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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton, middle, celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars wi...
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Coyotes launch ticket initiative to benefit nonprofit organizations

The Arizona Coyotes have launched a ticket initiative that raises money for nonprofit organizations and gives members of the community a chance to come enjoy hockey.
6 years ago
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Larry Fitzgerald buying patrons’ meals to help ailing Scottsdale deli owner

Arizona Cardinals star receiver Larry Fitzgerald is picking up the meal tab Tuesday to help raise funds for a terminally ill Scottsdale deli owner.
6 years ago
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Seton Catholic basketball player delivering on and off the court

While Garrett Elkins steady focuses on his mid-range jumper, the power forward is determined on doing something much more impactful. Making sure everyone gets a fair chance to succeed.
6 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley, right, celebrates with catcher Jeff Mathis, lef...
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D-backs’ Archie Bradley participating in sporting goods, backpack drive

Archie Bradley, Negrete Law Firm and Dick's Sporting Goods will donate 100 backpacks and allow 20 middle school students to shop at Dick's with the pitcher.
6 years ago
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Peoria Liberty football player determined to get back on the field

Just by looking at him, you probably couldn't tell Liberty senior lineman Zach Hunzinger is battling more than just opposing defenses.
6 years ago
Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis swings on a pitch from Texas Rangers' Bartolo Colon in the fifth inn...
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Former Deer Valley star Khris Davis makes kid’s day with jersey signing

It's not everyday you get to meet your favorite baseball player. It's even far less likely to sign said player's jersey. For 10-year-old Anthony Slocumb, anything is possible.
6 years ago
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Suns’ Deandre Ayton buys 300 Mercury playoff tickets for fans

Phoenix Suns rookie center and No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton is providing some fans with free playoff basketball.
6 years ago
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Former Sun Devil Trevor Williams making the most out of baseball

Former Arizona State and current Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams had dreams that extended further than the baseball diamond.
6 years ago
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Former Sun Devil Damarious Randall donates jerseys at Boys & Girls club

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't win the NBA Finals, and former ASU star Damarious Randall avoided paying for a promise that he wouldn't have been able to keep. But he did donate jerseys to a Boys & Girls Club.
6 years ago
Arizona Cardinals NFL football team president Michael Bidwill, left, and head coach Steve Wilks wat...
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Cardinals’ charity kickoff luncheon allows fans chance to meet team

The Arizona Cardinals' luncheon gives fans the chance to meet players, buy signed memorabilia and raise money for Cardinals Charities.
6 years ago
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D-backs break ground on Dominican baseball development academy

The Arizona Diamondbacks broke ground on a new baseball academy in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday with a ceremony attended by team brass and the country's president, Danilo Medina Sanchez.
6 years ago
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D-backs invite fans to join fantasy football league for charitable cause

Nick Ahmed, Archie Bradley, A.J. Pollock and Steven Souza Jr. will meet and greet fans before they all draft fantasy football teams for a charity fundraiser.
6 years ago
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D-backs begin fundraising for $100,000 School Challenge

The Arizona Diamondbacks have began taking applications for this year's $100,000 School Challenge, which aims to raise grant money for K-12 public, private and non-profit charter schools in the state.
6 years ago
Fitz's Supper Club is one event in Larry Fitzgerald's charity organization, First Down Fund. (Photo...
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Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald sees giving back as his personal responsibility

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is entering his 15th season with the Cardinals and continues to carry his spirit of giving to the Arizona community and nationwide.
6 years ago
D-backs player Archie Bradley visited kids at the Phoenix Children's Hospital on Tuesday, July 31. ...
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D-backs’ Archie Bradley, Lyft team up to support Phoenix Children’s Hospital

The ride-sharing company Lyft rolled out a new partnership on Tuesday — and turned to Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley to help promote it.
6 years ago
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Former D-back Eric Byrnes has started his Triathlon Across America

Former Diamondbacks player Eric Byrnes will bike from the bay area to Chicago and then run to New York to raise money for his Let Them Play Foundation.
6 years ago
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots against Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels (30), guard...
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Marc Gasol spends offseason rescuing migrants lost in the Mediterranean

Marc Gasol returned to Europe and joined a search and rescue vessel that helps rescue migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Africa.
6 years ago
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Roadrunners, Coyotes bring DEK hockey down south

Even though there isn't much ice in Arizona, that's not stopping the Arizona Coyotes and Tucson Roadrunners from expanding the sport of hockey to the younger generations.
6 years ago
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Minor league baseball team to wear ASL jerseys for Deaf Awareness Night

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting a deaf awareness night to benefit the local Deaf community. The night will feature ASL inspired jerseys and an appearance from former MLB player and member of the deaf community Curtis Pride.
6 years ago
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a pass during an NFL football minicamp T...
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Bucs receiver Evans donates to family whose father was killed by police

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans made a five-figure donation to a family in Florida after their father was shot and killed by two sheriff's deputies in 2014.
6 years ago
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Eight-year-old throws first pitch at D-backs’ game using 3-D-printed hand

Hailey Dawson not only got to hang out with members of Arizona Diamondbacks before the game -- clearly working on their handshake game -- but she got to throw out the first pitch as well.
6 years ago
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Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals go all out granting wish to 7-year-old fan

Seven-year-old Tennyson Erickson grew up on a farm in South Dakota, but he didn't feel far from the Arizona Cardinals.
6 years ago
FILE - This Oct. 8, 2017 photo shows Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) warming up before ...
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Houston Texans’ JJ Watt donates $10K to family of fallen firefighter

Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt has donated $10,000 to the family of a Wisconsin fire captain who was killed in an explosion.
6 years ago
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Washington rookie RB Derrius Guice surprises mom with new ride

Whoever said the season of giving was only around Christmas clearly hasn't met Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice.
6 years ago