Win a World Series? Far-fetched joke becomes reality for young Diamondbacks franchise
PHOENIX – On November 4, 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. Diamondbacks executives reflect on the historic win 20 years later.
Flying high: NAU cross country, worldwide endurance athletes use Flagstaff’s altitude as training tactic
PHOENIX - Distance runners from NAU and all over the world utilize the high altitude in Flagstaff for training. HYPO2 Sport is an altitude training organization that prioritizes athletes’ performance under elevated conditions and produces methods to take advantage of altitude.
Memories of 2001 World Series vivid for Diamondbacks broadcaster Oscar Soria, Arizona Latino community
PHOENIX - Oscar Soria, the Spanish-language television and radio analyst of the Diamondbacks, reflects on the 2001 World Series and the impact it had on the Arizona Latino community.
Former Marcos de Niza kicker keeps moving forward after car crash
PHOENIX – Former Marcos de Niza kicker Krysten Muir was paralyzed from the waist down after a roll-over accident near Payson in January. Since then, she has relearned how to walk and is inspiring others. And the Arizona Cardinals and Desert Financial Foundation have established a scholarship to honor her by helping other “determined, resilient and impactful student athletes.”
Pulling back the curtain: A look behind the scenes of the College Football Playoff selection process
GRAPEVINE, Texas - Every year, the College Football Playoff selection committee selects the top-25 teams in the nation, including the four who participate in the playoff. This is a behind the scenes look at their process.
Media members recall ‘emotion’ of 2001 World Series
PHOENIX – The 2001 World Series featured the newly formed Arizona Diamondbacks and the well established New York Yankees. But for both sides, reporters had to frame coverage against the backdrop of a devastating terrorist attack just months earlier.
Return of the Jedis: Lightspeed Saber League back in competition
BUENA PARK, California – Last month’s competition in Southern California was the first tournament for the Lightspeed Saber League since the shutdown from COVID-19.
