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Jake Anderson

Arizona College Prep senior leads on field, brings leaders together off it

Ahlias Jones is a senior at Arizona College Prep and is already following in his father's footsteps to become a future collegiate athletic director.
5 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Suns give fan battling cancer special experience ahead of season opener

Before things tipped off Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns made it a point to give one fan an experience he won't soon forget.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Gilbert Classical Academy senior protects paint both home and abroad

Gilbert Classical Academy senior Sophia Warren is a four-year starter on the girls' varsity basketball team with a 4.7 GPA and aspirations of going to Yale.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Cardinals’ David Johnson, wife host fundraiser for chronically ill children

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson and his wife, Meghan, hosted their second annual Agents of Change fundraiser on Monday night.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Cesar Chavez junior gives his all on the gridiron, in the community

Julian Barrera is a 16-year-old high school junior that gives everything he has for his teammates on the field and for those in need in the community.
5 years ago
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Skyline senior maintains high GPA, volunteers while playing varsity hoops

Skyline High School senior Marley Hayes is entering her fourth straight year playing varsity girls basketball while keeping a high GPA and volunteering.
5 years ago
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Alex Weiner

Deandre Ayton’s new shoe continues his aid for the Bahamas

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton donated a lot of time and money to the aid relief efforts in the Bahamas. Now, he has a new way to continue the support.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns’ Deandre Ayton hosts fundraiser for Hurricane Dorian relief

Deandre Ayton hosted a fundraiser Monday night to help raise funds for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas.
5 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

Mountain Ridge 3-sport star finds time for children with disabilities

The time commitment for a three-sport athlete in high school can leave someone with very limited free time. Not for Mountain Ridge senior Jordan Kress.
5 years ago
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Kaci Demarest

College student’s beer fund turns into fundraiser for Iowa Children’s hospital

It was a simple ploy to gather a few dollars to get a case of beer. Iowa State student Carson King didn't think it would go this far.
5 years ago
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Haboob Blog

Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald donates tablets to schools in Phoenix

The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver recently teamed up with singer Garth Brooks to provide tablets to 32 schools in the Phoenix and Minneapolis areas.
5 years ago
Associated Press

Tennessee band members wear T-shirt honoring bullied fan

The band briefly wore a T-shirt created by a boy who was teased at school over the design and then offered a scholarship at the university.
5 years ago
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Matt Layman

Meet Luna, the Coyotes’ black Lab who could eventually change a life

The Arizona Coyotes are sure to have fun and draw interest with their new dog, Luna. But eventually, her purpose will be much greater.
5 years ago
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Kaci Demarest

Arizona Cardinals’ David Johnson dedicates fourth David’s Locker

With the Johnson Family's Mission 31 Foundation, David and Meghan Johnson dedicated the fourth David's Locker to Ryan House Tuesday.
5 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

Sandra Day O’Connor basketball player uses faith to fight disease, help others

Sandra Day O'Connor High School senior Oscar Voeller has relied on his family and faith to help him prepare for his senior year.
5 years ago
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Suns’ Ayton hosting Hurricane Dorian donation drive Tuesday

Suns center Deandre Ayton will donate $100,000 to the Bahamas for Hurricane Dorian relief and host a donation drive Tuesday in Phoenix.
5 years ago
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Kaci Demarest

Mercury to honor women of inspiration with personalized shoes

For Tuesday's Women of Inspiration game, Mercury players received custom kicks to pay homage to the women who mean the most to them.
5 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Fitz, Kingsbury grow mutual respect over work, and on Monday, supper

Larry Fitzgerald is fond of Kliff Kingsbury's willingness to listen to others, while the Cardinals coach has been impressed by the WR's leadership.
5 years ago
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Arizona Coyotes step up to replace stolen hockey equipment

After a Chandler youth hockey team had a trailer full of equipment stolen on Sunday morning, the Coyotes stepped up to help replace the missing gear.
5 years ago
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Hunter Hippel

Peterson, Mathieu help unveil renovations to LSU football facility

The former Cardinals and LSU teammates each donated $1 million and helped unveil the new renovations to the Tigers' new facilities.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

D-backs make fallen 18-year-old organ donor honorary member of team

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday made Dylan Barrier an honorary member of the team after the 18-year-old organ donor's passing saved eight lives.
5 years ago
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Hunter Hippel

Larry Fitzgerald hosts shopping spree for Minneapolis athletes

The wide receiver's latest contribution to the community includes surprising kids with a $200 shopping spree to a DICK'S Sporting Goods.
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Coyotes fan with autism, scouting aspirations joined team at NHL Draft

Connor Havens, a hockey fan who was diagnosed with autism, got to join the Arizona Coyotes and even give a scouting recommendation at the NHL Draft.
5 years ago
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D-backs’ Blake Swihart delivers meal to veterans at MANA House

Blake Swihart delivered meals to veterans at MANA House as part of the D-backs Give Back program before the game on Friday.
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