Reporting from the Northeast Valley, Phoenix, and surrounding communities. State, National and International coverage- from the campus of Scottsdale Community College.

Northeast Valley News
Reporting from the Northeast Valley, Phoenix, and surrounding communities. State, National and International coverage- from the campus of Scottsdale Community College.

Northeast Valley News
Reporting from the Northeast Valley, Phoenix, and surrounding communities. State, National and International coverage- from the campus of Scottsdale Community College.

Northeast Valley News

James Mackey, Reporter/Social Media Manager

All content by James Mackey
GIla River Arena waits for warm ups between the Jets and the Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes lose 5-3 to the Winnipeg Jets

James Mackey, Reporter
February 27, 2022
Incomplete Passes has returned!

Incomplete Passes Ep. 22-1 The Brightest All-Star Break

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
February 22, 2022
The Coyotes skated to a two-goal win over the playoff-chasing Stars.

Wedgewood, Coyotes top Stars at Gila River Arena

James Mackey and Sarah Hall
February 20, 2022
Coyotes coach André Tourigny addresses the media.

Coyotes deal Dzingel, Lyubushkin to Maple Leafs

James Mackey, Reporter
February 20, 2022
The Kings improved to 26-17-7 with their win at Gila River Arena on Saturday. The Coyotes' record now stands at 12-33-4.

Kings launch comeback, beat Coyotes in Glendale

James Mackey, Reporter
February 19, 2022
The Coyotes are leaving Gila River Arena for a new facility next season.

Coyotes, ASU reach agreement on future arena plans

James Mackey, Reporter
February 11, 2022
Yah...Yah...It's Valentines Day on Monday. Get it together Mackey!

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-5 The Super Show!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
February 9, 2022
I'm obviously the G.O.A.T of G.O.A.Ts...look at my beard!

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-4 The G.O.A.T of G.O.A.T.s

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, Foday Kromah, Jeremy Beren, and James Mackey
February 2, 2022
Gila River Arena

Coyotes lose tight game to Bruins

James Mackey, Reporter
January 28, 2022
A Tucson Roadrunners player was recently subjected to a racist taunt.

Recent incidents threaten hockey’s efforts to stamp out racism

James Mackey, Reporter
January 27, 2022
The newsroom/COVID recording studio. Jeremy Beren in background writing "messages" about the Blackhawks

4-Down Territory Ep 22-3 Do Not Rouse the Sleeping Bing Dwen

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
January 26, 2022
The Boston Bruins retired Willie O'Ree's #22 jersey on Tuesday.

Willie O’Ree honored with jersey retirement, Congressional recognition

James Mackey, Reporter
January 20, 2022
Franchise cornerstone Clayton Keller leads the Coyotes in points.

Coyotes’ Clayton Keller named to NHL All-Star team

James Mackey, Reporter
January 14, 2022
New year, same lucky podcasting shirt for Ole.

4-Down Territory Ep 22-1 What? The Bears Fired Matt Nagy!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
January 13, 2022
The Coyotes bested the Maple Leafs in Wednesday's low-scoring encounter.

Karel Vejmelka’s huge night helps Coyotes hold off Maple Leafs

James Mackey and Sarah Hall
January 13, 2022
Johan Larsson speaks to the media after his hat trick performance.

Larsson hat trick leads Coyotes to win over Blackhawks

James Mackey, Reporter
January 7, 2022
I guess I'll quit texting Mackey and just send up the bat-signal

4-Down Territory Ep 21-14 All I Want for Christmas is Sports

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
December 22, 2021
The Roadrunners, pictured skating at Tucson Convention Center Arena, met the Ontario Reign for a back-and-forth game over the weekend.

Roadrunners top Reign in overtime thriller

James Mackey, Reporter
December 20, 2021
The Tucson Convention Center Arena, home to the Arizona Coyotes' AHL affiliate Roadrunners.

Henderson Silver Knights take two from Roadrunners in midweek series

James Mackey, Reporter
December 17, 2021
The Coyotes welcomed the Metropolitan Division-leading New York Rangers to Gila River Arena on Wednesday.

Rangers hit Coyotes with sixth consecutive loss

James Mackey, Reporter
December 16, 2021
We're pretty sure he sleeps with that hat on

4-Down Territory Ep 21-13 The What Bowl?

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
December 15, 2021
The Heat and Roadrunners split this weekend's series in Tucson.

Roadrunners win opener, drop finale in two-game set with Heat

James Mackey, Reporter
December 13, 2021
Oh no! More from Mackey's mind control center!

4-Down Territory Ep 21-12 The Committee is Right

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
December 8, 2021
The Roadrunners, pictured here at Tucson Convention Center Arena, beat the Colorado Eagles on Friday night but lost the second game Saturday.

Roadrunners, Eagles trade victories in Colorado

James Mackey, Reporter
December 6, 2021
Melancon warming up for the San Francisco Giants in 2019. The Diamondbacks will be Melancon's ninth MLB team.

Diamondbacks sign Mark Melancon as MLB’s owners lock out players

James Mackey, Reporter
December 2, 2021
Mackey...giddy about being old enough to remember Michigan beating Ohio State.

4-Down Territory Ep 21-11 Go Blue

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Foday Kromah, and Jake Anderson
December 1, 2021
The Roadrunners won both games against Abbotsford at the Tucson Convention Center Arena.

Roadrunners sweep weekend series with Abbotsford Canucks

James Mackey, Reporter
November 28, 2021
Alex got upgraded to an actual table! No more Middle School desk for this kid!

4-Down Territory Ep 21-10 THE GAME

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
November 24, 2021
The Roadrunners' record now stands at 5-6-1 in the packed Pacific division.

Tucson Roadrunners, Iowa Wild split weekend series in Des Moines

James Mackey, Reporter
November 24, 2021
One big happy, social distanced, family

4-Down Territory Ep 21-9 If It Were Only True

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
November 17, 2021

[Video] Scottsdale Community College holding ‘Sonder’ open mic events

Ole Olafson, Reporter
November 16, 2021
Tucson standouts Hudson Fasching and Jan Jenik are heading to Glendale to play for the Coyotes.

Injury bug bites Coyotes once more as Fischer, Jaskin set to miss time

James Mackey, Reporter
November 15, 2021
The Roadrunners in action. Tucson (4-5-1) sits seventh in the AHL's Pacific division.

Roadrunners split high-scoring weekend with Ontario Reign

James Mackey, Reporter
November 14, 2021
The Roadrunners in action during a home game at the Tucson Convention Center Arena.

Roadrunners drop back-to-back games against Henderson

James Mackey, Reporter
November 7, 2021
Scott Wedgewood speaks to the media after the Coyotes first win of the season.

[Photo] Arizona Coyotes get first win of season against the Seattle Kraken

Sarah Hall, Reporter
November 6, 2021
The Tucson Convention Center Arena, home to the Arizona Coyotes' AHL affiliate Roadrunners.

“I don’t want to put a limit on what I want to do”: Kim Cota-Robles makes history as Roadrunners’ first female PA announcer

James Mackey, Reporter
November 3, 2021
Mackey's Tuesday afternoon prison

4-Down Territory Ep 21-8 Hail State

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Foday Kromah
November 3, 2021
The Roadrunners' record now stands at 5-6-1 in the packed Pacific division.

Hudson Fasching steals the show as Roadrunners earn series split with San Diego Gulls

James Mackey, Reporter
October 31, 2021
This just in...NEVN reporter and Bears fan James Mackey says he is rooting for the Packers over the Cardinals!

4-Down Territory Ep 21-7 The Box for Foday

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Jeremy Beren
October 27, 2021
The winless Coyotes are down three players, including starting goaltender Carter Hutton, after an injury-ravaged game on Monday.

Three Coyotes players ruled out with injuries

James Mackey, Reporter
October 27, 2021
A Tucson Roadrunners player was recently subjected to a racist taunt.

Tucson Roadrunners, Texas Stars share spoils in weekend series

James Mackey, Reporter
October 25, 2021
Inside the "actual" recording studio at NEVN.

Runaway Zamboni Pilot Episode – Roadrunner Fever

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer and James Mackey
October 22, 2021
The 4-Down crew in our distanced studio

4-Down Territory Ep 21-6 Let’s Go Hoosiers

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
October 22, 2021
A Tucson Roadrunners player was recently subjected to a racist taunt.

Tucson Roadrunners begin season with split in Stockton

James Mackey, Reporter
October 17, 2021
Jake Anderson from Arizona Sports 98.7 comes back to a socially distanced studio and "The Hot Seat" on 4-Down Territory.

4-Down Territory Ep 21-5 Jake’s Back

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Foday Kromah, and Jake Anderson
October 13, 2021
Spencer Rattler was not at Mackeycon. Good dream sequence though Mackey!

4-Down Territory Ep 21-4 Mackeycon Guests Gone Wild

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
October 6, 2021
Young players will be fighting to stake their claim in the Coyotes' future during the 2021/22 season.

Coyotes Prospect Watch: Team legend’s son looks to make his mark

James Mackey and Sarah Hall
October 5, 2021
Franchise cornerstone Clayton Keller leads the Coyotes in points this season.

Coyotes Prospect Watch: Guenther, Maccelli exciting options for the future

James Mackey and Sarah Hall
October 2, 2021
Mackey with his new used copy of one of the greatest college football video games ever...NCAA 2010

4-Down Territory Ep 21-3 Inappropriate Touching

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
September 29, 2021
Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun models the new jersey.

Arizona Coyotes announce return of classic jersey and logo

James Mackey, Reporter
September 21, 2021
James Mackey and Foday Kromah in our new, physically distanced recording area

4-Down Territory Ep 21-1 Nagy should start Fields

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
September 15, 2021
John Ferguson replaces Steve Sullivan as the Roadrunners' General Manager.

John Ferguson named Coyotes assistant General Manager, Roadrunners GM

James Mackey, Reporter
September 15, 2021
The Coyotes will be playing a preseason game in El Paso, Texas on Oct. 3.

Coyotes land Kraft Hockeyville preseason game

James Mackey, Reporter
September 15, 2021
The City of Tempe will review the Coyotes' new arena proposal in the coming weeks.

Coyotes, Tempe confirm new arena bid

James Mackey, Reporter
September 3, 2021
New vaccine initiative launched for MCCCD students

New vaccine initiative launched for MCCCD students

James Mackey, Reporter
September 1, 2021
Travis Boyd and Blake Speers are among the quartet of Coyotes skaters signed to new deals this week.

Coyotes sign four players to one-year contracts

James Mackey, Reporter
August 3, 2021
The Coyotes, pictured during a January 2021 scrimmage, will have a new-look roster once the puck drops next season.

Coyotes trade Darcy Kuemper, restructure blue line to begin free agency

James Mackey, Reporter
July 28, 2021
The Coyotes' summer facelift continued with another trade on Tuesday.

Coyotes continue making moves, acquire Anton Strålman from Florida

James Mackey, Reporter
July 27, 2021
The Coyotes welcomed eight more new players into the fold on Saturday via the NHL Entry Draft.

Coyotes pick Josh Doan, son of Shane, in NHL Draft’s second round

James Mackey, Reporter
July 24, 2021
Dylan Guenther could be playing in Glendale as soon as next season.

Coyotes move up in NHL Draft, select winger Dylan Guenther

James Mackey, Reporter
July 23, 2021
The Arizona Coyotes traded two key players before the start of Friday's draft

Arizona Coyotes trade Ekman-Larsson, Garland to Vancouver; acquire Gostisbehere from Philadelphia

James Mackey, Reporter
July 23, 2021
Tampa Bay pitcher Tyler Glasnow claims he was injured by not using a grip enhancer

Tampa Bay ace becomes first to claim injury due to MLB ban on foreign substances

James Mackey, Reporter
June 17, 2021
MLB is expected to announce it's plan to suspend players caught by umpires using a foreign substance

MLB announces plan to inspect, suspend players caught using foreign substances, questions remain

James Mackey, Reporter
June 15, 2021
Current Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is a high-profile figure in the discussions about foreign substance use in MLB

Use of foreign substances becoming a sticky subject for MLB

James Mackey, Reporter
June 12, 2021
The Bakersfield Condors came up big against Henderson for the Pacific Division title

Bakersfield Condors soar above Henderson Silver Knights to win Pacific Division Championship, close out AHL season

James Mackey, Reporter
May 31, 2021
Rick Tocchet skating with the team during a practice session.

Arizona Coyotes agree to part ways with Head Coach Rick Tocchet

James Mackey, Reporter
May 14, 2021
The new Next Gen stock car will debut at next year's Daytona 500

NASCAR unveils new Next Gen stock cars, scheduled to debut at 2022 Daytona 500

James Mackey, Reporter
May 6, 2021
Netflix is set to release a series featuring Bubba Wallace, the only Black NASCAR Cup Series driver.

Netflix announces documentary series featuring NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace

James Mackey, Reporter
April 22, 2021
Martin Truex Jr. collected his second win of the season at the Blu Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500

Teammates Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin battle for checkered flag in Martinsville

James Mackey, Reporter
April 13, 2021
Bristol Motor Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series gets down and dirty with Food City Dirt Race at Bristol

James Mackey, Reporter
April 7, 2021
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