Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports Bureau

04/24/2025

Brophy Prep alum Benjamin Morrison held a pre-draft workout for multiple NFL teams on Monday, aiming to prove his health after a season-ending hip injury during his last college football season.

The injury halted Benjamin Morrison physically, but mentally, he was prepared for it. He dealt with the same injury in high school. He said the main difference about the recovery process this time around was the approaching NFL draft: A life-changing moment ahead can provide motivation.

Still, it’s a process. The training, film study, team meetings and sacrifice – all to make a dream come true.

Former Brophy Prep and Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison worked out for NFL teams for the first time since his season-ending hip injury, hoping to prove he’s healthy ahead of the draft.

04/24/2025

At this point of the 2025 USL Championship season, Phoenix Rising FC is still looking to form an identity. A 1-3-3 record places the club at the bottom of the table, but the season is 30 games long and the players and coach know work remains.

“Some weeks are harder than others. I’m proud of everyone because it’s not easy to play in the afternoon in the sun. It was good to keep the momentum right and now we’ll come back next week.”

The Phoenix Rising have had a slow start to the season, but after recent match performances, there is reason for optimism. With two matches leading up to their Cup game, the Rising will look to continue their recent track of momentum.

04/24/2025

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, General Manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Jonathan Gannon face a bit of uncertainty with the No. 16 pick overall. Meanwhile, with many challenges along his football career, Tyler Shough is on the cusp of his NFL dream. To see more of our pre-draft coverage, follow the link in our bio.

04/24/2025

Tyler Shough, a 25-year-old signal caller from Chandler, has the fighting spirit of a warrior who has been challenged time and time again.

“He’s always been a kid who earns his worth,” said Glenn Shough, Tyler’s father. “Nothing was ever given to him, as a quarterback at Hamilton (High School). He was the first junior to start since the ‘90s and he had to go earn it. When he went to Oregon, he had to go earn it, Texas Tech his junior year his coaches were very transparent and told him you got to earn it, and he did. So his intrinsic motivation is very apparent.”

Reporter Luc Carter has more on Shough's journey.

Tyler Shough was the starting quarterback at Hamilton High School in 2016 and 2017. After three colleges in seven years with two major injuries, Shough sits on the cusp of his NFL goals.

04/24/2025

“The process that we do, that our scouts do, that our coaches do. It’s the same every year, whether we’re picking at three or four like we have the last two years. To pick at 16 this year, we have to be ready. We never know what’s going to happen on draft night.”

For the Arizona Cardinals, being flexible will be crucial for tonight's draft. General Manager Monti Ossenfort has made sure his front office is ready for anything.

Holding the 16th overall pick, Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort and coach Jonathan Gannon are navigating a draft filled with unpredictability.

04/23/2025

freshman has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft and is projected to be the No. 1 pick. ⛹️‍♂️

Utah, Washington and Charlotte each have 14% odds of winning the NBA Draft Lottery, which will be held on May 12.

04/22/2025

From West Linn, Oregon to the big leagues, Diamondbacks second baseman Tim Tawa has been making the most of his opportunity with Arizona. While he’s turning heads in MLB now, Tawa has been making waves nationally long before his debut.

Reporter Cooper Burns has a closer look at his journey.

After dominating Oregon’s high school sports scene as a decorated three-sport athlete, Tim Tawa carved a unique path to the majors with the Arizona...

04/22/2025

In a landmark decision for college athletics, a California judge is preparing to settle a former ASU swimmer’s lawsuit against the NCAA. The decision allows college athletes to be directly paid by their schools, ending the amateurism model that has been a core pillar of the NCAA since its founding in the early 1900s.
For more on House’s perspective, check out the story from reporter Andrew Dirst at the link in our bio.

04/22/2025

Football season can’t come soon enough🏈🔱.

Here’s a look at the themes for the upcoming schedule

04/21/2025

With the NFL Draft coming up, Kenny Dillingham had some things to say about NFL Draft prospect Cam Skattebo on how to navigate through the week.

04/21/2025

Des Linden, a member of the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame, announced that the 2025 Boston Marathon would be her last marathon as a professional. She finished the race in 17th place.

Linden made her debut at the 2007 Boston Marathon and became the champion in 2018, making her the first American woman to win the race in 33 years. 🏃‍♀️

04/17/2025

George Abe’s family was among approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans held in internment camps in accordance with the Alien Enemies Act while he served during WWII. Eighty years later, the act has been invoked again to deport Venezuelan gang members, and members of the Abe family are speaking out.

Reporter Ethan Holtzinger has the story.

George Abe’s family was held in internment camps in accordance with the Alien Enemies Act while he served during WWII. Eighty years later, the act has been invoked again, and members of the Abe family are speaking out.

04/17/2025

Creighton University’s Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix and Midwestern University in Glendale collaborated on a study that involves pickleball with people who have Parkinson's disease, revealing encouraging results.

Reporter Jimmy Van Wickler has the story.

Creighton University’s Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix and Midwestern University in Glendale collaborated on a study that involves pickleball with people who have Parkinson's disease.

04/17/2025

The have promoted MLB’s #57 overall prospect 2B/OF/1B Luke Keaschall

Keaschall played for in 2023 where he was named all first team Pac-12 and second team All American (.351 AVG, 18 HRs, 18 SBs)