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Pac-12 extends suspension of team activities due to coronavirus

The Pac-12 Conference announced Monday an extension of its rules against team activities and workouts while coronavirus demands continued social distancing.
4 years ago
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Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony canceled due to coronavirus

The 2020 Boxing Hall of Fame class, which was scheduled to be honored in June, will take part in the 2021 induction ceremony.
4 years ago
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‘On cloud 9’: 4 years ago, Ryan Hingst made ASU baseball history

Four years ago, Ryan Hingst made ASU baseball history when he pitched the program's 10th no-hitter, calling it the best baseball moment in his career.
2 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Reports: MLB, NFL having discussions about postponing, modifying drafts

Both the NFL and MLB are having talks about whether or not to postpone and/or modify their drafts due to the coronavirus, according to multiple reports.
4 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: Remembering iconic March Madness moments

Can you match the memorable March Madness moment to the school it's describing? Let's hope you can, because it's Trivia Tuesday!
4 years ago
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2020 Tokyo Olympics postponed, IOC tells USA Today

The International Olympic Committee has opted to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics amid mounting criticism of its handling of the coronavirus crisis
4 years ago
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Phoenix Open hosts provide $1 million to local charities in uncertain times

Hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open are providing $1 million in emergency funding to local charities in uncertain times caused by the coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Mini tours playing through during virus outbreak

The major golf tours may have shut down during the coronavirus outbreak, but a handful of mini tours are playing through.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona-based Reds employee tests positive for coronavirus

An Arizona-based employee of the Cincinnati Reds has tested positive for COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, the team announced.
4 years ago
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Report: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreement in place

Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a contract agreement in place with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
4 years ago
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HBO film details college basketball scandal, Sean Miller phone calls

An HBO documentary is expected to reveal never-before-heard conversations regarding a college basketball scandal that rocked the sport last year.
4 years ago
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Matt Layman

NFL Draft to continue, public events canceled amid coronavirus outbreak

The NFL Draft will go on, but under a modified version of the original plans as the coronavirus outbreak affects the sports world.
4 years ago
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From autism diagnosis to Boston Marathon: Carla Simon to make history

TEMPE – At the historic Boston Marathon, Carla Simon will be writing her own piece of history. Simon, a 32-year-old with autism, will be the first female Special Olympics athlete from Arizona to toe the line in Hopkinton, Mass., at the start of the world’s oldest annual marathon. It will take a little longer than […]
4 years ago
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Logan Newman

Report: Calais Campbell to be traded from Jaguars to Ravens

Calais Campbell, a former Arizona Cardinals, was traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Baltimore Ravens for a fifth-round pick.
4 years ago
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UFC Brasilia holds 12 bouts as Dana White proclaims ‘we’re not stopping’

The UFC staged a full fight card in an empty arena Saturday night in Brazil's capital city, sticking to its plan in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Former Wildcat Rob Gronkowski to join WWE Friday Night Smackdown

Former Arizona Wildcat and New England Patriot Rob Gronkwoski will join the WWE and participate in Friday Night Smackdown.
4 years ago
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Coronavirus shakes Arizona sports with more postponements, cancellations

The sports world is reacting to the coronavirus by canceling many events, leaving much uncertainty among players, fans and leagues.
4 years ago
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LPGA postponing tour event in Phoenix due to coronavirus concerns

The LPGA event at Desert Ridge has been officially been postponed, the LPGA announced Thursday, marking the latest event to be postponed due to coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

March Sadness: NCAA Tournament to ban fans due to coronavirus

The NCAA announced on Wednesday that the men's and women's basketball tournaments would continue without fans due to coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Report: Mariners could temporarily play home games in Arizona

With government officials keeping close tabs on the spread of the coronavirus, the Mariners could be sticking around the Valley past spring training.
4 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: Can you match the team to the baseball movie?

Can you match each baseball movie with the team the film features? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge for this week ... good luck!
4 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: Schools that have been NCAA No. 1 seeds more than once

Can you name the schools that have earned number-one seeds in the NCAA Tournament more than once since 1979? It's Trivia Tuesday, y'all!
4 years ago
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Utah CB Javelin Guidry runs a 4.29 40-yard dash at NFL Combine

Utah cornerback Javelin Guidry also posted 21 bench press reps, which is the most among any player since 2003 to also run a sub-4.30 40-yard dash.
4 years ago
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ASU punter Turk benches more at NFL Combine than Cardinals’ Jones

Even though he's a punter, ASU's Michael Turk surpassed Arizona Cardinals OLB Chandler Jones' NFL combine bench press rep total.
4 years ago