Could US-American merger mean a new name for Suns' arena?

As US Airways moves closer to a merger with American Airlines, we take a look at how that could affect US Airways Center, home to the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

Diamondbacks sporting new look for Opening Day

The Arizona Diamondbacks open their season tonight at Chase Field against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be a much different team that takes the field for Arizona, with two of the three starting outfielders, Chris Young and Justin Upton, having been traded. And there will be a lot of other changes this year to “Opening Day” according to Barry Bloom of MLB.com.

Oakland A's sign on with Mesa

Oakland A’s fans will be going to a different ballpark for spring training in two years.

The Cactus League and the business of spring

As Major League Baseball's pitchers and catchers report to spring training camps Monday, the sound of construction on the Chicago Cubs' new facility in Mesa is music to the ears of baseball fans.

Winners, losers of Super Bowl ads

For a lot of people, the best of last night's Super Bowl were the advertisements. Dennis Lambert spoke to Louie Moses of Moses Anshell Advertising. He discusses winners and losers of the ads.

The effects of pay-to-play on high school sports

Experts take a look at the effects on families and students when high schools charge them to play sports.

The psychology behind sports fandom

Phoenix Suns fans were taken aback when they learned Steve Nash chose to leave the Valley and head to the Los Angeles Lakers. Social Psychologist Sam Sommers explains why fans react the way they do.

You Let Some Girl Beat You? The Story of Ann Meyers Drysdale

Ann Meyers Drysdale recounts her experience being the lone woman to try out for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers -- two decades before the WNBA was formed.

Phoenix Coyotes successful so far in playoffs

Todd Walsh of Fox Sports Arizona and the Coyotes Radio Network talks about why this season of hockey has been different for the Phoenix Coyotes.

Diamondbacks opening day April 6

Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall previews the upcoming baseball season.

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