AltWeeklies Wire
MMA's Unsung Pioneer: 'Grapple Girl' Michelle Farrownew
Women's MMA is finally on the up, but at 42, Farrow's past her fighting prime -- and she's facing the fact that other women will reap the benefits she's sown in bruises and blood.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
11-11-2008 |
Sports
Fixed-Gear Fanaticism Rolls into Phoenixnew

Fixed-gear bikes have exploded in popularity in many cities across the nation over the past decade, and they've been getting more and more popular in the Valley since 2005. The wheeled weapon of choice for bike messengers and competitive cyclists for decades, fixies have caught on among a young and cool crowd.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
07-29-2008 |
Sports
Can the Shaq Deal Bring a NBA Title to Phoenix?new
Consider this: Suns general manager Steve Kerr's been beating the odds his whole life.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
04-29-2008 |
Sports
Brother's Keepernew
Phoenix boxing great Michael Carbajal says his big brother and manager, Danny, stole every penny he had.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
11-06-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Arizona State University Dives Into the Firenew
Dennis Erickson is a frightening choice to lead a college football program plagued by murder and NCAA violations.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
09-11-2007 |
Sports
Howling Financial Woesnew
The wagering scandal enmeshing Wayne Gretzky through his wife and an assistant coach is the least of the Coyotes' problems.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
02-21-2006 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Paradise Lost for Top Jockeynew
Kyle Kaenel has a chance to be the best. Racing, quite literally, is in his blood. But he may never race again.
Phoenix New Times |
Bruce Rushton |
05-03-2005 |
Sports
Tags: horse racing, injury
Top Player Must Choose Between School and NBAnew
Sometime soon, Pac-10 player of the year Ike Diogu will make a momentous decision -- whether to stick around Arizona State University for his senior year or set sail for the National Basketball Association.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
03-16-2005 |
Sports
Now That Colangelo's Been Dumped, Real Players Take Overnew
Jerry Colangelo deserves high marks for helping land Phoenix a professional basketball team way back in 1968, but while he may know the game of basketball, that doesn't mean he understands the art of business.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
09-13-2004 |
Sports