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Big 12 commish Brett Yormark asks Arizona regents to keep investing in U of A, ASU sports

Published   Jun 07, 2024 12:14AM
After a sharp 30-minute presentation Thursday on the Big 12’s strategy and priorities, commissioner Brett Yormark opened the floor to questions from the board — the Arizona Board of Regents.

Those questions covered a range of topics, from content strategy to the transfer portal and NIL (name, image and likeness) to the future of college sports.

Yormark spoke of the need for innovation and bold decisions but was understandably short on specifics at the Fulton Center on Arizona State’s Tempe campus. Because of ongo ... Read more

Times, Networks Revealed For Utah Football Out Of Conference

SALT LAKE CITY – The front half of the Utes’ schedule now has times and networks making the 2024 season feel a little more within reach for Utah football fans.

Utah is set to kick their season off on Thursday, August 29 against the S ... Read more

The Mt. Rushmore Of Brakes: Who or What Should Be On It?

The Mt. Rushmore Of Brakes: Who or What Should Be On It?

The busts of four presidents who shaped America dominate the Black Hills of South Dakota on Mount Rushmore. The debate on the original Mt. Rushmore participants has passed, but who ... Read more

Arizona State football lands 3-star OL Desean Bryant

Arizona State football landed 2025 consensus three-star offensive tackle recruit Desean Bryant from Duncanville High School in Texas.

Bryant announced his commitment on social media Friday while on a visit in Tempe, choosing ASU over oth ... Read more

NHL’s Move to Salt Lake City Is Latest Sports Downsizing

Published   Jun 03, 2024 05:02PM
TEMPE, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Aku Raty #85 of the Arizona Coyotes gets ready during a face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Mullett Arena on April 17, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. It was Raty's first career NHL game. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)

Sometimes, smaller is better.

For decades, major sports leagues have tried to place teams in the country’s largest markets in the hopes of selling more tickets and sponsorships as well as satisfying broadcasters who want to reach the largest number of viewers possible ... Read more

New Stadiums, New Hurdles: Coyotes and A’s Face High Stake

The good news for the NHL’s former Coyotes franchise is that owner Alex Meruelo is in active conversations with Phoenix mayor Kate Gallego about the possibility of a new arena. The bad news is that Gallego remains firmly opposed to some core parts ... Read more

Coyotes' new makeshift home rink named Mullett Arena

The Arizona Coyotes have moved out of Gila River Arena in Glendale, where they've played since the 2003-04 season, now temporarily moving to Arizona State University's campus in Tempe. (Getty Images)

It's looking like it'll be a ‘busin ... Read more

Phoenix Rising Loans Ryan Flood to Orange County SC

Phoenix Rising Loans Ryan Flood to Orange County SC

May 31, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)

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PHOENIX, Arizona - Phoenix Risi ... Read more