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Analysis: Kyle Larson settling in quickly as preparation continues for Indianapolis 500 debut
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson said all the right things after completing 43 laps around Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of his preparation for his debut next month in “The Greatest Spectacle of Racing.” He was glad he completed the rookie orientation last October and...
The Coyotes' troubled tenure in Arizona has come down to 1 last game before an expected move to Utah
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes dubbed Mullett Arena “The Party Barn” for its raucous, closed-quarters atmosphere. The NHL's smallest arena ended up being one of the franchise's biggest problems and will be the site of one final party that will be more like a wake. ...
Pilot using a backpack-style paramotor device dies when small aircraft crashes south of Phoenix
MARICOPA, Ariz. (AP) — A pilot flying solo and using a backpack-style paramotor device died Sunday when the small aircraft crashed in the city of Maricopa, authorities said. A city spokesman said the crash occurred around 7 a.m. about 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the Ak-Chin...
Coyotes sale to Utah Jazz owner expected next week, Arizona to get expansion team, AP source says
TEMPE. Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will likely be sold to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith shortly after the team's final game and will include a provision guaranteeing current owner Alex Meruelo an expansion team if a new arena is built within five years, a person with knowledge of the deal told...
Rudy Gobert's big night lifts Timberwolves past Hawks and into a first-place tie in the West
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 25 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks to help the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Atlanta Hawks 109-106 on Friday night and move into a three-way tie for first place in the Western Conference. Minnesota is even with Denver and Oklahoma City...
Preparations are being made for a potential NHL team in Salt Lake City
Preparations are being made behind the scenes and in the public eye in case an NHL team is in Salt Lake City sooner than later, perhaps as early as this fall. After prospective owner Ryan Smith earlier this week solicited suggestionsfor a team name, word emerged Wednesday that the...
Biden administration announces $6.6 billion to ensure leading-edge microchips are built in the US
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Biden administration pledged on Monday to provide up to $6.6 billion so that a Taiwanese semiconductor giant can expand the facilities it is already building in Arizona and better ensure that the most-advanced microchips are produced domestically for the first time. ...
Federal investigation begins of fatal Florida crane collapse; bridge reopens
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Federal job safety officials began their investigation Friday into the collapse of a crane in downtown Fort Lauderdale that killed one worker, injured three people and left morning traffic snarled. Investigators from the Occupational Safety and Health...
Coyotes say they're committing to winning a land auction to build an arena in Phoenix
The Arizona Coyotes said Thursday night they’re committed to win a land auction that could pave the way for the NHL club to remain in the Phoenix area after years of arena uncertainty. The team hopes to buy the 110-acre (445,154 square meter) plot of land on Northwest corner of...
Phoenix gets measurable rainfall on Easter Sunday for the first time in 25 years.
PHOENIX (AP) — For the first time since 1999, Phoenix had measurable rainfall on Easter Sunday. National Weather Service meteorologists also said Phoenix set a new daily rainfall record for March 31 with 0.28 inches, reaching that mark before noon Sunday. That topped...