Regal, creative, colorful and confident are terms used to describe those of us born under the astrological sign of Leo. Did you know flora and fauna are also placed under zodiac signs? Leo plants include sunflower, marigold, passionflower and larkspur. Lion’s tail was not specifically called out in my Leo research, but if ever there was a plant that should be a Leo, it’s lion’s tail.

The mountain lion’s predatory instincts kicked in, Arizona Game and Fish Department officials said.

The mountain lion’s predatory instincts kicked in, Arizona Game and Fish Department officials said.

Marcus Brantley doesn’t want to say ‘I told you so,’ but his intuition has shown to be as good as his play this season.

Gilbert is seeking submissions of brochures for events and things to do around May 20-22, when the Gilbert Lions Club will host their Multiple District 21 Convention at the Mesa Hilton. The club expects to bring in members from around Arizona and California, with total attendance of 200-250, and this is an opportunity to spread the word far and wide why people should visit Gilbert.

The Ahwatukee Lions Club will have a booth at the Ahwatukee Farmer's Market on Sunday, March 13th and members of the club will be on hand to answer your questions about Lions Clubs. The club accepts donations of unwanted eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones, so now is a good time to clean out your drawers to assist Lions Clubs International in providing these items to those who need them but can't afford them. The Lions also collect used luggage, which will be donated to the Kyrene Foundation's foster children agency.

The Ahwatukee Lions Club will have a booth at the Ahwatukee Farmer's Market on Sunday, March 13th and members of the club will be on hand to answer your questions about Lions Clubs. The club accepts donations of unwanted eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones, so now is a good time to clean out your drawers to assist Lions Clubs International in providing these items to those who need them but can't afford them. The Lions also collect used luggage, which will be donated to the Kyrene Foundation's foster children agency.

The Cardinals can clinch the NFC West if they beat Detroit and San Francisco loses to Philadelphia. Arizona was embarrassed by its performance against the 49ers on Monday Night Football, and they usually bounce back when they’re feeling disrespected, so look for them to quickly and unmercifully take out the Lions.

The roster differences between Peoria softball and Liberty tells the tale.

Mountain Ridge's boys and girls cross country teams ran different routes to get there, but both have arrived at the same status in 2008 - a pleasant surprise.

Most teams have a few kinks to work out in their first game, but against one of the state’s top 5A programs, Marana Mountain View didn’t have that luxury on Friday night.

Tempe Corona del Sol wrestling coach Dave Vibber said he knew going into his team’s 5A Division I state quarterfinal match that his opponent was far better than its No. 5 seed suggested.

It could be another East Valley urban myth, to join the ranks of an elusive Mesa alligator. But seven reports of a mountain lion at Gilbert’s Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch has experts on watch.

Gavin Mack threw for 129 yards and three touchdowns and Mesa Red Mountain cruised to a 47-14 victory over host Glendale Deer Valley (0-2) Friday.