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Arizona has ten landmarks that share Black history, including Eastlake Park where civil rights marches began and Tanner Chapel visited by prominent leaders.

These sites show how Phoenix’s Black community built a strong culture — a legacy that lives on today.

A University of Arizona study found that heat-related 911 calls rose 65% between 2019 and 2024, with the increase most pronounced in mountain regions that affect vulnerable Maricopa communities.

Health officials plan to review EMS data & expand cooling centers to improve response during extreme heat.

Arizona State offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo interviewed with the New York Giants for the quarterbacks coach role before Friday, Feb.

6. His departure leaves ASU scrambling to adjust with spring football barely five weeks away — a move that may impact the team's season plans.

Yesterday, the Suns started a four-game homestand against the Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center despite missing Devin Booker + Jalen Green due to injuries, while Golden State skipped key players like Stephen Curry as both teams announced trade moves to update their rosters.

The Phoenix Suns traded Nigel Hayes-Davis and Nick Richards to the Milwaukee Bucks for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey on Feb.

5, a deal finalized hours before the trade deadline (the move kept the Suns under their luxury tax threshold as all players had expiring contracts).

The Diamondbacks traded infielder Blaze Alexander to the Orioles on Feb.

5 for right-handed reliever Kade Strowd and two prospects — a move to strengthen their bullpen. Strowd, 28, posted a 1.71 ERA in 25 games last season, marking the team's largest winter addition.

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks may earn his first NBA All-Star nod when injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses next week's game at Intuit Dome — Brooks is averaging a career-high 20.9 points and will benefit as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver selects a replacement.

Former pro Larry Fitzgerald spoke at DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale on Tuesday, Feb.

3. He discussed his work with DraftKings ahead of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, his support for breast cancer awareness, and his views on the Cardinals' quarterback situation under new coach Mike LaFleur.

Former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Feb.

5 and will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio in August after a 17-year career with the Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals players are enthusiastic about their new head coach Mike LaFleur after his Feb.

1 hire, noting his energetic approach & strong offensive strategies that promise a positive future for the team.

The Arizona State men’s basketball team held off Utah for a 71-63 win in Big 12 play on Feb.

4 at Huntsman Center; they now prepare to face Colorado on Feb. 7.