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A portion of White Sands National Park in New Mexico.

Old footprints lead to new theories about humans’ arrival in the Americas

Michael Russell, Reporter
December 30, 2021
Spam calls are an annoying phenomenon for Americans young and old.

Scammers reap hefty profits for illegal telemarketing — and Arizona is a top destination for the cons

Michael Russell, Reporter
December 10, 2021
The World Series of Poker was first held in Downtown Las Vegas in 1970.

World Series of Poker’s pandemic double standards are overshadowing the poker itself

Michael Russell, Reporter
November 5, 2021
The FanDuel Sportsbook at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Virtual, in-person sportsbooks launch in Arizona

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 24, 2021
Kyler Murray was named a Pro Bowl selection again this season on the strength of his 28 total touchdowns.

Legal sports betting in Arizona is just around the corner

Michael Russell, Reporter
August 28, 2021
The COVID-19 eviction moratorium is set to end July 31

Phoenix area home prices continue to surge, eviction moratorium set to end July 31, concerns over increased homelessness rise

Michael Russell, Reporter
July 30, 2021
Historic Union Station in Downtown Phoenix might once again become a busy passenger train hub.

Arizona mayors support plan to restore passenger train service to Phoenix, Tucson

Michael Russell, Reporter
July 18, 2021
Serbias Novak Djokovic won the third leg of the tennis grand slam with his singles title at Wimbledon on Sunday

Novak Djokovic wins men’s singles at Wimbledon, third leg of grand slam, Ashleigh Barty wins women’s singles

Michael Russell, Reporter
July 11, 2021
Harper

One Arizona pet owner cautions about his experience with the state’s veterinary medical examining board after the tragic loss of his cat

Michael Russell, Opinion
May 26, 2021
Barry Goldwater was an Arizona Senator and iconic figure in Arizona history

Mark Kelly to defend newly won Senate seat in 2022

Michael Russell, Reporter
May 11, 2021
The Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam

Arizona fails to gain House seat following reapportionment, California loses representative for first time

Michael Russell, Reporter
May 2, 2021
Arizona recently passed legislature to allow sports gambling

Arizona passes legislation to allow sports betting, other gambling in state

Michael Russell, Reporter
April 17, 2021
APS will reportedly raise their rates next month

Arizona Public Service cites upgrades, increase in natural gas prices for April rate hike

Michael Russell, Reporter
April 2, 2021
Hillcrest Golf Course, SCC home course

Outdoor sports being played at Maricopa County Community Colleges, Scottsdale men’s golf back in action

Michael Russell, Reporter
March 23, 2021
The runoff election for Phoenix City Council took place Mar. 9

Debra Stark, Yassamin Ansari claim victory in Phoenix City Council runoff election

Michael Russell, Reporter
March 12, 2021
March 9 runoff election to decide two Phoenix City Council seats

March 9 runoff election to decide two Phoenix City Council seats

Michael Russell, Reporter
February 23, 2021
Babe Ruth, baseball G.O.A.T and strong candidate for greatest sportsman

Tom Brady solidifies place as greatest NFL player of all time, joins Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan in conversation as best sportsperson ever

Michael Russell, Reporter
February 13, 2021
If the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl at home this year, Tom Brady will have helped two different cities to hold multiple pro sports titles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first team to play in Super Bowl at home stadium, Tom Brady could win seventh title

Michael Russell, Reporter
February 4, 2021
Tommy Lasorda was coaching in the Dodgers organization when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruths home run record

Baseball loses legendary figures, all linked by Hank Aaron’s record-breaking home run

Michael Russell, Reporter
January 26, 2021
A Tucson shooting memorial

Ten-year anniversary of Gabby Giffords shooting in Tucson, events to commemorate victims

Michael Russell, Reporter
January 8, 2021
The display above a past main event final table

World Series of Poker Main Event concludes with heads-up championship match

Michael Russell, Reporter
January 5, 2021
If the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl at home this year, Tom Brady will have helped two different cities to hold multiple pro sports titles

Tom Brady helps Boston hold multiple sports titles twice, looks for similar result in Tampa Bay

Michael Russell, Reporter
November 19, 2020
The signs are the same but the sights will be different at this years rescheduled Masters golf tournament

Rescheduled Masters golf tournament opens to soggy fall weather not April flowers

Michael Russell, Reporter
November 12, 2020
Arizona voters will be selecting a new attorney general this fall

Local Arizona election results filtering in, Paul Penzone remains Maricopa Sheriff, Mark Kelly appears victorious in special Senate race

Michael Russell, Reporter
November 5, 2020
The construction of a southern border wall was a prominent campaign issue for Donald Trump during the 2016 election

Status of President Trump’s border wall—an exercise in translation

Michael Russell, Reporter
November 3, 2020
U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kelly speaks to supporters in Phoenix in Feb. 2019

Special Senate candidates Mark Kelly and Martha McSally debate, latest polls show Kelly with six point lead

Michael Russell, Reporter
October 14, 2020
Shelli Boggs is opposing Linda Thor for the at-large seat

Three Maricopa Governing Board district seats, one at-large seat to be decided in general election

Michael Russell, Reporter
October 6, 2020
Recently passed Ruth Bader Ginsburg graduated from the same high school as many other influential people

Ruth Bader Ginsburg shared James Madison High School with senators, professional athletes, other judges

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 29, 2020
President Trump on a previous visit to Phoenix

President Trump visits Phoenix hosts “Latinos for Trump” roundtable

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 16, 2020
Poker great Mike Sexton passed away earlier this month

Poker loses ambassador, player, commentator Mike Sexton

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 15, 2020
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (center) at a pre-pandemic council meeting

Phoenix Mayor, four city council seats to be contested in Nov. 3 general election

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 8, 2020
Roger Federer (shown here in a 2019 U.S. Open match) and fans will both be missing from this years U.S. Open Tennis Tournament

Major sporting events begin to play out after coronavirus delays

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 1, 2020
High Cards Poker

Casinos and Poker Rooms open, despite rise in Covid-19 cases—citing measures to “safely” operate.

Michael Russell, Reporter
July 6, 2020
Hong Kong protests continue.

China’s long history of oppressing the media is in full swing: Government using COVID-19 to force restrictions and rule over democracy proponents in Hong Kong

Michael Russell, Reporter
May 26, 2020
Online Poker

Rediscovering online poker; free games offer entertainment and socializing during “stay at home”

Michael Russell, Columnist
May 4, 2020
The U.S. Open Tennis center near New York City, pictured here last summer, has become a field hospital during the battle against COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak causes major sporting events to cancel or reschedule, leagues discussing possible ways to resume seasons

Ole Olafson and Michael Russell
April 22, 2020
Bernie Sanders rally, Phoenix Arizona, Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Democratic candidate, Bernie Sanders, holds rally in Phoenix

Michael Russell, Reporter
March 6, 2020
The House Holds All the Cards

The House Holds All the Cards

Michael Russell, Columnist
February 28, 2020
Hillcrest Golf Course, SCC home course

Scottsdale Community College Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams Return for Another Promising Season

Michael Russell, Reporter
February 13, 2020
Democratic Presidential Candidate, Michael Bloomberg

Democratic candidate and billionaire, Michael Bloomberg, apologizes for one of his policies: but Bloomberg News at odds with journalistic standards

Michael Russell, Reporter
November 28, 2019
Tucson Roadrunners defeat the San Antonio Rampage in home opener.

Roadrunners hockey history continues in Tucson: NHL’s top minor league affiliate for the Arizona Coyotes

Michael Russell, Reporter
October 27, 2019
Traditional landline

Consumers need a clear choice with “deals” to drop landlines

Michael Russell, Reporter
October 14, 2019
Serena Williams serving during 2019 US Open

Record setting—and records that will have to wait—at 2019 US Open

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 11, 2019
Scottsdale native Alexa Noel serving in a US Open juniors match

Upsets mark the first half of Tennis’ 2019 US OPEN except for Nadal, Serena, and a sixteen-year-old player from Scottsdale

Michael Russell, Reporter
September 5, 2019
Head Coach Dan Dersam for Scottsdale Community College, mens and womens golf teams

Scottsdale Community College Men’s golf team compete in National Junior College Championship

Michael Russell, Reporter
June 6, 2019
SCC Womens golf team. Left to right Jocelynn Adamson, Alana Hackett, Taylor Berthusen, Breanna Cobb.

SCC Women’s Golf team, young roster, impressive talent

Michael Russell, Reporter
May 5, 2019
Reiser drains a putt at Scottsdale Invitational.

Wisconsin golfer moves to Arizona, joins SCC golf team to pursue PGA goal

Michael Russell, Reporter
April 10, 2019
“Khole” one of the four dolphins that died at Dolphinaris Arizona.

Questions persist after fourth dolphin dies, concern over remaining dolphins transferred from Dolphinaris to new facility

Michael Russell, Cynthia Tapia, and Ivana Venema-Nunez
March 25, 2019
Jordan Armbrust, member of Scottsdale Community College mens golf team

U.S. Army veteran enjoys challenge as member of men’s golf team

Michael Russell, Reporter
March 12, 2019
Hillcrest Golf Course, SCCs home course

SCC men and women’s golf season opens, led by veteran coach Dersam

Michael Russell, Reporter
February 26, 2019
Phoenix City Council summarizes business and fiscal initiatives to renovation in public meeting as well as other proposed incentives.

Phoenix City Council vote on Talking Stick Arena tax use renovation brings business and public input, —including alleged threats from a 1997 convicted shooter of former council member

Tyler Buckland and Michael Russell
January 26, 2019
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