Good morning, Maricopa.

A charity football game called Battle of the Badges will have law enforcement teams from the east and west sides battle on the gridiron to raise funds for injured officers.

A 76-year-old local hiker (veteran Mark Young) was rescued after being lost for three days while camping near Bloody Basin Road in Verde Valley; his son located him on Apr.

20 during a multi-agency search.

Live Nation will offer $30 tickets for dozens of upcoming Arizona concerts during its 2026 Summer of Live campaign, which runs from April 29 — May 5.

Tickets become available online starting Wednesday at 10 a.m., with early access for Live Nation All Access members and T-Mobile customers.

Twelve students from Perry High School are enlisting in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force & Army National Guard as they pledge military service.

They will begin their service soon.

ASU safety Xavion Alford declared for the NFL Draft after a back injury curtailed his season (he played just two games) and plans to showcase his skills at the ongoing draft in Pittsburgh.

The Arizona Cardinals finalized their first-round selection yesterday by picking running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick during the 2026 NFL Draft — final mock drafts highlighted trade rumors and expert insights on his potential impact for the offense.

A final NFL mock draft forecast out yesterday projects the Cardinals to select Ohio State's Arvell Reese + while teams weigh trade possibilities in a crowded first round.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker criticized referee James Williams after a Game 2 loss to Oklahoma City on April 22 — his remarks stirred strong social media reactions.

Game 3 will be played tomorrow in Phoenix at 12:30 p.m.