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Islanders' close out season with 5-4 win over Penguins

NEW YORK (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh … more

By The Associated Press | 4/17/24

Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (15) celebrates his goal with teammate defenseman Sean Durzi (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

How did the Arizona Coyotes end up facing a move to Salt Lake City?

The Arizona Coyotes are expected to be sold and moved to Salt Lake City after the team's final home game of the season. Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo will sell the franchise to Utah Jazz owner Ryan … more

By The Associated Press | 4/16/24

FILE - Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon (5), Arizona Coyotes center Nick Bjugstad (17), Jets center Adam Lowry (17), Coyotes right wing Dylan Guenther (11), and Jets defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) look for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Arizona Coyotes fans always had hope the franchise would find stability in the desert despite numerous difficulties. Now that the Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, they're taking those hopes with them. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

The Coyotes' troubled tenure in Arizona has come down to 1 last game before an expected move to Utah

The Arizona Coyotes dubbed Mullett Arena “The Party Barn” for its raucous, closed-quarters atmosphere. The NHL’s smallest arena ended up being one of the franchise’s biggest problems and will … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 4/16/24

Arizona's Jamal Miles (2) stretches over the goal line on Sunday in the Rattlers' 55-45 loss to San Diego. (Arizona Rattlers/Matt Hinshaw)

Rattlers stung 55-45 by Strike Force

Injuries, costly penalties and a defense unable to come up with a big play were the formula for a 55-45 Arizona loss to the San Diego Strike Force on Sunday at Desert Diamond Arena. more

By Matt Loeschman
Mail | X: @MattLoeschman | 4/14/24

Arizona State hires former Steelers star Hines Ward as receivers coach

Arizona State has hired former Pittsburgh Steelers star Hines Ward as wide receivers coach. Ward replaces Ra’Shaad Samples, who left to become associate head coach and wide receivers coach at … more

4/14/24

Phoenix Rising FC takes 1-0 home win vs. Colorado Springs

Phoenix Rising FC (2-3-1) picked up a 1-0 win vs. Colorado Springs on Saturday night in front of 6,277 fans at Phoenix Rising Stadium. more

Phoenix Rising FC | 4/14/24

Pat Tillman. 20 Years. One Legacy.

Nearly 30,000 People Ran or Walked 4.2 Miles to Honor Pat TillmanTEMPE, Ariz., April 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jake Plummer, former Arizona State University and Cardinals quarterback, joined by the … more

4/13/24

Arizona Digest UPDATE

Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select Arizona stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of Arizona and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/11/24

Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) dunks during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Clemson in the NCAA tournament Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Arizona big man Oumar Ballo enters the transfer portal

Arizona center Oumar Ballo has entered the transfer portal, leaving coach Tommy Lloyd with a huge hole to fill. Ballo started his career at Gonzaga under coach Mark Few and Lloyd, then an assistant. … more

4/8/24

Arizona Digest UPDATE

Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select Arizona stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of Arizona and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/8/24

Arizona Daybook

Associated Press Arizona Daybook for Sunday, Apr. 07.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please … more

4/7/24

Arizona Daybook

Associated Press Arizona Daybook for Friday, Apr. 05.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please … more

4/5/24