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How Arizona native Merrill Kelly’s long, winding path led him to pitching for hometown team in World Series

From Kelly’s discovery two hours north of his Scottdale hometown to his emergence as a key starter on the Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff.

Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years

Arizona plays the Texas Rangers in the World Series, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field.

Judge rules for Oregon State and Washington State, says departing Pac-12 schools can't hold meeting

Oregon State and Washington State want full control over decision making for the conference as the only schools committed to the league beyond the current school year.

Absolutely maddening: NCAA faces backlash over eligibility decision

Student wanted to finish his college football career close to home at ASU.

The Buzz: A look at UA and ASU's move to the Big 12 Athletic Conference

The economics of a new media deal are driving the programs to leave a conference that is the only one many fans have ever known.

Cactus League rebounds without shutdowns from COVID-19, labor disputes, economic study shows

The Cactus League contributed $418 million to Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a study conducted by Arizona State University’s Seidman Research Institute.

UA President, Athletic Director talk about conference realignment

Arizona will head to the Big 12 beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

Arizona goes to the Big 12

The Big 12 announced Friday night it is adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah as members next year.

Arizona in talks to join Big 12; Big Ten discussing membership with Oregon, Wash., AP sources say

The person added that Arizona State was not as far along in the process.

I enjoyed every minute of it, from the day I started: Wrapping up Season 1 of More Than a Game

It's our last episode of season one and the final part in our series examining baseball in the borderlands.

A great community, great downtown, and good beer: When a city and a sport intertwine

Maybe it's the years of battling a cross-town rival, or maybe it's the fact that a game blends beautifully with a natural environment. Whatever it is, a place can sometimes become intertwined in a competition.

Get on your soap box: Bisbee Coaster Races return with rich history

The celebration featuring soap box derby-like cars typically attracts thousands.

I Mean, I Really Like Winning: Performing at a sport's highest levels

Taking the top prize is often the main goal of sports. First, an Olympic sport thats US championship is in Arizona. Then, how a baseball powerhouse has turned winning into a multi-generational effort.

This is an Evolution: While some things change, other parts stay the same

Rule changes in college sports alter the business on a monumental scale, and how a baseball powerhouse passes one generation to the next.

Arizona president says realignment talk premature until Pac-12 has hard numbers on TV deal

The Pac-12's current deal expires after the 2023-24 school year.

Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed

“It’s a good market, and if we can make it work, we’ll make it work,” Bettman said.

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