Northeast Valley News

08/09/2026

Andy Biggs, Alexander Kolodin, Warren Petersen — three GOP nominees, all with the same playbook. Arizona has already proved that this strategy loses in general elections.

Read more about these candidates.

https://nevalleynews.org/21068/opinion/trump-picked-candidates-biggs-petersen-kolodin-election-deniers-seek-arizonas-most-powerful-offices/

06/09/2026

University of Arizona starts the season with a near-shutout win against Northern Arizona, 35-7.

Read the full game recap.

https://nevalleynews.org/21058/sports/lumberjacks-get-the-axe-wildcats-chop-down-nau-35-7/

06/09/2026

It didn't take long for Arizona State to set the tone. The Sun Devils rolled Morgan State 70-7 in Saturday's season opener — a blowout so lopsided that both head coaches and the referee mutually agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to 10 minutes, something that hadn't happened since South Alabama–Northwestern State two years ago.

Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley made his ASU debut count: 21-of-27 for 387 yards and six touchdowns. The competition spikes next week, when ASU heads to Kyle Field to face the No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies.

Read Ethan Cohen's full recap

ASU fans saw a shortened fourth quarter on Saturday’s season opener. According to the NCAA Rulebook, “Any time during the game, the playing time of any remaining period or periods may be shortened by mutual agreement of the opposing head coaches and the referee” When a game becomes heavily lop...

01/09/2026

The Diamondbacks fall 2-1 against the Phillies, but still manage to hold on to their third Wild Card spot—keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Read the full game recap.

https://nevalleynews.org/21055/sports/phillies-edge-diamondbacks-2-1-still-vie-for-nl-wild-card-spot/

29/08/2026

Erik Griffin brought the laughs to Phoenix for Stand-Up Live.

Northeast Valley News caught his first of six shows—raunchy, real and refreshingly human.

Read more about his show.

https://nevalleynews.org/21049/showcase/stand-up-comedy-sensation-erik-griffin-brought-his-expected-raunch-profanity-sensitive-topics-and-hilarity-sprinkled-with-lifes-realities/

27/08/2026

The NFL has placed restrictions on five distinct tackles that will result in fines and suspensions.

Read more about what tackles will be observed and enforced.

https://nevalleynews.org/21034/sports/the-nfl-and-the-nflpa-take-a-step-to-better-ensure-player-health-and-safety/

26/08/2026

After being knocked out of playoff contention, the Phoenix Mercury faced the Washington Mystics, where they lost 94-84. The Mercury are set to play the Toronto Tempo next.

Read the game recap.

https://nevalleynews.org/21031/sports/phoenix-mercury-fall-short-against-washington-mystics-94-84-kelsey-plum-makes-home-debut-for-phoenix/

24/08/2026

City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego signs official proclamation declaring August 24 Ukrainian Independence Day, the Valley’s large Ukrainian community applauds the move.

Read more about Mayor Gallego and her support for Ukraine.

https://nevalleynews.org/21027/showcase/city-of-phoenix-mayor-kate-gallego-signs-official-proclamation-declaring-august-24-ukrainian-independence-day/

23/08/2026

The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Atlanta Dream 99-89. They are set to play the Washington Mystics, whom they lost to the last time they faced off, next.

Read the full game recap.

https://nevalleynews.org/21024/sports/in-a-99-89-loss-to-the-atlanta-dream-the-phoenix-mercury-are-eliminated-from-the-playoff-chase/

17/08/2026

The Phoenix Mercury lose 88-85 to the Portland Fire. They face the Atlanta Dream next.

Read the full game recap.

https://nevalleynews.org/21020/sports/diana-taurasi-enters-mercurys-ring-of-honor-and-has-jersey-retired-mercury-lose-88-85-to-portland/