An Arizona State University athlete collapsed during an outdoor exercise on the morning of Aug. 20 and remains hospitalized, according to a university statement
“The university offers its support for the student-athlete, their family and all our student-athletes during this difficult time,” said Chris Fiscus, vice president of media relations, on Aug. 23
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An ASU hockey player is in a Scottsdale hospital, The Arizona Republic has learned
The Phoenix area has been experiencing extreme heat for days. The approximate temperature around noon on Aug. 20 was 100 degrees
(This is a developing story. Return to azcentral.com for updates.)
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How is metro Phoenix’s 2026 monsoon season going so far? Take a look
Pedestrians seek shelter from the sun near the Phoenix Convention Center during a heat wave in central Arizona on May 11, 2026.Arizona has amazing sunrises and sunsets: See the photos (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A man rides along Washington Street near the Phoenix Convention Center during a heat wave in central Arizona on May 11, 2026. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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Winds push a huge dust storm over Phoenix on June 17, 2026, after the National Weather Service warned of strong winds and to “expect dust.” (Provided by Phoenix via Storyful)
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How is metro Phoenix’s 2026 monsoon season going so far? Take a look
A trail at South Mountain is empty as temperatures reach over 105 degrees on May 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Alisha Altiveros, 6, flies her butterfly kite during a breezy overcast day at Christy Cove Park on April 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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Overcast skies and a breeze allowed for kite flying at Christy Cove Park on April 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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Overcast skies and a breeze allowed for kite flying at Christy Cove Park on April 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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The wind blows the U.S. flag on a construction crane at the former Paradise Valley Mall, now known as PV on April 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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The wind blows the U.S. flag on a construction crane at the former Paradise Valley Mall, now known as PV on April 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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The entrance to the Piestewa Peak summit trail in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve is closed from 8 AM to 5 PM due to an extreme heat warning on March 20, 2026, in Phoenix.Weather records: Arizona’s wettest day became its deadliest after extreme rains (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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The entrance to the Piestewa Peak summit trail in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve is closed from 8 AM to 5 PM due to an extreme heat warning on March 20, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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Park ranger Sam Weller guards the entrance to the Piestewa Peak summit trail in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve as trails are closed from 8 AM to 5 PM due to an extreme heat warning on March 20, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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Toni Bacon watches her son, Tristen Bacon (#45 LB) during ASU’s football practice at Kajikawa Practice fields March 19, 2026, in Tempe. (Mark Henle/The Republic)
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Roman Pitre (#13 DL) cools off during ASU’s football practice at Kajikawa Practice fields March 19, 2026, in Tempe. (Mark Henle/The Republic)
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A Cactus League spring training game at Salt River Fields is delayed to an evening start due a heat wave on March 19, 2026, near Scottsdale. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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The infield is watered before a spring training game that was delayed until evening due to a heat wave at Salt River Fields on March 19, 2026, near Scottsdale. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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Rain begins to fall and clouds fill the skies over East Mesa near Power and Brown roads the evening of March 9, 2026. (Wendy Killeen/The Republic)
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The snow-capped San Francisco Peaks as seen from Flagstaff on Jan. 9, 2026. (Provided by Calvin Johnson)
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The snow-capped San Francisco Peaks as seen from Flagstaff on Jan. 9, 2026. (Provided by Calvin Johnson)
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Paragliders Roy Devilbiss (top) and Chuck Woods sail under a storm cloud alongside a bird at South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Paraglider Roy Devilbiss takes off from Gila Valley Lookout at South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Paraglider Roy Devilbiss stands at the edge of Gila Valley Lookout over Ahwatukee as he prepares to take off from South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Roy Devilbiss prepares his paragliding gear as he waits for the right wind conditions to take off from Gila Valley Lookout at South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Paraglider Roy Devilbiss puts on safety gear as he prepares to take off from Gila Valley Lookout at South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Paraglider Roy Devilbiss puts on safety gear as he prepares to take off from Gila Valley Lookout at South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Paraglider Roy Devilbiss takes off from Gila Valley Lookout at South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Paraglider Chuck Woods waits for the right conditions before taking off at South Mountain on Jan. 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Carlos Espinoza blows his shofar at Dobbins Lookout at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, on Jan. 1, 2026. (Mark Henle/The Republic)
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A hiker and her dog enjoys the weather in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A mountain biker rides a trail through the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A monarch butterfly lands on a brittlebush in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A mountain biker rides through the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A brittlebush flower in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A bicyclist rides through the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A hiker enjoys the weather in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A monarch butterfly lands on a brittlebush in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A hiker follows a trail in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area on Jan. 13, 2026, in Phoenix. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic)
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A runner jogs past a flock of geese near the Eastern Canal on Jan. 15, 2026, in Chandler. (Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
