TKO Group signed a three‑year, seven‑event partnership with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance to bring UFC, WWE, PBR and Zuffa Boxing to Phoenix; dates and venues are pending.

A participant in the Cocodona 250 died after a medical emergency, organizers said. The 252.9‑mile race will continue in the runner’s honor as family are notified.

MLS owners privately discussed selling the Vancouver Whitecaps, with Las Vegas a leading option as the club and city race to resolve stadium talks by Dec. 31, 2026.

Phoenix has bid to host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a downtown course out of Hance Park, pitching a two-day championship weekend and mass-participation lead-in.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 as the Thunder beat the Suns 121-109 in Phoenix, putting OKC up 3-0 and a win from advancing.

The Lions took Arizona State corner Keith Abney II at No. 157, banking on his coverage chops and tackling to pay off as a nickel. Advanced metrics back the move.

Arizona used the No. 3 pick on Notre Dame standout Jeremiyah Love, an explosive running back whose arrival reshapes the Cardinals’ early offseason plans.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scored 37 as the Thunder beat the Suns 120-107 at Paycom Center. Jalen Williams left with a hamstring concern ahead of Game 3.

Arizona State confirmed the death of assistant strength coach Steven Miller, 29. The Sun Devils canceled Thursday practice and posted a brief tribute.

Deni Avdija’s 41 powered Portland to a 114-110 play‑in win in Phoenix, snapping a playoff drought that dated to 2021. The Blazers will face the Spurs in round one.

Portland locked up the No. 8 seed with a 122-110 win over Sacramento, setting up a play-in trip to Phoenix. Deni Avdija led the way as the Blazers extended their postseason hopes.

Houston rallied from 21 down to beat Phoenix 119-105, keyed by Amen Thompson's 22-11-8 and a 65.2% fourth-quarter surge.

Tommy Lloyd announced he will remain at Arizona and has agreed to a new multi-year deal, removing him from UNC’s coaching sweep. The decision reshapes Carolina’s search.