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Lawerence Guy #50 of the Arizona State Sun Devils waits during a time-out against the Wisconsin Bad...
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Former Sun Devil Lawrence Guy wins NFLPA Community MVP

Lawrence Guy, who played for Arizona State from 2008-2010, won the NFLPA's Community MVP award for Week 11.
2 years ago
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Gilbert senior Javier Garcia gives back with his passion for running

Gilbert high senior Javier Garcia has taken their cross country and track teams to new heights, all while holding his own in the classroom.
2 years ago
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Arizona Cardinals to host food drive at State Farm Stadium Sunday

The Arizona Cardinals will host a holiday food drive ahead of their home game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday.
2 years ago
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Red Mountain senior Ayejah Rivera uses creativity to help community

Ayejah Rivera dedicates time to various causes in her community and athletics while keeping her academics sharp.
3 years ago
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Cardinals’ Zach Ertz named Week 9 NFLPA Community MVP

Cardinals TE Zach Ertz has been named the Week 9 NFLPA Community MVP after launching a food campaign in Arizona and a project in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz warms up ahead of practice Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyle...
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Cardinals TE Zach Ertz to give 5,000 meals per TD to Arizona food banks

Cards TE Zach Ertz is giving back to the community, providing 5,000 meals to local AZ food banks for every TD the team score this season.
3 years ago
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Corona Del Sol senior Kelleigh Joos overcomes challenges to help others

Kelleigh Joos has overcome a lot of challenges in her life but has learned the value in helping out others.
3 years ago
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Devin Booker surprises Girl Scouts with $100K grant at Mercury game

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker used the Phoenix Mercury's WNBA Finals Game 2 to surprise Girl Scouts with a $100,000 donation.
3 years ago
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Gilbert high school senior leads through life of service

Carson Bryce’s work ethic in the classroom and in the community have led him to become a respected leader at Gilbert High School.
3 years ago
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Suns Chris Paul buys 500 tickets for Mercury semifinal game

Suns point guard Chris Paul purchased 500 tickets to Game 3 of the Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces semifinal game for fans in the Valley.
3 years ago
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Rising FC surprises family of Phoenix Children’s patient with new car

Phoenix Rising FC surprised Phoenix Children's patient Raymundo and his family with a new car at halftime on Saturday.
3 years ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 30: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the NBA game...
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Suns G Chris Paul partners with Gopuff to assist underrepresented businesses

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is helping underrepresented businesses and entrepreneurs through his partnership with Gopuff.
3 years ago
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D-backs OF David Peralta nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

David Peralta got nominated for this award for the first time in his career after his involvement with various causes in the Valley.
3 years ago
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D-backs launch Nicole Hazen Fund for Hope to support cancer research

The Diamondbacks started a fund to raise money for brain cancer research in general manager Mike Hazen's wife Nicole's name.
3 years ago
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Cardinals create scholarship to honor kicker Krysten Muir

The Arizona Cardinals and the Desert Financial Foundation are partnering to present a scholarship to graduating Arizona high school seniors.
3 years ago
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TNT host Ernie Johnson’s speech to Alabama football has a touching message

Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson shares a personal story to motivate the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
3 years ago
The Arizona Cardinals and State Farm give back to the community by gifting 567 backpacks to the Lai...
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Cardinals and State Farm gift 567 backpacks to Laird School in Tempe

State Farm and the Arizona Cardinals finished the agency's second fully virtual Back 2 School Supply Collection Drive on Thursday.
3 years ago
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Cardinals OT Kelvin Beachum hosts ‘family affair’ at United Food Bank

Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum attended United Food Bank to help pack emergency kits for children, seniors and people who are struggling.
3 years ago
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Suns G Devin Booker wins 2020-21 NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was named as the year-long winner of the 2020-21 NBA Cares Community Assists Award on Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Young D-backs fan gets emotional after Carson Kelly signs his baseball bat

Before the Diamondbacks took the field against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, D-backs' catcher Carson Kelly made a young fan's day.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Chris Paul celebrate during the first half of Game 5 ...
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Suns G Devin Booker receives May’s NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was honored with the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the month of May on Monday morning.
3 years ago
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Cardinals’ J.J. Watt honoring Pat Tillman with special edition shoes

Cardinals DE J.J. Watt is honoring the late Pat Tillman with special edition JJ IV Valor shoes that Reebok is releasing Thursday.
3 years ago
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Devin Booker’s Starting Five ‘icing on the cake’ for Elevate Phoenix

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker made his link to Phoenix rock-solid in November of 2019 by introducing the Devin Booker Starting Five.
3 years ago
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Utah Jazz surprise high school students with full college scholarships

Winning 52 games not only helped the Utah Jazz win the conference and earn the first seed in the playoffs. It produced that many scholarship winners.
3 years ago