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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.
7 years ago
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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.
7 years ago
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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.
7 years ago
Jose Ortiz raises his crop as he approaches the finish line riding Tapwrit to win the 149th running...
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Tapwrit rallies in stretch to win Belmont Stakes

Tapwrit overtook favored Irish War Cry to win the Belmont Stakes by two lengths on Saturday, giving trainer Todd Pletcher his third career Belmont victory.
7 years ago
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and teammate Kyrie Irving (2) celebrate during the fi...
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Comeback Cavs end Warriors perfect postseason in Game 4

The Cavaliers stopped Golden State from celebrating and maybe started another comeback. Just like last year, the NBA Finals are at 3-1 after four games.
7 years ago
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3-on-3 basketball added to 2020 Tokyo Olympic program

The IOC has added 3-on-3 basketball as an Olympic event for the 2020 Tokyo Games.
7 years ago
Pittsburgh Penguins' Ron Hainsey (65) pokes the puck past Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (7...
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Penguins cruise past Predators in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators started with a catfish throw. It ended with haymakers.
7 years ago
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with teammates after the Warriors defeat...
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Kevin Durant hits dagger to put Warriors in 3-0 lead of Cavs in NBA Finals

Kevin Durant drained a big 3-pointer and scored 31 points as the Golden State Warriors moved within one win of postseason perfection in the NBA Finals.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Baseball’s no-hitters since 2000

Can you name the men responsible for the 45 complete-game no-hitters in Major League Baseball since 2000? That's your Trivia Tuesday task for this week!
7 years ago
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring an empt...
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Preds even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, beat Penguins

Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final debut for the ages.
7 years ago
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, center, celebrates with Draymond Green, left, and Klay ...
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Curry, Durant lead Warriors to 2-0 NBA Finals lead with rout over Cavaliers

The Golden State Warriors now hold a 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals after another convincing win at home.
7 years ago
Nashville Predators right wing James Neal, left, celebrates with teammates his goal against the Pit...
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Preds rout Pens, pull within 2-1 in Stanley Cup Final

The Nashville Predators got their first win of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final in a dominating 5-1 win at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
7 years ago
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions Leag...
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Ronaldo helps Real Madrid become first team to retain CL title

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his enduring lethal scoring qualities to ensure Real Madrid became the first Champions League holder to retain its title.
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Arizona Sports

Didier Drogba set to make Phoenix Rising FC debut next Saturday

In the mood for some soccer next weekend? How about seeing one of the best goal scorers of his generation?
7 years ago
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after dunking against the Cleveland Cavalier...
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Kevin Durant scores 38, Warriors thump Cavaliers in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors pulled away from LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half to cruise to a Game 1 NBA Finals win.
7 years ago
Pittsburgh Penguins' Scott Wilson (23) shoots against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne with V...
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Penguins take 2-0 Stanley Cup lead with win over Predators

The Penguins chased Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne and pulled away for a victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.
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The 5: Most difficult names to spell in Arizona sports history

In honor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, we picked out the most difficult-to-spell names of Arizona pro sports players.
7 years ago
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U.S. Open Cup could provide MLS measuring stick for Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising F.C. looks for the opportunity to prove itself against MLS competition in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
7 years ago
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ESPN: Phoenix Rising’s Didier Drogba one of world’s most famous athletes

Though the Valley boasts players like Larry Fitzgerald and Devin Booker, it was a soccer star representing Arizona on ESPN's 100 most famous athletes.
7 years ago
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, front, celebrates a goal by teammate Evgeni Malkin in front of ...
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Guentzel’s goal lifts Penguins by Predators in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

The Pittsburgh Penguins rarely tested the hottest goaltender in the playoffs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against Nashville.
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Police: Tiger Woods arrested in Florida for DUI

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says on its website that Woods was booked into a county jail on a DUI charge.
7 years ago
Takuma Sato, center, of Japan, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapo...
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Sato becomes Indy 500 winner from Japan; Dixon OK after devastating crash

Takuma Sato became the first Japanese winner of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, and Scott Dixon walked away from a wild crash.
7 years ago
Pittsburgh Penguins players and fans celebrate as the Penguins' Chris Kunitz scores a game winning ...
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Kunitz’s double-OT goal sends Penguins to Stanley Cup Final with win over Senators

Chris Kunitz scored in double overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final.
7 years ago
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top, blocks a shot by Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown...
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The NBA Finals you wanted: Cavaliers close out Celtics, prepare to face Warriors

LeBron James passed Michael Jordan as the all-time playoff scoring leader, and the Cavaliers secured their NBA Finals matchup against the Warriors.
7 years ago