guns pointed at her.

01/11 Court orders Arizona to release list of voters whose citizenship hasn't been verified

An Arizona judge has ordered the secretary of state's office to release a list of tens of thousands of voters mistakenly classified as eligible for a full ballot.

01/11 Arizona county board votes not to pay elected prosecutor facing misuse of funds charges

A longtime top prosecutor in a rural eastern Arizona county who faces criminal charges of misuse of public funds is being stripped of his salary just days before standing unopposed for reelection.

01/11 Coming off tough loss on Hail Mary, Bears try to end Cards' 2-game winning streak

The calendar is flipping to November and the Arizona Cardinals are right in the middle of the playoff race. Now quarterback Kyler Murray says the real football begins.

31/10 Cards, Murray try to extend winning streak to 3 games when they host the Bears

The Arizona Cardinals will try to extend their winning streak to three games when they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

31/10 UCF, Arizona battle to snap long losing streaks

Arizona and UCF have struggled after fast starts to their seasons with four- and five-game losing streaks.

30/10 Arizona State's Cam Skattebo turns initiating contact into an art form

Cam Skattebo chooses to dish out pain instead of receiving it. He's been one of the nation's toughest players to tackle during his two seasons at Arizona State and makes defenders pay for trying to take him down.

30/10 Recreational marijuana home delivery to begin in Arizona

Arizona residents will be able to get recreational marijuana delivered to their homes beginning Friday.

30/10 AP PHOTOS: Emptiness sculpts everything from daily life to politics on Arizona's Navajo Nation

Emptiness paints the vast ranges and rugged mountains of Arizona’s 22 Native reservations, sculpting daily life, culture and even politics in nearly a quarter of the state.

30/10 Native voters could swing US elections, but they're asking politicians: What have you done for us?

In the leadup to U.S. elections, Democrats and Republicans have flocked the furthest reaches of 22 Native American reservations in Arizona in a bid to pick up votes.

30/10 We may not know the next president on Election Day. This Arizona swing county could be why

Maricopa County, Arizona, has become the nation’s ultimate swing county, a place that could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump will be the next U.S. president.

30/10 Phoenix man suffered burns when held down by officers during triple-degree heat

A man suffered third-degree burns this summer when Phoenix police officers held him down on the pavement for four minutes on a day of triple-degree heat.

30/10 US forest managers finalize land exchange with Native American tribe in Arizona

U.S. forest managers have finalized a land exchange in Arizona with the Yavapai-Apache Nation. The exchange announced Tuesday has been decades in the making and will significantly expand the size of the tribe's reservation.

29/10 Many top players from one-bid leagues left for bigger schools. Here are some of the best who stayed

Identifying the top returning players at traditional one-bid leagues is trickier than ever in the era of the transfer portal.

29/10 The Cardinals join the playoff hunt after winning back-to-back games for first time since 2021

After 2 1/2 seasons as an NFL afterthought, the Arizona Cardinals are back in the playoff hunt. The Cardinals rallied for a 28-27 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday thanks to another stellar fourth quarter from Kyler Murray, who directed two long touchdown drives.

28/10 Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off, and 23XI team will have a shot at NASCAR title

The hardest hit that Tyler Reddick took at Homestead-Miami Speedway wasn’t from a bounce into the wall or from another driver crashing into him. It was from his boss.

28/10 Winds of change: college basketball enters a new world following massive realignment

A massive wave of conference realignment has altered the college basketball landscape. The contraction and re-expansion of the Pac-12 has created four massive conferences with nearly coast-to-coast footprints while forcing smaller conferences to scramble finding replacements for departed members.

28/10 Hundreds of ballots are destroyed after fires are set in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington

Authorities are investigating after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington.

28/10 Dolphins' offense looks like itself again with Tua Tagovailoa back

With a healthy Tua Tagovailoa leading the way, the Miami Dolphins had the NFL’s top offense last season.

27/10 Tyler Reddick wins at Homestead, giving Michael Jordan a chance at the NASCAR title

Michael Jordan won a championship in Phoenix in 1993. Tyler Reddick ensured that his car owner will have a chance to win another title there this year.

27/10 Kyler Murray rallies Cardinals to 28-27 win over Dolphins in Tua Tagovailoa's return

Kyler Murray drove the Cardinals into position for a game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland as time expired for the second straight week, and Arizona spoiled Tua Tagovailoa’s return from a concussion, beating the Miami Dolphins 28-27.

26/10 Havasupai Tribe set to receive federal aid for severe flood damage

The Havasupai Tribe is set to receive federal emergency aid to repair damage caused by severe flooding this summer.

25/10 Trump visiting Texas to tape Joe Rogan's podcast and to criticize Harris on immigration

Former President Donald Trump is heading to Texas for his first public campaign event in the state since receiving the Republican nomination.

25/10 Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby' as allies try to infantilize her

Donald Trump has said China’s leader would handle Vice President Kamala Harris “like a baby” if she’s elected to the White House.

23/10 Suspect arrested in shootings of Democratic National Committee office in Arizona

Authorities in Arizona have arrested a man in three shootings that damaged a Democratic National Committee office in suburban Phoenix.

23/10 A man accused of threatening to kill Democratic election officials will likely plead guilty

A man accused of making repeated threats to kill the top election officials in Colorado and Arizona as well as judges and federal law enforcement agents is expected to plead guilty in federal court on Wednesday.

23/10 James Conner's well-timed speech and bruising runs help Cardinals regain momentum

Cardinals running back James Conner made a rare speech to fire up his teammates, and Arizona responded.

22/10 Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over Chargers

Kyler Murray ran for a 44-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals on a drive that set up Chad Ryland’s 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Arizona rallied for a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

22/10 EXPLAINER: What are the soft-shell helmet Guardian Caps that Tua Tagovailoa says he won't wear?

The NFL authorized players to wear Guardian Caps during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries.

21/10 Arizona official who delayed 2022 election certification pleads guilty

One of two rural Arizona county supervisors who faced criminal charges for refusing to canvass the 2022 midterm results pleaded guilty on Monday to a misdemeanor count of failing to perform her duty as an election officer.

21/10 Men's Preseason All-America Team

Men’s College Basketball Preseason All-America Team

21/10 Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 players

Alabama's Mark Sears and North Carolina's RJ Davis headline The Associated Press preseason All-America men's basketball team.

20/10 One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107

One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died. John Kinsel Sr. was 107.

20/10 Voters in Arizona and Nebraska will face competing ballot measures. What happens if they both pass?

Voters in Arizona and Nebraska will see competing measures on their ballots this November. In Nebraska, one measure would create a right to abortion while another would restrict it.

20/10 Ty Pennington, Seth Cromwell power Northern Arizona to a 30-26 win over Idaho State

Ty Pennington had 353 yards of total offense, Seth Cromwell scored twice in the fourth quarter and Northern Arizona edged Idaho State 30-26.

20/10 Shedeur Sanders accounts for 3 touchdowns, Colorado shuts down Arizona 34-7

Shedeur Sanders threw for 250 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, and Colorado’s defense shut down Arizona in a 34-7 win.

19/10 Takeaways from AP's reporting on how Arizona voters view the economy with the election close at hand

The Arizona economy is flourishing by many measures. It just doesn't feel that way for many voters in the presidential battleground state as they consider which candidate to vote for in next month’s election.

19/10 American despair: In Arizona, high home prices and limited prospects shape voters' presidential pick

American voters are hearing both parties promise to help the middle class if they win the election next month.

18/10 Charges dismissed against deaf Black man who police punched and shocked with a Taser

All charges have been dismissed against a deaf Black man who was repeatedly punched and shocked with a Taser by Phoenix police officers.

18/10 Chargers, Harbaugh try to continue success against Cards on Monday night

The Los Angeles Chargers and coach Jim Harbaugh will try to continue their success against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.

17/10 Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate

Divorce records for Arizona's Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego and his ex-wife, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, are now public.

16/10 Bloomberg Philanthropies launches its largest Mayors Challenge ever to inspire city leaders globally

To support more innovative ideas from cities around the world, Michael R. Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, Wednesday announced the largest Mayors Challenge ever.