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Matt Hamilton (left) poses for a photo with a teammate at a cross country meet....
Aaron Schmidt

Red Mountain’s Matt Hamilton faces adversity, leads with purpose

At Red Mountain, Matt Hamilton has faced adversity throughout his running career. Despite his challenges, he remained a leader off the track.
11 months ago
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Aaron Schmidt

ALA Ironwood’s Braxton Henderson impacting community at young age

As a student, business owner and varsity baseball star, ALA Ironwood's Braxton Henderson has had quite the high school experience.
11 months ago
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Phoenix Open raises more than $14.5 million for Arizona charities

The hosts of the Phoenix Open, the Thunderbirds, announced they raised a record $14,533,000 for Arizona charities in 2023.
1 year ago
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Wills Rice

D-backs Race Against Cancer returns to Phoenix in October

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Race Against Cancer is returning to downtown Phoenix on Oct. 1, beginning and ending at Chase Field.
1 year ago
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi, Penny Taylor donate 10K to Maui relief efforts

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and former player Penny Taylor are donating $10,000 to help recovery efforts in Maui.
1 year ago
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Wills Rice

Eastern Michigan player gives up scholarship to teammate selling plasma to pay bills

Eastern Michigan OL Zack Conti had played four years as a walk-on selling plasma to pay for his bills, until captain Brian Dooley stepped in.
1 year ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports, KTAR host 15th annual fundraiser for Phoenix Children’s

The 15th annual Phoenix Children’s Give-A-Thon takes place this week on KTAR News 92.3 FM and Arizona Sports.
1 year ago
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Two ASU alumni donate to WVU following administration faux pas

The duo donated $700 worth of apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, and 60 other food products to the West Virginia University Food Pantry.
1 year ago
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Arizona Sports

Larry Fitzgerald partners with Bell Bank to take 50 kids on shopping spree

Valley luminary Larry Fitzgerald Jr. joined with Bell Bank to treat 50 Kids to a $100 shopping spree and dinner.
1 year ago
FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2015 file photo, former Michigan State players Mateen Cleaves, left, and Ma...
Arizona Sports

Ishbia’s $30 million donation to Michigan State football gets rave reviews

Two years after donating more than $30 million to the Michigan State University Athletic department, Mat Ishbia’s cash is exciting athletes.
1 year ago
Injured Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks on before the NFL game between the Ari...
Delaney Penn

Kyler Murray takes underprivileged students back-to-school shopping

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and his family surprised four local underprivileged children with a back-to-school shopping spree on Monday.
1 year ago
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D-backs send off Cardinals veteran Adam Wainwright with check to charity

Before Wednesday's game St. Louis, the D-backs donated to Cardinals veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright's charity, Big League Impact.
1 year ago
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Stephen Gugliociello

Mercury working to ensure next generation of women hoopsters

The team announced Monday that it is continuing its partnership with Valley of the Sun YMCA and CPLC to help young girls who want to hoop.
1 year ago
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Tom Kuebel

Arizona Coyotes prospects to host street hockey event in Scottsdale

Arizona Coyotes players will take a brief pause in training during the 2023 Development Camp to mix it up with fans in a round of street hockey.
1 year ago
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Wills Rice

Cardinals to send students to nation’s capital for 2nd year

The Cardinals announced the team will send 260 high school students to Washington D.C. for the 2nd annual Civics Matters Arizona program.
1 year ago
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Wills Rice

D-backs celebrate Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera with check to charity

The Arizona Diamondbacks honored the legendary career of Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera on Saturday with a check to his foundation.
1 year ago
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D-backs donate $25K to Sarah Langs’ ALS initiative on Lou Gehrig Day

The Arizona Diamondbacks donated $25,000 for ALS research, contributing to MLB research extraordinaire Sarah Langs' #FistBumps4ALS initiative.
1 year ago
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$400K donation to combat brain cancer made on behalf of Nicole Hazen Fund

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen, his four sons and president Derrick Hall presented a donation to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.
1 year ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals donate 125,000 meals to United Food Bank

The Arizona Cardinals donated 125,000 meals to the United Food Bank in a partnership with Albertsons/Safeway on Friday.
1 year ago
Larry Fitzgerald's Supper Club 2023...
Tyler Drake

Larry Fitzgerald’s Supper Club sees record donations of $1 million in Year 13

The 13th edition of Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald's Supper Club in Scottsdale raised a record $1 million in donations earlier this month.
1 year ago
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What a Guy: Former ASU lineman gifts Mother’s Day bouquets at hospital 

Former ASU defensive lineman and current Patriot Lawrence Guy provided a thoughtful gesture while his family was welcoming its fourth child.
1 year ago
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Tyler Drake

Got it from his mama: Cardinals OL Paris Johnson’s charitable work a family affair

Paris Johnson's passion to give back is a credit to his mother, Monica Daniels, who has continued to push him and lead by example.
1 year ago
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Suns’ Cam Payne named finalist for NBA’s Community Assist Award

Suns guard Cam Payne is one of 10 finalists for the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award, which recognizes a player's efforts off the court.
1 year ago
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Kyler Murray donates to aid victims in Texas mall shooting

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has donated to help the victims of a mall shooting in his hometown of Allen, Texas.
1 year ago
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