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Northwest Christian senior takes part in sports, service and leadership

Northwest Christian senior Dustin Inness stays busy by participating in multiple sports, but he does a whole lot more than that.
5 years ago
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DeAndre Hopkins to donate playoff check to family of slain girl

Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be donating his playoff check to a Houston family after a man took the life of their seven-year-old second-grader.
5 years ago
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Cardinals DE Chandler Jones donates $40,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Though Chandler Jones only tallied a sack combined against the Rams and Seahawks, he announced that he had donated $40,000 to Phoenix Children's Hospital.
5 years ago
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Royals first-round pick Brady Singer pays off parents’ debt for Christmas

Kansas City Royals first round draft pick Brady Singer repaid his parents this Christmas with a gift worth a lifetime of thanks.
5 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson spreads holiday cheer with ‘Shop with a Jock’

As part of the All-Pro's Foundation For Success, Peterson brought in 50 kids from the Roosevelt School District for his annual "Shop with a Jock" event.
5 years ago
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Scholar-athlete balances multiple sports, aspirations in bio technology

Canyon Del Oro high school Dominick Rodriguez has been playing football and wrestling all through high school while having aspirations with his education.
5 years ago
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Antoine Bethea named Cardinals’ Walter Payton award nominee

It's Antoine Bethea's second nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, as he was the Indianapolis Colts' candidate to win the honor in 2013.
5 years ago
Arizona Coyotes goalie Adin Hill, left, is congratulated by teammates after the Coyotes defeated th...
Dylan Carter

Coyotes to fund hockey curriculum for PE classes at Arizona public schools

The Arizona Coyotes will fund street hockey curriculum for public schools throughout Arizona's Pima and Maricopa counties.
5 years ago
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Blind football player at Brophy Prep raises money for blind children

A 14-year-old high school football player from Brophy Prep named Adonis Watt has been raising money for others while living out his aspirations, but is also blind.
5 years ago
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Josh Rosen sports a LAFD shirt to support fire victims in California

Cardinals QB Josh Rosen wore a LAFD shirt during warm-ups against the Chargers, raising awareness for victims affected by recent California wildfires.
5 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, left, talks with manager Torey Lovullo as the ...
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D-backs’ Goldschmidt named Marvin Miller Man of the Year finalist

Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is one of three finalists for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year honor, an award voted on by MLB players and given to their peer who does the most in the locker room and in their communities.
5 years ago
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Arizona Coyotes invite young cancer survivor on team road trip

The Arizona Coyotes brought cancer survivor Will Pogue into a meeting to surprise him with the news that he'll join the team on a road trip.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Greenway linebacker fulfills urge to serve, help off the field

Greenway High School linebacker Gabe Garcia likes hitting people, but he also has a passion for helping people off the field.
5 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Veritas Prep tennis player not letting his disability slow him down

For Veritas Prep tennis player Zachary Radack, helping others and being the best person he can be comes second nature.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes up to shoot against Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4...
Dylan Carter

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker gives jersey to young fan in Denver

Even in defeat, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker remains humble.The character of the 21-year-old fan favorite was on full display after Saturday night’s 119-91 loss against the Denver Nuggets
6 years ago
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (10) gives a football to a security woman he pushes to th...
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Kenny Stills rewards security guard after sending her into endzone wall

A security guard at the Miami Dolphins-Detroit Lions game in Miami took nasty hit she didn't see coming after a touchdown catch by Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills.
6 years ago
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Dylan Carter

Kenya Ice Lions play first organized hockey game with special guests

The globalization of hockey has come to the forefront of sports. Popular Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons capitalized on the trend by affording Kenya’s first hockey team the opportunity of a lifetime.
6 years ago
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Dylan Carter

Runner Justin Gallegos becomes Nike’s first athlete with cerebral palsy

One major aspect of the human condition is to fight against the odds and defy limitations. For Oregon runner Justin Gallegos, defying the odds is the norm.
6 years ago
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Kurt and Brenda Warner open Treasure House for adults with disabilities

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner's charitable endeavor, Treasure House has welcomed its first wave of six residents to the living community.
6 years ago
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Westwood soccer player aiming to help others beyond state lines

Soccer, gymnastics and swimming can be very demanding, but that isn't stopping Westwood High School junior Montana "Tanna" Gilletti from helping others in -- and out of -- the state of Arizona.
6 years ago
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Saguaro community, led by famous alums, rallies around deli owner

Long time Saguaro supporter Joe Casella was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and Saguaro alums and current Arizona Cardinals D.J. Foster and Christian Kirk decided to help the local deli owner.
6 years ago
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Hamilton tennis player uses unique art form to help former teacher’s son

Hamilton high school tennis player Esha Rajadhyaksha is in the business of helping people. Using a unique art form called paper quilling, Rajadhyaksha is helping change lives for the better.
6 years ago
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Matt Layman

Coyotes launch ticket initiative to benefit nonprofit organizations

The Arizona Coyotes have launched a ticket initiative that raises money for nonprofit organizations and gives members of the community a chance to come enjoy hockey.
6 years ago
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Larry Fitzgerald buying patrons’ meals to help ailing Scottsdale deli owner

Arizona Cardinals star receiver Larry Fitzgerald is picking up the meal tab Tuesday to help raise funds for a terminally ill Scottsdale deli owner.
6 years ago