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Women golfers to play in Arizona after canceled NCAA regionals

Whirlwind Golf Club has volunteered to host teams whose seasons ended with a canceled NCAA Women's Golf Regional in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Devin Booker surprises non-profits with grants as part of 2021 Starting 5

Devin Booker and Phoenix Suns Charities awarded five non-profits with grants each worth $100,000 while taking in the team's game against the Knicks.
3 years ago
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Suns surprise Central High School student with scholarship to NAU

The Phoenix Suns partnered with Helios Education Foundation to award Central High School senior Paaij Smith was a scholarship to NAU on Tuesday.
3 years ago
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Coyotes to hold charity broadcast for Phoenix Children’s Hospital

The Coyotes will donate all funds raised online and during the Bally Sports Arizona broadcast to Phoenix Children's Hospital.
3 years ago
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Coyotes to rock custom kicks honoring Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Monday night is "Hockey Fights Cancer Night" when the Arizona Coyotes host the Minnesota Wild at Gila River Arena at 6 p.m.
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Bad news for the Kings! Suns fan Dakoda joins Burns & Gambo

Before Phoenix tips off against Sacramento Thursday night, Suns fan Dakoda stops by Burns & Gambo to let the Kings know just what's in store for them.
3 years ago
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Diamondbacks honor late journalist Pedro Gomez with seat in press box

The sports media world, baseball world and Arizona lost ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez unexpectedly, but the Diamondbacks are making sure his memory lives on.
3 years ago
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Suns vice chairman pledges $10 million to league foundation

Phoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi has pledged a $10 million commitment to the NBA Foundation over the next 10 years.
3 years ago
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Guaranteed Rate Bowl field donated to Phoenix Boys & Girls Club branch

Phoenix kids at the Colangelo Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley have a brand-new football field to play on, thanks to the Fiesta Bowl Charities and APS.
3 years ago
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Patriots’ Justin Herron honored by Tempe police after stopping assault

Patriots OL Justin Herron and another man, Murry Rogers, were given an "Outstanding Citizen" certificate by the Tempe Police Department on Wednesday.
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Cardinals OT Kelvin Beachum focuses fight against inequality on the basics

Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum has used his platform to fight for clean water initiatives, education and more.
2 years ago
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Cardinals’ D.J. Humphries launches foundation named after grandmother

Cardinals offensive lineman D.J. Humphries launched a new foundation close to his heart and named after his grandmother this offseason.
3 years ago
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Odyssey Institute’s Dylan Mapston wins Character Counts scholarship

Dylan Mapston, a sophomore from Odyssey Institute in Buckeye, was named the 2020 Character Counts scholarship winner on Monday night.
3 years ago
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Coyotes’ Lyndsey Fry to skate across Valley in honor of Leighton Accardo

Coyotes director of external engagement and female hockey Lyndsey Fry is roller skating through the Valley this weekend in honor of Leighton Accardo.
3 years ago
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D-backs SS Nick Ahmed championing fight against childhood hunger

The drive to turn the tide on childhood hunger has driven professional athletes, like Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed, to champion the cause.
3 years ago
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Larry Fitzgerald, Bill Murray pair up in Pebble Beach Pro-Am charity match

Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is teeing it up with comedic actor Bill Murray on Wednesday for the AT&T Every Shot Counts Charity Challenge.
3 years ago
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Cardboard faces on 16th at WM Phoenix Open raises $115K for charity

The 2021 iteration of the Waste Management Phoenix Open raked in more than $100,000 for local charities via its Faces on 16 initiative.
3 years ago
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Suns’ Chris Paul strives to set up 1 million kids with savings accounts

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul has partnered with financial tech company Goalsetter in support of their Black History Month campaign geared to educate young Black kids about financial independence. 
3 years ago
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Keyshawn Johnson comes through on charity donations for Cardinals wager

Keyshawn Johnson had a fun little reason to be mindful of Arizona Cardinals results throughout the 2020 NFL season.
3 years ago
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Cardinals’ Kyler Murray to donate Snickers ‘Hungriest Player’ chain

After being named Snickers Hungriest Man of the Year on Monday, Arizona QB Kyler Murray is donating the $60,000 chain that comes with the award to charity.
3 years ago
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D-backs’ Nick Ahmed joins athletes in fight against hunger amid pandemic

D-backs SS Nick Ahmed has joined forces with athletes across sports to aid families suffering from the food crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
3 years ago
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Arizona Coyotes to wear ‘LA49’ helmet decal honoring late fan

The Arizona Coyotes will honor the memory of late fan Leighton Accardo by wearing a decal that reads "LA49" on their helmets this season. 
3 years ago
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D-backs announce winners of $100,000 School Challenge fundraiser

The Arizona Diamondbacks' charitable foundation on Wednesday announced the winners of the annual D-backs $100,000 School Challenge.
3 years ago
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Perry High School senior finding happiness in helping others in need

For Perry High School senior Madilyn Scott, giving back to others in need is a regular occurrence. You could say it just comes natural.
3 years ago