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The American League team cheer Seattle Mariners Robinson Cano (22), after he hit a home run in the ...
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Cano’s 10th-inning homer gives AL 2-1 All-Star win

Robinson Cano homered off Cubs closer Wade Davis leading off the 10th inning and the American League beat the National League 2-1 Tuesday night
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: All-Star Game home runs since 2000

Can you remember the players who have gone yard in the MLB All-Star Game since 2000? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge for this week!
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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge shows the trophy after winning the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Der...
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Aaron Judge smashes his way to Home Run Derby title

Yankees' Aaron Judge dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through his rookie season.
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Arizona Sports

Glendale native wins High School Home Run Derby in Miami

Glendale native and University of Arizona commit Nolan Gorman won the High School Home Run Derby just hours before the big league event.
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ASU product Jon Rahm wins Irish Open with record score

ASU product Jon Rahm enhanced his burgeoning reputation by winning the Irish Open by six strokes and a record tournament score on Sunday.
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Carteron’s unique journey takes him to Phoenix Rising

After coaching teams across the world, Patrice Carteron joined Didier Drogba and Phoenix Rising to lead them to success and bring an MLS team to Phoenix.
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Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States returns the ball to Romania's Sorana Cirstea during thei...
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Startling screams as the Valley’s Mattek-Sands injures knee at Wimbledon

The Valley's Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a gruesome knee injury during play at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships Thursday.
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German cyclist John Degenkolb from the Team Trek-Segafredo arrives at the finish line in Duesseldor...
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Tour de France begins with Stage 1 time trial underway

The 104th Tour de France is underway in rainy and slippery conditions. French rider Elie Gesbert is the first competitor on course in Stage 1.
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Growth in Arizona hockey evident in Coyotes prospect camp invitees

Three prospects from Arizona attended Coyotes development camp this week, showing continued growth of hockey in the Valley
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Arizona junior colleges provide viable route to professional baseball

Arizona is home to a tradition of developing baseball talent. Most have taken the traditional route, while others have followed a different path.
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals lead the way for specialty license plates

Though the Arizona Cardinals had a down 2016 season, it's safe to say they are still the top dog when it comes to Arizona sports.
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Trivia Tuesday: Last stops for NBA legends

Can you name the teams these NBA legends played their final games for? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge for this week!
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Haboob Blog

Jordan Spieth hits savage bunker shot to win playoff

Jordan Spieth found himself in a playoff with Daniel Berger at the Travelers Championship and began it with a tee shot right into the bunker.
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Second-round draft picks who became NBA All-Stars

Can you name the players who started their careers as second-round draft picks but then became NBA All-Stars? It's Trivia Tuesday!
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Brooks Koepka caps a record week with US Open title

Brooks Koepka traveled around the world to find his game. He found stardom right at home as the U.S. Open champion.
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Arizona Sports

Report: Suns not ruling out drafting De’Aaron Fox fourth in NBA Draft

Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox could be an option for the Phoenix Suns' fourth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft along with Jonathan Isaac, Jayson Tatum and Josh Jackson.
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Mayweather Jr., McGregor set official date for boxing match

Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26.
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Arizona Sports

ASU, adidas announce partnership through the Global Sport Alliance

Arizona State University and adidas announced their partnership for the Global Sport Alliance.
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Arizona State's Monica Vaughn yells at her teammates coming back from the back nine after they won ...
Arizona Sports

ASU, Grayhawk Golf Club set to host NCAA Golf Championships

The NCAA Golf Championships will be hosted by ASU at Scottsdale's Grayhawk Golf Club from 2020-22.
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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first ...
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Durant leads Warriors past Cavaliers in Game 5 to win NBA Finals

Kevin Durant scored 39 points from the field to push the Golden State Warriors to their second NBA Finals win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72), of Sweden, scores a goal against Nashville Predators go...
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Penguins beat Predators, win second straight Stanley Cup

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their second straight Stanley Cup, beating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game 6 behind two late goals.
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Nashville Predators' James Neal (18) shoots as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) and Ian ...
Haboob Blog

Predators score important goal in Stanley Cup Final … after refs’ quick whistle

Officials prematurely blew a play dead, robbing the Nashville Predators of an early goal in Game 6 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
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Arizona Sports

Drogba dedicates Phoenix Rising FC debut to Ivory Coast teammate who passed away

Phoenix Rising FC forward Didier Drogba dedicated his debut for the club to his fallen international teammate Cheick Tiote.
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Didier Drogba scores goal in Phoenix Rising FC debut

Didier Drogba's name created quite a buzz around the Valley after Phoenix Rising signed him. Now, he's scored in his debut with the team.
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