| Phoenix may not have a centennial sports history | | | | NASCAR race weekend in April and one in |
| like Chicago or New York City, but sports fans | | | | November. Children under 12 get in for free. |
| make just as much noise here as they do there. | | | | Mountain seating is unbeatable in the sports world |
| Keep an eye on these five sporting events when | | | | - you have all the leg room and elbow room you |
| you're in town. | | | | want, because you bring your own chairs, or |
| Phoenix Suns | | | | blankets, or cushions, and put them anywhere |
| Pro basketball in the desert was never so cool. | | | | that looks good. Golf cart rental is available, and |
| The Suns are solid entertainment from October | | | | you'll find a full grocery store onsite for campers. |
| to April, and it's not just about their mascot, The | | | | What more could a fan want? |
| Gorilla. Their fans get a little grumpy when the | | | | Phoenix Mercury |
| management plays musical starters, but with | | | | The 2007 Champions of the WNBA put on a |
| three all-star players at the core of the team and, | | | | great show, complete with expert basketball |
| of course, the new Shaq show, the Suns will | | | | moves, fun halftime dance routines and a mascot |
| always shine. Stick with this team. You can say | | | | called Scorch. The ladies love what they do, and it |
| you were there to watch them get their groove | | | | shows. One of the original 8 teams of the WNBA, |
| back. | | | | the Mercury also works with the community so |
| Arizona State Sun Devils | | | | children without money can see the team play. |
| College football is back in Phoenix, with a | | | | Daddy's Date Night is a great ticket package that |
| second-place finish for the Sun Devils in the | | | | includes a hot dog and a soda for both Daddy and |
| Pac-10 Division in 2007. Coach Erickson's first | | | | daughter, a special ticket price, and one new |
| season at ASU was a complete success. Maybe | | | | basketball for the family. Girls know that they |
| the team was energized by their mascot, Sparky, | | | | rock at the Mercury games. |
| or maybe the fans cheer more at this playing | | | | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| field. The Sun Devil Stadium has a spectacular | | | | The winners of the 2001 World Series are still hot, |
| design, mountain views, and elevators instead of | | | | usually enjoying a top spot in the National League |
| stairs! The Sun Devils seem to be imitating the | | | | West Division. Great baseball rules in Phoenix from |
| phoenix itself, rising up from obscurity, which | | | | March to September - just ask Baxter the |
| leaves fans either dumbfounded or grinning from | | | | Bobcat and the Rally-Backs. The pitching staff has |
| ear to ear. Stay tuned for more from Arizona | | | | their act together; one of the new guys is even |
| State. | | | | an inch taller than Randy Johnson. Every Sunday is |
| Phoenix International Raceway | | | | Kid's Day, with the Circle K Hot Dog Derby and |
| This unique racetrack in the foothills of the Estrella | | | | special giveaways for the first 5000 kids under 12 |
| Mountains began by hosting open wheel racing in | | | | in attendance. Make sure you're in the ballpark |
| 1964. Today, the premier events are one | | | | when they make it to the World Series again. |