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Arizona Sports (AZCentral)- Sports TV listings for Phoenix June 20, 2018
- FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 special section June 20, 2018
- Final NHL mock draft: Major changes in top 10; Coyotes could land Brady Tkachuk June 20, 2018
- Armed with a family legacy, Brady Tkachuk prepares to make his own name in the NHL June 20, 2018
- 15-year-old Preston Summerhays wins Utah State Amateur title June 20, 2018
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![The Arizona State men’s tennis team goes on the road this weekend to play Washington and No. 41 Oregon. It’s been 10 years since the Sun Devils made the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ASUtenn-115x115.jpg "International roster fueling rebirth of ASU men’s tennis")
International roster fueling rebirth of ASU men’s tennis
Posted on April 6, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State men’s tennis team goes on the road this weekend to play Washington and No. 41 Oregon. It’s been 10 years since the Sun Devils made the […] -
![John Court is in a good career place right now as the new head coach of the University of Arizona women’s gymnastics program. But he’d probably like to be […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/JOHN_AND_JAY-115x115.png "UA, ASU gymnastics re-loading with new head coaches")
UA, ASU gymnastics re-loading with new head coaches
Posted on April 2, 2018 | No CommentsJohn Court is in a good career place right now as the new head coach of the University of Arizona women’s gymnastics program. But he’d probably like to be […] -
![The recent announcement that Brophy Prep has hired a former NFL quarterback to take over its football program seems to be following a new trend in high school sports. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/balls-115x115.jpg "From pro’s to preps: A new trend in hiring HS coaches?")
From pro’s to preps: A new trend in hiring HS coaches?
Posted on March 29, 2018 | No CommentsThe recent announcement that Brophy Prep has hired a former NFL quarterback to take over its football program seems to be following a new trend in high school sports. […] -
![This is a do-over season for Trisha Ford, who debuted last year as the new head softball coach at Arizona State University. A chance to show that her first […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ASUsftbl-115x115.jpg "ASU softball rebounding from 2017, beats #1 Washington")
ASU softball rebounding from 2017, beats #1 Washington
Posted on March 27, 2018 | No CommentsThis is a do-over season for Trisha Ford, who debuted last year as the new head softball coach at Arizona State University. A chance to show that her first […] -
![The Chandler Rotary Invitational, which will be held for the 78th time today and tomorrow, always showcases the best in high school track & field, often including record-breaking performances […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Shot-Put-STACK-115x115.jpg "Shot-put circle is center stage at Chandler Rotary Invite")
Shot-put circle is center stage at Chandler Rotary Invite
Posted on March 23, 2018 | No CommentsThe Chandler Rotary Invitational, which will be held for the 78th time today and tomorrow, always showcases the best in high school track & field, often including record-breaking performances […] -
![For the Arizona State women’s basketball team, this season will be defined by continued frustration — but also great promise. These Sun Devils put up 22 wins, earned an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ASUwom-115x115.jpg "ASU women out of NCAA tourney, but have bright future")
ASU women out of NCAA tourney, but have bright future
Posted on March 21, 2018 | No CommentsFor the Arizona State women’s basketball team, this season will be defined by continued frustration — but also great promise. These Sun Devils put up 22 wins, earned an […] -
![What a difference a year can make. Desert Vista High School‘s title victory in the Bob Everett Baseball Classic and Hamilton High‘s repeat championship in the Desert Mountain Softball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hsbasbll-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista, Hamilton claim tourney titles on the diamond")
Desert Vista, Hamilton claim tourney titles on the diamond
Posted on March 19, 2018 | No CommentsWhat a difference a year can make. Desert Vista High School‘s title victory in the Bob Everett Baseball Classic and Hamilton High‘s repeat championship in the Desert Mountain Softball […] -
![Even the casual sports fan could tell by halftime of the University of Arizona vs. Buffalo men’s basketball game Thursday night that the Wildcats were in trouble. Arizona was […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/PJCRistic-115x115.jpg "Bracket buster: Here’s how 13-seed Buffalo upset #4 UofA")
Bracket buster: Here’s how 13-seed Buffalo upset #4 UofA
Posted on March 17, 2018 | No CommentsEven the casual sports fan could tell by halftime of the University of Arizona vs. Buffalo men’s basketball game Thursday night that the Wildcats were in trouble. Arizona was […] -
![The University of Arizona men’s basketball team is getting ready to step onto the road that will, they hope, lead to a Final Four. Arizona State, on the other […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ShannonEv-115x115.jpg "UA working on reaching Final Four; ASU out in First Four")
UA working on reaching Final Four; ASU out in First Four
Posted on March 15, 2018 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona men’s basketball team is getting ready to step onto the road that will, they hope, lead to a Final Four. Arizona State, on the other […] -
![The Arizona State and University of Arizona men’s basketball teams took very different approaches to getting into this year’s NCAA Tournament. ASU kinda snuck in the back door, while […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Celebration-115x115.jpg "ASU men squeeze into NCAA field, UA storms the gates")
ASU men squeeze into NCAA field, UA storms the gates
Posted on March 13, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State and University of Arizona men’s basketball teams took very different approaches to getting into this year’s NCAA Tournament. ASU kinda snuck in the back door, while […] -
![The Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team waited five long seasons for a chance to play in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. Once they got to the WAC Tournament, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DanMrjle-115x115.jpg "Majerle upbeat after WAC title loss: ‘I’m lucky to be here’")
Majerle upbeat after WAC title loss: ‘I’m lucky to be here’
Posted on March 12, 2018 | No CommentsThe Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team waited five long seasons for a chance to play in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. Once they got to the WAC Tournament, […] -
![We’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/coach3-115x115.jpg "Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ")
Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ
Posted on March 9, 2018 | No CommentsWe’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […] -
![During her college playing career at Stanford, Nicole Powell was considered one of the top women’s basketball players in the nation. A two-time All-American, she was a three-time First […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Nicole_Powell_041117_8-115x115.jpg "Mountain Pointe’s Powell named to 2018 HS Hall of Fame")
Mountain Pointe’s Powell named to 2018 HS Hall of Fame
Posted on March 7, 2018 | No CommentsDuring her college playing career at Stanford, Nicole Powell was considered one of the top women’s basketball players in the nation. A two-time All-American, she was a three-time First […] -
![Memo to Arizona’s JUCO football programs: Hang in there, gang, the Calvary is on the way. The football programs at four of the community colleges in the state have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/football-player2-115x115.jpg "Local sports club offers plan to save JUCO football in AZ")
Local sports club offers plan to save JUCO football in AZ
Posted on March 6, 2018 | No CommentsMemo to Arizona’s JUCO football programs: Hang in there, gang, the Calvary is on the way. The football programs at four of the community colleges in the state have […] -
![The Grand Canyon University outdoor track & field season opens in a couple of weeks when the Antelopes head to Tucson to compete in the Willie Williams Invitational. But […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Marshall2-115x115.jpg "GCU wins WAC title; Desert Vista pole vaulter leads locals")
GCU wins WAC title; Desert Vista pole vaulter leads locals
Posted on March 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe Grand Canyon University outdoor track & field season opens in a couple of weeks when the Antelopes head to Tucson to compete in the Willie Williams Invitational. But […] -
![Last week, the University of Arizona’s men’s basketball team lost to Oregon while head coach Sean Miller sat out the game following a story by ESPN that he was […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SeanM-115x115.jpg "UA wins Pac-12, Miller back on bench for hoops playoffs")
UA wins Pac-12, Miller back on bench for hoops playoffs
Posted on March 4, 2018 | No CommentsLast week, the University of Arizona’s men’s basketball team lost to Oregon while head coach Sean Miller sat out the game following a story by ESPN that he was […] -
![It seems only fair that Xavier Prep let some other school win a state title. The small Catholic girls’ school in central Phoenix has won three state championships so […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HSboysBB-115x115.jpg "Valley Vista girls repeat 6A hoops title, Pinnacle wins 1st")
Valley Vista girls repeat 6A hoops title, Pinnacle wins 1st
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsIt seems only fair that Xavier Prep let some other school win a state title. The small Catholic girls’ school in central Phoenix has won three state championships so […] -
![Three years ago, Zeke Jones made a decision that is reaping big rewards now for the Arizona State University wrestling program. Jones, hired in April of 2014, began rebuilding […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ASUwresTitle-1-115x115.jpg "2nd Pac-12 title: Zeke’s plan paying off for ASU wrestling")
2nd Pac-12 title: Zeke’s plan paying off for ASU wrestling
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsThree years ago, Zeke Jones made a decision that is reaping big rewards now for the Arizona State University wrestling program. Jones, hired in April of 2014, began rebuilding […] -
![For Sunnyslope High School, it wasn’t hard to remember what it felt like to win a state championship in basketball. The boys’ team won a title just last year, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/boysBB2-115x115.jpg "Sunnyslope boys repeat 5A hoops title, Mesquite girls fail")
Sunnyslope boys repeat 5A hoops title, Mesquite girls fail
Posted on February 28, 2018 | No CommentsFor Sunnyslope High School, it wasn’t hard to remember what it felt like to win a state championship in basketball. The boys’ team won a title just last year, […] -
![A rare opportunity for softball fans is just days away. And requires just a short drive to northeast Phoenix. That’s where Pinnacle High School will be hosting Hamilton High […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SoftSwing-115x115.jpg "Hamilton, Pinnacle to meet as nation’s top softball teams")
Hamilton, Pinnacle to meet as nation’s top softball teams
Posted on February 27, 2018 | No CommentsA rare opportunity for softball fans is just days away. And requires just a short drive to northeast Phoenix. That’s where Pinnacle High School will be hosting Hamilton High […] -
![Playing for the runner-up trophy in the playoffs has become something of a way of life for high school basketball teams that play in Arizona’s 4A division. It doesn’t […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bballsfacing-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mountain HS, Seton Catholic own 4A basketball")
Shadow Mountain HS, Seton Catholic own 4A basketball
Posted on February 26, 2018 | No CommentsPlaying for the runner-up trophy in the playoffs has become something of a way of life for high school basketball teams that play in Arizona’s 4A division. It doesn’t […] -
![That loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SeanMillr-3-115x115.jpg "Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is")
Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is
Posted on February 25, 2018 | No CommentsThat loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […] -
![Taylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/McQuillin-115x115.jpg "Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?")
Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?
Posted on February 24, 2018 | No CommentsTaylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […] -
![If college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ThrowFB-115x115.jpg "Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects")
Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects
Posted on February 23, 2018 | No CommentsIf college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […] -
![The much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HandsatRim-115x115.jpg "Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race")
Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race
Posted on February 21, 2018 | No CommentsThe much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […] -
![When a new coach takes over a college basketball program, it’s inevitable that his/her early progress is measured by success against its in-state rival. By that measuring stick, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUvUA-115x115.jpg "UA women test ASU hoops program again, but get swept")
UA women test ASU hoops program again, but get swept
Posted on February 19, 2018 | No CommentsWhen a new coach takes over a college basketball program, it’s inevitable that his/her early progress is measured by success against its in-state rival. By that measuring stick, the […] -
![Bobby Hurley has yet to beat the University of Arizona since taking over as head basketball coach at Arizona State, losing his sixth straight against the Wildcats last night. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Hoops rivalry is back! UA beats ASU in final minutes")
Hoops rivalry is back! UA beats ASU in final minutes
Posted on February 16, 2018 | No CommentsBobby Hurley has yet to beat the University of Arizona since taking over as head basketball coach at Arizona State, losing his sixth straight against the Wildcats last night. […] -
![Xavier Prep‘s new 6A soccer title is just the latest championship achievement in a school year that may go down as one of the best in the history of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Gsoccer-115x115.jpg "Xavier Prep’s 6A soccer title is third already this year")
Xavier Prep’s 6A soccer title is third already this year
Posted on February 15, 2018 | No CommentsXavier Prep‘s new 6A soccer title is just the latest championship achievement in a school year that may go down as one of the best in the history of […] -
![Numbers matter in sports competition. Won-loss records. Shooting percentages. Defensive statistics. Those are all important. But in college athletics, there is another number that is perhaps even more important, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Skydome-115x115.jpg "Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate")
Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate
Posted on February 14, 2018 | No CommentsNumbers matter in sports competition. Won-loss records. Shooting percentages. Defensive statistics. Those are all important. But in college athletics, there is another number that is perhaps even more important, […]