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Arizona Sports

Saints whiff on tackle, Vikings score impossible game-winning TD

Stefon Diggs took a 61-yard pass from Case Keenum thanks to a missed tackle by the Saints' Marcus Williams, and the Minnesota Vikings won.
6 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Most productive rookie running backs of all time

Can you name the 25 most productive rookie running backs in NFL history? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge for this week!
6 years ago
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates his touchdown during overtime of the NCAA colleg...
Associated Press

Alabama beats Georgia in thrilling OT finish for National Championship

Alabama has beaten Georgia 26-23 in overtime to win its fifth national championship since 2009 under Nick Saban.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Alabama benches starting QB in National Championship for freshman

With his team trailing 14-0, Alabama head coach Nick Saban gambled, sitting his starting quarterback Jalen Hurts for true freshman Tua Tagovailoa.
6 years ago
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Zach Alvira

‘Black Monday’ in the NFL: Numerous coaches fired, one now retired

The NFL regular season has concluded and "Black Monday" has officially claimed the jobs of five NFL coaches, while one decided to retire.
6 years ago
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Craig Morgan

Pac-12’s bowl teams weren’t ready for prime time

Valley fans were angry on Saturday because the Arizona State-Arizona men's basketball game was only available on the Pac-12 Network.
6 years ago
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Associated Press

No. 9 Penn State tops No. 12 Washington in the Fiesta Bowl

The Penn State Nittany Lions outlasted Washington in the Fiesta Bowl, defeating the Huskies 35-28 on Saturday.
6 years ago
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Vince Marotta

One man’s look back at the year 2017 in Arizona Sports

It was a crazy year in Arizona Sports to say the least. Here's one man's look back at the 365 days that made up the sports world in the Grand Canyon State.
6 years ago
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Craig Morgan

Cactus Bowl to remain at Chase Field through 2019, officials say

The Cactus Bowl will remain at Chase Field through at least 2019, Fiesta Bowl Executive Director Mike Nealy said Tuesday.
6 years ago
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Arizona Sports

ASU hockey to play Boston University at Gila River Arena

Arizona State and Boston University have moved their series-opening matchup from Oceanside Ice Arena to Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
6 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

2017 Cactus Bowl invites UCLA, Kansas State to Phoenix

The 2017 Cactus Bowl will feature top NFL quarterback prospect Josh Rosen and the UCLA Bruins squaring off against the Kansas State Wildcats.
6 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

Fiesta Bowl matches up Penn State against Washington

Penn State will face Washington in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl after both teams were left out of the ranking committee's top four places.
6 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Leading NFL receivers by jersey number

Can you name this season's leading NFL receiver by each eligible jersey number? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge for this week!
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona sports teams, athletes offer Thanksgiving well wishes

On Thanksgiving, sports teams from around Arizona gave thanks as their players and coaches took a moment to send well wishes for the holidays.
7 years ago
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Brent Ruffner

Phoenix Rising’s Didier Drogba to retire at the end of 2018

Didier Drogba, the player who has an ownership stake in Phoenix Rising FC and helped popularize soccer in the Valley, announced he will retire at the end of the 2018 season.
7 years ago
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NASCAR in Phoenix: Kenseth wins, Keselowski earns championship berth

Matt Kenseth won for the first time this season in what might have been the second-to-last Cup race of his NASCAR career.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Biggest NFL rushing games by ‘old guys’

NFL running backs don't usually have success in their 30s, but there are exceptions. This week's Trivia Tuesday quizzes you on the best 32 or older backs.
7 years ago
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Astros win first World Series crown, top Dodgers in Game 7

George Springer and the Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Most postseason HRs since 1970

Can you name the sluggers with the most postseason home runs since 1970? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge for this week!
7 years ago
Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez (14) celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the third ...
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Hernandez hits 3 HRs, Dodgers top Cubs to reach World Series

Enrique Hernandez put a Hollywood ending on an LA story three decades in the making.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL, alleging collusion

Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his protests during the national anthem.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

U.S. out of World Cup contention with 2-1 loss at Trinidad

The U.S. was eliminated from World Cup contention Tuesday night, a shocking 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

NBA changes All-Star Game format; captains will pick teams

The NBA is scrapping the East vs. West format for its All-Star Game and will have captains pick teams for this season's game in Los Angeles on Feb. 18.
7 years ago
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Matt Layman

Sports stars, pro teams react to Las Vegas mass shooting

On the morning that followed a Las Vegas mass shooting that was the deadliest in U.S. history, those in sports gave their reactions and condolences.
7 years ago