Tontozona: A Tradition Like No Other
(08/10/25 2:44pm)
PAYSON, Ariz. — Sixty-six years ago, the legendary Arizona State Football Coach Frank Kush established Camp Tontozona. Today, the tradition lives on.
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A Glimpse into the Chicago Cubs' Greatest Dilemma
(08/01/25 8:16pm)
CHICAGO. — Entering the 2025 Major League Baseball season, the Chicago Cubs knew they needed a frontline starting pitcher. After a pair of 83-win seasons from 2023 to 2024, the Cubs needed to make a bold move to improve the ballclub; that move came in acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in December 2024. With the addition of Tucker, the Cubs now had the superstar they’d been looking for since the breakup of the World Series championship core in 2021. After surrendering prized prospect Cam Smith in the trade with Houston, Chicago appeared to be ‘going for it.” However, much like the previous offseason, when the Cubs inked manager Craig Counsell to the largest managerial contract of all time, no substantial moves followed each blockbuster transaction. In 2024, the Cubs capped a long offseason by re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger in late February, but that was all of note. In 2025, the Cubs traded for Kyle Tucker and made their splash in free agency by signing veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd, yet left one big piece on the table.Entering the start of spring training this year, former Houston Astros’ star third baseman Alex Bregman had yet to find a new home in a slow-moving free agency class. Despite the momentum around hyped prospect Matt Shaw bidding for the starting third base position, the Cubs found themselves “in the mix” for the three-time All-Star. Down to the wire, Chicago remained in the bidding war for Bregman, but one major issue held up any potential deal: money. Reluctant to make a competitive offer for Bregman—Chicago refused to go beyond a short-term, opt-out deal—the Cubs failed to acquire what could have been the missing piece in a potent offense out of monetary value. Despite the failure of the Bregman situation, the Cubs still had a glaring hole on their roster: a desperate need for starting pitching. As spring training began, it appeared the Cubs were missing one playoff-caliber starting pitcher from completing a rotation capable of avoiding a catastrophic injury. With the stability offered by ace Justin Steele, paired with the heroics of Shota Imanaga’s rookie season, Chicago needed just a single arm to slot ahead of backend starters Jameson Taillon and the high-upside Boyd. Instead of adding that arm in the offseason, the Cubs gambled on waiting until the July 31 trade deadline to act; however, a lot happened between early February and late July. Less than a month into the 2025 season, Chicago lost their ace, Justin Steele, to season-ending elbow surgery on April 7, raising the need from one to two starting pitchers. Add the time spent on the injured list by Taillon and Imanaga, and it’s a miracle the Cubs are well above the .500 mark. With the injuries to the rotation, the Cubs limped to the trade deadline in desperate need of pitching help, yet the 2025 trade deadline has come and gone, and the Cubs did very little to improve their bottom-third starting rotation—Cubs starters rank 27th in strikeouts and 16th in ERA. Outside of adding right-hander Michael Soroka from Washington, whom the Cubs pursued in free agency the previous offseason, Chicago chose not to pay the exorbitant prices for controllable pitchers such as Soroka’s teammate, left-hander Mackenzie Gore, and Miami right-handers Edward Cabrera and Sandy Alcantara.Without adding any notable pitching despite the absolute need, the Cubs must now rely upon the current staff, led by breakout All-Star Matthew Boyd, the continued dominance by lefty Shota Imanaga, and the return from the injured list by right-handers Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad. Soroka joins Ben Brown and rookie Cade Horton as wild cards among Chicago’s pitchers. Brown has struggled mightily at the Major League level (6.22 ERA), but possesses better numbers beneath the surface (4.26 FIP) and a 25% strikeout rate; Horton has a 3.42 ERA in 73 and ⅔ innings; and Soroka joins the staff with a 3.32 xERA and a 25.4% strikeout rate. In all, the trio possesses the capability to pitch impactful innings down the stretch. Regardless of how the final two months of the season turn out, the Chicago Cubs failed to address their most significant need twice in 2025. With division rival Milwaukee surging and the rest of the National League improving, the Cubs find themselves fighting an uphill battle not just to win the National League Central Division but also to make a deep postseason run come October.
The “Prince of Darkness” Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76
(07/24/25 7:29pm)
The trailblazer of heavy metal music and lead singer of legendary band Black Sabbath died in the U.K. on Tuesday. His family announced his death in a statement, but details surrounding his death have not been disclosed.
SVDDEN DEATH RETURNS AS VOYD TO ARIZONA - FORSAKEN SANDS PREVIEW
(07/22/25 1:48am)
Bass music icon SVDDEN DEATH recently announced his first Arizona headline show in five years.
OPINION: THE UNNECESSARY REVENGE IN “I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER”
(07/21/25 4:00pm)
WARNING: This article contains spoilers and references to murder. Reader discretion is advised.
Arizona State Football Begins 2025 with New Players, New Expectations and No Preseason Poll.
(07/17/25 5:17pm)
FRISCO, Texas. — Arizona State kicked off the season with an impressive showing at the Big 12 Football Media Days.
OPINION: Eddington is a Satirical Look at the Pandemic
(07/18/25 3:00pm)
SPOILER WARNING In “Eddington”, director Ari Aster turns pandemic paranoia into a dark comedy, with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal at the center of the chaos.
Blaze Sports Announces 2025 Football Commentary Team & Coverage
(07/14/25 6:25pm)
PHOENIX — College football returns to the desert for another thrilling fall, and with it comes Blaze Radio’s wall-to-wall coverage of Arizona State football. The 2025 season marks the Sun Devils’ second year in the Big 12 Conference and the third under Head Coach Kenny Dillingham. With the excitement of a new season and the momentum of a successful 2024 campaign, Blaze Radio is once again ready to bring the energy of Sun Devil football to listeners across the Valley and beyond.
HISTORY MADE; VAN GISBERGEN RULES THE ROADS IN WINE COUNTRY
(07/14/25 5:53pm)
SONOMA, Calif. – Auckland, New Zealand’s own Shane Van Gisbergen flexed his road racing muscle to win in Sonoma, leading a record number of laps at the 1.99-mile road course Sunday.
Previewing Arizona State’s Running Back Room for 2025
(07/11/25 5:02pm)
Despite Arizona State returning stars in Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson, the loss of Cam Skattebo, whom the New York Giants selected in the fourth round in the 2025 NFL Draft, leaves a void in the backfield.
Dedication and Authenticity: Chloe Wedge Brings to the World What It Needs Most
(07/03/25 7:32pm)
Looking back on yourself is hard. Having empathy for a younger self can be even more challenging. Somehow, Chloe Wedge, an up and coming artist from Arizona, at 20-years-old manages to harness those feelings with a strong sense of relatability. Her recent songs “Unluvable” and “Love Me Love Me” both provide examples of that.
A look into the making of Frankie Grande’s “Hotel Rock Bottom”
(07/03/25 7:20pm)
Frankie Grande has worn many hats (and hairstyles) across his years in the spotlight: actor, dancer, producer, television personality and activist. Though he’s long been connected to the music industry, both through his roles on- and off-Broadway, he’s also been connected through his sister, Ariana Grande. The 42-year-old made his official debut in music this summer.
From Wanderlust to the World Stage: How Elliot James Reay Rediscovered His Sound Across Continents
(07/01/25 4:59pm)
In an age of algorithm-driven trends and fleeting digital fame, Elliot James Reay has managed to carve out something much rarer: sincerity.
Brackets Burst As Elliott Shatters 44-Race Winless Streak
(07/01/25 6:26am)
HAMPTON, Ga. – Chase Elliott won round one of NASCAR’s inaugural In-Season Tournament at Echopark Speedway and snapped a winless streak dating back to April 2024.
Briscoe Find Enough Fuel To Score His First Win With JGR At Pocono
(07/01/25 6:23am)
LONG POND, Pa. – Chase Briscoe turned a pit road mistake into his third career Cup win, saving enough fuel to go the distance while holding off teammate Denny Hamlin at Pocono.
Stray Kids made me “Stay”
(06/27/25 6:53pm)
One minute, I was kicking my feet because I had secured tickets to Stray Kids; the next, I was at the Globe Life Field Stadium in Arlington, Texas, screaming the lyrics with my favorite artists.
Chase and Status Bring UK Drum and Bass to Phoenix
(06/24/25 3:43pm)
Drum and bass music has garnered quite a following in recent years. Even at Electric Daisy Carnival, drum and bass is featured, though it’s not a drum and bass or DNB-exclusive event. After a decade, Chase and Status have returned to Phoenix for the Phoenix Warehouse Project on June 21. The crowd in attendance at Warehouse 215 showed up in neon or dark colored rave outfits. Their energy and style are very much like the music itself, relentless and raw.
Van Gisbergen Dots The Esses And Crosses His T's To Win In Mexico City
(06/18/25 12:47am)
MEXICO CITY – Shane Van Gisbergen overcame illness and delivered a masterclass in road racing, dominating the first NASCAR Cup Series event at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Checkmate: Hamlin Wins A Game Of Fuel Saving In Michigan
(06/18/25 12:36am)
BROOKLYN, Mich. – Denny Hamlin played the fuel mileage game to perfection at Michigan International Speedway to claim his third win of the season on Sunday.
BIZZY talks about her career and new song “Tuesday”
(06/10/25 9:15pm)
BIZZY, an emerging alternative pop artist in the music scene recently supported Rachel Chinouriri on her “All I Ever Asked For Was A North American Tour.” She also recently released a single “Tuesday” last month.