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.

Record Breakers brings world‑record motorcycle, BMX and trophy‑truck stunts to Revel Surf Park this Saturday, capped by an All‑American Rejects concert. Colby Raha will attempt a 300‑foot jump.

Devin Booker left Friday's game in Atlanta after rolling his right ankle; he scored 31 points in 28 minutes and Phoenix awaits medical updates.

Surprise is hosting two pickleball tournaments in 2026: the Tommy Wong Memorial Pickleball Tournament for various ages and the Junior Battle of the Paddle for younger players. Both events are at the Surprise Pickleball Courts.

Adrian Stubbs of Maryvale High School set a new Arizona high school basketball record by scoring 100 points in a game, surpassing the previous 75-point record from the 1965-66 season.

Former ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt transfers to LSU after playing 7 games, throwing for 1,628 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Jonathan Gannon was fired as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals after a 3-14 season, with owner Michael Bidwill citing the disappointing win-loss record as the reason.