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Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll (7) steals second base as Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) reaches to tag him during the first inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Phoenix.

Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks in Game 5

Nov 1, 2023 The Rangers finished with a postseason-record and nearly unfathomable 11-0 record on the road.
The athletic journey of Merrill Kelly, right, took him through the Valley, from Desert Mountain High School to Yavapai College to Arizona State.

How Arizona native Merrill Kelly’s long, winding path led him to pitching for hometown team in World Series

Oct 28, 2023 From Kelly’s discovery two hours north of his Scottdale hometown to his emergence as a key starter on the Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game 7 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years

Oct 24, 2023 Arizona plays the Texas Rangers in the World Series, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field.

Judge rules for Oregon State and Washington State, says departing Pac-12 schools can't hold meeting

Sep 11, 2023 Oregon State and Washington State want full control over decision making for the conference as the only schools committed to the league beyond the current school year.
A sign for Arizona State University, in Tempe.

Absolutely maddening: NCAA faces backlash over eligibility decision

Sep 9, 2023 Student wanted to finish his college football career close to home at ASU.
Fans at the UA Men's Basketball Game in the McKale Center.

The Buzz: A look at UA and ASU's move to the Big 12 Athletic Conference

Sep 1, 2023 The economics of a new media deal are driving the programs to leave a conference that is the only one many fans have ever known.
The number pad and cash dispenser at an ATM.

Cactus League rebounds without shutdowns from COVID-19, labor disputes, economic study shows

Aug 27, 2023 The Cactus League contributed $418 million to Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a study conducted by Arizona State University’s Seidman Research Institute.
The University of Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke and President Robert C. Robbins, talk about UA joining the Big 12 Conference on Monday, Aug. 7 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. The press conference follows the announcement made Friday, that the UA was leaving the Pac-12 Conference, after nearly five decades.

UA President, Athletic Director talk about conference realignment

Aug 7, 2023 Arizona will head to the Big 12 beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

Arizona goes to the Big 12

Aug 4, 2023 The Big 12 announced Friday night it is adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah as members next year.
Aerial view of Arizona Football stadium

Arizona in talks to join Big 12; Big Ten discussing membership with Oregon, Wash., AP sources say

Aug 3, 2023 The person added that Arizona State was not as far along in the process.

Judge blocks AZ law, transgender girls now allowed to compete on women's school sports teams

Jul 20, 2023 The preliminary injunction comes as some school districts start heading back.
Action from the USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge in Phoenix, July 5.

Fencing championships draw thousands to Phoenix

Jul 12, 2023 Tucsonans were among those testing their skills against competitors from the USA and around the world.
View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Students repurpose old football jerseys into popular fashion

Jul 10, 2023 UA program teaches how to transform unused gear into upcycled goods.
Racers prepare for the Bisbee Coaster Race.

Get on your soap box: Bisbee Coaster Races return with rich history

Jul 4, 2023 The celebration featuring soap box derby-like cars typically attracts thousands.
The fountain and lawn in front of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. From August, 2019.

UA set to launch new women's hockey team

Jun 28, 2023 The program is currently recruiting for its inaugural 2024 season.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

Appeals court sends UA harassment claim back to trial court

Jun 15, 2023 The three-judge panel found that Title IX bars sexual harassment on the basis of perceived sexual orientation.

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