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Phoenix Open raises more than $14.5 million for Arizona charities
The hosts of the Phoenix Open, the Thunderbirds, announced they raised a record $14,533,000 for Arizona charities in 2023.18 days ago
Wills Rice
D-backs Race Against Cancer returns to Phoenix in October
The Arizona Diamondbacks' Race Against Cancer is returning to downtown Phoenix on Oct. 1, beginning and ending at Chase Field.23 days ago
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi, Penny Taylor donate 10K to Maui relief efforts
Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and former player Penny Taylor are donating $10,000 to help recovery efforts in Maui.2 months ago
Wills Rice
Eastern Michigan player gives up scholarship to teammate selling plasma to pay bills
Eastern Michigan OL Zack Conti had played four years as a walk-on selling plasma to pay for his bills, until captain Brian Dooley stepped in.2 months ago
Arizona Sports
Arizona Sports, KTAR host 15th annual fundraiser for Phoenix Children’s
The 15th annual Phoenix Children’s Give-A-Thon takes place this week on KTAR News 92.3 FM and Arizona Sports.2 months ago
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Two ASU alumni donate to WVU following administration faux pas
The duo donated $700 worth of apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, and 60 other food products to the West Virginia University Food Pantry.2 months ago
Arizona Sports
Larry Fitzgerald partners with Bell Bank to take 50 kids on shopping spree
Valley luminary Larry Fitzgerald Jr. joined with Bell Bank to treat 50 Kids to a $100 shopping spree and dinner.2 months ago
Arizona Sports
Ishbia’s $30 million donation to Michigan State football gets rave reviews
Two years after donating more than $30 million to the Michigan State University Athletic department, Mat Ishbia’s cash is exciting athletes.2 months ago
Delaney Penn
Kyler Murray takes underprivileged students back-to-school shopping
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and his family surprised four local underprivileged children with a back-to-school shopping spree on Monday.2 months ago
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D-backs send off Cardinals veteran Adam Wainwright with check to charity
Before Wednesday's game St. Louis, the D-backs donated to Cardinals veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright's charity, Big League Impact.2 months ago
Stephen Gugliociello
Mercury working to ensure next generation of women hoopsters
The team announced Monday that it is continuing its partnership with Valley of the Sun YMCA and CPLC to help young girls who want to hoop.3 months ago
Tom Kuebel
Arizona Coyotes prospects to host street hockey event in Scottsdale
Arizona Coyotes players will take a brief pause in training during the 2023 Development Camp to mix it up with fans in a round of street hockey.3 months ago
Wills Rice
Cardinals to send students to nation’s capital for 2nd year
The Cardinals announced the team will send 260 high school students to Washington D.C. for the 2nd annual Civics Matters Arizona program.4 months ago
Wills Rice
D-backs celebrate Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera with check to charity
The Arizona Diamondbacks honored the legendary career of Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera on Saturday with a check to his foundation.4 months ago
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D-backs donate $25K to Sarah Langs’ ALS initiative on Lou Gehrig Day
The Arizona Diamondbacks donated $25,000 for ALS research, contributing to MLB research extraordinaire Sarah Langs' #FistBumps4ALS initiative.4 months ago
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$400K donation to combat brain cancer made on behalf of Nicole Hazen Fund
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen, his four sons and president Derrick Hall presented a donation to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.4 months ago
Arizona Sports
Arizona Cardinals donate 125,000 meals to United Food Bank
The Arizona Cardinals donated 125,000 meals to the United Food Bank in a partnership with Albertsons/Safeway on Friday.5 months ago
Tyler Drake
Larry Fitzgerald’s Supper Club sees record donations of $1 million in Year 13
The 13th edition of Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald's Supper Club in Scottsdale raised a record $1 million in donations earlier this month.5 months ago
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What a Guy: Former ASU lineman gifts Mother’s Day bouquets at hospital
Former ASU defensive lineman and current Patriot Lawrence Guy provided a thoughtful gesture while his family was welcoming its fourth child.5 months ago
Tyler Drake
Got it from his mama: Cardinals OL Paris Johnson’s charitable work a family affair
Paris Johnson's passion to give back is a credit to his mother, Monica Daniels, who has continued to push him and lead by example.5 months ago
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Suns’ Cam Payne named finalist for NBA’s Community Assist Award
Suns guard Cam Payne is one of 10 finalists for the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award, which recognizes a player's efforts off the court.5 months ago
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Kyler Murray donates to aid victims in Texas mall shooting
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has donated to help the victims of a mall shooting in his hometown of Allen, Texas.5 months ago
Jake Anderson
Diamondbacks, Avnet surprise 14 STEM students with $250K in scholarships
The D-backs and Avnet surprised 14 students pursuing STEM careers with a total of $250,000 in college scholarships prior to first pitch at Chase Field on Friday night.5 months ago
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ASU’s James Harden meets superfan affected in MSU shooting
Harden leaned in toward John Hao, a paralyzed MSU shooting survivor who developed a bond with the 76ers star, and gave his friend a hug.5 months ago
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