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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

The Cardinals run on the field prior to a game Jan. 7, 2024, in Glendale.

Cardinals to host Draft Party in Glendale

The Arizona Cardinals are inviting fans to the annual Draft Party to watch the team build for the future. more

Independent Newsmedia | 4/5/24

UConn head coach Dan Hurley speaks to the media during a news conference ahead of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. UConn plays Alabama on Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of night

Defending national champion UConn finally touched down in Arizona for the Final Four at 3:15 a.m. Thursday after a long delay and a red-eye flight. After the plane they were supposed to take had … more

4/4/24

Arizona Daybook

Associated Press Arizona Daybook for Wednesday, Apr. 03.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to … more

4/3/24

20TH ANNUAL RUN HONORING PAT TILLMAN SET FOR APRIL 13

Jake Plummer and '97 Rose Bowl Teammates Serve as Race StartersWHAT: The 20th Annual Pat's Run—a 4.2-mile run/walk honoring the legacy of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, returns to … more

4/2/24

Texas hires Bowman away from national champion Arizona State to lead powerhouse men's swim program

Bob Bowman has been hired to take over the swimming program at Texas. His resume includes being the longtime coach of Olympic star Michael Phelps. Bowman was previously Arizona State’s coach and … more

4/1/24

North Carolina coach Roy Williams and players celebrate after the Tar Heels beat Gonzaga in the NCAA college basketball title game April 3, 2017, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Valley cities are hoping the 2024 Final Four has at least as much positive economic impact as it did when it was last in the Valley in 2017.

Valley cities: millions of reasons to welcome Final Four

Hosting the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four will be a boon for Valley cities, at least based on the last time March Madness’s big showcase landed in the region. A report from the W.P … more

By Jason W. Brooks
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Arizona State wins program's first NCAA men's swimming and diving championship

Leon Marchand set NCAA records in the 200 yard breaststroke and the 400 yards freestyle relay to help Arizona State win the program’s first NCAA men’s swimming and diving championship. … more

3/30/24