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A tight shot of the official Final Four Phoenix 2017 logo on the podium at the Phoenix Convention C...
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February NCAA bracket sneak peak to provide early glimpse at March Madness

For the first time, the NCAA will provide college basketball fans with a preview of the top 16 seeds in the tournament field before Selection Sunday.
7 years ago
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No. 1 goal for ASU basketball tonight: stop Washington’s Markelle Fultz

A potential NBA star will be at work at Wells Fargo Arena tonight at 9 when the Arizona State Sun Devils host the Washington Huskies.
7 years ago
Dale Balvin works with young golfers as part of his Golf’s Elementary program, an after-school pr...
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Scottsdale pro Dale Balvin spreads his love and knowledge of golf to hundreds of Valley kids

Already deep into golf, Scottsdale golf pro Dale Balvin began a program for kids from 5 to 14 looking to get into the sport.
7 years ago
Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, right, makes a save on a redirect from Calgary Flames left wing ...
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In 11th season, Coyotes’ Mike Smith finally an All-Star

The lone Coyotes' All-Star Game selection in 2017, Mike Smith becomes the third oldest first-time All-Star goalie in NHL history.
7 years ago
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks at the trophy presentation after the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl...
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Clemson achieves redemption in return to desert

With a 31-0 Fiesta Bowl takedown of Ohio State, Clemson's Dabo Swinney won his first game in the Valley and now will face Alabama in a championship rematch.
7 years ago
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer speaks at PlayStation Fiesta Bowl media day on Thursday, December...
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Arizona familiar territory for Ohio State

Ohio State's appearance in the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl marks its eighth appearance in the event, which is the most all time.
7 years ago
Ohio State co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tim Beck (left, in red shirt) led Scotts...
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‘Godfather’ of Saguaro HS football back for Fiesta Bowl as key member of OSU staff

Tim Beck, who led Saguaro football to its first state championship, coaches in Saturday's Fiesta Bowl as Ohio State's co-offensive coordinator and QB coach.
7 years ago
Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley stretches at the beginning of practice on Wednesday, December...
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Clemson eyeing different itinerary in return to Arizona

With six nights in Arizona before the Fiesta Bowl, Clemson players said they were excited to have a chance to see more of the Valley than last season.
7 years ago
Injuries forced Noah Baumann to take a different route on his way to play basketball at San Jose St...
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Desert Vista’s Baumann follows unusual path to college basketball

Injuries limited Desert Vista's Noah Baumann on the basketball court, but that didn't stop San Jose State from recruiting him.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the ...
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Suns hope to ride momentum of victory over Hawks as they visit Golden State

The Suns travel to the Bay Area to face the Golden State Warriors Saturday. They are hoping to build on their close win against the Atlanta Hawks.
8 years ago
Suns employees and community members gather in the dining room at St Vincent de Paul for Thanksgivi...
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Suns share Thanksgiving with underserved at St. Vincent de Paul

Eddie Johnson was among Suns staff members and alumni to share Thanksgiving early with underserved families at the St. Vincent De Paul Society in Phoenix.
8 years ago
Phoenix College football player Matthew Mitchell will travel to New York in December to be honored ...
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Phoenix College WR Matthew Mitchell overcomes cystic fibrosis to find success

Former Joy Christian School quarterback Matthew Mitchell excelled at both academics and athletics, while also dealing with an inhibiting disease.
8 years ago
Brennan Poole, driver of the No. 48 DC Solar Chevy for Chip Ganassi Racing, Jeff Carpool, DC Solar ...
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Phoenix International Raceway waves the green flag on sustainability

DC Solar and Phoenix International Raceway are partnering to promote clean energy usage at the track.
8 years ago
If the Coyotes leave Gila River Arena, the people most affected could be the business owners and em...
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Phoenix-area shopping district would be hopeful of other events if Arizona Coyotes move

Westgate tenant and Glendale's vice mayor disagree about impact of Coyotes' possible move from Glendale to Tempe.
8 years ago
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ASU alumnus Ryan Bader closing in on UFC title

Ryan Bader made a name for himself as one of the hardest workers on Arizona State’s wrestling team, posting an 88-34 college record during his career in the early 2000s. His former coach, Thom Ortiz, believes his work ethic and dedication are his greatest assets. “He worked hard. Cain (Velasquez), Bader and CB (Dolloway), they […]
8 years ago
Coyotes President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc and majority owner Andrew Barroway say a move to Tempe wo...
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Arizona Coyotes announce plan to move to Tempe

The Arizona Coyotes announced plans Monday to move to a new arena in Tempe in time for the opening of the 2019-2020 season.
8 years ago
Patrick Kudla is headed for the desert to play for Arizona State next season. (Photo courtesy Dubuq...
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Coyotes pick, ASU recruit Patrick Kudla to find warm welcome in the desert

Canadian defenseman Patrick Kudla is making the move from Ontario to the desert to play hockey for ASU. He was the Coyotes fifth-round draft pick this year.
8 years ago
Sophomore Jakob Stridsberg playing against Harvard, Friday, October 28 in Glendale.(Photo by Nicole...
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ASU hockey embraces first European players

ASU hockey players Georgy Gorodetsky and Jakob Stridsberg, both more than 5,000 miles away from home, were made to feel right at home
8 years ago
Former Arizona Cardinals guard Jerome Daniels, Big Red and two Cardinals cheerleaders kicked off th...
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Cardinals kick off holiday food drive

PHOENIX – Former Arizona Cardinals guard Jerome ­­Daniels held nothing back when asked his prediction for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. “Cardinals are going to win. That’s all I know.” While a win on the field may still be up for grabs, a win off the field is already guaranteed. Prior to Sunday’s […]
8 years ago
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Arizona racers return to desert roots at Phoenix International Raceway

Michael McDowell, who was born in Phoenix and raised in Glendale, recently learned that he now owns a little piece of NASCAR racing history.
8 years ago
The Diamondbacks welcomed Torey Lovullo as the eighth manager in franchise history Monday. (Photo b...
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D-backs’ new manager learned from Sparky Anderson, Terry Francona

The new manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks learned how to manage beyond the playing field from two of the best, Sparky Anderson and Terry Francona.
8 years ago
Point guard Shannon Evans embraces coach Bobby Hurley during a game at the Univeristy at Buffalo. (...
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Bond born in Buffalo ready to jumpstart basketball season in Tempe

Coach Hurley represents more than just family to Evans. He represents the pinnacle of playing the point guard position.
8 years ago
Boston Red Sox bench coach Torey Lovullo, center, tells rookie Andrew Benintendi, second fromleft, ...
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Arizona-Boston pipeline continues with hiring of Lovullo as D-backs manager

In the last month the Diamondbacks added two former Red Sox front office executives to their front office. Now, their manager makes the move from Boston.
8 years ago
After finishing his 800-mile run of the Arizona Trail, all Michael Versteeg wanted to do was sit at...
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Ultra-runner reflects on record-breaking 800-mile Arizona Trail run

Michael Versteeg he completed the Arizona Trail in a record-shattering 15 days, 22 hours, 39 minutes.
8 years ago
Before playing in the World Series for the Cleveland Indians, Jason Kipnis helped Arizona State com...
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Former Sun Devil Jason Kipnis shines on World Series stage

Before starring for the Cleveland Indians, second baseman Jason Kipnis played at Arizona State in 2008 and 2009.
8 years ago
Kurt Warner has enjoyed helping his son, Kade, develop into one of Arizona’s most prolific high s...
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Kade, Kurt Warner enjoy record-breaking season while looking to future

Kurt Warner's son is a record-breaking receiver at Desert Mountain High School, where Kurt is the offensive coordinator.
8 years ago
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Cactus League a big winner regardless of World Series outcome

No matter who wins Game 7 of the World Series between the long-suffering Cleveland Indians and longer-suffering Chicago Cubs, Arizona wins.
8 years ago
Al Maag, a Cubs season ticketholder, returned to Wrigley Field for the Cubs first home World Series...
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From Sloan Park to Wrigley Field, longtime Valley Cubs fans celebrate World Series run

From Eddie Johnson and Jerry Colangelo to a longtime Valley PR exec, Valley residents who grew up Cubs fans are excited about Chicago's World Series run.
8 years ago
Nearly 400 Chicago Cubs fans gathered at Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill in central Phoenix to vi...
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Cubs’ World Series appearance a home run for Valley businesses

It’s been 71 years since the Cubs last reached the World Series, which returns to Wrigley Field Friday with the Cubs and Cleveland Indians tied at one game apiece.
8 years ago
Tyler Ulis received a rookie backpack during Suns training camp. (Photo by Angela Denogean/Cronkite...
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From pancakes to ping pong, Suns rookies build bond as season begins

Suns rookies Marquese Chriss, Tyler Ulis and Dragan Bender all live in the same complex, making it easier for them to bond on a level other than basketball.
8 years ago