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Bear necessities: Arizona State’s struggling offense looks to regroup against stingy Baylor defense

TEMPE - Since the fourth quarter of the Texas A&M game, ASU has struggled to move the ball on offense. The Sun Devils will face a tough test against a Baylor defense that is allowing just 13 points per game.

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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Saturday, October 3, 2026

Recent developments in Arizona include legal actions, voter issues, and legislative shifts as elections approach.

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Desert proving ground: Arizona Fall League offers baseball’s next generation a path to achieving big league dreams

SCOTTSDALE - Players from all 30 MLB organizations come to play each year in the Arizona Fall League. Each player is looking to improve their skills with the dream of making it to the major leagues.

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Chandler High Quarterback Will Mencl Aims to Transition High-Octane Game to Oregon

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Former quarterback Reed Harris shines in first three games as wide receiver at Arizona State

TEMPE – Arizona State wide receiver Reed Harris finds home in Tempe after switching positions and schools.

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‘I could have done more’: Torey Lovullo remorseful about season, happy to continue as Arizona Diamondbacks manager

PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks announced that Torey Lovullo will return for his 11th season after the manager signed a two-year deal that keeps him under contract in Arizona through the 2028 season.

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As Brewers head into NLDS, Pat Murphy, former players reflect on manager’s time at ASU

PHOENIX – After leading the Milwaukee Brewers to their first 100-plus win season, manager Pat Murphy’s success comes as no surprise to some former ASU players.

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Rising to the rim: Tucson pro dunker Jack Allard training for Shaquille O’Neal’s DUNKMAN league

PHOENIX – Jack Allard’s relationship with basketball has taken many forms. The latest is as a professional dunker training for Shaquille O’Neal’s pro league, DUNKMAN, the self-proclaimed world’s first professional league in the sport of dunking.

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Chandler High quarterback Will Mencl aims to transition high-octane game to Oregon

CHANDLER – Will Mencl, Arizona’s top-rated football recruit and an Oregon commit, sees a lot of similarities between Chandler High’s offense and the expectations he’ll face in Eugene, physically and mentally.

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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Friday, October 2, 2026

A court ruling on transgender protections leads to a rollback of disability rights protections, while upcoming legislative races could reshape Arizona's political landscape and a Supreme Court decision mandates state prison healthcare overh

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ASU Hockey Coach Put on Leave Over Deadly Workout; Arizona Lawmakers Urge Independent Investigation

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The Arizona State Fair opens its monthlong run without a petting zoo, but lots of animals

PHOENIX – The Arizona State Fair has returned for another year, this time without a petting zoo and pony rides because of an E. coli outbreak that sickened 18 people in 2025. Now there will be limited interactions with animals and no touching allowed.

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Matthew Mayich’s collapse stirs memories for father of Maryland athlete who died of heatstroke

PHOENIX – Marty McNair, whose son died of heatstroke in 2018 after a Maryland football workout, calls for an independent ASU investigation after Matthew Mayich’s collapse and urges colleges to improve workout oversight and emergency preparation.

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Arizona and Hopi could see $181M in Biden-era solar grants after courts reverse Trump EPA

WASHINGTON – Two federal judges struck down the Trump EPA’s cancellation of the $7 billion Biden-era Solar for All program. That could restore $181 million for Arizona and Hopi projects aimed at lowering energy costs and expanding access.

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Cosmic love language: Sun Devil athletes build community during Big 12 Impact Week

TEMPE – ASU athletes joined Special Olympics athletes during Big 12 Impact Week, building connections and community through sports.

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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Thursday, October 1, 2026

Diverse debates intensify ahead of Arizona elections, while legal rulings shape campaign funding and residents cope with water shortages.

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Cardinals Offense Shows Promise In Loss To 49ers

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ASU puts hockey coach Greg Powers on paid leave as calls grow for independent investigation

PHOENIX – Arizona State places hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave nearly six weeks after defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during a team workout. The case parallels a similar situation at Maryland.

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Dave Pasch looks back on Cardinals play-by-play career, ahead to working with Kurt Warner

PHOENIX – Before signing an exclusive contract with ESPN in June, Dave Pasch was the play-by-play radio announcer for the Arizona Cardinals for 24 years. He looked back on his time working alongside analyst Ron Wolfley, and forward to working with Kurt Warner on NFL Network this season.

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77-22 Senate vote sets federal rules on college sports; Arizona splits

The Senate passed a 77-22 college sports overhaul that codifies a $20.5 million revenue share, adds up to $27.5 million in allowable athlete retention spending, and shields the NCAA from some antitrust suits.

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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Key issues affecting Arizona include education funding proposals, the implications of housing land sales, and ongoing controversies in the gubernatorial race.

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Diamondbacks players speak out in support of manager Torey Lovullo

PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks missed the playoffs for the third season in a row, leaving manager Torey Lovullo’s future uncertain. After 10 seasons at the helm, Lovullo enters the offseason without a contract, and with reports of interest from other MLB teams.

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As optimism defines start of Suns camp, owner Mat Ishbia addresses offseason controversies at Media Day

PHOENIX – Suns owner Matt Ishbia said that his lending company’s recently reported $600 million loss will have no effect on the Suns’ operation.

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Community ties bring Toronto Maple Leafs to Arizona ahead of season opener

TEMPE – The Toronto Maple Leafs made a stop in Arizona for some team bonding and took the time to show support to the family of Matthew Mayich, the Arizona State hockey player who remains hospitalized after collapsing during an outdoor workout on Aug. 20.