Sports

By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are starting to pick apart the gaming deal that Gov. Doug Ducey wants them to rubber stamp.

Five high schools within the Yuma Union High School District will Livestream winter sports for parents and fans for the 2020-21 season. 

The access to games virtually comes after the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) reversed course and allowed winter sports to continue after halting them last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

But for those wanting to watch the games in-person, the AIA is only allowing two parents or guardians per home game for the home team only. 

After voting to end winter sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) reversed course and announced Tuesday that winter sports for the 2020-21 season can begin Jan. 18. 

This means basketball, soccer, wrestling, and spirit line can begin practice and games Monday with the regular season-ending March 5.

The Yuma Union High School District will allow two parents/guardians for each athletic home game. Those games will start on Jan. 25.

By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX --Gov. Doug Ducey wants to open the door to allowing Arizonans to bet on -- or against -- the Diamondbacks and the Cardinals.

And maybe even the Wildcats and Sun Devils.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) announced last week that all winter sports for the 2020-2021 season are canceled as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise throughout the state. 

These cancellations impact basketball, soccer, and wrestling. It also postpones all spirit line competitions indefinitely. 

The AIA Executive Board voted 5-4 in favor of canceling all winter sports during its Jan. 8 meeting.