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What Arizona families should know about cyclospora

Here's what doctors say about produce, pools and reducing your risk.

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Investigators still haven&#x27;t identified a common contamination source for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cyclosporiasis outbreak" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/cyclosporiasis-stomach-bug-cases-symptoms-outbreak" data-vars-content-id="2875ce56-deda-4865-96f8-58eced1c70a4" data-vars-headline="What Arizona families should know about cyclospora" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/cyclosporiasis-stomach-bug-cases-symptoms-outbreak" target="_self">cyclosporiasis outbreak</a> gripping the nation, limiting the guidance health officials can give consumers.The big picture: Fresh produce remains the focus of investigators, with lettuce and other ingredients pulled from some Taco Bell restaurants also under scrutiny.

Republicans weigh experience vs. loyalty in AG race

Both want to oust Kris Mayes, but they offer different resumes to Republican voters.

Republican primary voters will soon be asked to decide what matters more in an attorney general: courtroom experience or party loyalty.Why it matters: The AG is the state&#x27;s top lawyer, and has broad authority to challenge the federal government and private companies on behalf of Arizonans.

Guy Fieri brings Flavortown-inspired food to Circle K in Arizona

Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri brought four "off the hook" menu items to Arizona Circle K stores.

Delicious things are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="afoot at the Circle K" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0" data-vars-content-id="8d4b9468-93f9-4487-86a6-6fa0f4d283f9" data-vars-headline="Guy Fieri brings Flavortown-inspired food to Circle K in Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0" target="_blank">afoot at the Circle K</a>.State of play: Circle K is partnering with Guy Fieri, host of Food Network&#x27;s &quot;Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,&quot; to bring new menu items to the ubiquitous convenience store.

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Suns' future on display as young stars shine in Summer League

Khaman Maluach could get a bigger role with the Suns after an impressive Summer League showing.

The NBA Summer League gave us a glimpse of what could be a bright future for the Phoenix Suns.Why it matters: The Suns have traded away a lot of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="draft picks" data-vars-click-url="https://fanspo.com/nba/teams/Suns/24/draft-picks" data-vars-content-id="5c6b2237-478a-4f1e-980a-d1d83bb0e190" data-vars-headline="Suns&#x27; future on display as young stars shine in Summer League" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fanspo.com/nba/teams/Suns/24/draft-picks" target="_blank">draft picks</a> in the coming years, and longtime star Devin Booker is getting on in years, so a lot&#x27;s riding on Phoenix&#x27;s young talent.

D-Backs in Wild Card contention after All-Star break

Despite first-half struggles, the Diamondbacks are in the Wild Card race after the All-Star break.

The Arizona Diamondbacks went into the All-Star break with a little momentum, which they&#x27;ll need to continue if they want to snag a Wild Card spot in the playoffs.Why it matters: The D-Backs haven&#x27;t reached the playoffs since their improbable run to the World Series in 2023.

Colangelo wants to bring NBA expansion team to Las Vegas

The former Suns and Diamondbacks owner is looking to get back into the NBA, but not in Phoenix.

Former Suns and Diamondbacks owner Jerry Colangelo is looking to get back into the NBA, but not in Phoenix.The big picture: An ownership group that includes Colangelo, former NBA coach Vinny Del Negro, media executive David Levy, American Century chair Jonathan Thomas, former NBA player Jay Williams and Prime Capital Financial chair Scott Colangelo — no relation by family, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per the Arizona Republic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/07/08/jerry-colangelo-group-nba-las-vegas-nba-expansion/90848330007/" data-vars-content-id="d6098439-82f3-4812-bcc8-35c520bf7348" data-vars-headline="Colangelo wants to bring NBA expansion team to Las Vegas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/07/08/jerry-colangelo-group-nba-las-vegas-nba-expansion/90848330007/" target="_blank">per the Arizona Republic</a> — formed an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ownership group" data-vars-click-url="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260708659086/en/Las-Vegas-Jacks-Ownership-Group-Assembles-World-Class-Leadership-Team-to-Pursue-NBA-Expansion-Franchise" data-vars-content-id="d6098439-82f3-4812-bcc8-35c520bf7348" data-vars-headline="Colangelo wants to bring NBA expansion team to Las Vegas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260708659086/en/Las-Vegas-Jacks-Ownership-Group-Assembles-World-Class-Leadership-Team-to-Pursue-NBA-Expansion-Franchise" target="_blank">ownership group</a> to pursue an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.

WNBA suspends Thomas for throat hit against Clark

Alyssa Thomas faces a one-game suspension for a "dirty" hit on Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas is under fire for a &quot;dirty&quot; play against Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark.The big picture: Wednesday&#x27;s incident was particularly egregious — and against the WNBA&#x27;s star player — but Thomas has a history of toeing the line between ruthless physicality and reckless aggression.

D. Baxter turns 26 and we're still fans

Arizona's favorite bobcat mascot has a surprisingly fun origin story.

Arizona Diamondbacks mascot D. Baxter celebrates 26 years of sports, silliness, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sex appeal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/12/arizona-d-backs-baxter-crowned-mlb-s-sexiest-mascot" data-vars-content-id="a4f6e7c3-6b49-4c03-8b4e-313ed9e53fe0" data-vars-headline="D. Baxter turns 26 and we&#x27;re still fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/12/arizona-d-backs-baxter-crowned-mlb-s-sexiest-mascot" target="_self">sex appeal</a> this week.Why it matters: In a world of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="confusing" data-vars-click-url="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/713385-20-most-confusing-mascots-in-sports-history" data-vars-content-id="a4f6e7c3-6b49-4c03-8b4e-313ed9e53fe0" data-vars-headline="D. Baxter turns 26 and we&#x27;re still fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/713385-20-most-confusing-mascots-in-sports-history" target="_blank">confusing</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="creepy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeremyhayes/scary-sports-mascots-that-will-give-you-nightmares" data-vars-content-id="a4f6e7c3-6b49-4c03-8b4e-313ed9e53fe0" data-vars-headline="D. Baxter turns 26 and we&#x27;re still fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeremyhayes/scary-sports-mascots-that-will-give-you-nightmares" target="_blank">creepy</a> mascots, we&#x27;re glad to have one we can be proud of.

Suns land Cats star Koa Peat after trading up in NBA draft

The Suns traded up and landed UofA star Koa Peat with the last pick in the NBA draft's first round.

Wildcats star Koa Peat is staying in Arizona to start his professional career after the Phoenix Suns traded up for the final pick of the NBA draft&#x27;s first round Tuesday.State of play: The Suns <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traded" data-vars-click-url="https://arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-suns/koa-peat-picked-30th-suns-nba-draft" data-vars-content-id="170efb27-92d5-446d-92d7-67a5364b1e41" data-vars-headline="Suns land Cats star Koa Peat after trading up in NBA draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-suns/koa-peat-picked-30th-suns-nba-draft" target="_blank">traded</a> the 17th pick of the second round — the 47th overall — to the New York Knicks in exchange for the 30th and final selection of the first round.

George and Dragon named to USA Today's top soccer bars list

Where should you watch the World Cup in the Valley? USA Today says start with the George & Dragon.

The votes are in, and Phoenix&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George and Dragon English Pub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gndphx.com/" data-vars-content-id="b517d39b-4582-4ff9-8b92-5e7ec70bf7cf" data-vars-headline="George and Dragon named to USA Today&#x27;s top soccer bars list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gndphx.com/" target="_blank">George and Dragon English Pub</a> made the cut on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="USA Today&#x27;s list of the country&#x27;s best soccer bars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/05/26/george-and-dragon-english-pub-usa-today-best-soccer-bars" data-vars-content-id="b517d39b-4582-4ff9-8b92-5e7ec70bf7cf" data-vars-headline="George and Dragon named to USA Today&#x27;s top soccer bars list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/05/26/george-and-dragon-english-pub-usa-today-best-soccer-bars" target="_self">USA Today&#x27;s list of the country&#x27;s best soccer bars</a>.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" data-vars-content-id="b517d39b-4582-4ff9-8b92-5e7ec70bf7cf" data-vars-headline="George and Dragon named to USA Today&#x27;s top soccer bars list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" target="_self">FIFA World Cup</a> starts today, and if you can&#x27;t watch in person, catching a big game at a great soccer bar is the next best thing.

Vote the George & Dragon as one of America's best soccer bars

Phoenix's George & Dragon English Pub is in contention to be one of USA Today's best soccer bars.

Arizona isn&#x27;t hosting any <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" data-vars-content-id="b5b65cc6-1558-4120-af4e-dd447d076780" data-vars-headline="Vote the George &amp; Dragon as one of America&#x27;s best soccer bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" target="_self">FIFA World Cup games</a>, but we can still be home to the best soccer bar in the U.S.State of play: USA Today is asking readers to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vote on the country&#x27;s best soccer bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/best-soccer-bar/" data-vars-content-id="b5b65cc6-1558-4120-af4e-dd447d076780" data-vars-headline="Vote the George &amp; Dragon as one of America&#x27;s best soccer bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/best-soccer-bar/" target="_blank">vote on the country&#x27;s best soccer bar</a>, and one of the contenders is right here in central Phoenix: the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George and Dragon English Pub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gndphx.com/" data-vars-content-id="b5b65cc6-1558-4120-af4e-dd447d076780" data-vars-headline="Vote the George &amp; Dragon as one of America&#x27;s best soccer bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gndphx.com/" target="_blank">George and Dragon English Pub</a>.

McDonald's teases collab with Devin Booker and Nike

A cryptic Sedona video hints at new turquoise kicks.

In a trippy, cryptic video, McDonald&#x27;s is giving us a preview of an upcoming collab with Suns star Devin Booker and Nike.Zoom in: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="iconic turquoise arches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.scenic.org/2025/06/26/sedonas-turquoise-arches-show-how-communities-maintain-control/" data-vars-content-id="d18d724e-9eb5-4365-9252-c35f99bde7a1" data-vars-headline="McDonald&#x27;s teases collab with Devin Booker and Nike" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.scenic.org/2025/06/26/sedonas-turquoise-arches-show-how-communities-maintain-control/" target="_blank">iconic turquoise arches</a> in Sedona — which is one of the few McDonald&#x27;s locations without golden arches — appear to be central to whatever it is the fast-food chain, basketball star and footwear company are cooking up.

Cardinals roasted over schedule release video

Fans shredded the Cardinals after the team's awkward and apparently AI-generated reveal.

The Cardinals suffered their first embarrassment of 2026 this week — four months before the NFL season begins.The big picture: The league has turned the annual schedule release into a social media opportunity, with each team posting pop culture-y videos about their opponents.

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Suns' future on display as young stars shine in Summer League

D-Backs in Wild Card contention after All-Star break

Colangelo wants to bring NBA expansion team to Las Vegas

WNBA suspends Thomas for throat hit against Clark

D. Baxter turns 26 and we're still fans