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The @Dbacks will play in a minor league ballpark against the @Athletics Aug. 1-3. Outfielders Corbin Carroll and Alek Thomas have significant career milestones tethered to Sacramento. @pwmoses11 has the story. #Dbacks #Athletics #MLB cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/25/ari…
Check out my story profiling these athletes: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/09/asu…
Keep an eye out for these Sun Devils
How do Diamondbacks players mentally prepare for grind of MLB season and the elite level of play required to succeed at this level? Story coming soon for @sportscronkite, #diamondbacks, #MLB



Per AD Jamie Boggs, GCU will officially be a member of the Mountain West Conference effective for the 2025-2026 season. They will now be facing some of the top non-Power 4 schools in America. @chrisschaller1 has more on this story. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/17/mou…
Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald, has the chance to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Our @chrisschaller1 has the story. Larry Fitzgerald, a former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, could be a first ballot Hall of Famer: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/21/lar…
Arizona high school baseball stars face a tough choice to sign pro contracts or pursue college ball. Jaiden LoRe was drafted by the Orioles while Jack Lafflam and Brett Crossland head to college. @wileyb99 has the scoop: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/17/ori… #AZBaseball @sportscronkite
Thanks for reposting my story Mike. Yes, college soccer could be at risk of receiving insufficient support in this new era of college athletics, especially at schools that don’t see the sport’s value.
To keep track on House v. NCAA settlement impact on non-revenue sports (eg: soccer): Ben Wiley @wileyb99 writing for @sportscronkite 🔗 "As ASU, universities begin distributing House settlement to athletes, Title IX compliance faces new scrutiny" cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/10/asu…
To keep track on House v. NCAA settlement impact on non-revenue sports (eg: soccer): Ben Wiley @wileyb99 writing for @sportscronkite 🔗 "As ASU, universities begin distributing House settlement to athletes, Title IX compliance faces new scrutiny" cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/10/asu…
Arizona high school baseball stars face a tough choice to sign pro contracts or pursue college ball. Jaiden LoRe was drafted by the Orioles while Jack Lafflam and Brett Crossland head to college. Story coming tomorrow for @sportscronkite, #MLBDraft #AZBaseball #collegebaseball
Suns rookie Khaman Maluach's African roots played a large role in his development from touching a basketball for the first time at 13, to being a top-10 pick at 18. Read more about his journey in my latest story for @sportscronkite: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/15/kha…
🏈 Arizona football is ready for a reset. @empaulson22 has the story on how second-year coach Brent Brennan plans to bring a new culture and QB Noah Fifita believes they have the talent to win. youtu.be/l0rtrRLjwXE?si…
Headed to Motor City Congratulations to @benjacobs1122 for being drafted to the @tigers #ForksUp /// #MLBU
🏀 Statement from NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt on possible NCAA Tournament expansion:
Check out my latest Cronkite News story breaking down how ASU and other schools will navigate the new landscape moving forward in the wake of the House settlement's approval. Do you think your college will abide by Title IX regulations or not? @TheSunDevils , #ASU, #TitleIX
ASU athletics is beginning a new era of directly paying athletes. @wileyb99 breaks down how the Sun Devils and schools nationwide are navigating revenue sharing, #NIL, and potential #TitleIX pitfalls. @TheSunDevils #ASU #CollegeSports cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/10/asu…
ASU Quarterback Sam Leavitt is the talk of Big 12 Media Days, as the preseason Player of the Year pick learns to navigate the spotlight. Our @lindseydeantv reports from Frisco, TX. @ASUFootball @Big12Conference @S_leav10
Check out my latest article for Cronkite News/Sports about ASU swimming ahead of this month’s World Aquatics championships.
From Tempe to the world stage! ASU swim gears up for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. @wileyb99 has the scoop. @sportscronkite @ASUSwimDive #CollegeSwimming #ASU ASU swimmers and coach Herbie Behm ready for Singapore World Aquatics: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/09/asu…
Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson from @ASUFootball took Big 12 Media Day by storm, similar to how they ruled over the conference last season. Now, they’re aiming to take the Sun Devils even higher, with a new weight of expectations. @LoganABrown has the story: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/07/08/sam…
Can ASU’s football team live up to expectations after their underdog run last fall to the top of the conference. We shall see in a couple months.
All eyes on the Sun Devils 👀 #ForksUp /// #Big12MediaDays
🚨 Here is everything you need to know about ASU's availability at Big 12 media days. Our @LoganABrown @lindseydeantv and @empaulson22 will be in Frisco, TX to provide coverage.