Cardinals' Steve Keim takes leave of absence, Brittney Griner returning to WNBA: top sports stories
After she was freed from a Russian prison in a high-level prisoner exchange, WNBA star Brittney Griner announced she will return for the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming season, and the general manager of the Arizona Cardinals is taking an immediate leave of absence from the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 12-18.
Chris Paul earns bachelor's degree 12 hours after beating Clippers, gives fellow graduates $2,500 each
Chris Paul attended the ceremony in North Carolina less than 12 hours after his Phoenix Suns defeated the Clippers in Los Angeles.
Suns snap 5-game skid with 111-95 win over depleted Clippers
Devin Booker scored 14 points in his return from a two-game absence with a hamstring injury for the Suns, whose longest skid in three years ended with a blowout of a Clippers lineup missing most of its important players.
Green scores 26, Rockets beat slumping Suns in Silas’ return
Already playing without Devin Booker, the Suns, who dropped their fifth straight, didn’t have Deandre Ayton and Cameron Payne in the second half after both were injured before halftime.
Brittney Griner freed from prison, American journalist dies while covering World Cup: top sports stories
After being detained for 10 months in Russia, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was freed in a prisoner exchange, and an American journalist died suddenly while covering the World Cup in Qatar – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 5-11.
Williamson scores 35 again, Pelicans top Suns 129-124 in OT
Deandre Ayton had 28 points and 12 rebounds for Phoenix, but fouled out on Williamson’s drive with New Orleans clinging to a two-point lead in the final minute of regulation.
Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to easy 125-98 win over Suns
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the rolling Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Dec. 7.
Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111
Deandre Ayton scored 20 points for the Suns, who couldn’t recover from a 15-point first quarter, their lowest total in any quarter this season, as they finished a Texas back-to-back after a blowout victory in San Antonio.
Western Conference-leading Suns hand Spurs 11th loss in row
Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges each had 20 points to help Western Conference-leading Phoenix win for the seventh time in eight games.
Rockets rally from 16 down to beat Booker, Suns 122-121
Jalen Green scored 30 points to jolt the Houston Rockets’ offense and even managed to slow down the scorching Devin Booker — at least a little. The result was a stunning 122-121 victory over the Phoenix Suns that featured a 16-point comeback in the second half.
Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout Bulls
Booker scored a season-high 51 points in just three quarters, Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 14 rebounds and Phoenix stretched its winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory Wednesday night.
Booker scores 44, Suns top Kings 122-117 for 5th straight
Deandre Ayton added 17 points and 12 rebounds for his ninth double-double of the season for Phoenix, which has won six of seven.
Suns hold on to win 115-105, Lakers' Beverley ejected
The Suns, playing without point guard Chris Paul for the seventh straight game, have beaten the Lakers five straight times in regular season play — eight counting the last three games of their 2020-21 playoff series.
Payne, Booker lead Suns to 116-95 win over Knicks
Cameron Payne scored 21 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns used a dominating second half to beat the New York Knicks 116-95.
Suns honor 22 tribal nations of Arizona with NBA city edition jersey
The Phoenix Suns basketball team's new NBA city edition Native American jersey pays tribute to the cultures, traditions, and native languages of the 22 tribal nations in our state. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.
Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119
The Suns controlled most of the game despite Curry’s scoring. The eight-time All-Star made 17 of 28 shots, going 7 of 11 from 3-point range.
Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112
Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, including a pair of go-ahead free throws with 35 seconds left, and Butler’s block was part of a frantic finish as the Heat rallied from a 13-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Monday night.
Colt McCoy leads Cardinals to win, Suns unveil new uniform: top sports stories
With Kyler Murray sidelined with an injured hamstring, backup quarterback Colt McCoy led the Arizona Cardinals to a win over the defending Super Bowl champions, and the Phoenix Suns unveiled their 2022-23 City Edition uniform that honors Arizona's indigenous tribes – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Nov. 7-13.
Phoenix Suns unveil 2022-23 City Edition uniform
The Phoenix Suns say they worked with the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona and the Navajo Nation during the development process of their 2022-23 City Edition uniform.
Booker scores 32; Paul-less Suns beat Wolves 129-117
Cameron Payne scored 23 while starting in place of Paul. Landry Shamet had 16 off the bench for Phoenix, which had lost two of three.