WNBA Spotlight: Phoenix Mercury honored Diana Taurasi with a Ring of Honor induction and retired her No. 3 jersey during halftime vs. Portland, celebrating her 20-year impact on Arizona women’s basketball. Arizona Sports Update: Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is expected to miss the rest of the preseason with a high ankle sprain, putting his Sept. 13 regular-season opener in question. Creator Economy in Arizona: ASU launched a bachelor’s degree in content creation through the Walter Cronkite School, training students in podcasting, studio production, and on-camera skills—more than just “going viral.” Reality TV Buzz: Big Brother 28 returns with a Time Trip theme and 17 houseguests, including three surprise entrants (two Survivor alums). MLB Watch: Diamondbacks open a 3-game series at Boston’s Fenway Park, with projected starters Mitch Bratt vs. Alec Gamboa. Sports Legacy: Tommy John, the pitcher whose elbow surgery changed baseball forever, has died at 83. Entertainment Roundup: Bonnie Tyler’s family announced her death, and a separate list highlights major celebrity losses from 2026.