(PHOENIX, AZ) Phoenix-area sports are on the move — and we’ve been watching the scene non-stop.
Pulled from contributors around the region, here’s a glimpse of what people are talking about now in Phoenix sports. For more stories from the Phoenix area, click here.
Disclaimer: These stories are collected from community contributors and do not represent the position or opinion of the publisher.
LATEST NEWS
Vote now: Who should be the WaFd Bank Arizona High School Football Athlete of the Week?
— Yasuo Bean, Senior, Catalina Foothills. Bean unofficially racked up 247 yards on 30 carries, along with four touchdowns, to help lift the Falcons to a 34-16 win over Pueblo. (Stat Credit: Andy Morales, All Sports Tucson) Brayden Cherry, Junior, Cienega. In only his third varsity game, Cherry led the... Read more
LOCAL PICK
Local roller derby league serves as therapy on the track
PHOENIX — It's not your typical sport, and you'll get some bumps and bruises. But for Diana Percival, an emergency room nurse, lacing up her skates and hitting the track is what she looks forward to after a long work week. "It's like, a great physical outlet, emotional and mental,"... Read more
LOCAL FAVORITE
How Mika Hakkinen thrived at Lotus
Some races stick in the memory. Phoenix, Arizona, and the 1991 United States Grand Prix is one of them. A hot, sweaty race sponsored by Iceberg, where 34 drivers and 18 teams turned up, the big boys aiming to win, others just hoping to give it a go. Jordan made... Read more
TRENDING NOW
Councilwoman Guardado Welcomes Mexican Baseball Fiesta Opening Game to Maryvale
This week, the Mexican Winter Baseball League's version of “Spring Training" will return to Arizona for the ninth year. The Mexican Baseball Fiesta series opens this Thursday, September 23 at its newest venue, American Family Fields of Phoenix (Brewers Spring Training home). The big rivalry game between the Hermosillo and Obregon teams will kick off the season. Read more