Reuters – Tropical Storm Katia strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic on Wednesday, while another mass of thunderstorms that could become a named storm this week triggered evacuations of some oil workers from the Gulf of Mexico.
Reuters – President Barack Obama on Wednesday agreed to unveil new jobs proposals in an address to Congress on September 8, bowing to pressure from Republicans, who objected to the original date set for his high-profile speech.
AP – Katia became the second named hurricane of the season in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, but forecasters said it was too soon to determine where it might head.
AP – In a retreat after an hours-long test of wills Wednesday, President Barack Obama agreed to deliver an address on jobs and the economy to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 8, yielding to House Speaker John Boehner, who had balked at Obama’s request for a Sept. 7 speech.
Bleacher Report Phoenix Suns : Predicting the Full Roster for the 2011-12 Season Bleacher Report The Phoenix Suns had an off year last season, finishing 40-42 and missing the playoffs. The team is full of seasoned vets and most people think the team needs to completely rebuild the roster, first by trading two-time MVP Steve Nash. …
Midwest Sports Fans Larry Fitzgerald Will Sign Record Contract Extension With Arizona Cardinals … SB Nation Denver The Arizona Cardinals and Larry Fitzgerald are close to a record-setting contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The wide receiver will reportedly sign an eight-year, $120 million deal with nearly $50 million guaranteed. … Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: Arizona Cardinals Have a Top 10 Defense Bleacher Report all 12 news articles »
SB Nation ASU soccer looks to challenge No. 4 Virginia AZ Central.com (blog) ASU routed Northern Arizona 7-0 then edged South Carolina 1-0. “We saw them a couple of years ago,” ASU coach Kevin Boyd said. “I know that coach (Steve Swanson) and the way they play. They’re a very possession oriented, skillful team. … NCAA Football Preview – Arizona State Sun Devils Los Angeles Times all 124 news articles »
Reuters – President Barack Obama on Wednesday agreed to unveil new jobs proposals in an address to Congress on September 8, bowing to pressure from Republicans, who objected to the original date set for his high-profile speech.
Suns.com Welts Named a USTA 2011 ICON Award Honoree Suns.com Phoenix Suns President & Chief Executive Officer, Rick Welts, has been named a United States Tennis Association(USTA) 2011 ICON Award honoree. The ICON Award reception has become one of the signature events at the US Open and will be held in New York … THIRD ANNUAL USTA ICON AWARDS RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED | 10sBalls all 2 news articles »
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A man convicted of raping a Northern Arizona University student on campus last year has been sentenced to 69½ years in prison. Coconino County Superior Court prosecutors say 23-year-old Tyrone Wilson was sentenced Tuesday. Jurors in July found Wilson guilty on eight charges that included multiple counts of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault as well as endangerment, sexual abuse and kidnapping. The Arizona Daily Sun says a judge gave Wilson the maximum sentence on all counts. NAU police say an 18-year-old female student was sexually assaulted in the early morning hours of Nov. 19 and evidence found at the scene identified Wilson as a possible suspect. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Wilson on Dec. 2 at a residence east of Blue Gap on the Navajo Nation.
