After countless battles behind the scenes, Reyes Cortez Jr. continues his family’s fight inside the octagon

Junior, who laughs like he’s never endured adversity, holds himself accountable in effort to succeed at the highest level in the UFC, delivering on his promise to his mother.

‘The guardian angel’: Friends recall heroic final minutes in life of former Central High star Corvel Simmons

In late July 2021, former Central High School football standout Corvel Simmons and his coach, Matt Allen, were discussing fears. Among Simmons' concerns? Drowning. A week later, Simmons died in a tragic paddle board accident, and as his family later learned, he died heroically.

The Player Whisperer: Lillard, other NBA stars flock to work with trainer Phil Beckner

Phil Beckner attracts many top NBA players, including Portland’s Damian Lillard, who said Beckner is “one of the best trainers out there, if not the best.”

‘Stabilizing the ship’: Despite turmoil, Vanessa Nygaard determined to keep Mercury on track

Vanessa Nygaard had championship dreams. Despite the turmoil the Phoenix Mercury have faced, she is determined to keep the team on track.

A mother to thousands

Central High School athletic director Evana Santee uses love - and baked ziti - to make a difference in her students' lives.

How ASU Basketball Coach Bobby Hurley Exudes Intensity and Incandescence

The former Duke guard has led ASU to three wins against top-three opponents

The Guidance and Passion, On and Off the Court, That Makes Charli Turner Thorne a Winner

Turner Thorne, ASU's women's basketball head coach, has made family sacrifices and has worked hard to be the best support system for her staff and players

ASU women's basketball falls short to Oregon State in the PAC-12 tournament

The ASU women's basketball team came to Las Vegas for the Pac-12 Tournament with high hopes, but couldn't complete the comeback as the team dropped its round one matchup 59-54 to Oregon State.

New month, same result: No. 3 Brophy defeats No. 4 Perry, 61-46

No. 3 Brophy College Prep continues to bully the 6A Premier class with its 10th consecutive win of the season in Tuesday night's conference game against No. 4 Perry, 61-46

Kurt Warner’s biopic hits theaters on heels of coaching son at Brophy

Although the rest of the country will have an opportunity to peek into the former NFL quarterback’s life with the nationwide release of his biopic “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story” Saturday, the Valley has had a front row seat for years.

The modern-day investigative duo inspiring a need for change

Mason and McDowell were realistic about their desired outcome when reporting on the generations-old industry, knowing change would not occur overnight. However, they hope their series will start the conversation needed for change.

Five questions to ask when a professional sports team relocates to your city

If a professional sports team relocates to a new city, what are the likely economic benefits?