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Associated Press

Big first half powers Grand Canyon men’s basketball past Bethesda 98-47

Grand Canyon outscored Bethesda 44-18 in the first half as the 'Lopes went on to beat the Flames 98-47 on Saturday afternoon in Phoenix.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

GCU believes basketball gets boost from WAC additions

The Western Athletic Conference on Thursday announced the addition of four teams formerly of the Southland Conference, plus the addition of a Big Sky team.
3 years ago
Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basket...
Associated Press

Asbjorn Midtgaard leads Grand Canyon MBB past Tarleton State

Asbjorn Midtgaard recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead Grand Canyon University men's basketball to a 59-48 win over Tarleton State.
3 years ago
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury at his home during the NFL Draft on April 23, 2019. (T...
Kevin Zimmerman

The top 16 ArizonaSports.com headlines of 2020

The Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns made big moves in 2020. Meanwhile, the pandemic made for weird times in the sports world.
3 years ago
Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) shoots against Grand Canyon during the second half of an NCAA c...
Torrence Dunham

Remy Martin’s big 2nd half helps Arizona State avoid upset to GCU

Remy Martin's 3-pointer with six seconds left in the game helped the Sun Devils avoid an upset defeat to Grand Canyon University in a 71-70 win on Saturday.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Jovan Blacksher Jr. leads Grand Canyon over Nevada 87-77

Jovan Blacksher Jr. had a career-high 22 points as Grand Canyon topped Nevada 87-77 on Friday night to improve to 4-0 this season.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Alessandro Lever drops 20 as Grand Canyon romps Mississippi Valley State

Big man Alessandro Lever had 20 points as the Grand CanyonAntelopes romped past Mississippi Valley State 88-49 on Tuesday night.
3 years ago
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Jake Anderson

GCU releases men’s basketball schedule, hosts ASU in December

The Grand Canyon University men's basketball team released its 2020-21 schedule on Monday that includes a matchup with the Arizona State Sun Devils.
3 years ago
A general view shows the Utah Valley Wolverines and the Grand Canyon Lopes during a semifinal round...
Christopher Boan

GCU men’s basketball picked to finish 2nd in WAC by coaches

Grand Canyon University's men's basketball team is well-positioned for its best finish in the Western Athletic Conference in four years.
4 years ago
A general view shows the Utah Valley Wolverines and the Grand Canyon Lopes during a semifinal round...
Talia Massi

WAC releases updated basketball and fall sports schedules

The Western Athletic Conference in which GCU plays in released an updated basketball and fall sports schedule to better align with the ongoing pandemic.
4 years ago
In this March 14, 2012, file photo, a player runs across the NCAA logo during practice in Pittsburg...
Jake Anderson

NCAA Division I Council agrees on Nov. 25 start date for basketball

The NCAA Division I Council announced on Wednesday it has voted to begin the 2020-21 college basketball season on Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.
4 years ago
Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley looks on during the college basketball game betwee...
Associated Press

College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

The NCAA is hoping to start the season in late November/early December, with a vote by the Division I council expected Sept. 16.
4 years ago
The Grand Canyon Lopes band performs during the championship game of the Western Athletic Conferenc...
Arizona Sports

GCU basketball announces 2020-21 schedule, to open in November

Grand Canyon University basketball announced Wednesday its 2020-21 fall schedule, which is subject to change because of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

GCU men’s basketball season postponed as WAC delays fall sports

Grand Canyon University's athletics teams are affected by the Western Athletic Conference's decision to postpone fall competition.
4 years ago
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, left, talks to catcher Austin Romine during the ni...
Arizona Sports

Coronavirus in sports: Yankees CL Chapman tests positive for COVID-19

We're tracking coronavirus' outbreak within the sports world as the virus threatens the health and safety of people around the world.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Coronavirus cancellation timeline: MLB cancels All-Star Game

Here's a look at everything that's transpired and all things impacted by the coronavirus this week in the sports landscape.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

GCU men’s basketball quarantines following 6 positive COVID-19 tests

Grand Canyon University's men's basketball team is quarantining after six positive COVID-19 tests, the school announced Wednesday.
4 years ago
ASU's Bobby Hurley, left, GCU's Bryce Drew, right. (AP photos)...
Arizona Sports

ASU, GCU basketball schedule 1st home-and-home series as DI teams

Arizona State and Grand Canyon announced that they will play a home-and-home series over the next two seasons, their first meetings as Division I teams.
4 years ago
In this April 9, 2019, file photo, Arizona first baseman Austin Wells catches a throw during the te...
Arizona Sports

Every Arizona-linked player selected in the 2020 MLB Draft

Torkelson led off the MLB Draft to put ASU in a historic light, but he wasn't the only draft pick out of the state selected over the last two days.
4 years ago
General view of action between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at ...
Arizona Sports

ASU, GCU and NAU among teams in 2020 Jerry Colangelo Classic

The field of teams was announced Wednesday for the Jerry Colangelo Classic, a college basketball event held in Phoenix.
4 years ago
GCU men’s basketball head coach Dan Majerle does an interview with The Doug & Wolf Show on 98.7 F...
Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: Dan Majerle has a case against GCU

Dan Majerle claims Grand Candyon University did not fire him with cause, which means he should be paid what his contract lays out.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Statement: GCU ‘surprised’ to learn of fired coach Dan Majerle’s lawsuit

GCU said it "was surprised to learn through members of the media" that former head basketball coach Dan Majerle decided to sue the school for firing him.
4 years ago
Dan Majerle (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)...
Arizona Sports

Former GCU head coach Dan Majerle suing school after firing

Former GCU men's basketball coach Dan Majerle is suing the school that fired him, according to court documents obtained by Arizona Sports.
4 years ago
Head coach Bryce Drew of the Vanderbilt Commodores looks on against the Kentucky Wildcats during th...
Arizona Sports

GCU basketball names Bryce Drew new head coach

Grand Canyon University named former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its new men's basketball coach on Tuesday, five days after GCU fired Dan Majerle.
4 years ago
Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett instructs his team against BYU during the first half of an NC...
Logan Newman

Candidates linked to GCU coaching search include Bennett, Stoudamire

Grand Canyon University men's basketball parted ways with Dan Majerle. Here are some names that have been linked to GCU's head coaching job.
4 years ago
The NCAA Basketball Tournament Selection Committee meets on Wednesday afternoon, March 8, 2017 in N...
Matt Layman

Releasing a tournament bracket not ruled out by NCAA, per report

Bobby Hurley said he wants to still have an NCAA Tournament bracket. The NCAA hasn't ruled out that idea as the tournament was canceled because of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Stephen Scott #19 of the Vanderbilt Commodores catches a fly ball at the ball in the fifth inning a...
Matt Layman

NCAA in favor of ‘eligibility relief’ for spring sport athletes

The NCAA issued a statement regarding athletic eligibility for players who are participating in sports affected adversely by the COVID-19 outbreak.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Grand Canyon parts ways with head coach Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

Grand Canyon University announced Thursday evening that it has parted ways with men's basketball head coach Dan Majerle.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim does an interview with The Doug & Wolf Show on 98....
Arizona Sports

Cardinals’ Keim, Mercury’s Pitman and more: Best of Newsmakers Week Day 5

Steve Keim, Jim Pitman, David Hines and Brian Mueller all joined Doug & Wolf on Friday for the final day of Newsmakers Week 2020.
4 years ago
Blaine Patrick, a Grand Canyon “Apex Legends” varsity team captain and game community manager, ...
Lorenzino Estrada | Cronkite News

GCU ‘Apex Legends’ players adjusting to new season for battle royale title

Players of Grand Canyon University’s “Apex Legends” team must learn to adjust their strategy with the release of Season 4.
4 years ago