Good morning, Maricopa.

Today, many restaurants in Arizona offer free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty service members who show valid military ID—options include free entrées, beverages and bonus deals at chains like Applebee’s, Chipotle, Starbucks and Krispy Kreme.

Arizona State ruled out safety Xavion Alford for the season after an injury kept him off the field following his second game against Mississippi State, and coach Kenny Dillingham said Alford will decide on returning next season (announcement made Nov.

10).

The Arizona Republic listed 15 top high school football players from week 12, Nov.

6-8, based on coaches' input on record-setting plays from schools like Mesa Mountain View — readers can vote for their top performer online until 5 p.m. on November 13.

Millennium basketball star Cam Holmes has committed to the Arizona Wildcats following Koa Peat’s decision seven months ago.

Holmes—a top recruit for the 2026 class—said he will stay at UA to develop his skills and lead his team in the coming seasons.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones suffered a torn Achilles on Nov.

9th in the loss to Seattle and will miss the rest of the season—head coach Jonathan Gannon said other injured players will have their statuses updated on Nov. 12th.