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Clubhouse games: Arizona Diamondbacks solve way to success with puzzles to sharpen focus
PHOENIX – In the midst of a grueling 162 game season, one thing remains the same. Spread throughout the Diamondbacks clubhouse are sudoku and crossword puzzles.
Rooted in West Linn, Tim Tawa’s journey from three-sport high school star unfolds with Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX – After dominating Oregon’s high school sports scene as a decorated three-sport athlete, Tim Tawa carved a unique path to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks seek to breathe easy in 2025 following a season full of twists and turns
SCOTTSDALE – Following a season full of injuries, Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen hit the phones to acquire more depth this offseason, and now Arizona hopes the new acquisitions will mean another run at the World Series.
Despite spin outs, Katherine Legge makes NASCAR Cup Series history at Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE – Katherine Legge didn’t accomplish her goal of finishing the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, but she still made history as the first woman to pilot NASCAR’s Next Gen car introduced in 2022.
Young roster propels US women’s soccer team to victory in SheBelieves Cup
GLENDALE – While the SheBelieves Cup provides impressive action on the field, it also hopes to inspire the next generation. The U.S. women’s soccer team proved as much on Sunday at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Diamondbacks face long odds for 2025 World Series, despite key offseason moves
PHOENIX – The offseason had some fireworks for the Diamondbacks with the signings of Corbin Burnes and Josh Naylor. Despite that, oddsmakers aren’t yet sold on the team.
Can Josh Naylor replicate Christian Walker’s power? Arizona Diamondbacks bet on it
SCOTTSDALE – Following the departure of fan-favorite Christian Walker, the Diamondbacks tap Josh Naylor from Cleveland as their new first baseman.
New coach Pa-Modou Kah brings global expertise to Phoenix Rising FC amid roster uncertainty
PHOENIX – The offseason started with a bang for Phoenix Rising when it hired Pa-Modou Kah as the team’s new coach. The team now looks to keep several key players to help them progress even further.
Joey Logano’s wild ride of a season ends with NASCAR Cup Series championship
AVONDALE – For the fifth consecutive season, Phoenix Raceway hosted NASCAR Championship weekend. It was full of twists and turns that led to four champions being crowned, including Joey Logano, who secured the NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Chase for the Cup: NASCAR comes to Phoenix Raceway this weekend to crown champion
PHOENIX – For the fifth consecutive season, Phoenix Raceway is hosting NASCAR Championship Weekend. Four series champions will be crowned, but all eyes are on Sunday in the chase for the cup.
Reigning USL champions Phoenix Rising FC opens back-to-back title quest in New Mexico
PHOENIX – For the second straight year, Phoenix Rising FC faces an uphill battle with every postseason game on the road in their march to claim a second straight USL Championship, a rare feat since 2018.
Playoff bound: Phoenix Rising FC squeaks into USL Championship postseason, readies for Saturday’s finale
PHOENIX – Despite a 1-0 loss to Memphis 901 on Saturday night, Phoenix Rising clinched a playoff berth. With the help of other teams around the league, Rising no longer has to sweat out the final game.
Can Phoenix Rising FC clinch a playoff berth at home? Memphis 901 match looms large
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC is just one point away from securing a playoff spot with two games left in the USL regular season, as they prepare for a crucial home match against Memphis 901 FC.
Phoenix Rising FC set for showdown against former coach Danny Stone, Orange County SC
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising clash with Orange County SC in a huge matchup with playoff implications. For the first time, former Rising coach Danny Stone will face his old team.
Another magic moment? Phoenix Rising FC looks to replicate 2023 championship run
PHOENIX – Rising have had an up-and-down season, but the numbers eerily replicate last year. With just eight games left in the regular season, Phoenix Rising looks to defend its USL title.
NASCAR Cup champion Ryan Blaney returns to Phoenix Raceway as track embraces community engagement
AVONDALE – NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney and other rising stars came to Phoenix Raceway for a charity event. The track honored the Drive for Diversity program and announced a partnership with the Fighter Country Foundation, which will honor those who serve at Luke Air Force Base.
