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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard looks up at the clock against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Portland fans show love for Damian Lillard in his return to the court with the Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard is back, in more ways than one. The star guard played his first regular-season game with the Trail Blazers since returning to Portland in the summer of 2025, and scored 25 points with … more
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, and guard Ja Morant celebrate after a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Lillard returns with 25 points, Morant debuts and the Blazers rout the Suns 124-83
Damian Lillard played in his first regular-season game since rejoining the Portland Trail Blazers and scored 25 points in a 124-83 season-opening rout of the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. … more
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FILE - Clemson forward RJ Godfrey (0) shoots against Louisville forward Sananda Fru (13) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Feb. 28, 2026, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd fumes as forward RJ Godfrey's eligibility remains stuck in Georgia courts
Arizona Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd expressed his frustration over forward RJ Godfrey's eligibility issues during the Big 12's media summit Wednesday. Godfrey's basketball future depends on a Georgia … more
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Green Bay Packers' Evan Williams stops Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC East makes history with back-to-back winless weeks
The NFC East has traditionally been the marquee division in the NFL with established big brands with histories of success. The division that features Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington and the New York … more
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Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire walks down the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
Texas Tech not as lopsided in this 6-0 start and part of undefeated Big 12 trio with BYU, Utah
Texas Tech is again undefeated halfway through the regular season. The No. 8 Red Raiders have just gotten to 6-0 a bit differently from a year ago when they were first-time Big 12 champions and made … more
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43 Career Pathways, Countless Possibilities for Arizona Students
By Dr. Scott Spurgeon, Superintendent, West-MECGLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For today's high school students, planning for the future looks different than it did a generation ago. … more

Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland, top, is congratulated by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Wins have been hard to come by at SoFi for both tenants with Rams, Chargers a combined 1-5 at home
The Rams and Chargers each had high hopes for playing on their home field in Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium, but things aren't going as planned. The Rams, led by Matthew Stafford, were favorites with … more
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Trail Blazers open season at home against the Suns
The Portland Trail Blazers host the Phoenix Suns in the season opener. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season. more
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Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland, right, celebrates with Blake Gillikin (12) after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
Defensive grit a welcome sign for the Cardinals, who showed pride in snapping 4-game skid
The Arizona Cardinals have pulled off a surprising upset against the Los Angeles Rams, winning 18-16. Despite being 12.5-point underdogs, the Cardinals' defense delivered a standout performance. They … more
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes his way to the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Rams WR Davante Adams out 6-10 weeks with hamstring injury. DT Poona Ford out for season
Rams receiver Davante Adams will be out for six to 10 weeks with a serious hamstring injury. Los Angeles coach Sean McVay made the announcement Monday. The Rams also lost veteran defensive tackle … more
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Rising players celebrate a 3-1 win over Orange County last weekend.
Phoenix Rising stay alive with 3-1 win, 1 win away from playoffs
The Rising stayed alive while on the brink of elimination for the second straight week. Phoenix delivered a dominant performance against in a 3-1 win over Orange County SC in its final away … more
Iowa State visits No. 25 Arizona in Big 12 matchup
The No. 25 Arizona Wildcats and the Iowa State Cyclones square off in a meeting of Big 12 opponents. more
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