Phil Mickelson will miss the 2026 Masters, saying he will step away to tend to a family health matter and be out for an extended period. The tournament will begin next week without one of its most familiar champions.

A bee swarm at Sun Devil Lacrosse Stadium on March 28 sent players and fans scrambling and left multiple people stung, forcing Arizona State's home game against Florida to be postponed to Sunday.

Arizona shot 64% and rolled past Arkansas 109-88 to reach the Elite Eight. The Wildcats now head to San Jose to face No. 2 Purdue on Saturday.

After 25 seasons in Moraga, Randy Bennett is set to coach at Arizona State, ending a defining run at Saint Mary’s and reshaping both programs. The Gaels now face a quick leadership transition.

NFL owners will consider a Raiders succession plan at the April 29 league meetings in Phoenix that could clear the way for Egon Durban to buy control if Mark Davis sells.

A 9,600-square-foot video board and about 50 new concession items are headed to Chase Field as the Diamondbacks ready for the 2026 season.

Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring pitching appearance Wednesday in Glendale as the Dodgers fine‑tune his two‑way workload ahead of Opening Day.

Arizona Athletic Grounds says 2025 was a banner year: millions of visitors, national tournaments and fresh partnerships helped turn the Mesa complex into a major sports draw. Organizers point to expanded events, streaming and new food options as the growth engine.

Diana Taurasi will be inducted into the Phoenix Mercury Ring of Honor on August 16, 2026, and her No. 3 will be retired during the home game vs. Portland. The club says legends, former teammates and family will attend.

Phoenix Raceway will host the Cup Series on March 8, 2026, as IndyCar joins a March 6 6 weekend and community STEM events return to the track.

The Cardinals broke ground on a new north Phoenix headquarters and performance center that will anchor a 217‑acre mixed‑use development, with the team portion opening in 2028.

Phoenix will host NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 19–21, 2027, with the game at the Suns' downtown arena. City officials are already celebrating.

After high‑priced gambles and a painful reset, Mat Ishbia’s Suns have shifted to defense, depth and late‑season traction — and Phoenix is back in the conversation.