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Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Dominic Stearn expects to graduate in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Stearn, who writes and podcasts for East Village Times and has interned with Sports360AZ, is working for the Phoenix sports bureau.

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Arizona tribal gaming contributions up 20% over last year, nearing $2 billion mark since 2004

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming announced its contributions to the Arizona community, which are up 20% from last year. Close to $2 billion has been contributed to educational, emergency and other Arizona funds.

Arizona is home to 24 Class III casinos, which contribute a percentage of their gross gaming revenue to the state, cities towns and counties. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Trevor May embraces new opportunity with Oakland A’s, brings leadership to East Bay

MESA – Trevor May signed as a free agent with the Oakland A’s this offseason. He is expected to be a dependable bullpen arm and leader for an inexperienced staff.

Trevor May suffered a tricep injury and a bout with COVID-19 in 2022, limiting him to only 25 innings. The veteran right-hander, who signed with the Oakland A's in the offseason, says "the team is poised to have some guys take big steps forward." (Photo by Brooklyn Hall/Cronkite News)

Turf Paradise agrees to pay $150,000 in fees after concerns raised about track conditions

PHOENIX – In response to concerns raised by the newly formed Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Turf Paradise has agreed to pay over $150,000 in fees to insure its track meets updated standards.

Turf Paradise has agreed to pay more than $150,000 in assessed fees after concerns about the track were raised by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. (Photo by Grace Edwards/Cronkite News)

‘Legend in the booth’: Tim McCarver, voice of Diamondbacks’ World Series win, remembered

PHOENIX – Tim McCarver, legendary baseball broadcaster, died Thursday at the age of 81. He broadcasted the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series victory, which included his prediction of Luis Gonzalez’s walk-off single in Game 7.

Tim McCarver's experience as a former major league catcher translated seamlessly to the broadcast booth, where he served as a versatile voice for some of MLB's most notable moments. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks adding new wrinkle to jerseys with Avnet patch

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled its new jersey advertisement recently, with Avnet becoming the franchise’s new partner. The ad is a black square with the Avnet logo and text that matches some of the team’s colors. The reaction has been mixed.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' jerseys will undergo slight alterations ahead of the 2023 season and feature an Avnet-sponsored sleeve patch. (Photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks/Getty Images)

Diamondbacks’ Ronnie Gajownik ready for historic role as first female manager at High-A

PHOENIX – Ronnie Gajownik was named the manager of the Hillsboro Hops, the High-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. She will be the first female manager at the High-A level.

Before the Arizona Diamondbacks named her the manager of the Hillsboro Hops, a High-A affiliate, Ronnie Gajownik first the base coach with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

On heels of Flores lawsuit, Black high school football coaches in Arizona hungry for more opportunities

PHOENIX – As the NFL deals with controversy over the dearth of Black head coaches, Arizona’s Black high school football coaches say numbers need to improve in their state.


Spivey leads boys volleyball program at Tucson Mountain View to extreme heights

TUCSON — Lindsey Spivey, the 2019 boys volleyball coach of the year, is guiding Tucson Mountain View, and her family-like approach has made the program one of the best in the state.


College Football Playoff expansion? Nimble Fiesta Bowl organizers say they’ll be ready

PHOENIX – The Fiesta Bowl is ready to host its third College Football Playoff game in December. As expansion looms, the Fiesta Bowl is awaiting what’s next for Arizona’s prestigious bowl game.


Thunderbirds expect fundraising bounce back after ’21 Phoenix Open COVID-19 limitations

PHOENIX – The Thunderbirds spent a year prepping TPC Scottsdale for the 2022 WM Phoenix Open. On the heels of a limited-access tournament last year because of COVID-19, the organization is expected to raise about $10 million from this event.


No masks, no distancing: WM Phoenix Open excited for return to normal

SCOTTSDALE – After the 2021 Phoenix Open was played with restrictions and a limited capacity, the 2022 version at TPC Scottsdale is back to normal. Players and fans are excited for one of golf’s best weeks.