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Logan Newman

Globetrotters to play in Phoenix, but first: a trick shot at Chase Field

The Harlem Globetrotters took to Chase Field to do a trick shot into the pool area, throw out the first pitch and advertise for their upcoming game at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
6 years ago
The Brophy swimming program has won 30 consecutive state titles and 37 of the last 38. The program ...
Joel Viss | Cronkite News

Brophy hopes to continue swimming dominance

The Brophy Broncos swim team has won 30 straight high school state championships at the highest level in Arizona.
6 years ago
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ASU hockey, adidas release new set of uniforms with 72 color combos

The Arizona State hockey program and adidas released a fresh set of uniforms, complete with 72 color combinations using maroon, gold, black, grey and white.
6 years ago
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Jade Hanson | Cronkite News

Tillman, Grace headline 2018 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame induction class

The late Pat Tillman and former Diamondback Mark Grace, among others, to be inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame.
6 years ago
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer makes a call during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA Colleg...
Associated Press

Ohio State’s Meyer put on leave, investigation opened

Ohio State has placed coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave while it investigates claims that his wife knew about allegations of abuse.
6 years ago
Baseball Hall of Famers from left, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, A...
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MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2018 welcomes 6 to Cooperstown

The Hall of Fame class consists of Vladimir Guerrero, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell and former University of Arizona player Trevor Hoffman.
6 years ago
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb, right, hugs manager Brian Snitker (43) after defeatin...
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Braves’ Newcomb falls 1 strike short of no-hitter vs Dodgers

The Dodgers saw their National League West lead fall to 1.0 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks as Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb came one strike away from a no-hitter.
6 years ago
Britain's Geraint Thomas, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, pours water over his face aft...
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Welsh rider Geraint Thomas wins his first Tour de France title

Geraint Thomas won his first Tour de France title on Sunday, concluding his transformation from a support rider into a champion of cycling's biggest race.
6 years ago
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

Cactus League economic impact makes double-figure jump

Four months after the 2018 Cactus League season ended, an ASU study found that the event provided Arizona with an economic impact of more than $644 million.
6 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Schools that produce the most first-round MLB picks

Can you name the 20 schools that have produced the most MLB first-round draft picks since 1965? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge this week!
6 years ago
Francesco Molinari of Italy kisses the trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championship in C...
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Italy’s Francesco Molinari wins the claret jug ending America’s win streak

Francesco Molinari has won the British Open after emerging from a crowded pack in a wild final round at Carnoustie. It was Molinari's first major championship title.
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Logan Newman

Pinnacle basketball star Niccolo Mannion reclassifies to 2019

Pinnacle boy's basketball player Niccolo Mannion led the team to its first ever 6A Championship in 2017. He is currently playing in Italy.
6 years ago
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High Arizona temperatures give Phoenix Rising edge at home

When it comes to playing in the heat, few teams in the United Soccer League experience what Phoenix Rising FC does on a regular basis.
6 years ago
The Phoenix Convention Center held the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest. (Photo by Tyler Drake/ Cronkite Ne...
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

A short wait: NCAA awards Phoenix its second Final Four

Just over a year after hosting its first Final Four, the NCAA awarded Phoenix the 2024 Final Four, showing it values experience and community involvement.
6 years ago
Washington Nationals Bryce Harper hits during the MLB Home Run Derby, at Nationals Park, Monday, Ju...
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Hometown hero Harper wins thrilling HR Derby over Schwarber

Bryce Harper thrilled the home crowd and surely made his father proud, winning the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night with an exceptional display of power.
6 years ago
France's Kylian Mbappe, center, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the final ma...
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Young, joyful France beats Croatia to win 2nd World Cup

France won its second World Cup title by beating Croatia 4-2 on Sunday. Teenage forward Kylian Mbappe scored his fourth goal of the tournament for France.
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the men's singles final match against Kevin Anderson of ...
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Novak Djokovic wins 4th Wimbledon by beating Kevin Anderson in 3 sets

Novak Djokovic is back at his best and the Wimbledon champion for a fourth time, grabbing a lead right away against a weary Kevin Anderson in the final and winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) on Sunday.
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Belgium defeats England to finish 3rd at World Cup

The Belgians earned their highest World Cup finish by beating England 2-0 in the third-place match on Saturday. Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard scored a goal each.
6 years ago
Germany's Angelique Kerber kisses the trophy after winning the women's singles final match against ...
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Kerber beats Williams in two sets to win 1st Wimbledon title

Angelique Kerber was so steady, so patient, so accurate throughout the Wimbledon final. She never really gave Serena Williams much of a chance.
6 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Fiesta Bowl agrees to deal with College Football Playoff through 2026

The Fiesta Bowl committee announced that the bowl game has extended its agreement with the College Football Playoff for six years and will host the national semifinals in the 2022-23 and 2025-26 seasons.
6 years ago
Croatia's Josip Pivaric celebrates after his team advanced to the final during the semifinal match ...
Associated Press

France, Croatia square off in final after famous dive in last World Cup meeting

One of the most notorious dives in soccer history took pace the last time France played Croatia in the World Cup.
6 years ago
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Zach Alvira

Minor league baseball rivalry ends in tie after 52 years

The rivalry between Double-A Arkansas and San Antonio came to an abrupt end Sunday, after their final meeting ever was canceled due to rain, ending the 52-year series in a tie.
6 years ago
Representatives from the Phoenix organizing committee were in Boston Wednesday making a pitch for a...
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

Phoenix organizing committee in Boston, makes official Final Four bid

The Valley has been a standout when it comes to hosting sports mega events. A committee was in Boston Wednesday to make a pitch or a future Final Four.
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Zach Alvira

Dates announced for 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open

The Coors Light Birds Nest at TPC Scottsdale will once again be rockin' when the PGA Tour makes its stop in the Valley for the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open. 
6 years ago