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Trivia Tuesday: The last top-10 Heisman finisher for each Pac-12 team

Can you name each current Pac-12 school's last top-10 Heisman Trophy finisher? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge this week!
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Khabib Nurmagomedov gestures after fighting Conor McGregor during a lightweight title mixed martial...
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Melee at UFC 229 after Nurmagomedov chokes out McGregor

A few seconds after Conor McGregor tapped Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and submitted to the champion's choke, Nurmagomedov climbed the cage and leaped at the men in McGregor's corner, setting off a prolonged brawl inside and outside the octagon.
6 years ago
Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, left, reacts to his double as Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond watch...
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Buehler, Dodgers top Rockies; 6th straight NL West title

Rookie Walker Buehler tossed one-hit ball into the seventh inning, Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy launched two-run homers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 Monday.
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Ricardo Ávila | Cronkite News

Hotshots: Support, criticism follows new Arizona pro football team’s name

Debate around whether the decision to name Arizona's Alliance of American Football team the Hotshots honors specialized firefighters or exploits those who put their lives at risk.
6 years ago
FILE - In this April 8, 2018, file photo, Shareef O'Neal shoots a free throw during the Jordan Bran...
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Former UA commit Shareef O’Neal to miss season with heart condition

Shareef O'Neal, a UCLA forward and the son of Shaquille O'Neal, told TMZ he has a "risky" heart condition that will cost him the season.
6 years ago
Tom Loegering, 80, rides his motorcycle across the United States to help young golfers through his ...
Matthew Lively | Cronkite News

Going the extra mile: Biker hopes to inspire youth through golf

Tom Loegering, 80, rides his motorcycle across the United States to help young golfers. The only person to ever ride through all 48 contiguous states in under 20 days wasn't just riding for fun.
6 years ago
Houston Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu autographs footballs for fans during the team's NFL football t...
Dylan Carter

Former Cardinal Tyrann Mathieu continues charity work in East Valley

Former Cardinal Tyrann Mathieu isn’t done giving back to the Arizona community despite signing with the Houston Texans in March. The sixth-year defensive back returned to Phoenix on Monday to open up his first Tech Zone at the East Valley Boy’s and Girl’s Club.
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Trainers attend to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) who was injured after a tac...
Associated Press

San Francisco loses Jimmy Garoppolo to season-ending knee injury

The Niners announced Monday that Garoppolo tore the ACL in his left knee while making a cut late in a loss at Kansas City, sidelining him for the rest of the season.
6 years ago
Tiger Woods celebrates after picking up his putt for par on the 18th green to win the final round o...
Associated Press

Tiger Woods caps off amazing comeback with 80th PGA Tour win

Tiger Woods, in his Sunday red shirt, both arms raised in victory on the 18th green. For so many years, the scene was familiar. This time, it was surreal.
6 years ago
Buffalo Bills' Vontae Davis, center, gets up after Los Angeles Chargers' Mike Williams, right, scor...
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Bills CB Vontae Davis pulls self from game, retires at halftime

Trailing the Los Angeles Chargers 28-6 at the half, Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis pulled himself from the game and left.
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ASU wrestler Anthony Robles movie ‘Unstoppable’ filming to start in 2019

Former Arizona State wrestling star Anthony Robles will be portrayed by actor Jason Mitchell in a new biopic titled "Unstoppable."
6 years ago
Phoenix Rising start training in the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex in Scottsdale with the last six ...
Ricardo Ávila | Cronkite News

Rising into playoffs? MLS loan players could impact club’s postseason

With USL playoffs fast approaching, four new players coming in from MLS clubs have helped Phoenix Rising climb to the top of the Western Conference.
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Here’s how you can help prevent suicide

When it comes to suicide, we all have the power to save lives. 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station and KTAR News 92.3 FM have joined the #BeThere campaign to prevent suicide.
6 years ago
Serena Williams slams her racket on court during the women's final of the U.S. Open tennis tourname...
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Williams argues with chair umpire; Osaka wins US Open final

Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. Open women's final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory for her first Grand Slam title.
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NAU to unveil new video display at Skydome Saturday

NAU announced Thursday that its new LED video display will debut this weekend when the Lumberjacks host Eastern Washington at the Skydome. 
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Kaepernick lands ‘Just Do It’ campaign with Nike though he’s not in NFL

Kaepernick already had a deal with Nike that was set to expire, but it was renegotiated into a multi-year deal to make him one of the faces of Nike's 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign, according to a person familiar with the contract.
6 years ago
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Larry Fitzgerald speaks at memorial service for Sen. John McCain

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald spoke at the Arizona memorial service Thursday for the late Sen. John McCain. Read the full text of his tribute below:
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PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Game dates officially announced

Start marking your calendars, college football fans. The PlayStation Fiesta Bowl announced game dates through 2026 on Thursday.
6 years ago
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Matt Layman

Arizona sports teams, athletes react to death of Sen. John McCain

Following the news that longtime Sen. John McCain passed away on Saturday, sports teams and athletes around the state offered their thoughts.
6 years ago
Tiger Woods walks off the 18th green after making a birdie during the final round of the PGA Champi...
Dan Bickley

So many people dislike Tiger Woods and golf – Why is this so compelling?

Tiger Woods' performances in the PGA Championship and the British Open show he's getting close to his old form, and his time in purgatory has blessed him with new perspective.
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Logan Newman

NCAA basketball announces new policies, harsher penalties

NCAA basketball announced rule changes relating to student-athletes hiring agents, recruitment and draft processes, and harsher penalties toward offenders.
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Alec Henden

Phoenix team in Alliance of American Football league signs first players

Alliance Phoenix has signed their first 12 players for the new Alliance of American Football league. Two of the players Jacob Alsadek and Bronson Hill both have ties to Arizona.
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Logan Newman

Tortugas to wear Bob Ross-themed uniform over Aug. 10 weekend

The Dayton Tortugas, the Class-A minor league team for the Cincinnati Reds, will be breaking out their paint brushes and easels.
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Logan Newman

ASU softball pitcher, alumna throw no-hitters in WBSC

Former ASU softball pitcher Dallas Escobedo and current ace Giselle Juarez threw no-hitters for their respective teams in the World Baseball Softball Confederation on Saturday.
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