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Heritage Academy Maricopa (HAMaricopa/Athletics)...
Damon Allred

Heritage Academy’s Abby Dirks works hard to be a good example for all

Abby Dirks knows what it means to be a leader on and off the court. She understands the big picture and her place in it.
5 months ago
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Aaron Schmidt

Campo Verde’s Addison Gavigan spreads positivity, overcomes academic adversity

Addison Gavigan might don a 3.20 GPA as a senior at Campo Verde High School, but there's more to her academic career than the eye can see.
5 months ago
Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani donating 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese elementary schools

Two-way star and coveted free agent Shohei Ohtani is donating about 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese elementary schools.
5 months ago
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Damar Hamlin names scholarships after Cincinnati team who saved his life

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati.
5 months ago
Brittney Griner is joined by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to reveal a mural supporting Bring Our Famili...
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Mercury center Brittney Griner receives WNBA Cares Community Assist Award

The WNBA announced that Mercury center Brittney Griner earned the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award, recognizing her part in multiple causes.
6 months ago
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Haboob Blog

To nobody’s surprise, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo not retiring after Diamondbacks make World Series

Chris Mad Dog Russo said he would retire if the Arizona Diamondbacks won two NLCS elimination games in Philadelphia. Narrator: He didn't.
6 months ago
Matt Hamilton (left) poses for a photo with a teammate at a cross country meet....
Aaron Schmidt

Red Mountain’s Matt Hamilton faces adversity, leads with purpose

At Red Mountain, Matt Hamilton has faced adversity throughout his running career. Despite his challenges, he remained a leader off the track.
6 months ago
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Aaron Schmidt

ALA Ironwood’s Braxton Henderson impacting community at young age

As a student, business owner and varsity baseball star, ALA Ironwood's Braxton Henderson has had quite the high school experience.
6 months ago
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Phoenix Open raises more than $14.5 million for Arizona charities

The hosts of the Phoenix Open, the Thunderbirds, announced they raised a record $14,533,000 for Arizona charities in 2023.
7 months ago
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Wills Rice

D-backs Race Against Cancer returns to Phoenix in October

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Race Against Cancer is returning to downtown Phoenix on Oct. 1, beginning and ending at Chase Field.
7 months ago
Maui...
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi, Penny Taylor donate 10K to Maui relief efforts

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and former player Penny Taylor are donating $10,000 to help recovery efforts in Maui.
8 months ago
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Wills Rice

Eastern Michigan player gives up scholarship to teammate selling plasma to pay bills

Eastern Michigan OL Zack Conti had played four years as a walk-on selling plasma to pay for his bills, until captain Brian Dooley stepped in.
8 months ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports, KTAR host 15th annual fundraiser for Phoenix Children’s

The 15th annual Phoenix Children’s Give-A-Thon takes place this week on KTAR News 92.3 FM and Arizona Sports.
8 months ago
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Two ASU alumni donate to WVU following administration faux pas

The duo donated $700 worth of apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, and 60 other food products to the West Virginia University Food Pantry.
8 months ago
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Arizona Sports

Larry Fitzgerald partners with Bell Bank to take 50 kids on shopping spree

Valley luminary Larry Fitzgerald Jr. joined with Bell Bank to treat 50 Kids to a $100 shopping spree and dinner.
9 months ago
FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2015 file photo, former Michigan State players Mateen Cleaves, left, and Ma...
Arizona Sports

Ishbia’s $30 million donation to Michigan State football gets rave reviews

Two years after donating more than $30 million to the Michigan State University Athletic department, Mat Ishbia’s cash is exciting athletes.
9 months ago
Injured Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks on before the NFL game between the Ari...
Delaney Penn

Kyler Murray takes underprivileged students back-to-school shopping

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and his family surprised four local underprivileged children with a back-to-school shopping spree on Monday.
9 months ago
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D-backs send off Cardinals veteran Adam Wainwright with check to charity

Before Wednesday's game St. Louis, the D-backs donated to Cardinals veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright's charity, Big League Impact.
9 months ago
Brittney Griner takes a photo with young athletes from Valley of the Sun YMCA youth basketball and ...
Stephen Gugliociello

Mercury working to ensure next generation of women hoopsters

The team announced Monday that it is continuing its partnership with Valley of the Sun YMCA and CPLC to help young girls who want to hoop.
9 months ago
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Tom Kuebel

Arizona Coyotes prospects to host street hockey event in Scottsdale

Arizona Coyotes players will take a brief pause in training during the 2023 Development Camp to mix it up with fans in a round of street hockey.
9 months ago
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Wills Rice

Cardinals to send students to nation’s capital for 2nd year

The Cardinals announced the team will send 260 high school students to Washington D.C. for the 2nd annual Civics Matters Arizona program.
10 months ago
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Wills Rice

D-backs celebrate Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera with check to charity

The Arizona Diamondbacks honored the legendary career of Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera on Saturday with a check to his foundation.
10 months ago
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D-backs donate $25K to Sarah Langs’ ALS initiative on Lou Gehrig Day

The Arizona Diamondbacks donated $25,000 for ALS research, contributing to MLB research extraordinaire Sarah Langs' #FistBumps4ALS initiative.
11 months ago
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$400K donation to combat brain cancer made on behalf of Nicole Hazen Fund

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen, his four sons and president Derrick Hall presented a donation to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.
11 months ago