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Where water and wildlife meet, volunteers answer Earth Day’s call at 10th annual Lower Salt River cleanup
MESA – The 10th annual Earth Day Salt River Cleanup drew hundreds of volunteers and numerous organizations in a collective effort to help protect one of Arizona's most valuable water sources.
Cards on the table: Sports collecting industry acknowledges it’s more than just a hobby for some
PHOENIX – Gone are the days when sports cards could be found in cigarette packs. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has grown. Sometimes it’s just a hobby, other times it’s about making money. Additionally, many card shops are simply a place for friends to gather.
Sun Devil among the azaleas: Arizona State golfer Josele Ballester primed for Masters debut
TEMPE – Josele Ballester, a senior at Arizona State University, prepares to make his debut at the 2025 Masters Tournament after winning the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Cactus League attendance rises for fourth year, fuels $710M economic impact in the Valley
PHOENIX – The Cactus League reported its fourth straight season of attendance growth on Wednesday, with over 1.7 million total fans attending games across the Valley over the course of spring training.
San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation combines ‘old school’ pitching with young, unproven starters
PHOENIX — With the addition of three-time Cy Young Winner Justin Verlander, the San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation is built through its “old school” mentality: throwing as many innings as possible.
Countdown to Opening Day: Breaking down every Cactus League team before start of 2025 MLB season
PHOENIX – As spring training ends, there are a lot of reasons for fans to look ahead. The offseason had it all: big trades, signings, new managers. Here’s what to watch in the regular season for Cactus League teams.
Sparky’s Fairway scores big in second year at ASU’s Mountain America Stadium for golfers and fundraising
TEMPE – Sparky’s Fairway offers a fun golf experience for all skill levels. The weekend event supports ASU 365 Community Union and the Grads to Golf initiative, helping fund future programs and events.
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.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the League: Is MLB’s competitive balance broken?
PHOENIX – MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about payroll disparity and competitive balance Tuesday in Phoenix. The Dodgers spent big this offseason, leaving fans worried about the fairness of competition. Arizona has an uphill climb to dethrone L.A.
New season, new tech: MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike System takes center stage in Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues
PHOENIX – Baseball is steeped in tradition and stubborn to change. But attendance and viewership are on the rise in the major leagues after rules changes that were tested in the Arizona Fall League now shift to spring training.
Spring training’s finest: Cactus League Hall of Fame grows in celebration of baseball legends
PHOENIX – The Cactus League Hall of Fame, based in Mesa, honors the key figures behind spring training's growth and legacy. For 2025, four new inductees – Trevor Hoffman, Pat Hughes, Mike Murphy, and Ron Pies – will join the ranks.
Selfless star: Williams Field freshman phenom Adan Diggs balances hype and humility as ultimate team player
GILBERT – Adan Diggs, a freshman basketball phenom, is taking over Williams Field High School. At just 16 years old, Diggs is already exploring the world of NIL, and he’s received several D1 offers, but those close to him commend his character above all else.
McCarty Par-Tee: Scottsdale’s Matt McCarty makes WM Phoenix Open debut
SCOTTSDALE – With a large group of family and friends in tow, Scottsdale native Matt McCarty made his WM Phoenix Open debut Thursday.
