The Mesa City Council voted unanimously to approve the formation of the Palo District on Wednesday in an attempt to bring an MLS and NWSL team to Mesa. The Palo District will be what’s referred to as a “theme park district” located on the old 80-acre Fiesta Mall site. Demolition of the old mall began in 2023, and the site located near Southern Avenue and Alma School Road has … [Read more...] about Mesa City Council approves formation of Palo District in attempt to bring MLS, NWSL to Mesa
Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that the 28-year-old Jota and his 25-year-old brother, André Silva, were found dead near the northwestern city of Zamora. Jota’s … [Read more...] about Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain
Former mayor attempting to bring Major League Soccer team to Mesa
Former Mesa Mayor John Giles said the city has started to look seriously into the possibility of bringing a Major League Soccer team to Mesa. “I think that would be a huge thing for the Valley,” Giles said Friday on KTAR’s AZ Political Podcast. “If you talk to other big metro areas, I’ve been to visit other mayors, and these are mayors with NFL and NBA teams, and all they can … [Read more...] about Former mayor attempting to bring Major League Soccer team to Mesa
Tyon Grant-Foster stuffs box score as Grand Canyon downs Hawaii
PHOENIX (AP) — Tyon Grant-Foster scored 23 points as Grand Canyon beat Hawaii 78-72 on Tuesday night. Grant-Foster added six rebounds, four steals, and three blocks for the Antelopes (5-2). The busy stat line helped GCU overcome Grant-Foster’s tough shooting night (6 for 17). He scored 11 of his points at the foul stripe. The Antelopes as a team went 24 of 32 from the foul line … [Read more...] about Tyon Grant-Foster stuffs box score as Grand Canyon downs Hawaii
Video: Bickley Blast: Prepare yourselves for the zaniness that is the Territorial Cup game
It’s about to go down in Tucson on Saturday, meaning the Territorial Cup game between the Sun Devils and Wildcats. Dan Bickley can’t wait to see some spectacular and out-of-this-world things he’s never seen before in a football game. … [Read more...] about Video: Bickley Blast: Prepare yourselves for the zaniness that is the Territorial Cup game