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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 17, 2020

Arizona Cardinals hosting PPE collection drive at State Farm Stadium

With personal protective equipment needed in the state, the Cardinals are hosting a PPE collection drive at State Farm Stadium from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 15, 2020

Devin Booker’s NBA 2K20 win nets $100K prize for coronavirus relief

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker's NBA 2K20 title in the inaugural players-only tournament not only will benefit the Arizona community.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 13, 2020

Cardinals spotlight local eats in ‘Cardinals Carry-out’ campaign

The Arizona Cardinals want to do something for local restaurants and coffee shops affected by the COVID-19 social distancing practices.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 10, 2020

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray donates $25,000 to emergency meal fund

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray announced Thursday that he's donated $25,000 to the GENYOUthNow COVID-19 emergency children's meal fund.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Apr 9, 2020

Suns guard Devin Booker named Special Olympics global ambassador

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker joins teammate Ricky Rubio as a global ambassador for the Special Olympics, the organization announced Thursday.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Apr 8, 2020

Cardinals, State Farm donate 1 million meals to food banks

Five Arizona food banks will receive meals purchased by the Arizona Cardinals and State Farm, who are lending a hand amid coronavirus shortages.

ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 31, 2020

Arizona athletes’ autographs up for raffle to benefit coronavirus relief

Signed memorabilia from three members of local sports teams are up for raffle, and the proceeds will benefit coronavirus relief efforts.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Mar 31, 2020

Arizona teams collaborate on #AllAZ video amid coronavirus

Arizona sports teams jointly released an #AllAZ video showing support for essential workers who keep the country running during the coronavirus outbreak.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 29, 2020

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte passes out food, supplies in Dominican Republic

Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte passed around food and supplies in his hometown of Nizao, Dominican Republic and posted the video to Instagram.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 27, 2020

Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins pledges $150,000 to Arizona coronavirus relief

DeAndre Hopkins unofficially became an Arizona Cardinal less than two weeks ago, but he's already making his impact on the community felt.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 26, 2020

Cardinals OLB Chandler Jones donates 150K meals as coronavirus relief

“These are really tough times and it is important for me to do my part and help out both here in Arizona and back at home in New York,” Jones said.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 26, 2020

D-backs strategist Dan Haren selling bobbleheads for coronavirus aid

Former pitcher and current Diamondbacks pitching strategist Dan Haren is selling his bobbleheads to raise money amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Mar 24, 2020

Coronavirus doesn’t stop NCAA from ruining Trevor Lawrence’s charity

Sporting events have shuttered amid the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the NCAA and its schools have stopped enforcing the rule of law.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 22, 2020

Cardinals broadcaster Dave Pasch pays rent of Mesa resident off work

Arizona Cardinals broadcaster Dave Pasch paid the rent of a Mesa woman off worked and encouraged those with the means to help others.

GENERAL NEWS | Mar 22, 2020

Phoenix Open hosts provide $1 million to local charities in uncertain times

Hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open are providing $1 million in emergency funding to local charities in uncertain times caused by the coronavirus.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Mar 13, 2020

Kevin Love commits $100K to Cavs’ arena staff after coronavirus halt

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love pledged $100,000 to support the team's arena and support staffers who could be impacted financially due to the coronavirus.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Mar 9, 2020

Pacers C Myles Turner meets cancer patient who got bullied at school

Pacers center Myles Turner took time Sunday around game in Dallas to comfort a young fan and cancer patient who was bullied in school.

PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 28, 2020

Suns partner with MassMutual to provide kids with financial advice

As part of the FutureSmart Challenge, kids piled into Talking Stick Resort Arena to get a good understanding on the importance of financial responsibility.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Feb 26, 2020

Naomi Nyboer wins Arizona Sports Character Counts scholarship

The winner of Arizona Sports Character Counts' $10,000 scholarship for 2020 was announced at an event held in the pavilion at Talking Stick Resort Arena.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jan 30, 2020

Kingsbury hooks up Mahomes’ high school coach with Super Bowl tickets

Adam Cook, who coached Patrick Mahomes in high school, wrote Kliff Kingsbury's father, Tim, a message about what Kliff's generosity meant to him.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jan 26, 2020

Dallas Mavericks will retire No. 24 to honor Kobe Bryant

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that no player would wear No. 24 in the organization again to honor Kobe Bryant.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jan 18, 2020

Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald tries his hand at singing for coral reefs

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is a hall of famer on the field, but when it comes to rapping, it's another story.

PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 8, 2020

Aron Baynes among NBA players raising funds for Australian wildfires

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes is among the NBA players who have pledged money to relief efforts in the wake of devastating brushfires in Australia.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Dec 12, 2019

Khalil Mack plays Santa, pays off $80K in Walmart layaway bills

Khalil Mack paid off at least 300 holiday layover accounts at Walmart as a "secret Santa" present to people living in his Florida hometown.