Robert Crompton

May 17, 2023 | cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Adnan Alam |Hayden Cilley |Robert Crompton |John Cascella

PHOENIX – Some say numbers never lie, and the latest measures of the WNBA’s efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion tell an honest truth about the league’s current standing. Compared to major American sports leagues, the WNBA ranks far ahead in gender and race hiring overall with a combined grade of an A with 93.2 points, according to The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) 2022 report.

Apr 20, 2023 | cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Adnan Alam |Hayden Cilley |Robert Crompton

PHOENIX – The Valley is on the clock. The countdown to the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four began Thursday at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix when officials unveiled a clock in Terminal 4 that will tick down to tip off April 6-8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego even suggested a new nickname for the Valley of the Sun. “We will be cementing our reputation as Championship Valley,” Gallego said.

Mar 31, 2023 | cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Adnan Alam |Lauren Hertz |Joe Eigo |Robert Crompton

PHOENIX – As Cactus League spring training roared to a close, Brewers manager Craig Counsell was swarmed with questions surrounding who was going to be a part of the pitching staff and how integral they were to the overall success of the team. “It’s the strength of our team. So, we don’t run away from it. It’s a strength for us. You know, our team is set up to thrive on starting pitching,” Counsell said. “Their health is really important and that’s something we got to think of over the long haul.

Feb 28, 2023 | cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Remy Mastey |Kayla O'Sullivan |Robert Crompton

PHOENIX – Lives can change quickly in baseball, especially during spring training for unsigned veteran players looking for an opportunity to keep their big-league careers alive. Just ask first baseman Luke Voit and outfielder Tyler Naquin, veteran free agents signed to minor league contracts by the Milwaukee Brewers on Feb. 21 and invited to spring training as non-roster additions.

Feb 28, 2023 | cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Lauren Hertz |Robert Crompton

PHOENIX – A sense of familiarity. That’s how Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker described being back in the National League Central division again after being a member of the Cincinnati Reds for five years. However, Winker’s career took a detour before his move to Milwaukee. The outfielder was acquired last March from Cincinnati by the Seattle Mariners but never really adjusted to playing in T-Mobile Park, a pitcher-friendly ballpark.