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Phoenix Suns can’t hang with San Antonio Spurs

The Suns had the Western Conference’s best record for March and had the San Antonio Spurs on their home floor after a day off, but the Spurs still had the Suns right where they wanted them Tuesday night. The Spurs improved to 12-2 in their...

Big crowd will lift Phoenix’s morale, not budget

The Phoenix hope to attract a crowd in excess of 20,000 to Westpac Stadium for Friday’s elimination final against Sydney FC, although they will barely see a cent of the profits.

Phoenix set to announce new police chief

Phoenix officials have scheduled a Monday afternoon press conference regarding the search for the city’s new police chief. The press conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., a city spokesperson said. Sources have told ABC15 that the city has...

Pair on standby as Phoenix eye finals

Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is considering keeping Paul Ifill and Vince Lia on ice against Central Coast tomorrow in a bid to make sure they are fully fit for Friday’s elimination final.

Outside group behind Arpaio protest in Phoenix

The immigration demonstration that shut down an intersection in west Phoenix for several hours Tuesday was organized by a group from outside Arizona that encourages young undocumented immigrants to “come out of the shadows” by getting...

Phoenix opening home playoff details set down

The Wellington Phoenix have secured a top four finish and are guaranteed a home A-League playoff next Friday. While their opponents won’t be known until the end of the regular season on Sunday, the Phoenix can finish no lower than fourth.

Phoenix father accused of urinating on child

Phoenix police say a man urinated on his 4-month-old child early Sunday morning during an argument with his wife. Sergio Velderrain, 31, was later arrested on suspicion of child abuse, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Authorities...

Miyazato shares lead with Yani in Phoenix

Ai Miyazato reeled off three birdies in a row on the back nine en route to a six–under 66 that left her tied for the lead with world number one Tseng Yani in the LPGA Founders Cup on Saturday. Japan’s Miyazato, owner of seven LPGA Tour titles,...

Phoenix bus drivers back on the road after strike

Buses in Phoenix are back on a full schedule for the first time since drivers walked out in a labor dispute last week. More than 600 drivers with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1433 overwhelmingly approved a new contract with Veolia Transportation...

Phoenix bus service at low levels as strike hits

Bus riders in metropolitan Phoenix are struggling to get to work and other appointments as a bus drivers’ strike enters its fifth day and service levels get even worse. Valley Metro reported Wednesday morning that bus service in Phoenix operated...