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Carmen Briones holds up photos of her husband, Riley Briones Jr., who is serving life in prison, on Feb. 22, 2022, in Anthem, Ariz. Riley Briones' attorneys are asking a federal appeals court for another chance to argue his sentence should be cut short based on improvements he's made behind bars since being convicted in the 1994 death of Brian Patrick Lindsay when Briones was 17. (AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca)

Juvenile lifer seeks reprieve amid broader push for leniency

By Felicia Fonseca - Associated Press

In this Dec. 11, 2019, file photo, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver watches the team play against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. The Suns released a statement regarding a potential media investigation into the workplace culture of the franchise, denying that the organization or Sarver has a history of racism or sexism. The statement sent Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, said the organization is aware that ESPN is working on a story accusing the organization of misconduct on a “variety of topics.” The Suns responded by saying they were “completely baseless claims” and “documentary evidence in our possession and eyewitness accounts directly contradict the reporter’s accusations, and we are preparing our response to his questions.” (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) **FILE**

NBA: Firm will probe Suns after report of racism, misogyny

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Chicago Sky's Candace Parker, center right, and Allie Quigley, center left, celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to win the championship, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago wins first WNBA title with win over Phoenix

By Casey Drottar - Associated Press

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker looks to pass as Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) defends during the first half of game 1 of the WNBA basketball Finals , Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Sky open WNBA Finals with win over Mercury

By John Marshall - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jordan Nwora have some fun during an NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

NBA training camps open with fresh faces, familiar stars and compelling storylines

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Yvonne Moniz, right, a special needs teacher at Challenger Elementary, along with Oakland Park Elementary third grade teacher Donna Sacco, second from right, and Oriole Elementary fourth grade teacher Yolanda Smith, center, tries to persuade anti-mask protester Heather Tanner that all students need to wear masks to protect the most vulnerable. during a protest outside of a Broward County School Board meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to discuss a possible mask mandate when school starts next week. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Schools fight back against GOP governors, defy bans on masks

By Lindsay Whitehurst - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 file photo, then-Rep. Tony Navarrete, D-Phoenix, waits with Arizona House members receiving mandatory sexual harassment and other ethics issues training on the House floor at the capitol, in Phoenix. Currently, an Arizona State Senator, Navarrete has been arrested on suspicion of charges accusing him of sexual conduct with a minor, police said Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Arizona Democrat facing child sex charges to resign immediately

By Bob Christie - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Jae Crowder reacts as he talks with members of the Milwaukee Bucks bench during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) **FILE**

Suns now know that NBA titles don’t come easily

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is fouled by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) **FILE**

Best in class: Playoff teams reaping rewards from loaded 2018 NBA draft

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this May 6, 2021, file photo Maricopa County ballots cast in the 2020 general election are examined and recounted by contractors working for Florida-based company, Cyber Ninjas, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Maricopa County officials on Friday, May 21, directed the Arizona Senate and the auditors it hired to review the county's 2020 election count to preserve documents for a possible lawsuit. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool, File)

It’s not just Arizona: Push to review 2020 ballots spreads

By Kate Brumback and Nicholas Riccardi - Associated Press

Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., right, is joined by Kristin Urquiza, left, speak at a pop-up informational tent increasing efforts to bring more vaccine doses into Latino neighborhoods at a local shopping plaza Friday, May 7, 2021, in Phoenix. Gallego said he is helping organize vaccination events in Latino neighborhoods, including one May 15 at a west Phoenix high school. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona urged to get more vaccines into Latino neighborhoods

By ANITA SNOW - Associated Press

Arizona history-May 9-15

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Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker, left, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Phoenix and Goodyear

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Donovan’s Loyal returns to field 7 months after forfeits

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Reggie Bullock, top center, fights for a rebound with Phoenix Suns' Torrey Craig (12) and Deandre Ayton (22) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 26, 2021, in New York. (Elsa/Pool Photo via AP)

Suns snap Knicks’ nine-game win streak with 118-110 victory

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cyber Ninjas owner Doug Logan, a Florida-based consultancy, talks about overseeing a 2020 election ballot audit ordered by the Republican lead Arizona Senate at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, during a news conference Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Phoenix. The equipment used in the November election won by President Joe Biden and the 2.1 million ballots were moved to the site Thursday so Republicans in the state Senate who have expressed uncertainty that Biden's victory was legitimate can recount them and audit the results. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Firm recounting Arizona ballots wants methods kept secret

By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, April 21, 2021 file photo, officials unload election equipment into the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the state fairgrounds in Phoenix. Maricopa County officials began delivering equipment used in the November election won by President Joe Biden on Wednesday and will move 2.1 million ballots to the site Thursday so Republicans in the state Senate who have expressed uncertainty that Biden's victory was legitimate can recount them and audit the results. (AP Photo/Matt York) ** FILE **

Arizona Republicans seize all ballots, voting machines from Maricopa County

By Jonathan J. Cooper and Bob Christie - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns' Cameron Johnson, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Suns edge Bucks 128-127 after foul in final second of OT

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Wallace Wilson, top, cuts the hair of James McRae, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Hyattsville, Md. Wilson is a member of the Health Advocates In Reach &amp; Research (HAIR) program, which helps barbers and hair stylists to get certified to talk to community members about health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of certified barbers have been providing factual information to customers about vaccines, a topic that historically has not been trusted by members of black communities because of the health abuse the race has endured over the years. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Barbers, artists help defy vaccine myths for people of color

By JULIE WATSON and ANITA SNOW - Associated Press