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Oliveira makes Gaethje tap, Esparza upsets Namajunas at UFC274

Arizona native Justin Gaethje couldn't claim the UFC lightweight title, losing to Charles Oliveira Saturday night at Footprint Center.
2 years ago
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80-1 favorite Rich Strike comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby

With the two favorites dueling in front, Rich Strike came charging up the rail for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
2 years ago
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UFC lightweight champ Charles Oliveira misses weight for Phoenix main event

Lightweight champ Charles Oliveira missed weight by a half-pound Friday, forcing him to vacate his belt after UFC274 at Footprint Center.
2 years ago
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Report: Phil Mickelson had $40 million in gambling losses

A new book on Phil Mickelson says government auditors found his gambling losses totaled more than $40 million in a four-year period.
2 years ago
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The Ain’t No Fang Podcast: D-backs starting pitching solid, thanks to Strom

Thanks to the addition of pitching coach Brent Strom, the Diamondbacks' starting rotation is off to a hot start.
2 years ago
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Cardinals Corner podcast: DeAndre Hopkins gets hit with 6-game suspension

Just when the offseason looking to be getting back on track, the NFL's six-game suspension of Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins came knocking.
2 years ago
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Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Mercury’s Brittney Griner?

It's unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between the U.S.A. and Russia will affect Brittney Griner's status.
2 years ago
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Arizona Diamondbacks recall LHP Tyler Gilbert, claim RHP Webb from Braves

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled LHP Tyler Gilbert from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday to pitch against the Nationals in a doubleheader.
2 years ago
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Alex Weiner

18th Annual Pat’s Run set for Saturday, registration closes Monday

Pat's Run returns to Tempe next weekend after a two-year in-person hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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D-backs move Caleb Smith to bullpen, Humberto Castellanos to start Sunday

The D-backs shuffled their starting rotation on Friday, sending Caleb Smith to the bullpen and moving Humberto Castellanos into the rotation.
2 years ago
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Scottie Scheffler wins Masters in first start as world No. 1

World No. 1 and WM Phoenix Open champion Scottie Scheffler won the Masters to claim his fourth win in his last six starts.
2 years ago
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Volkanovski beats Korean Zombie at UFC 273 to retain belt

Alexander Volkanovski mauled Chan Sung Jung at UFC 273 on Sunday, earning a TKO in the fourth round to retain the featherweight belt.
2 years ago
Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the preseason game against the Phila...
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Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dead at age 24 after auto accident

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins, 24, was killed in an auto accident Saturday in South Florida.
2 years ago
Manager Torey Lovullo #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks high fives Jose Herrera #85 after scoring aga...
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Sportsbooks set D-backs’ win total around 67 victories in 2022

After the D-backs posted a league-worst 52-110 mark last year, multiple sportsbooks have them improving their record by double digits in 2022.
2 years ago
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Arizona Cardinals WR Antoine Wesley signs 1-year tender

Arizona Cardinals exclusive rights free agent wide receiver Antoine Wesley signed his one-year tender Thursday.
2 years ago
Dan Bickley

We should have seen Tiger Woods’ second comeback coming

If Tiger Woods is playing in the Masters, that means he’s playing in the majors. That means he might still pass Jack Nicklaus.
2 years ago
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Former ASU 1B Spencer Torkelson makes Tigers’ Opening Day roster

Former Arizona State infielder Spencer Torkelson will make the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster, the team announced on Saturday.
2 years ago
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Going remote: Pac-12 moving out of San Francisco office

The Pac-12 Conference will not renew the lease at its downtown San Francisco headquarters and will have its employees work remotely.
2 years ago
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Carolina crushes Saint Peter’s, will meet Duke in Final Four

The Tar Heels ended all hope of a March Madness miracle in the early going Sunday in a wire-to-wire runaway over 15th-seeded Saint Peter's.
2 years ago
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Kansas heads to program’s 16th Final Four after defeating Miami

The top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks pounded the Miami Hurricanes 76-50 on Sunday to advance to the program’s 16th Final Four.
2 years ago
Jake Anderson

Saint Peter’s becomes first No. 15 seed to reach Elite 8 in NCAA history

March 25 is National Peacock Day. So is it coincidence or destiny that No. 15 seed Saint Peter's upset Purdue 67-64 in the Sweet 16?
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

Chiefs trade WR Tyreek Hill to Dolphins for 5 picks, per reports

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly trading wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for five draft pick.
2 years ago
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No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s takes down No. 2 seed Kentucky

The Peacocks became the 10th No. 15 seed to win a first-round game since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
2 years ago
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Chase Briscoe earns first Cup Series victory at Phoenix Raceway

Chase Briscoe raced to his first Cup Series victory, executing two great restarts over the final 20 laps on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.
2 years ago