Arizona’s Cactus League roots run deep for Cubs manager Craig Counsell
Craig Counsell’s career has been sharpened during his time at Arizona, specifically with the Cactus League.
Diamondbacks
Fri, Mar 28
- NCAA Basketball
Arizona falls to Duke in Sweet 16 as Wildcats say goodbye to season, Caleb Love
The Arizona Wildcats fell to top-seed Duke in the East Regional of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Players:
- NCAA Basketball
After decades of dominance, Perry boys basketball coach Sam Duane takes on new challenge with Mesa Public Schools
Legendary Arizona high school basketball coach Sam Duane is stepping away from coaching to become Mesa Public Schools’ compliance and character coach.
- NCAA Football
‘Activate the Valley’: ASU, Diamondbacks highlight Valley’s growing symbiotic sports relationships on Opening Day
The Arizona State football team participated in the pregame festivities at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs.
- NCAA Basketball
‘The Fourth Law’: Lawrence Butler’s breakout 2024 season sets stage for success with A’s
Lawrence Butler is fresh off the heels of a breakout season with the Athletics, earning him a significant contract extension.
- MLB
San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation combines ‘old school’ pitching with young, unproven starters
With the addition of three-time Cy Young Winner Justin Verlander, the San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation is built through its “old school” mentality: throwing as many innings as possible.
- NBA
Little’s big impact: Valley Suns coach’s journey culminates in G League playoff berth
John Little has navigated an international journey to become the coach of the G-League's Valley Suns and lead the team to a successful inaugural season.
Players:
Thu, Mar 27
- NCAA Basketball
Staying home: Perry High All-American Koa Peat picks Arizona over ASU, Houston, Baylor and Texas
Perry High boys basketball star Koa Peat made his decision Thursday morning to stay home by committing with the Arizona Wildcats.
- MLB
Familiar faces: Travis Jankowski finds new home with Chicago White Sox, manager Will Venable
After signing a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, Travis Jankowski pivoted and found his way to the cross-town White Sox, reuniting with new manager Will Venable.
