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Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed

“It’s a good market, and if we can make it work, we’ll make it work,” Bettman said.

The Buzz previews AZPM's newest podcast

More Than a Game takes listeners beyond the scores and tells the stories behind sports.

The hot-tub league: How a Mesa spa brought spring training to Arizona

15 teams now call Arizona their spring training homes.

Baseball is back! Cactus League expects full crowds, significant economic impact with 2023 spring training

The Cactus League has been forced to pivot the last three years with the global pandemic and MLB lockout changing the way the league brought in its revenue.

Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

The 32-year-old had said planned to return to Phoenix after she returned home from her 10-month detainment in Russia.

In a pickle: Major League Pickleball launches season in Mesa

The popular recreational game, which has been described as a combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, now has become a fast-growing professional sport.

The Buzz: Sports Betting in Arizona

Arizona has always been a destination for major sporting events, but those within the state now also have the ability to gamble on the outcomes of those games.

Mat Ishbia agrees to buy Suns, Mercury for $4 billion

The sale is expected to take several weeks to complete.

UA Men's Basketball avoids harshest sanctions for NCAA violations

Imposed penalties do not go much beyond those the program self-imposed

6-week convergence of major sporting events could make Arizona betting capital of the world

College football, the Super Bowl, and golf are all headed to Arizona in early 2023.

Herm Edwards fired at ASU

The change came after Saturday's loss.

Suns owner Sarver suspended 1 year, fined $10M after probe

The NBA said he engaged in "workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies."

Aari McDonald returning to UA

She will continue to play in the WNBA.

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