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Clay Wagner holds onto Salt River Rodeo’s Saturday Night Fever during the bull riding event at the 36th Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo. (Photo by Joey Plishka/Cronkite News)

Photo essay: Payson Pro Rodeo honors those who came before

PAYSON – The recent Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo in Payson was a night of remembrance for a former rider and roper, and for those in the military for Patriot Night.

A drone flown by the Arizona Desert Hawks whizzes through the air during a preseason training race against the Phoenix Falcons last Saturday at the Peoria Sports Complex. (Photo by Joey Plishka/Cronkite News)

Major League Drone Racing hosts first live preseason race

ASU sophomore golfer Josele Ballester finished 2-up during match play Tuesday, marking the Sun Devils' only win during the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. (Photo by Taylyn Hadley/Cronkite News)

ASU men’s golf is on the rise after NCAA Championship showing

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Kansas City Royals players stretching in their first Spring Training practice of the season on February 15 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, AZ (Photo by: Dylan Nichols/Cronkite News)

Kansas City Royals players stretching in their first Spring Training practice of the season on February 15 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, AZ (Photo by: Dylan Nichols/Cronkite News)

American professional golfer, Sam Ryder, tees off on Hole 16 during Round 1 of the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday, February 9, 2023. (Photo by: Brooklyn Hall/ Cronkite News)

American professional golfer, Sam Ryder, tees off on Hole 16 during Round 1 of the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday, February 9, 2023. (Photo by: Brooklyn Hall/ Cronkite News)

ASU Wrestler and Goodyear native Brandon Courtney at Sun Devil wrestling practice (Photo by: Haley Smilow/Cronkite News)

ASU Wrestler and Goodyear native Brandon Courtney at Sun Devil wrestling practice (Photo by: Haley Smilow/Cronkite News)

Trevon Jenifer of the MedStar NRH Punishers takes a shot while surrounded by Warriors defenders. (Photo by: Brooklyn Hall/ Cronkite News)

Trevon Jenifer of the MedStar NRH Punishers takes a shot while surrounded by Warriors defenders. (Photo by: Brooklyn Hall/ Cronkite News)

Brittney Griner, right, makes just her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison, showing up with with her wife, Cherelle, at the WM Phoenix Open. (Photo by: Matt Venezia/Cronkite News)

Brittney Griner, right, makes just her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison, showing up with with her wife, Cherelle, at the WM Phoenix Open. (Photo by: Matt Venezia/Cronkite News)

Pickleball players competing in a high stakes four-day Major League Pickleball tournament in Mesa (Photo by: Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

Pickleball players competing in a high stakes four-day Major League Pickleball tournament in Mesa (Photo by: Nikash Nath/Cronkite News)

Jake Plummer used to conquer football fields as a quarterback for ASU and the Arizona Cardinals, and now has his focus on spreading the benefits of natural wellness. (Photo by: Robert Crompton/Cronkite News)

Jake Plummer used to conquer football fields as a quarterback for ASU and the Arizona Cardinals, and now has his focus on spreading the benefits of natural wellness. (Photo by: Robert Crompton/Cronkite News)

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Diamondbacks, MLB fans pay respect to veterans for Memorial Day

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks organization rolled out the red carpet to honor soldiers and their families with an array of celebrations throughout Monday’s 7-5 victory against the Colorado Rockies.

Fans attending Monday's game at Chase Field honored military and veterans throughout the afternoon during the Arizona Diamondbacks' 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies. (Photo courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks)

Summerhays stars for hometown crowd at NCAA Men’s Golf Championship

SCOTTSDALE – ASU sophomore Preston Summerhays represented the only golfer in the 155-player field from Scottsdale, the home of Grayhawk Golf Club, and healthy pressure on himself to be the best he can be for the local fans.

On Monday, ASU sophomore golfer Preston Summerhayes extended the team's season with a 15-foot birdie putt in a playoff against Stanford. (Photo by Tommy Fernandez/SDA)

Barclay dedicates life to keeping ASU men’s gymnastics alive

CHANDLER – Former ASU gymnast Scott Barclay witnessed funding get cut from the Sun Devils men’s gymnastics program in 1993. Over the past 30 years, the ASU Hall of Famer has creatively worked to ensure the school’s decision wasn’t a death sentence for the program.

ASU men's gymnastics coach Scott Barclay works with his gymnasts and coaching staff to fundraise $225,000 annually as a fully self-funded club team. (Photo by Bobby Murphy/Cronkite News)

Mercury earn first win behind vintage Diana Taurasi double-double

PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi turned back the clock to record her first double-double of the season and lead the Phoenix Mercury to their first victory in a 90-81 win against the Minnesota Lynx.

Diana Taurasi, right, and Brittney Griner combined for 41 points in the Phoenix Mercury's first win of the season Thursday against the Minnesota Lynx at Footprint Center. (Photo couresy of Phoenix Mercury)

Former ASU pitcher Jake Borup survives heart attack, awaits transplant

PHOENIX – After suffering a massive heart attack last year, former ASU and Phillies pitcher Jake Borup awaits a heart transplant.

Jake Borup, who has six children, said he doesn’t “remember anything for about 40, 45 days” after he was admitted to the hospital following his heart attack. (Photo courtesy of Jake Borup)