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Is Phoenix the worst four-sport pro market in the country?

After watching the Cardinals fall in south Florida on Sunday we wondered: Is the Phoenix area the worst four-sport pro market in the United States?
8 years ago
Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett and his team will face the Clemson Tigers in the Fiesta Bowl. (...
Arizona Sports

Valley to host Ohio State, Clemson in Fiesta Bowl; Boise State and Baylor in Cactus Bowl

Ohio State will face Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl to begin the College Football Playoff for 2016, while Boise State will face Baylor in the Cactus Bowl.
8 years ago
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to the results of an official's review in the second quarte...
Craig Morgan

Who would make the field in 8-team College Football Playoff?

The announcement of the teams for the College Football Playoff elicited cries of favoritism for Ohio State and calls for an eight-team playoff.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Committee picks Alabama, Washington, Ohio State and Clemson

Alabama will play Washington and Ohio State is set to face Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: The most dominating matchups in the Valley’s sports scene

Which Phoenix sports teams or players have outright dominated an opponent? The Coyotes' point streak against the Edmonton Oilers got us thinking.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: The best bargains for Phoenix sports teams

This Black Friday, take advance from Valley sports teams -- the Suns, Coyotes, D-backs and Cardinals -- who are savvy when it comes to value contracts.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

NHL expansion team named the Vegas Golden Knights

The NHL released the name of its expansion team in Las Vegas -- the Vegas Golden Knights will debut during the 2017-18 season.
8 years ago
FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterba...
Arizona Sports

The 5: Teams that have joined the Cardinals in disappointment

The Cardinals are not alone this season in terms of being a team that had high expectations but has gone on to struggle.
8 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Phoenix Suns All-Stars

Can you name every All-Star in Phoenix Suns' history? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge this week!
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: Most unique venues Arizona sports teams have played at

The unique places Valley teams have played at include the Suns on a tennis court, the Cardinals' visit to Mexico and the D-backs' Australia trip.
8 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: 200-yard rushers since 2000

Can you name the players who have rushed for 200 or more yards in a game since 2000? It's your Trivia Tuesday challenge this week.
8 years ago
Landon Brown

Jerry Colangelo to step down as chairman of USA Basketball

Jerry Colangelo announced on Thursday that he will not be serving a third term as USA Basketball Chairman.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Cubs outlast Indians to end World Series wait in wild Game 7

The wait 'til next year is finally over. The Chicago Cubs are World Series champions after a wild Game 7 victory against the Cleveland Indians.
8 years ago
Before playing in the World Series for the Cleveland Indians, Jason Kipnis helped Arizona State com...
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Former Sun Devil Jason Kipnis shines on World Series stage

Before starring for the Cleveland Indians, second baseman Jason Kipnis played at Arizona State in 2008 and 2009.
8 years ago
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Craig Morgan

Valley sports are a dumpster fire of disappointment

Phoenix-area sports are a dumpster fire of mediocrity, misstated expectations and outright misery, yet we are grieving alone.
8 years ago
Associated Press

Chapman, Cubs stop Indians, cut World Series deficit to 3-2

They've waited 108 years for a championship. So with this World Series on the verge of slipping away, the Chicago Cubs could not wait any longer.
8 years ago
Al Maag, a Cubs season ticketholder, returned to Wrigley Field for the Cubs first home World Series...
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From Sloan Park to Wrigley Field, longtime Valley Cubs fans celebrate World Series run

From Eddie Johnson and Jerry Colangelo to a longtime Valley PR exec, Valley residents who grew up Cubs fans are excited about Chicago's World Series run.
8 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Hollywood’s Football Teams

How well do you remember the teams that were featured in some of Hollywood's most popular football movies? That's your Trivia Tuesday challenge this week.
8 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Hockey Twitter gives Arizona respect after Auston Matthews’ hat trick debut

The Arizona Coyotes didn't earn the first pick in 2016 to draft Auston Matthews, but the state can at least bask in his hat trick of an NHL debut.
8 years ago
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Craig Morgan

October is for sports lovers

Craig Morgan, like many sports is fans, is in all his glory this October, with the overlapping of seasons in baseball, football, basketball and hockey.
8 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Tim Tebow comforts man having seizure in Fall League debut

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow helped a fan who appeared to be having a seizure during his Arizona Fall League debut on Tuesday.
8 years ago
Baltimore Orioles' Hyun Soo Kim celebrates his team's 3-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in ...
Arizona Sports

Fan in Toronto throws drink at Orioles OF Hyun-soo Kim

A Toronto Blue Jays fan threw a beer can at Baltimore Orioles OF Hyun-soo Kim during the AL Wild Card game.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Northern Colorado holds off Northern Arizona in 21-18 win

Kyle Sloter threw for a touchdown, ran in another score and Northern Colorado held on to win its Big Sky Conference opener 21-18 over Northern Arizona.
8 years ago
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Arnold Palmer leaves lasting imprint on Arizona golf courses

Arnold Palmer left his design touch on five courses in Arizona – three in the Valley, one in Tucson and one in Yuma.
8 years ago