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Saguaro High School called off its varsity match against Chaparral after a dramatic drop in available players, opting to focus on recovery before a September 10 showdown with Queen Creek.
Alabama's soccer team posted a 3-0 shutout over South Alabama, with senior Larkin Thomason breaking the single-season penalty record and adding two second-half goals.
The San Francisco Giants have transformed a depleted farm system into one of baseball’s most promising pipelines, driven by elite international signings, strategic draft selections, and impactful trades.
An Arizona State University hockey player collapsed during a summer training session in Scottsdale, highlighting the dangers of extreme heat for collegiate athletes.
The Arizona Cardinals will once again air weekly girls high school flag football games on Arizona's Family Sports, adding a marquee All‑Star event and new incentives for coaches and schools.
Executive producers Kim Kardashian and Natalie Ento bring a behind‑the‑scenes look at the competitive world of youth baseball, premiering September 24, 2024.
Kim Kardashian’s upcoming reality series follows seven Arizona families as they navigate the emotional roller‑coaster of their sons’ competitive baseball careers.
The series follows parents and children navigating training, competition, and the emotional stakes of youth sports, debuting September 24, 2024.
The series premieres on September 24, blending family dynamics, fierce rivalries and the emotional stakes of raising athletic children.
The San Francisco Giants have turned a reduced draft landscape into an opportunity, signing undrafted players whose perseverance and unique stories are now making an impact in the big leagues.
Marlie Phillips, a two‑time state champion and record‑setting quarterback, has moved to Peoria Liberty but will miss the first six contests of the season. Her debut is slated for October, and the move raises questions about the impact on her team and the broader high‑school flag football landscape.
A growing number of Michigan’s top high school players are leaving the state to attend elite prep schools in Arizona, Florida and beyond, seeking the exposure and competition needed for college and professional pathways.
Veteran San Francisco Giants radio analyst Mike Krukow, 74, is retiring at the end of 2024 after a 15‑year run marked by a degenerative muscle condition. His partnership with Duane Kuiper, a grassroots Frick Award campaign, and the broader challenges facing baseball broadcasting are examined.
Kentucky is intensifying its recruitment of 5-star center Paul Osaruyi, a 6‑foot‑10 prospect from Arizona, amid competition from West Virginia, Arkansas and others, with coach Mark Pope hoping the new class will climb the national rankings.
When Bruce Hellerstein created an Ebbers Field honorarium room at Denver’s National Ballpark Museum, he not only honored his late wife Judy Frieman’s passion for baseball but also turned a personal grief into a public celebration of the sport they loved together.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are two games back in the wild‑card race and looking to shore up a shaky bullpen before the deadline, targeting elite closers and versatile relievers while weighing the cost of top prospects.
Hillsdale College has signed four incoming freshmen — Jack Foley, Bennett Hartford, Jack Heffner and Brody Weiler — who bring top‑ranked athletic achievements and strong academic records. Their additions aim to extend the program’s G‑MAC streak and contend for a league title.
Top prospect Josuar Gonzalez dazzled with a 109‑mph single, while Rod Barajas hit three homers and Leandro Rodriguez delivered a strong pitching debut.
From undefeated streaks to strategic heat management, Arizona's lower‑division football teams are poised for a dramatic campaign, driven by legendary programs, emerging leaders and the lasting impact of the Jones family.
After a standout season that saw Gilbert Higley finish 19‑8 and reach the state quarterfinals, the school has appointed Luke DallaRiva as its new boys basketball coach, tapping a proven leader from Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep.
Jeff Kent will be inducted this Sunday alongside Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán, marking a career defined by power, perseverance and a surprising reality‑TV cameo.
The Arizona Republic highlights the state's most dynamic wide receivers ahead of the 2026 high school flag football season.
Fans gathered in Old Town Scottsdale to cheer a 2-0 win that propelled the U.S. forward in the World Cup, hailing the squad as one of the nation's strongest.
A look at the coaches who have guided their teams to recent title successes and the early promise of the upcoming season.