Arizona Sports
Arizona State basketball fans can now rock Sun Devils’ HBE jerseys
Arizona State basketball's Honoring Black Excellence jerseys are being released to fans for the first time this month.7 months ago
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Ravens TE, diabetes advocate Mark Andrews helped woman during health scare on flight
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who has Type 1 diabetes, helped a woman during a medical emergency on a flight to Arizona.8 months ago
David Veenstra
Benjamin Franklin High School wrestling’s Hayes Rollins named Arizona Sports Coach of the Month
Hayes Rollins, the wrestling coach at Benjamin Franklin High School, has been named the inaugural Arizona Sports Coach of the Month.8 months ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns community remembers long-time writer Dave King
The Suns and their fans issued condolences Tuesday as word spread on the death of Dave King, a writer and editor of Bright Side of the Sun.8 months ago
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Arizona State’s Frankie Collins to donate $20 to Sacramento elementary schools for every steal
Arizona State's Frankie Collins announced he will donate $20 to an elementary school in Sacramento, California for every steal he collects.8 months ago
Vincent DeAngelis
Arizona basketball coaches to wear shoes designed by kids for Coaches vs. Cancer
Three Arizona Wildcat Basketball players painted shoes with young cancer patients at Diamond Children's Medical Center in Tucson.8 months ago
Vincent DeAngelis
Arcadia’s Aani Nagaiah inspires people through music, sports and research
Aani Nagaiah is a senior at Arcadia High School who volunteers, plays three different sports and is even a nonprofit owner.8 months ago
Vincent DeAngelis
Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski surprises Phoenix veteran with trip to Super Bowl LVIII
Rob Gronkowski worked with USAA, and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to award Graham Dorsey with a trip to Super Bowl LVIII.8 months ago
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Westwood’s Elizabeth Preston building leadership experience in JROTC, softball
Westwood High School senior Elizabeth Preston is building a resume full of leadership experience beyond her role on the softball team.9 months ago
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Valley Vista student making impact on baseball field and off it with voice
Valley Vista's Stephen Neal III found a way to succeed through multiple interests while making a huge impact within his school's programs.9 months ago
Arizona Sports
Kansas, UNLV football teams give back in Phoenix for holidays before bowl game
Before Kansas and UNLV kick off Tuesday at the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, the two teams ingratiated themselves to the Valley by giving back.9 months ago
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Suns players help kids with Christmas gifts and holiday essentials
Phoenix Suns players were seen helping pass out Christmas gifts to local children to help celebrate the holiday.9 months ago
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UMKC track commit Naomi Malone has a plan to help others
University of Missouri-Kansas City sprinter commit Naomi Malone has a clear picture of her future, even if the present might be a tad busy.9 months ago
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Gilbert Classical Academy senior thrives on keys, track and volunteer work
Regan Birk has had an impact in his community through many different facets before he looks ahead to the transition to college next summer.7 months ago
Arizona Sports
Cardinals RB James Conner wins FedEx Ground award, ‘Angry Runs’ scepter
James Conner got his hat-tip in a few different forms for his play that helped his Arizona Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.10 months ago
Tyler Drake
Jonathan Ledbetter named Cardinals’ 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
The Arizona Cardinals named defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter as their Walter Payton Man of the Year for 2023 on Tuesday.10 months ago
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Casa Grande sophomore making most of his time on and off basketball court
Casa Grande Union High School sophomore Phinneas Linehan aspires to make it on the basketball court with law school on his radar.9 months ago
Tyler Drake
Turkey time! Trey McBride serves up Thanksgiving meals at Scottsdale Boys & Girls
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride dove headfirst into the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale's 16th annual Thanksgiving meal for teens.10 months ago
Damon Allred
Heritage Academy’s Abby Dirks works hard to be a good example for all
Abby Dirks knows what it means to be a leader on and off the court. She understands the big picture and her place in it.10 months ago
Aaron Schmidt
Campo Verde’s Addison Gavigan spreads positivity, overcomes academic adversity
Addison Gavigan might don a 3.20 GPA as a senior at Campo Verde High School, but there's more to her academic career than the eye can see.10 months ago
Associated Press
Shohei Ohtani donating 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese elementary schools
Two-way star and coveted free agent Shohei Ohtani is donating about 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese elementary schools.11 months ago
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Damar Hamlin names scholarships after Cincinnati team who saved his life
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati.11 months ago
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Mercury center Brittney Griner receives WNBA Cares Community Assist Award
The WNBA announced that Mercury center Brittney Griner earned the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award, recognizing her part in multiple causes.11 months ago
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To nobody’s surprise, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo not retiring after Diamondbacks make World Series
Chris Mad Dog Russo said he would retire if the Arizona Diamondbacks won two NLCS elimination games in Philadelphia. Narrator: He didn't.11 months ago
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