Beijing gold medalists Todd Rogers, Phil Dalhausser and Kerri Walsh began round-robin pool play Friday at the AVP Crocs Best of the Beach tournament in Glendale.

PHOENIX - As this city launched a campaign urging residents to save more, the head of a statewide group that advocates saving said Monday that residents of rural areas face even greater challenges when it comes to putting money aside and managing debt.

Checking off attendance takes some time at Phoenix Mountain Pointe this year. More than 90 kids at three levels signed up to be in the football program.

CHICAGO — Johnny "Red" Kerr, the first coach in Phoenix Suns history, died Thursday. He was 76.

May 11, 2004

There are all sorts of ways to rationalize why more than a dozen Arizona State basketball players have left the program during Herb Sendek’s tenure. Some of them are definitely for the right reasons, some of them involve circumstances that make perfect sense.

If you’re a commuter who endured one of the four recent massive traffic back-ups on Valley freeways thanks to serious accidents involving big rig trucks, no doubt you spoke words you’d never say in front of your kids.

The natives are restless in Laker-land. And because we’re talking about rich natives, this is significant.

For his next trick, Tiger Woods will tie one hand behind his back, spot the field five strokes and win the 2009 Masters. Then he'll announce the next day that he needs lasik eye surgery because he can't see farther than 25 yards.

When the Chicago Bulls reported to training camp in the fall of 1995, guard Steve Kerr knew that NBA season was going to be different from his previous seven.

Chandler police are investigating the possibility that the stabbing death and decapitation of a 38-year-old Phoenix resident believed to be an illegal immigrant from Mexico earlier this month was a “hit” by a Mexican drug cartel against a member who betrayed them.

Chandler police are investigating the possibility that the stabbing death and decapitation of a 38-year-old Phoenix resident believed to be an illegal immigrant from Mexico earlier this month was a “hit” by a Mexican drug cartel against a member who betrayed them.

Chandler police are investigating the possibility that the stabbing death and decapitation of a 38-year-old Phoenix resident believed to be an illegal immigrant from Mexico earlier this month was a “hit” by a Mexican drug cartel against a member who betrayed them.

The Lakers were talking tough before Game 2. They promised to pound the ball down low. And when asked how they planned to cover Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, who burned them for 26 points in Game 1, forward Lamar Odom said: “He’s going to end up on his back one time.”

What happens in Mexico no longer stays in Mexico.

What happens in Mexico no longer stays in Mexico.

What happens in Mexico no longer stays in Mexico.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The Lakers were back on the practice court Wednesday morning, just 12 hours after being dismantled by the Suns and dragging an 0-2 hangover and plane-load of sullen faces back home. It wasn’t quite enough time to regroup.

As with many teams, the Lakers would rather see Steve Nash shooting the ball than slicing through their defense, causing havoc and creating easy chances for his teammates.

While brandishing sodium pentothal and hypnosis as our weapons of choice, 20 of 30 NBA general managers, if asked, would swear at least reasonable satisfaction with their team's current status at point guard.

Think of them as the Beatles in short pants.

Dear Tiger, First, thanks for taking time out from changing the baby’s diaper to read this.

Distance events rarely get everyone’s attention at a state track and field meet, but thanks to some powerful efforts from Phoenix Desert Vista in the boys events and Phoenix Xavier on the girls side, distance took center stage at the 5A-I state championships Wednesday.

The Lakers are in a box. They can get the ball to superstar Kobe Bryant and hope he can shoot over multiple defenders and go for 50 points or so. Or they can trust his teammates to score.