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Kaci Demarest

Buffalo Bills’ Shaq Lawson pledges to pay for funeral for 11-year-old girl

Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson has pledged to pay for a funeral for an 11-year old girl near his hometown in South Carolina.
5 years ago
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Zack Larsen

Coyotes prospects lend a hand to various Valley communities

Arizona Coyotes prospects helped out Wednesday across the valley participating in "community day" events during the team's development camp.
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At bat for kids: Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Escobar driven to give back

After a challenging upbringing in Venezuela Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar committed to giving back to Arizona community.
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WMPO hosts, The Thunderbirds, donate large sum to PCH

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, plan to make a donation to the cardiovascular ICU at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
5 years ago
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Phoenix Rising fans, players back LGBTQ charities for Pride Month

Campaigns from both Phoenix Rising players and supporters are raising money this June for LGBTQ charities in Arizona.
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Coyotes’ Chychrun donates $10K to mental health awareness organization

With May being mental health awareness, Coyotes defenseman Jakub Chychrun is using his personal experience to speak with youths that are struggling.
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Suns Deandre Ayton bringing special guest to NBA Draft Lottery

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will be the team's representative at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery on May 14, but he will not be attending alone.
5 years ago
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Derek Montilla

Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo makes donation to Phoenix Children’s Hospital

The D-backs recognized Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, a cancer survivor, for his donation to Phoenix Children's Hospital on Friday.
5 years ago
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a ...
Matt Layman

Coyotes’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson named finalist for King Clancy trophy

Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson was named a finalist for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for off-the-ice leadership and humanitarian contribution.
5 years ago
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Chris Howley

Suns award full-tuition scholarship to achieving high school senior

Phoenix Suns Charities awarded Carlos Yepiz with a full-tuition, four-year scholarship Monday to attend Northern Arizona University this coming fall.
5 years ago
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Chris Howley

Coyotes’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson nominated for King Clancy award

Oliver Ekman-Larsson was chosen as the Arizona Coyotes' nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy by the National Hockey League.
5 years ago
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Heat’s Dwyane Wade surprised with ‘jerseys’ from lives he’s touched

Dwyane Wade likes to trade jerseys with opponents, but he got some special gifts from people whose lives he's touched throughout his career in a video.
5 years ago
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Cole Bailey

Chandler Jones visits local school as part of anti-bullying campaign

On Tuesday, Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones visited a local elementary school and participated in an anti-bullying assembly put on for the students.
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Vet back from Afghanistan surprises kids during D-backs’ hot dog race

The Arizona Diamondbacks helped an long-time military veteran surprise his three children Tuesday with the distraction of their in-game hot dog race.
5 years ago
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Arizona Sports Character Counts scholarship winner announced

The winner of the Arizona Sports Character Counts $10,000 scholarship courtesy of Parker & Sons Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is Adonis Watt.
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Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball manager enters game, scores

Cal State Fullerton student manager Sammy Jones suited up and entered the game with 28.4 seconds left and Fullerton nursing a nine-point lead.
5 years ago
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Cole Bailey

Cardinals’ Johnson donates 22,000 cans of soup to St. Mary’s Food Bank

David Johnson took some time out to help out in the community on Tuesday, as he donated more than 20,000 cans of Campbell's soup to St. Mary's Food Bank.
5 years ago
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Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald surprises 12-year-old fan battling rare disease

Larry Fitzgerald spent time with a young fan named Caleb as the two went to Dave and Buster's and had the place to themselves.
5 years ago
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Doc Rivers stops Clippers-Mavericks game to honor Dirk Nowitzki

Doc Rivers called a timeout toward the end of the Los Angeles Clippers game against the Dallas Mavericks to honor Dirk Nowitzki.
5 years ago
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Cole Bailey

Coyotes to host Yotes Talk Night for mental health awareness

Last Thursday, the Coyotes announced that they will be hosting "Yotes Talk" Night on Feb. 7th during their game against the Blue Jackets.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Dabo Swinney surprises equipment manager with trip to Super Bowl

Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney surprised his equipment manager with two tickets to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII.
5 years ago
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Chris Howley

Rams WR Cooks surprises custodian and son with Super Bowl tickets

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks thanked team custodian Alfonso Garcia with tickets to the Super Bowl for him and his son.
5 years ago
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Chris Howley

ASU alums Williams and Hahn host first Dingers in the Desert event

Former Arizona State baseball players Cory Hahn and Trevor Williams hosted the first annual Dingers in the Desert in support of their foundation Project 34.
5 years ago
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Cole Bailey

Devin Booker pledges to donate $2.5 million to Suns Charities

Devin Booker announced that he will be donating $2.5 million to charities in Arizona over the next five years in order to help them support people in need.
5 years ago