Jake Anderson
Diamondbacks, Avnet surprise 14 STEM students with $250K in scholarships
The D-backs and Avnet surprised 14 students pursuing STEM careers with a total of $250,000 in college scholarships prior to first pitch at Chase Field on Friday night.1 year ago
Associated Press
ASU’s James Harden meets superfan affected in MSU shooting
Harden leaned in toward John Hao, a paralyzed MSU shooting survivor who developed a bond with the 76ers star, and gave his friend a hug.1 year ago
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Brittney Griner partners with campaign to help detained American hostages abroad
Brittney Griner's return to the basketball spotlight also included a commitment to help others sharing her experience from the past year.1 year ago
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Suns, Ish Wainright send message of support to child going through chemo
Phoenix Suns wing Ish Wainright recorded a video for a young fan who started his second round of chemotherapy at Phoenix Children's.1 year ago
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Thunder honor Monty Williams’ late wife with open seat vs. Suns
The Thunder honored Monty Williams' late wife by leaving her normal seat open that she would sit in while Williams was with OKC.2 years ago
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia, fan team up to give away suite tickets
New Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia is finding a new ways to ingratiate himself with the community by teaming up with one fan, Andrew Leezus.2 years ago
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Michael Rubin helps Devin Booker surprise card-collecting superfan
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin called Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker to surprise a superfan at a card shop. And Booker picked up.2 years ago
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Phoenix Suns Charities awards $275,000 in grants to 19 Valley nonprofits
Phoenix Suns Charities recently awarded $275,000 in grants to 19 Arizona nonprofits as part of its latest funding cycle during the 2022-23 NBA season.2 years ago
Zach Larson
Notre Dame’s Andrew Roe named Arizona Sports and Parker & Sons Character Counts winner
Notre Dame's Andrew Roe was diagnosed with a form of juvenile arthritis just two years ago and has turned the obstacle into something more.2 years ago
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Suns fan gifts tickets, surprise to boy struggling with bullying
An outspoken Phoenix Suns fan provided tickets to a young boy who had dealt with bullying at school and his mother.2 years ago
Tyler Drake
Kelvin Beachum’s charitable reach goes far beyond a national scope
Arizona Cardinals free agent OL Kelvin Beachum isn't limiting his charitable reach to just the United States.2 years ago
Wills Rice
Former Sun Devil James Harden supports fan affected in MSU shooting
Former Sun Devil and current 76ers guard James Harden stepped up big time to support a fan that was affected by the Michigan State shooting.2 years ago
Austin Scott
Kurt Warner raises $750,000 for his Treasure House Phoenix foundation
Cardinals legend Kurt Warner hosted a star-studded Super Bowl pre-party for his foundation Treasure House Phoenix, raising $750,000.2 years ago
Arizona Sports
Suns’ Bismack Biyombo, Ish Wainright visit kids at Valley hospital
On Monday, Suns' Ish Wainright and center Bismack Biyombo took time out of their regular-season schedule to visit kids at a local hospital.2 years ago
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Cardinals TE Zach Ertz surprises teenage Eagles fan with Super Bowl tickets
Arizona Cardinals tight end and former Eagle Zach Ertz gifted a fan two tickets to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale.2 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ Devin Booker, 2K Foundations renovate west Phoenix court
Devin Booker still can't get back on the court for the Phoenix Suns quite yet but he was still able to create a big moment on another court.2 years ago
Jake Anderson
Suns’ Cam Payne receives NBA Cares Community Assist Award for December
The league announced on Thursday that Phoenix Suns point guard Cam Payne won the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the month of December.2 years ago
Arizona Sports
Coyotes hosting Skatin’ for Leighton at Sun Devil Stadium on Sunday
In honor of Leighton Accardo, the Arizona Coyotes are hosting the third annual Skatin' for Leighton at Sun Devil Stadium on Sunday.2 years ago
Jake Anderson
Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker surprises Make-A-Wish Arizona kid
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker surprised 17-year-old Make-A-Wish Arizona kid Breanna Amado prior to tip-off on Tuesday night.2 years ago
Jake Anderson
Cardinals TE Zach Ertz surprises Super Bowl LVII kid Julia Crossley from Gilbert
The NFL on Tuesday announced that 12-year-old Gilbert resident Julia Crossley will be this year's NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid.2 years ago
Jake Anderson
Former NFL RB Peyton Hillis released from hospital after rescuing kids from water accident
Former NFL RB Peyton Hillis has reportedly been released from the hospital after rescuing his children from drowning in a water accident.2 years ago
Zach Larson
Saguaro’s Sloane Richie using faith to support her community
Saguaro volleyball player Sloane Richie has a soaring GPA, helped turn her team around and volunteered in communities near and far.2 years ago
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Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive after Bills safety’s injury
Roughly $4.4 million was donated to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's toy drive in the first 17 hours after his injury.2 years ago
Zach Larson
Eastmark’s Isaiah Jackson leaving footprint in school’s early stages
Four years ago, Eastmark High School in Mesa opened its doors to a new wave of students. One of the incoming freshmen back in 2019 was Isaiah Jackson.2 years ago
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