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• The NIL store every college athlete already has, whether they know it or not - Read Article

  The NIL store every college athlete already has, whether they know it or not

  2026-07-01T10:25:00-07:00

  Ask a college athlete today whether they have an NIL store, and you will usually get one of two answers. The first is no, often followed by some version of…

  
• Here’s why everybody loves D-backs shortstop Geraldo Perdomo - Read Article

  Here’s why everybody loves D-backs shortstop Geraldo Perdomo

  2026-06-08T09:40:00-07:00

  Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has one of the team’s most magnetic personalities. With a contagious smile, the 6-foot-2 Dominican Republic-born player keeps the clubhouse loose and lively. During pre‑game warmups…

  
• Paul Sewald of the Diamondbacks has, literally, returned home - Read Article

  Paul Sewald of the Diamondbacks has, literally, returned home

  2026-05-31T11:05:00-07:00

  Last spring, Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Paul Sewald and his wife, Molly, purchased a home in the Valley with a plan: six months at home, six months on the road, and…

  
• Mercury and Hero Bread fuel winning nutrition - Read Article

  Mercury and Hero Bread fuel winning nutrition

  2026-05-30T10:00:00-07:00

  When the Phoenix Mercury opened the doors to its $100 million headquarters and practice facility, it wasn’t just encouraging success on the court.  The team wanted to stress the importance…

  
• 4 simple ways matching gear builds instant pride - Read Article

  4 simple ways matching gear builds instant pride

  2026-05-29T07:40:00-07:00

  Matching gear builds instant team pride by boosting player morale, increasing sponsor visibility, creating professional social media content, and improving game day organization.  Whether you are outfitting a youth sports…

  
• 5 ways local businesses can capitalize on the World Cup - Read Article

  5 ways local businesses can capitalize on the World Cup

  2026-05-11T03:15:00-07:00

  The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched international sporting event, turning bars and restaurants into exuberant watch parties that bring the whole community together. Local economies can capitalize on the…

  
• How NIL deals are game-changers for Arizona athletes - Read Article

  How NIL deals are game-changers for Arizona athletes

  2026-04-29T10:15:00-07:00

  Marley Washenitz considers herself “just a girl from small-town West Virginia.” However, with Desert Financial Credit Union’s support, the former ASU basketball player and soon-to-be graduate can share her mission with…

  
• Event brings mental health and performance conversations to an NBA game day - Read Article

  Event brings mental health and performance conversations to an NBA game day

  2026-04-06T06:50:00-07:00

  The Training the Mind Series, a nationally coordinated mental health awareness and well-being activation, is hosting a group night at the Phoenix Suns game on Tuesday, April 7.  DEEPER DIVE: Read…

  
• Phoenix touts readiness, rising momentum as 2026 Women’s Final Four nears - Read Article

  Phoenix touts readiness, rising momentum as 2026 Women’s Final Four nears

  2026-03-05T08:15:00-07:00

  The 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four tips off in 37 days, and local leaders, NCAA officials and community partners gathered Feb. 24 at the venue to outline plans for what…

  
• Japanese players Ohtani and Murakami deliver economic impact to Cactus League - Read Article

  Japanese players Ohtani and Murakami deliver economic impact to Cactus League

  2026-03-04T10:05:00-07:00

  Each time Shohei Ohtani steps onto a Cactus League field, thousands of Japanese tourists and media are present, making Arizona’s spring training an international destination. You might say Ohtani’s arrival…

  
• Sloan Park expansion completed ahead of Cactus League season - Read Article

  Sloan Park expansion completed ahead of Cactus League season

  2026-02-16T13:50:00-07:00

  Sloan Park, home of the Chicago Cubs during Spring Training, recently completed a construction project to enhance its player development environment with new training, technology and support spaces designed to…

  
• Could women’s professional soccer be coming to Mesa? - Read Article

  Could women’s professional soccer be coming to Mesa?

  2026-02-16T10:25:00-07:00

  Women’s professional soccer has been a long‑circulating prospect in the Valley, resurfacing every few years without gaining traction. Now, the idea is moving closer to reality. After a series of…