There was a time when things slowed down in Arizona during the summer, but not anymore.

That’s especially true when it comes to the Arizona sports scene, which keeps on humming even for those teams that are in the middle of a season.

Fans have had plenty to cheer about, complain about and, here on azcentral.com and in The Arizona Republic, read about.

• The Arizona Diamondbacks are enduring a season of ups and mostly downs, particularly when it comes to the rash of injuries among key players. That has contributed to lackluster performances as they try to stay in the National League wild-card chase. There’s plenty of speculation on what the team will do prior to the July 31 trade deadline.
• The Phoenix Suns finally traded superstar Kevin Durant in a deal with the Houston Rockets, then signaled an intent to go big with their picks in the NBA draft. Now begins the free agency period, which is sure to bring more news.
• The Phoenix Mercury have been one of the top teams in the WNBA, with players such as Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally leading the way. The team had won six in a row before losing Sunday, June 29.

• The Arizona Cardinals are building excitement among the fan base this offseason with several moves designed to bolster its defense to go along with an offense already loaded with playmakers.
• Off the field, the Arizona Legislature approved a bill to divert tax dollars to pay for upgrades at Chase Field, a move designed to keep the team in place for years to come but one that also drew criticism.

These are among the stories that have stood out. We’d like to know which you think is the top Arizona spots story so far this summer. Vote in our poll below for the one you think is No. 1. The poll will remain open until 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Vote: What’s been the biggest Arizona sports story this summer?