‘We were at the doorstep of making history’: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. talks about why he came back to the D-backs

GM Mike Hazen said bringing Gurriel back to the Valley was a top priority and said he does not believe the team is done with ‘heavy lifting’ this offseason PHOENIX — It’s official. Piña Power is coming back to Chase Field after the Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced on Friday that they have re-signed outfielder Lourdes … Read more

Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year after stunning return from 2-year hiatus

Biles previously won the AP honor in 2016 and 2019, times in her life she now barely recognizes. There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? Editor’s note: The above video was published on October 6, 2023. When Simone Biles walked onto the floor at a suburban Chicago arena … Read more

AP names Female Athlete of the Year

Biles previously won the AP honor in 2016 and 2019, times in her life she now barely recognizes. CHICAGO — There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When Simone Biles walked onto the floor at a suburban Chicago arena in late July for her first gymnastics competition in … Read more

Fantasia, Theatre Under the Stars and a Deer Park 12th-grader will kick things off before the CFP championship at NRG Stadium

The NCAA college football championship will be played Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium. On Thursday, we learned about more festivities surrounding the game. HOUSTON — We’re learning more about some of the hoopla surrounding the NCAA college football championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston next month. The game will be played on Jan. 8 … Read more