SPORTS
Diamondbacks pitcher has hometown on his mind after tornado
PORTAGE, Mich. — The city of Portage has no shortage of athletes who have thrived in their respective sports. Some of those big names include NASCAR racer Carson Hocevar, Oakland A's infielder Max Schuemann and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tommy Henry. After graduating from Portage Northern, Henry pitched for Michigan...
Arizona High School Track & Field Division Championships, Top 10 girls' performances; vote
It was a weekend filled with top performances across the board as the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division State Track & Field Championships took place over three days at Mesa Red Mountain High School and Glendale Deer Valley High School. Chandler swept the Division I team titles as girl’s coach Eric Richardson got back on top for the first time since 2021 and his son, Derrick, took home a trophy in his first season as the boy’s coach....
Sore, thirsty pickleballers will find relief at new venue
A new indoor pickleball venue coming to Scottsdale in August has partnered with two brands to elevate the popular sport’s experience. And what thirsty or strained-muscle player wouldn’t welcome a self-service cocktail bar or massage chair after a few games on the courts?. Center Court Pickleball Club, which...
Skating Club of Phoenix hosts Icemen event
The Skating Club of Phoenix, as part of its annual Fiesta Skate Competition, hosted a U.S. Figure Skating Icemen event. The club is a participant in the ICEMEN Program, which aids in building camaraderie between male skaters using mentors and elite athletes in order to keep them in the sport longer.
Boys high school volleyball: Previewing Tuesday's quarterfinals in 6A, 5A, 4A
The AIA's boys volleyball playoff tournament is underway, and after 24 play-in games and a busy first round this past weekend, 6A-4A quarterfinals will be held on Tuesday. Semifinals will be held on May 9 and the championship for 6A-4A will be held on May 11. Here's a recap of what happened in each quarterfinals and a preview of what's to come: 6A ...
Larry Fitzgerald Jr.'s 14 Annual Fitz's Supper Club success in Scottsdale
The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation commemorates another year of achievement at the 14th Annual Fitz’s Supper Club, in collaboration with Dominick’s Steakhouse. This year’s event was
Central basketball coach Rocky Feliciano leaves the program to learn under mentors
SAN ANGELO, Texas — After coming from a 1-A basketball program, Rocky Feliciano was on the Central Bobcats staff starting in 2022. A year later, he was at the helm for Central hoops, and ultimately led them to their first playoff victory since 2012. Now with a chance to...
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