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Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt...
Kevin Zimmerman

Sam Leavitt giving 100% of merchandise royalties back to ASU NIL collective

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is giving 100% of his royalties from merchandise sales back to ASU football's NIL collective.
3 days ago
Head coach Kenny Dillingham of the Arizona State Sun Devils encourages his team before a game again...
Kevin Zimmerman

Kenny Dillingham has raked in bonuses: Here’s why he gave a huge chunk to ASU staff

ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham has raked in nearly $1 million in bonuses for the Sun Devils' 2024 season. He gifted a chunk to his staff.
6 days ago
Caden Becker, Senior, Paradise Valley HS...
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Paradise Valley’s Caden Becker transforms football adversity into commitment to healthcare

Paradise Valley High School senior Caden Becker uses past adversity on the gridiron to make a difference in the medical field.
12 days ago
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BASIS Phoenix senior Tanay Naik finding innovative ways to fight for environment

BASIS Phoenix senior Tanay Naik has taken his passion for the environment and his innovation skills to make a difference in different ways. 
19 days ago
Aidan Odom, character counts...
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Corona Del Sol’s Aidan Odom passionate about teaching after overcoming difficult upbringing

Corona Del Sol's Aidan Odom overcame a difficult childhood to reach where he is, a state championship-winning wrestler set to attend college.
27 days ago
Kayla Madsen is an Arizona Sports Character Counts scholarship finalist....
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Thunderbird High School senior Kayla Madsen on track to keep serving

Thunderbird High School senior Kayla Madsen's goals are clear. She has been accepted to Arizona State University to pursue a nursing career.
1 month ago
Paradise Honors High School senior Addison Seabaugh is a Character Counts finalist....
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Paradise Honors High School’s Addison Seabaugh has a picture of how to uplift others

Addison Seabaugh has a good picture of where she wants to go and what she wants to do in her professional life.
1 month ago
Ryan Penney...
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Chaparral High School pitcher, Princeton commit Ryan Penney uses baseball to uplift others

Chaparral pitcher and Princeton commit Ryan Penney enters his senior season with expectations.
2 months ago
Kate Anderson of Westwood High School...
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Westwood High School’s Kate Anderson juggles leadership in the pool and Unified Sports

Westwood High School's Kate Anderson might be surprised she's a senior now. But in her busy schedule of activities and athletics, it's clear that falling into new passions and leading comes naturally.
2 months ago
College Showcase flag football event outside of the Arizona Cardinals' State Farm Stadium...
Arizona Sports

Ron Wolfley, Dave Pasch to call broadcast of Cardinals’ flag football game Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals broadcasters Ron Wolfley and Dave Pasch will be on the call for the Cardinals Girls High School Flag Football Game of the Week.
3 months ago
Paul Sewald...
Anne-Marie Iemmolo

D-backs’ Paul Sewald nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald was nominated for the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award.
3 months ago
Fiesta Bowl Showdown...
Arizona Sports

Fiesta Bowl Friday Night Showdown readies for 2nd season of high school football

The Fiesta Bowl Friday Night Showdown games to highlight the best high school football programs in Arizona begin Thursday.
4 months ago
Kyler Murray flips a coin before a girls flag football game in 2023...
Arizona Sports

Cardinals partner to help broadcast girls high school flag football in 2024

The Arizona Cardinals and Arizona's Family Sports and State Farm will televise and stream girls high school flag football in 2024.
3 months ago
Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is holding the second annual Summer Water Drive on Sun...
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Cardinals’ Paris Johnson Jr. holds 2nd annual Summer Water Drive

Cardinals OT Paris Johnson Jr. held his second annual Summer Water Drive on Sunday to benefit UMOM New Day Centers residents in Phoenix.
5 months ago
The students at Sky Harbor Airport tuesday morning before their flight to Washington D.C. (Courtesy...
Ryan Pasiecznik

Cardinals send 275 high school students to Washington D.C. on educational trip

The Arizona Cardinals took 275 high school students from across Arizona to the nation’s capital for the third annual Civics Matters Arizona program.
6 months ago
Lou Gehrig Day...
Arizona Sports

MLB, Diamondbacks celebrate Lou Gehrig Day, raising funds for ALS research

Major League Baseball celebrated Lou Gehrig Day on Sunday, the anniversary of the Iron Horse's death due to ALS.
6 months ago
Arizona State running back DeCarlos Brooks announced on his X account he is hosting his second annu...
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Arizona State’s DeCarlos Brooks set to host 2nd Cutback Giveback Haircut Event

Arizona State running back DeCarlos Brooks announced on his X account he is hosting his second annual Cutback Giveback Haircut Event.
6 months ago
TPC Scottsdale ahead of hosting the WM Phoenix Open...
Ryan Pasiecznik

Thunderbirds raise record $17.5 million in 2024 WM Phoenix Open

The significance of the money raised. The Thunderbirds set a new mark for the amount of money raised on the 2024 WM Phoenix Open.
7 months ago
Paul Sewald...
Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Paul Sewald bringing Strikeouts 4 Kids charity initiative to Arizona

For every strikeout this season, Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald and his wife will donate to Child Crisis Arizona. 
7 months ago
Cardinals leadership and mental health awareness discussion...
Tyler Drake

Leading the right way: Cardinals, Jonathan Gannon host high school coaches for panel on uplifting athletes

A handful of Arizona Cardinals made time out of their day to discuss the value of the leadership with local high school coaches on Tuesday.
7 months ago
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and former teammate Larry Fitzgerald will play in BlitzC...
Bailey Leasure

Kyler Murray and Larry Fitzgerald set to compete in chess tournament

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and former teammate Larry Fitzgerald will play in BlitzChamps III chess tournament for charity.
7 months ago
Torey Lovullo and David Bell...
Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Lovullo honors Mike Bell, adds David Bell to MLB All-Star Game staff

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had a personal reason to select Reds skipper David Bell to join his All-Star Game staff.
7 months ago
Scott Yelle...
Alex Weiner

Father honoring late son with MLB ballparks tour stops by Chase Field

Scott Yelle stopped by Chase Field on his nationwide ballpark tour to honor his late son, Jackson, and raise money to benefit kids.
7 months ago
Kenny Dillingham donated to help WildcatAuthority.com editor Jason Scheer after Scheer's dog was bi...
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Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham overlooks rivalry to donate to Wildcats in need

Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham donated to help Jason and Shelby Scheer care for their rattlesnake-bit dog.
7 months ago
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