
Tyler Rice Ascends to Assistant Coach Role at UT Arlington
Tyler Rice’s promotion to assistant coach continues a trajectory that blends on‑field performance, scholarly achievement, and a deep‑rooted baseball heritage.
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Tyler Rice’s promotion to assistant coach continues a trajectory that blends on‑field performance, scholarly achievement, and a deep‑rooted baseball heritage.

The Canyon View boys basketball team, led by coach Cory Duke, advanced to the semifinals of the AZPreps365 Section 7 tournament in Mesa, defeating Stockton Lincoln and Las Vegas Desert Pines before losing to Redondo Union.

Tanque Verde overcame an earlier loss to clinch the District 5 Little League Softball title, securing a spot in the upcoming State Tournament in Mesa.

A crowd of U.S. fans gathered at Tombstone Brewing Co. in Phoenix to cheer on the men's national team against Turkey, while a Turkish expatriate recalled his family's unforgettable training experience in Mesa.
A look at the coaches who have guided their teams to recent title successes and the early promise of the upcoming season.
The Section 7 girls' high school basketball tournament in Mesa will feature 129 teams from nine states, spotlighting elite programs, new coaches, and nationally recognized sophomores.

The wide receiver and defensive back from Mesa High School announced his verbal commitment to Arizona State University, citing his impressive stats and the program’s growing momentum.

Bars and restaurants in Phoenix are seeing a notable boost from the ongoing World Cup, with Crown Public House reporting a 30% sales lift and international supporters gathering to cheer their teams.
Greg Bordes, a former Arizona State player and coach at several universities, has been named the new baseball coach at Hamilton High School in Chandler, succeeding Mike Woods, who retired after leading the program to ten championships.

Ranking baseball’s next generation is as much art as it is science, and the latest top‑100 list left several promising talents on the outside looking in.

The Turkish national team held an open training session in Mesa, Arizona, drawing enthusiastic supporters and featuring players Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Samet Akaydin as they gear up for the 2026 World Cup.

Turkish fans turned a training session in Mesa, Arizona, into a vibrant cultural celebration, highlighting hopes for a strong World Cup run.

Around 100 supporters gathered in Mesa, Arizona, to cheer the Turkish men's national team upon its arrival, marking the start of training at the Arizona Athletic Grounds ahead of their World Cup group fixtures.

A 9-2 defeat to San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference Tournament left the Cougars without the automatic NCAA Tournament berth they were chasing.

The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament will feature 29 automatic qualifiers across a series of conference tournaments running from May 9 to May 24, culminating in a May 25 selection show on ESPN2.

The Texans erupted for 21 runs and 21 hits in a historic Western Athletic Conference tournament final, with Raphaël Smeenk earning Most Outstanding Player honors and a host of teammates joining him on the all‑tournament team.

A five‑run first inning gave way to an eight‑run second as Washington State surged to a 14‑9 victory, advancing to the championship game.

The University of Texas at Arlington baseball team saw its 2026 season close with a 5‑3 loss to Abilene Christian, finishing the year at 19‑32 overall.

A dominant opening night saw the Hornets combine power hitting, solid pitching and a deep roster to secure a 9-4 win and set up a showdown with Tarleton State.

The Turkish men’s national soccer team arrived in Mesa, Arizona, for a series of evening training sessions, a community day on June 8, and a friendly against the United States on June 25, all part of its World Cup preparation.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats, sitting at 25‑29, are set to compete in the 2026 Western Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament in Mesa, Arizona, aiming to capture a championship that would secure an NCAA berth and mark a historic milestone for the program.

San Diego State, the regular‑season champion, enters the 2026 Mountain West Baseball Championship as the top seed, enjoying a first‑round bye and a shot at a seventh postseason title.

Grand Canyon University's baseball team travels to Reno for its final regular‑season series, where two wins could lock a coveted seed and a direct path to the Mountain West Championship.