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ASU men’s tennis head coach Matt Hill gathers tennis balls at Whiteman Tennis Center on Monday, A...
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The making of an ASU tennis program: Recruiting without a foundation

ASU men's tennis head coach Matt Hill turned the University of South Florida into a contender. Now he's attempting to build a team from the ground up.
7 years ago
Arizona Rattlers Wide Receiver Anthony Amos awaits the snap at Rattlers practice on March 29, 2017 ...
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Rattlers continue to learn and grow together in Indoor Football League

With struggles early on, the young Rattlers roster is finding ways to win games in effort to revive its first season in the Indoor Football League.
7 years ago
A Final Four banner hangs from the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, April ...
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With Final Four nets cut, could Valley’s next big game be a political ball?

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is confident the city can draw a Democratic or Republican political convention to the Valley in the coming years.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb throws to first base during spring training workouts o...
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Frozen in time: Diamondbacks share fond memories of baseball on the Cape, homemade ice cream

As spring training wrapped up, some of the Arizona Diamondbacks reflected on summer days in the Cape Cod Baseball League.
7 years ago
Arizona State guard Torian Graham listens in during the slam dunk and three-point contest rundown a...
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Graham to get ‘green light’ in ASU jersey for final time during Final Four weekend

Torian Graham will put his ASU jersey back on for the final time when he competes in the three-point competition at Grand Canyon University.
7 years ago
Arizona State alumn Barry Bonds chats with media about his time at ASU prior to the Devils Tuesday ...
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Barry Bonds remains center of attention in return to alma mater

Barry Bonds capped off a trip to Arizona with a first pitch and an opportunity to provide advice to ASU baseball.
7 years ago
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North Carolina’s Williams especially thrilled Gonzaga’s Few has joined him at Final Four

Many of the Final Four coaches have formed friendships with each other, stemming from current and past coaching stops, basketball camps, and recruiting.
7 years ago
Jimmy Walker and honoree Harrison Ford walking the red carpet at Celebrity Fight Night on March 18,...
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Celebrity Fight Night honors Ali, continues fight for cure

Celebrity Fight Night hosted their first fundraiser dinner since the passing of Muhammad Ali. The foundation has high hopes for the future of the event.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len talks with player development coach Mehmet Okur during practice on Tue...
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Off balance: Alex Len’s future with Suns is in question

Alex Len got a late start to basketball but developed rapidly in college. With his contract set to expire, Len's future with the Phoenix Suns is uncertain.
7 years ago
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The art of the autograph isn’t very complicated to D-backs players

Some say there's an art to scoring autographs from professional athletes, but often times, it's as easy as using the word 'please.'
7 years ago
Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne (pointing) directs her team against San Jose State, Sunday...
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Arizona State seniors making fourth straight NCAA appearance

Three Arizona State women are making their fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Sun Devils open play against Michigan State Friday.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin gets his picture taken during photo day on Tuesday, Feb...
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March means spring training and the madness of NCAA bracketology

Picking winners in the NCAA Tournament is a Diamondbacks tradition during spring training at Salt River Fields.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Owings steals third as Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado tries to make th...
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Diamondbacks trying to avoid sliding headfirst as injuries pile up in baseball

Diamondbacks trying to avoid headfirst slides and the injuries that can come with them.
7 years ago
Dbacks catcher Chris Herrmann suits up before spring training workouts, Tuesday, March 7 at Salt Ri...
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Diamondbacks’ Herrmann is versatile on and off the field

Chris Herrmann of the Diamondbacks is a catcher by heart, but aside from catching, video games are also his calling.
7 years ago
Arizona State quarterback Blake Barnett pulls back for the throw during spring workouts on Tuesday,...
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Sun Devils open spring football with deep group of quarterbacks

Arizona State and coach Todd Graham opened spring football workouts with a deep quarterback room and a new offensive coordinator.
7 years ago
Diamondbacks prospect Anthony Banda delivers a pitch at a spring training workout on Tuesday, March...
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Diamondbacks prospect Anthony Banda’s humble approach serves him well

A humble mental approach has served the Diamondbacks' top prospect Anthony Banda well as the left-handed pitcher was optioned to Reno.
7 years ago
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Arizona State sends five wrestlers to nationals

After winning the Pac-12 title for the first time in eleven years, head coach Zeke Jones is taking five wrestlers to compete at the NCAA Championships.
7 years ago
Oregon guard Casey Benson looks on during a game against Arizona State on Thursday, March 9, 2017 a...
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Tempe native Casey Benson eyes Final Four in Glendale

After playing a key role in the rise of Oregon basketball, Corona del Sol grad Casey Benson could end up playing a home Final Four.
7 years ago
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Arizona guard Allonzo Trier finds redemption in Pac-12 Tournament championship

Arizona guard Allonzo Trier got his redemption Saturday night, drilling the game-sealing free throws to clinch the program’s sixth Pac-12 Tournament title.
7 years ago
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott speaks during NCAA college basketball Pac-12 media day Friday, Oct....
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Full distribution of Pac-12 Networks, including DirecTV deal, high priority for commish Scott

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott received a contract extension through 2022, and he said a deal with DirecTV remains a high priority.
7 years ago
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Hoping to finish in its backyard, Arizona begins March Madness journey with a win

Arizona wants to end up in Glendale for the Final Four, and that journey started with a gritty win over Colorado in the Pac-12 Tournament.
7 years ago
Oregon's Chris Boucher, right, fouls Arizona State's Tra Holder during the second half of an NCAA c...
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Weary Sun Devils fall to top-seeded Oregon in Pac-12 Tournament

A day after an explosive OT win over Stanford, ASU simply didn’t have the legs to compete with top-seeded Oregon Thursday at T-Mobile Arena.
7 years ago
Arizona State's Obinna Oleka reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against Arizona State during the f...
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Sun Devils dominate in overtime, hold off Stanford in Pac-12 Tournament

Arizona State staved off an end to its season, knocking off the Stanford Cardinal in overtime in the opening round of the Pac-12 Tournament.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2016, file photo, Grand Canyon fans gesture before an NCAA college basketbal...
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For last time, no March Madness option for GCU

Grand Canyon University just finished its fourth and final season with postseason ineligibility, prompted by its jump from Division II to Division I.
7 years ago