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Nov 20, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Cooper Burns |Brendon Pricco
Goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo, a standout for Phoenix Rising FC, faces another offseason of uncertainty as the team works to secure his return for 2025. (Photo by Brendon Pricco/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – The new coach of Phoenix Rising FC comes from a different league, and the roster he is taxed with improving before the United Soccer League season begins in March is still in a state of flux. But Pa-Modou Kah has a resume as unique as the situation he is inheriting.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
azdailysun.com | Brendon Pricco
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Sean Brennan |Seán Brennan |Brendon Pricco
Sean Brennan/Cronkite News Ethan Salas, the top prospect in the San Diego Padres farm system, is the second youngest top-100 prospect participating in the Arizona Fall League this season at 18 years old. (Photo by Brendon Pricco/Cronkite News) PEORIA – Whether behind the plate or in the batter’s box, Ethan Salas’ ability and maturity is evident even within a single at-bat.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
tucson.com | Brendon Pricco
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Sean Brennan |Seán Brennan |Brendon Pricco
Tommy Troy laughs at heckling fans while he prepares for his at-bat in an Arizona Fall League Game. “He pays attention to detail,” Diamondbacks prospect Gino Groover said. (Photo by Brendon Pricco/Cronkite News) SCOTTSDALE – Growing up, Gino Groover’s parents told him there is a small amount of truth to any joke. So whenever the Arizona Diamondbacks’ No. 9 prospect gives middle infielder Tommy Troy a hard time for working too hard, a small amount of seriousness is sprinkled in.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Grace Monos |Gabrielle Wallace |Brendon Pricco |Anastasia Smith
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are vying for Arizona’s 11 electoral votes. (Photos by Andrew Harnik and Scott Olson/Getty Images | Photo illustration by Anastasia Smith/Cronkite News) WASHINGTON – Four years ago, just over 10,000 votes separated the winner and loser in Arizona’s presidential race. The state is one of seven battlegrounds destined to decide the outcome in 2024, too.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Brendon Pricco |Anastasia Smith
By Staff/Cronkite News Nov. 5, 2024 PHOENIX – Arizona voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for the presidential election, a U.S. Senate race, nine U.S. House races, 13 state ballot measures and many more state and local races. Across the country, eyes will be on swing state Arizona as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both seeking Arizona’s 11 electoral votes in their quest to get to 270.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Cooper Burns |Brendon Pricco
Phoenix Rising FC will lean on goalie Rocco Ríos Novo for a second straight strong performance against New Mexico United in Sunday’s first-round USL playoff game. (Photo by Brendon Pricco/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC seeks a rare feat, one that hasn’t been accomplished since 2018, when Louisville City FC won back-to-back USL titles. Heading into this year’s playoffs, Rising’s road to gold appears all too similar to last season’s run.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Brendon Pricco |Enrique Ortega
By Brendon Pricco/Cronkite News Oct. 23, 2024 EAST LANSING, Mich. – Mat Ishbia is known around Arizona as the billionaire owner of the Phoenix Suns, who open their season Wednesday night at the Los Angeles Clippers’ new Intuit Dome. However, if you travel across the country to the spirited and picturesque college town of East Lansing, Michigan, he is known for his connection with the Michigan State Spartans.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Cooper Burns |Brendon Pricco
Cooper Burns/Cronkite News Phoenix Rising players prepare for Saturday’s crucial match against Memphis 901 FC, with the potential to clinch their spot in the 2024 USL Championship playoffs. (Photo by Brendon Pricco/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – Just two weeks remain in the United Soccer League’s regular season, and with only a handful of games left to play, the playoff picture is going from murky to clear. One notable team has yet to lock themselves into the playoffs.
