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Suns fan gifts tickets, surprise to boy struggling with bullying

An outspoken Phoenix Suns fan provided tickets to a young boy who had dealt with bullying at school and his mother.
8 days ago
Arizona Cardinals OL Kelvin Beachum gives back to Champion Schools: South Mountain on Monday, Dec. ...
Tyler Drake

Kelvin Beachum’s charitable reach goes far beyond a national scope

Arizona Cardinals free agent OL Kelvin Beachum isn't limiting his charitable reach to just the United States.
14 days ago
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Wills Rice

Former Sun Devil James Harden supports fan affected in MSU shooting

Former Sun Devil and current 76ers guard James Harden stepped up big time to support a fan that was affected by the Michigan State shooting.
26 days ago
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Austin Scott

Kurt Warner raises $750,000 for his Treasure House Phoenix foundation

Cardinals legend Kurt Warner hosted a star-studded Super Bowl pre-party for his foundation Treasure House Phoenix, raising $750,000.
1 month ago
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Suns’ Bismack Biyombo, Ish Wainright visit kids at Valley hospital

On Monday, Suns' Ish Wainright and center Bismack Biyombo took time out of their regular-season schedule to visit kids at a local hospital.
1 month ago
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Cardinals TE Zach Ertz surprises teenage Eagles fan with Super Bowl tickets

Arizona Cardinals tight end and former Eagle Zach Ertz gifted a fan two tickets to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale.
2 months ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns’ Devin Booker, 2K Foundations renovate west Phoenix court

Devin Booker still can't get back on the court for the Phoenix Suns quite yet but he was still able to create a big moment on another court.
1 month ago
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Jake Anderson

Suns’ Cam Payne receives NBA Cares Community Assist Award for December

The league announced on Thursday that Phoenix Suns point guard Cam Payne won the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the month of December.
2 months ago
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Arizona Sports

Coyotes hosting Skatin’ for Leighton at Sun Devil Stadium on Sunday

In honor of Leighton Accardo, the Arizona Coyotes are hosting the third annual Skatin' for Leighton at Sun Devil Stadium on Sunday.
2 months ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker surprises Make-A-Wish Arizona kid

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker surprised 17-year-old Make-A-Wish Arizona kid Breanna Amado prior to tip-off on Tuesday night.
2 months ago
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Jake Anderson

Cardinals TE Zach Ertz surprises Super Bowl LVII kid Julia Crossley from Gilbert

The NFL on Tuesday announced that 12-year-old Gilbert resident Julia Crossley will be this year's NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid.
2 months ago
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Jake Anderson

Former NFL RB Peyton Hillis released from hospital after rescuing kids from water accident

Former NFL RB Peyton Hillis has reportedly been released from the hospital after rescuing his children from drowning in a water accident.
2 months ago
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Zach Larson

Saguaro’s Sloane Richie using faith to support her community

Saguaro volleyball player Sloane Richie has a soaring GPA, helped turn her team around and volunteered in communities near and far.
2 months ago
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Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive after Bills safety’s injury

Roughly $4.4 million was donated to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's toy drive in the first 17 hours after his injury.
3 months ago
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Zach Larson

Eastmark’s Isaiah Jackson leaving footprint in school’s early stages

Four years ago, Eastmark High School in Mesa opened its doors to a new wave of students. One of the incoming freshmen back in 2019 was Isaiah Jackson.
3 months ago
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Wills Rice

Former Cardinals QB Blaine Gabbert saved helicopter crash victims on jet ski

Former Cardinals QB Blaine Gabbert and his brother were first responders on a jet ski to a helicopter crash in the water near his home.
3 months ago
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Zach Larson

Horizon Honors’ Liam Proctor determined to fulfill his dream

It's not typical for students to have a career set in mind before making it to college, let alone high school. Liam Proctor is an exception.
3 months ago
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Kellan Olson

Devin Booker pulls up to Phoenix car club’s holiday charity event for foster kids

Devin Booker made an appearance at a Phoenix car club's annual charity event that donates toys and clothing to foster children.
3 months ago
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Zach Larson

Perry volleyball’s Woodworth dominating on courts, in classroom

Perry High School libero Braelyn Woodworth has turned in academic success on top of her volleyball career.
3 months ago
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Jake Anderson

Chris Paul graduates from Winston-Salem State, gifts fellow classmates $2,500

Chris Paul began his collegiate career at Wake Forest in 2003, where he worked on a bachelor's degree for two years before turning pro.
2 months ago
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Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns Charities surprise latest members of Devin Booker Starting Five

The 2022-23 season marks Year 4 of the Devin Booker Starting Five, Booker's $2.5 million pledge over five years to Valley nonprofits.
4 months ago
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Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Zach Ertz not letting knee injury sideline him from giving back

Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz can't contribute on the field for the rest of 2022, but that hasn't stopped him from doing so off of it.
4 months ago
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Tyler Drake

Giving back more than just checking boxes for Cardinals’ Kelvin Beachum

Kelvin Beachum has made it his mission in giving back to the local communities around him in hopes of setting up the future for success.
4 months ago
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Zach Larson

Mountain View golf’s Kaiya De Silva takes school spirit to another level

Kaiya De Silva, a Mountain View High School senior, takes pride in helping recognize all of her Toro classmates and their contributions.
4 months ago
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