Chandler High is the lone Arizona team in a 28-school national lineup receiving Patrick Mahomes' Adidas Gladiator jerseys.

The Mercury's costly Aug. 2 trade for Kelsey Plum ends after only five games, with her leg injury also knocking her out of the FIBA World Cup.

Glendale's State Farm Stadium could host World Cup rugby, with Phoenix leaders betting on hotel and festival revenue.

Gardner Minshew gets his first Cardinals start Saturday while Jacoby Brissett rests and two rookies nurse injuries.

Phoenix is about to host its first Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, bringing elite athletes and a major industry gathering downtown this week.

An NFL investigation found Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold shared non-public draft information and placed parlay bets; the league has suspended him indefinitely.

Caitlin Clark left Wednesday’s Fever game with a back issue and did not return after logging 19 points and eight assists. The team will monitor her status ahead of the weekend.

Phoenix moved into Round 1 to draft Arizona forward Koa Peat, a Gilbert native with size and upside. The late trade cost Phoenix draft capital but keeps a local star in the Valley.

Reports say the Suns will keep Collin Gillespie on a four-year, $48 million contract after his breakout season and a franchise single-season 3-point record.

The Cactus Bowl will return to ASU’s Mountain America Stadium for the Dec. 26, 2026 game, moving off Chase Field as renovations proceed. Broadcasters have already been assigned.

College tournaments are turning Cactus League parks into year‑round tourism engines, filling hotels and boosting restaurants across the Phoenix area.

PBR is moving its 2027 World Finals championship weekend to Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena (May 20–23, 2027), with opening rounds in Fort Worth. Tickets for the Glendale weekend are on sale now.

Türkiye will train at Mesa's Arizona Athletic Grounds ahead of the 2026 World Cup, bringing players and fans to the East Valley.