Chris Schaller

2 weeks ago | cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Chris Schaller |Adnan Alam

Chris Schaller/Cronkite News Boxing legend Mike Tyson addresses youth from Phoenix-area Boys and Girls Clubs at the Arizona State Capitol on June 5, 2025. (Photo by Kayla Christenson/Cronkite News) PHOENIX — Mike Tyson has traded the boxing ring for a different kind of fight, and for one day, Phoenix served as his training ground. Last Thursday, the former heavyweight champion joined Arizona leaders, not to talk about knockouts, but to rally youth around fitness and purpose.

3 weeks ago | cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Chris Schaller |Adnan Alam

Chris Schaller/Cronkite News Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky believes him team has the talent “to beat everyone in this league.” (Photo by Chris Coduto/USSF/Getty Images) PHOENIX – An unbeaten streak of five and a recent USL Jägermeister Cup win on penalty kicks have Phoenix Rising FC feeling confident as it heads into Saturday night’s match against Orange County SC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium.

Nov 2, 2024 | yourvalley.net | Chris Schaller

By Chris SchallerFor West Valley Preps Two rivals and 5A championship contenders, Desert Edge and Cactus, met up and the Scorpions had the last laugh, winning 21-6 in a defensive masterclass. Tensions were high prior to the game as  Cactus were assessed two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties before kickoff.