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Coyotes’ Ekman-Larsson donates $125K to Boys and Girls Club

Oliver Ekman-Larsson renewed his commitment to Arizona by signing a contract extension with the Coyotes on July 1. On Wednesday, he underscored the depth of that commitment by donating $125,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale.
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Diamondbacks honor local dog who saved owner from rattlesnake

Todd the dog was showered in cheers and applause on Sunday during a pregame ceremony on the field as part of Heroes Weekend.
6 years ago
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Jaguars’ Leonard Fournette helps former trainer pay for school

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette may be in the NFL, but that doesn't mean he hasn't forgotten where he came from and who helped him along the way.
6 years ago
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49ers’ Marquise Goodwin surprises mother, sister with new home

It didn't take long for 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin to use some of the money earned from his new deal to surprise his family in a big way.
6 years ago
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Nets’ Allen Crabbe saves former school with large donation

Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe took it upon himself to save the school his former school, which his grandfather founded, by way of a six-figure donation.
6 years ago
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Orioles honor Maryland newspaper shooting victims with touching tribute

The Baltimore Orioles paid tribute Friday to five journalists who were killed after an estranged gunman opened fire at The Capital Gazette in Maryland on Thursday.
6 years ago
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Louisville fan irks UK coach John Calipari, who then helps puppies

John Calipari responded to a Louisville fan's accusation that he didn't like doggos with a few tweets that should help the local Lexington Humane Society.
6 years ago
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Coyotes to donate 10,000 tickets to youth players, organizations

The Arizona Coyotes announced Monday they will honor the state's youth hockey players and community as part of a promotional night in September. 
6 years ago
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Cardinals’ Chase Edmonds plans to pay off sister’s student loans

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Chase Edmonds had one goal in mind when he signed his first NFL contract. He wanted to pay his sister's student loans.
6 years ago
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Mark Carlson

D-backs, Boys and Girls Club team up to give kids new bikes

It was smiles all around as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Safelite AutoGlass and the Phoenix Fire Department presented 150 brand new bicycles to young children in West Phoenix on Friday.
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Cardinals honor kitchen staffer ahead of deployment with National Guard

Arizona Cardinals kitchen staff worker Leo Longoria received quite the send off from the Cardinals organization ahead of his deployment with the Arizona Army National Guard.
6 years ago
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Alec Henden

High school pitcher consoles friend before celebrating championship

A Minnesota high school pitcher consoled his friend on the losing team after striking him out to win a sectional championship in great display of sportsmanship.
6 years ago
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Golden State’s Kevin Durant makes college dreams come true

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant paid it forward recently in a big way. Teaming up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula in Redwood City, Calif., Durant made four students' college dreams come to fruition.
6 years ago
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Craig Morgan

Small Frys program aims to grow girls hockey in Arizona

Lyndsey Fry is leading the Small Frys program in Arizona that's growing girls hockey at from the ground-up thanks to support from the Coyotes.
6 years ago
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Adrian Peterson offers a helping hand to child in need in Houston

Former Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson did some giving back to a child in need in the city of Houston this weekend.
6 years ago
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Cardinals’ Gresham urges ASU grad to pay it forward after good deed

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham wasn't afraid to help an ASU grad with some travel feels in order for her to not miss her flight.
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Arizona Cardinals, ASU honor Pat Tillman’s legacy on Memorial Day

The Arizona Cardinals and Arizona State Sun Devils joined other teams, schools and players from Arizona in honoring the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including Pat Tillman.
6 years ago
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Texans’ JJ Watt offers to cover funeral costs for Santa Fe victims

Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt has offered to cover the costs of the funerals for the 10 victims of a high school shooting in Texas. 
6 years ago
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Logan Newman

Suns’ Jackson, Jazmyne explore Chicago, experience NBA Draft Lottery

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson and nine-year-old Jazmyne spent the day exploring the Windy City before the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery.
6 years ago
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Arizona pros, teams pay tribute to moms on Mother’s Day

Several of Arizona's pros and teams celebrated Mother's Day on social media, posting pictures and heartfelt messages for the beloved mothers in their life. 
6 years ago
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D-backs’ Shelby Miller launches program for active service members

Signing autographs and handing out baseball caps to veterans at a transitional housing shelter in Phoenix on Thursday, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller launched a program called Heroes F1rst.
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Suns’ Josh Jackson surprises young fan with NBA Draft Lottery invite

Nine-year-old Jazmyne Weber from El Mirage battles Spina Bifida and has been invited to the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago next week to join Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson.
6 years ago
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Robert Nkemdiche volunteers with foster kittens at humane society

Cardinals DT Robert Nkemdiche trained as a kitten bottle feeder for the Arizona Humane Society, which is overseeing around foster 80 kittens and their around-the-clock needs.
6 years ago
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D-backs continue baseball field makeovers with Douglas’ Durazo Field

The Arizona Diamondbacks have continued to refurbish baseball and softball fields across the state of Arizona since 2000.
6 years ago