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Scottsdale Christian’s Christina Clark has dreams, reality of helping others

Scottsdale Christian student Christina Clark has always been willing to help others.
7 years ago
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Suns’ Alan Williams featured on koozies to benefit Phoenix animal rescue

Suns center Alan Williams is featured on NBA Catwatch koozies for sale that will benefit the HALO Animal Rescue in Phoenix.
8 years ago
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Bruce Arians’ pink hat worn on Monday Night Football to be auctioned

Bruce Arians' pink hat worn during the Monday Night Football game between the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets will be auctioned off for a good cause.
8 years ago
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Washington Capitals to renovate Virginia rinks, help grow youth hockey

The Washington Capitals are making it a priority to renovate Virginia ice rinks and develop the growth of youth hockey, by donating hockey equipment.
8 years ago
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Golf, piloting and helping others are Brody Burnell’s passions

Talk about having a plan. Pinnacle High School senior Brody Burnell knows he wants to become a pilot for Southwest Airlines.
7 years ago
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Nick Saban isn’t known for his winning personality — at least until lately

Alabama head coach Nick Saban has never been confused for being an all-around nice guy. But his actions recently may have changed how he looks to people.
8 years ago
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Isaiah Crowell has 35,000 reasons to appreciate law enforcement

Throughout the summer, there have been repeated instances of an unarmed man being shot by police.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Teddy bear drive, speeches help Emery Miller inspire children to overcome adversity

Creator of an annual teddy bear drive, Perry High School's Emery Miller appears like the average, over-achieving high school senior.
7 years ago
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Suns’ Booker delivers surprise and a big check

Devin Booker presented a check for $10,000 to Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
8 years ago
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Diamondbacks leave touching note for Miami Marlins

The D-backs left Washington with a series split, but what they left behind for the next team to use the locker room means more than any baseball game.
8 years ago
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Football manager with Down syndrome scores TD as ill mom watches

This week's Character Counts, a manager for a high school team scored a touchdown, all while his terminally ill mother watched.
8 years ago
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Homecoming king gives up crown to nominee with cerebral palsy

A freshly named homecoming king in Texas didn't think twice about giving up the crown to someone he thought was more deserving.
8 years ago
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Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas surprises 14-year-old with NBA tickets

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas continues to make a name for himself on the court and in the community.
8 years ago
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High school football players step up to make cancer-stricken cheerleader’s day

High school cheerleader Ashley Adamietz had no idea what was going to happen. But what did was amazing.
8 years ago
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FSU receiver brightens a mother’s day by having lunch with her son

Florida State receiver Travis Rudolph brightened one mother's day by having lunch with her autistic son.
8 years ago
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D-backs, Phoenix Police come to the aid of fifth-grader

Two Phoenix Police officers and the Arizona Diamondbacks lent a hand after a 10-year-old's backpack was stolen.
8 years ago
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Longhorns, 49ers send condolence letters to Arizona after Zach Hemmila’s death

The Texas Longhorns and San Francisco 49ers sent letters of condolences to the Arizona Wildcats following the death of UA football center Zach Hemmila.
8 years ago
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Runner’s fall ends in heartwarming show of sportsmanship

New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin tripped the United States' 5000-meter runner Abbey D'Agostino but helped her up and encouraged her to finish the race.
8 years ago
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Man who wears full Michael Jordan uniform to pickup game gets surprise package

There's no doubt Jeffrey Harrison will be showing up to his next pickup basketball game in some fresh looking attire thanks to Michael Jordan.
8 years ago
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Trevor Bauer rewards young fans for their patience and good manners

Being a fan of Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer can have its benefits. Bauer rewarded a couple fans with tickets for waiting in the rain for him.
8 years ago
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Ball State surprises student-athlete with full scholarship

Kyle Seger has tried to obtain a college scholarship for four and a half years. Finally, Ball State awarded one to the long-time student-athlete.
8 years ago
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Adam Green

Cardinals fan makes child’s day by giving him his Tyrann Mathieu jersey

A Cardinals fan made a child's day by giving him the Tyrann Mathieu jersey off his back during Saturday's Red & White practice.
8 years ago
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P.K. Subban makes promise to kids in Montreal

Before a trade to Nashville, former Montreal Canadien P.K. Subban supported Montreal Children's Hospital. Now in a new city, Subban's support continues.
8 years ago
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Former Arizona guard Kyle Fogg will put The Tournament money to good use

Former Arizona Wildcats guard Kyle Fogg will use money he won as The Tournament MVP to build a school in Ghana.
8 years ago