Desiree Linden became the first woman to run under three hours for 50 kilometers, averaging well under six minutes per mile over 31 miles.
Author: Jeff Metcalfe, Arizona Republic
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi talk Olympics, NCAA tournament inequities and controversial no-call in UConn’s win
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, who are training for their fifth Olympics, discussed a variety of women’s basketball issues, including UConn-Baylor drama.
Brittney Griner: Mental health counseling ‘does wonders’ for Phoenix Mercury star
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner said she received mental health counseling after leaving the WNBA bubble last summer.
Diana Taurasi, honoring Kobe Bryant, scores 34 in Mercury win over Mystics
Diana Taurasi, honoring Kobe Bryant, scores 34 in Phoenix Mercury’s win over the Washington Mystics.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner leaves WNBA bubble for personal reasons
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has left the WNBA bubble in Bradenton, Florida, for personal reasons, the Mercury announced Saturday.
Arizona State’s men’s and women’s swimming teams will redshirt 2020-21 season
To deal with uncertainties created by COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona State’s men’s and women’s swimming teams will take redshirts for 2020-21 school year.
Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi ‘made for quarantine’ because of years in Russia
After spending years isolated in Russia, Diana Taurasi understands the sacrifice WNBA players are making to play an entire season in a Florida bubble.
Arizona State professor advocates canceling college football season for more than COVID-19
ASU professor Victoria Jackson advocates cancelling college football for more than COVID-related reasons. She says it’s part of ‘American tragedy.’
Sportscaster Dave Pasch uses his voice to help family during coronavirus pandemic
Even when Dave Pasch can’t use his voice to broadcast sports, he’s speaking up for those suffering during the coronavirus pandemic.
Football family: ASU’s Al Luginbill set course for his son Tom to become ESPN star
Al Luginbill, in his third tour of duty with ASU football, set the course for his son Tom to become a media star with ESPN. Here’s how it happened.