Man found in burning trash receptacle in Phoenix, 2 arrested

PHOENIX (AP) — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the death if a man whose body was found inside a burning trash receptacle in downtown Phoenix, according to authorities. Phoenix police said 23-year-old Larry Deshawn Scott and 18-year-old Isaiah Baskin both were...

Phoenix officer survives shooting, suspect remains at large

PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix police officer who was shot Friday while responding to an emergency call is expected to survive but the shooter remains on the loose, authorities said. She is in stable condition after what interim police Chief Michael Sullivan called an “ambush,” he...

Richy Ledezma joins NYC of MLS on loan from Dutch club

NEW YORK (AP) — Midfielder Richy Ledezma, his career slowed by injuries, is joining Major League Soccer's New York City from the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. NYC said Friday it acquired the 22-year-old on an intraleague loan from Real Salt Lake through the end of the 2023 season for...

Sloppy racing could make it tough for NASCAR road ringers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR field this Sunday will be stacked with two former Formula One world champions, an IndyCar driver and a sports car star who has a 24 Hours of Le Mans win on his resume. What can these so-called ringers expect on the road course at Circuit of the...

Arizona Supreme Court declines to hear most of Kari Lake’s appeal over her governor’s race loss but revives one claim

Police: body found inside burning trash in downtown Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities were investigating the discovery of a body found inside a burning trash can in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday. Police said the unidentified body was found around 8 a.m. and the case was being called a homicide. According to police, the crime...

Police find 3 bodies at south Phoenix home in homicide case

Three bodies were found at a south Phoenix home Tuesday and police were investigating the case as a homicide. Phoenix police said there were no suspects outstanding and no risk to the safety of the community near South Mountain. Emergency crews were called to a home around 11 a.m....

Fultz, Magic rally in 4th quarter, outlast Clippers 113-108

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Markelle Fultz scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Wendell Carter Jr. had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic snapped their two-game skid with a 113-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Franz Wagner scored 20 points...

Romo, 3-time World Series winner, to retire with Giants

PHOENIX (AP) — Sergio Romo will retire as a member of the San Francisco Giants after helping the franchise win three World Series titles. The 2013 All-Star was an integral part of the team's bullpen from 2008 to 2016; the Giants won titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014. He also pitched...

Arizona governor signs order banning hair discrimination

PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order banning racial discrimination based on a person's hair in Arizona. Before officially signing the order Friday afternoon at the Executive Tower, Hobbs said the order will mean state employees and contractors won't have to...