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Doug surprises Wolf with Pantera’s Phil Anselmo after Pantera call-out

Doug & Wolf co-host Ron Wolfley finally meets heavy metal band Pantera lead singer Phil Anselmo after his Pantera call-out.
6 years ago
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Supreme Court strikes down federal prohibition of sports gambling

The Supreme Court struck down a federal law that bars sports gambling in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports.
6 years ago
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Craig Morgan

Sun Devil postseason primer: ASU spring sports prepare for NCAAs

Here is a look at the Arizona State Sun Devils' spring sports' upcoming NCAA appearances in softball, golf, track and field and tennis.
6 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Popular Crowd: Arizona Sports staff ranks favorite Valley athletes

Who are the most popular current pro athletes in the Valley? An on-air discussion has turned into a (less than scientific) ranking on the subject.
6 years ago
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Baffert earns fifth Kentucky Derby title with mudder Justify

Arizona native trainer Bob Baffert has won the second most Kentucky Derby's of all time winning his fifth title as his horse Justify bested a field of 20 horses to win the 144th Kentucky Derby.
6 years ago
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Josh Allen apologizes for offensive tweets sent in 2012-13

The opening day of the 2018 NFL Draft, former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has apologized for a series of offensive tweets he sent while in high school.
6 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: NFL Draft Position Factories

Can you name the school that has produced the most first-round draft picks at each position since 1970? It's Trivia Tuesday!
6 years ago
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Ryan Knowles

Rattlers overcome delay, top Sioux Falls on the road

It happened two days later than it should have, but the Arizona Rattlers notched another win -- this one a 48-40 decision over the Sioux Falls Storm Monday night.
6 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: Wide receivers who were first-round picks

Can you name each wide receiver drafted in the first round since 2009? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge this week.
6 years ago
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game agai...
Kellan Olson

Nationals’ Bryce Harper breaks his bat, still hits a home run

Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper did something Monday that you will rarely see in a baseball game.
6 years ago
Desiree Linden, of Washington, Mich., wins the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon on Mon...
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ASU’s Linden is first American woman to win Boston Marathon since 1985

Former Arizona State runner Desiree Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985.
6 years ago
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Dan Bickley

My next chapter: Why I joined ArizonaSports.com

My column will no longer land on driveways, repurposed to wrap fish or line birdcages. It now appears exclusively at ArizonaSports.com liberated from print deadlines, paywalls and pop-up ads.
6 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: Major champions since Tiger Woods’ last win

It's been a decade since Tiger Woods last one a major golf championship. Can you name the men who have won since then? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge!
6 years ago
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Patrick Reed holds off Rickie Fowler to win first major at Masters

Patrick Reed became famous playing for his country. He won for himself Sunday and became a Masters champion. It was never easy, just the way Reed likes it.
6 years ago
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Arizona State outfielder Gage Canning named a midseason All-American

It's been six years since the Arizona State baseball program produced an All-American. As of now, junior Gage Canning is on pace to change that. 
6 years ago
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Villanova takes title over Michigan behind DiVincenzo

They chanted his name from the cheap seats: "Di-Vin-cen-zo, Di-Vin-cen-zo." By the time DiVincenzo was done doing his damage, Villanova had another title.
6 years ago
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Villanova sets Final Four record in win over Kansas

One by one, Villanova keeps winning games. Three by three, the Wildcats kept knocking down shots, making sure Kansas wouldn't get in their way.
6 years ago
Michigan's Moritz Wagner (13) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against Loyola-Chicago during the...
Associated Press

Wagner, Michigan end Loyola’s run in Final Four

Moe Wagner and Michigan clamped down on Loyola-Chicago and ended one of the most memorable NCAA Tournament runs ever.
6 years ago
ASU infielder Spencer Torkelson set a freshman home run record against Washington State on March 29...
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ASU’s Torkelson honors Barry Bonds by breaking his freshman HR record

Spencer Torkelson grew up going to Giants games to watch Barry Bonds play. Now the freshman is in the same breath as Bonds as he tries to make history.
6 years ago
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Bracket Boss Update: Do Bickley & Marotta even watch college hoops?

The 2018 Bracket Boss standings have been updated and the team of Luke Lapinski and Shane Doan are our leaders, while Mike Jurecki's bracket looks good.
6 years ago
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Villanova, Kansas join Loyola Chicago and Michigan in Final Four

Villanova is going back to the NCAA Tournament's Final Four, and those underdogs should get ready for the top-seeded Wildcats.
6 years ago
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Sister Jean sports sweet kicks as Loyola-Chicago advances to Final Four

The Cinderella story for 11th-seeded Loyola-Chicago continues, as the Ramblers defeated Kansas State Saturday 78-62 to advance to the Final Four.
6 years ago
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Trivia Tuesday: Top American-born goal scorers in NHL history

Can you name the top 20 American-born goal scorers in NHL history? That's your task in this week's edition of Trivia Tuesday!
6 years ago
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Arizona State falls to Texas, eliminated from women’s NCAA Tournament

Texas booked its fourth consecutive trip to the Sweet 16 with an 85-65 win over Arizona State in the women's NCAA Tournament on Monday night.
6 years ago