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    Camping World helps cash-strapped teams make it to Las Vegas
    Camping World helps cash-strapped teams make it to Las Vegas

    Camping World helps cash-strapped teams make it to Las Vegas

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    LAS VEGAS — Your eyes won’t be playing tricks on you Friday night when a fleet of trucks at Las Vegas Motor Speedway all look exactly the same.

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    D-backs learn Padres slugger Tatis can crush fastballs
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    D-backs learn Padres slugger Tatis can crush fastballs

    • By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer
    • 12 hrs ago
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    SCOTTSDALE — Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith was reflecting on Tuesday's first spring training start when he talked about a valuable lesson he learned when facing the San Diego Padres.

    Anthony Swarzak agrees to minor league deal with D-backs
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    Anthony Swarzak agrees to minor league deal with D-backs

    • 14 hrs ago
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    SCOTTSDALE (AP) — Reliever Anthony Swarzak agreed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and will be at major league spring training camp as a non-roster invitee.

    Undefeated UA softball heads to Florida; Scupin Pac-12 player of week

    Undefeated UA softball heads to Florida; Scupin Pac-12 player of week

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    TUCSON -- Arizona freshman first baseman Carlie Scupin has been named the Pac-12 Freshman and Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.

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    Coyotes ride 3-goal 2nd period to 3-2 win over LA Kings
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    Coyotes ride 3-goal 2nd period to 3-2 win over LA Kings

    • By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated 20 hrs ago
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    LOS ANGELES — Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz scored power-play goals in the second period, and Antti Raanta made 40 saves in the Arizona Coyotes' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

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    Jenkins, Rogers lead USC women past ASU in Pac 12 1st round
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    Jenkins, Rogers lead USC women past ASU in Pac 12 1st round

    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jordyn Jenkins scored a career-high 16 points, Endyia Rogers added 15 points and dished off a career-high 11 assists and eighth-seeded USC defeated ninth-seeded Arizona State in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament on Wednesday.

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    Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
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    Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery

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    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone took a leave of absence from the team to get a pacemaker and intends to return to work in a few days.

    North Dakota stars Schmaltz, Caggiula embrace ‘exciting’ reunion with Coyotes

    North Dakota stars Schmaltz, Caggiula embrace ‘exciting’ reunion with Coyotes

    • By MICHAEL GUTNICK, Cronkite News
    • Mar 3, 2021
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    The 26-year-old forward entered unrestricted free agency with the hope of continuing his NHL career amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While supporting his 6-week old son, Caggiula waited two months for a call.

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    Jets' Douglas praises Darnold, but open to trading QB
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    Jets' Douglas praises Darnold, but open to trading QB

    • By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer
    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    NEW YORK — Sam Darnold’s time as the face of the New York Jets franchise might be nearing a disappointing end.

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    Antonetti says Indians cooperating with Callaway inquiry
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    Antonetti says Indians cooperating with Callaway inquiry

    • By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    CLEVELAND — Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Wednesday he couldn't comment on his previous remarks about Mickey Callaway's conduct due to Major League Baseball's ongoing investigation into sexual harassment allegations against the team's former pitching coach.

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    Washington replacing cheerleading team with coed dance team
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    Washington replacing cheerleading team with coed dance team

    • By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    Washington will not have cheerleaders for the first time since the NFL’s longest-running cheerleading team was founded in 1962, with a coed dance team taking its place.

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    Suns overcome Booker's ejection, hold off Lakers 114-104
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    Suns overcome Booker's ejection, hold off Lakers 114-104

    • By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    LOS ANGELES — Dario Šarić scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Mikal Bridges added 19 and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker's ejection for a 114-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

    D-backs Calhoun has meniscus tear, surgery upcoming
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    D-backs Calhoun has meniscus tear, surgery upcoming

    • By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    SCOTTSDALE — Diamondbacks starting right fielder Kole Calhoun will have surgery Wednesday on his right knee because of a medial meniscus tear.

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    Stanford favored in competitive Pac-12 women's tournament
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    Stanford favored in competitive Pac-12 women's tournament

    • By JOE REEDY, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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    Stanford has long been one of the country's dominant programs but this is the first time in seven seasons the Cardinal come into the Pac-12 Conference tournament as the top seed.

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    Daytona 500 winner McDowell takes hot streak to Las Vegas
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    Daytona 500 winner McDowell takes hot streak to Las Vegas

    • By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer
    • Updated Mar 2, 2021
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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael McDowell was rolling along at Homestead-Miami Speedway when he saw another driver signal for a car to pass.

    ‘Versatile’ Deandre Ayton is key to the Suns’ defensive success

    ‘Versatile’ Deandre Ayton is key to the Suns’ defensive success

    • By TREVOR BOOTH, Cronkite News
    • Mar 2, 2021
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    PHOENIX – When Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky walked into a postgame interview following his team’s recent 106-97 win over the Chicago Bulls, there was something different about his appearance.

    Cardinals all-out recruiting pitch brings Watt to the desert
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    Cardinals all-out recruiting pitch brings Watt to the desert

    • By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 2, 2021
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    TEMPE — J.J. Watt didn't lack for suitors when deciding where to continue his spectacular football career. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year said there were four or five teams seriously in the hunt.

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    'Emotional wreck': Star departures hit Houston sports fans
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    'Emotional wreck': Star departures hit Houston sports fans

    • By KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 2, 2021
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    HOUSTON — Five-year-old Sawyer Brown was inconsolable. Her father, Chris Brown, had told her James Harden wouldn’t be with the Houston Rockets anymore after being traded to Brooklyn.

    UA's McDonald Pac-12 Player of the Year

    UA's McDonald Pac-12 Player of the Year

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    • Mar 2, 2021
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    TUCSON – Arizona women's basketball cleaned up on the Pac-12 postseason awards on Monday, highlighted by All-American guard Aari McDonald being named Pac-12 Player of the Year and Pac-12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year.

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    Duarte, Omoruyi lead Oregon past Arizona 80-69 for sweep
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    Duarte, Omoruyi lead Oregon past Arizona 80-69 for sweep

    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Chris Duarte scored 22 points, Eugene Omoruyi added 21 and Oregon ended Arizona’s season with an 80-69 win on Monday night.

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    Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
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    Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

    • By The Associated Press
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    Shane Bieber’s final start last season was rough. His first one in 2021 wasn’t too much better.

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    In-game video returning to baseball for 2021
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    In-game video returning to baseball for 2021

    • By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    For Chris Owings’ first seven years in the majors, he could pop into the video room to take a look at his at-bats during a game.

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    Pastner has Georgia Tech in position for elusive NCAA bid
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    Pastner has Georgia Tech in position for elusive NCAA bid

    • By CHARLES ODUM, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    ATLANTA — On the list of Georgia Tech's droughts targeted by coach Josh Pastner this season, a painful 14-game losing streak against Duke is only a subplot.

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    Cardinals agree to terms with free agent edge rusher JJ Watt
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    Cardinals agree to terms with free agent edge rusher JJ Watt

    • By BARRY WILNER and DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writers
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    TEMPE — J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, showing that the franchise will be aggressive once again in their push to snap a five-year playoff drought.

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    Fresh off No. 400, Blackhawks star Patrick Kane wants more
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    Fresh off No. 400, Blackhawks star Patrick Kane wants more

    • By JAY COHEN Associated Press
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    CHICAGO — From his first NHL goal all the way to No. 400 on Sunday night, Patrick Kane has loved hockey all along. Loved playing, watching and talking about his favorite sport.

    Pac-12 readies for ‘21 version of men's basketball tournament

    Pac-12 readies for ‘21 version of men's basketball tournament

    • By TIM IANELLO, Cronkite News
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    LAS VEGAS – When the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament was canceled after the first round last season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the conference had one word to describe the preparation for this year’s event in Las Vegas to happen.

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    Welcome back: Optimism abounds as MLB's spring includes fans
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    Welcome back: Optimism abounds as MLB's spring includes fans

    • By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    SCOTTSDALE — Brian Delaney checked his ticket, found his seats and then sat down for a minute in the sunshine. It wasn't a typical late February day in Arizona — a little cool, a little breezy — but Delaney didn't complain a bit.

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    Booker scores 43 points, surging Suns beat T-wolves 118-99
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    Booker scores 43 points, surging Suns beat T-wolves 118-99

    • By DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    MINNEAPOLIS — Devin Booker scored 21 of his season-high 43 points in the third quarter to carry Phoenix in a 118-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, the 14th win for the Suns in their last 17 games.

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    Sutherland overtakes Weir to win Champions title in Tucson
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    Sutherland overtakes Weir to win Champions title in Tucson

    • By JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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    TUCSON — Kevin Sutherland was not really hitting it well, not making a whole lot putts, yet kept hanging around.

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    Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
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    Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

    • By The Associated Press
    • Updated Feb 28, 2021
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    Nolan Arenado in his new Cardinal red, Mookie Betts back in Dodger blue. October breakout star Randy Arozarena with a hit in his first February at-bat, Buster Posey returning from an opt-out year.

    Arizona State upends No. 9 Arizona in overtime
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    Arizona State upends No. 9 Arizona in overtime

    • Feb 28, 2021
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    TEMPE (AP) — Arizona State followed one its most forgettable games in the Arizona series with one of its most memorable.

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    Martin's late 3 helps Arizona St. beat WSU 77-74 in OT
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    Martin's late 3 helps Arizona St. beat WSU 77-74 in OT

    • Feb 27, 2021
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    TEMPE — Remy Martin scored 23 points, including a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds to play in overtime, and Arizona State beat Washington State 77-74 on Saturday night for the Sun Devils' third win in a row.

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    Akinjo scores 26, Tubelis has game-winner for Arizona
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    Akinjo scores 26, Tubelis has game-winner for Arizona

    • Updated Feb 27, 2021
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    TUCSON (AP) — James Akinjo scored a career-high 26 points with seven assists, his final one a kick-out to Azuolas Tubelis who converted a baseline jumper for a 75-74 victory over Washington on Saturday.

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    Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back
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    Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back

    • By JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Feb 27, 2021
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    TUCSON — Mike Weir went on a back-nine birdie binge to take control of the Cologuard Classic.

    Northern Arizona beats Southern Utah on final play 34-33
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    Northern Arizona beats Southern Utah on final play 34-33

    • Feb 27, 2021
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    FLAGSTAFF (AP) — Keondre Wudtee threw a 2-yard TD pass to Coleman Owen on the final play of the game, and Northern Arizona beat Southern Utah 34-33 in the spring season and Big Sky Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.

    ASU baseball fans frustrated with Pac-12 prohibition on fan attendance

    ASU baseball fans frustrated with Pac-12 prohibition on fan attendance

    • ByGARETH KWOK, Cronkite News
    • Feb 27, 2021
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    PHOENIX – Dave Rasley had attended every single Arizona State baseball home opener since 1984 – until this year.

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    NASCAR's 'unique' winners already altering playoff landscape
    AP

    NASCAR's 'unique' winners already altering playoff landscape

    • By MARK LONG, AP Sports Writer
    • Feb 27, 2021
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    HOMESTEAD, Fla. — NASCAR’s postseason landscape has been altered after just two Cup Series races.

    Washington St., ASU meet in conference play
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    Washington St., ASU meet in conference play

    • Feb 27, 2021
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    TEMPE -- Washington State visits Arizona State in a Pac-12 matchup. Washington State fell 69-53 at Arizona in its last outing. Arizona State is coming off an 80-72 win at home over Washington in its most recent game.

    Washington seeks revenge on Arizona
    AP

    Washington seeks revenge on Arizona

    • Feb 27, 2021
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    TUCSON -- Washington seeks revenge on Arizona after dropping the first matchup in Seattle. The teams last met on Dec. 31, when the Wildcats shot 42 percent from the field while holding Washington to just 31.3 percent en route to a 27-point victory.

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    Avalanche hold on in final seconds for 3-2 win over Coyotes
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    Avalanche hold on in final seconds for 3-2 win over Coyotes

    • By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Feb 27, 2021
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    GLENDALE — Colorado goalie Hunter Miska looked like he was cruising to his first NHL victory and shutout until the final two minutes on Friday night.

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    Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton help Suns rally to beat Bulls
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    Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton help Suns rally to beat Bulls

    • Updated Feb 27, 2021
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    CHICAGO (AP) — The Phoenix Suns’ All-Star duo got a couple of nice assists Friday night.

    Mickelson in contention in Champions event after mud birdie
    AP

    Mickelson in contention in Champions event after mud birdie

    • By JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports Writer
    • Feb 26, 2021
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    TUCSON — Phil Mickelson waded into the mud after his tee shot on Tucson National's 15th hole trickled into a pond. He adjusted his feet for balance and punched a 9-iron down the fairway, earning applause from playing partner Fred Couples.

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    5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck
    AP

    5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

    • By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer
    • Updated Feb 26, 2021
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    Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon figures players can find plenty to do with any extra time they could get at the end of days if spring training games don’t go nine innings.

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    College softball an anchor for Olympic hopefuls in pandemic
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    College softball an anchor for Olympic hopefuls in pandemic

    • By CLIFF BRUNT, AP Sports Writer
    • Feb 26, 2021
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    NORMAN, Okla. — Division I softball is providing a training ground this season for players preparing for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Japan.

    Versatile Clippard ready for any role in D-backs bullpen
    AP

    Versatile Clippard ready for any role in D-backs bullpen

    • By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer
    • Feb 26, 2021
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    The Arizona Diamondbacks have uncertainty in their bullpen this spring and essentially every role is up for grabs.

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    Football schools? Ohio State, Alabama thriving in hoops, too
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    Football schools? Ohio State, Alabama thriving in hoops, too

    • By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer
    • Updated Feb 26, 2021
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    Ohio State and Alabama competing for a national championship is hardly an unusual occurrence for either school. It just tends to happen in football.

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    Akinjo, Arizona pull away from Washington State 69-53
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    Akinjo, Arizona pull away from Washington State 69-53

    • Updated Feb 26, 2021
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    TUCSON (AP) — James Akinjo scored 19 points and Arizona shut down Washington State, pulling away for a 69-53 victory on Thursday night.

    Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being charged
    AP

    Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being charged

    • By ANNA LIZ NICHOLS and ED WHITE Associated Press
    • Updated Feb 26, 2021
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    LANSING, Mich. — A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar killed himself Thursday, hours after being charged with turning his Michigan gym into a hub of human trafficking by coercing girls to train and then abusing them.

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    Martin, Lawrence lead Arizona State past Washington 80-72
    AP

    Martin, Lawrence lead Arizona State past Washington 80-72

    • Updated Feb 25, 2021
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    TEMPE (AP) — Remy Martin scored 31 points and Kimani Lawrence 21 with 20 rebounds as Arizona State pulled away with a late 8-0 run to defeat Washington 80-72 on Thursday night.

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    Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games
    AP

    Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

    • By JANIE McCAULEY and STEPHEN HAWKINS, AP Baseball Writers
    • Updated Feb 25, 2021
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    PHOENIX -- Right-hander Kevin Gausman’s impressive day at spring training had nothing to do with any of the usual statistics, like strikeouts or innings pitched.

    Mickelson eyeing record 3rd straight PGA Tour Champions win
    AP

    Mickelson eyeing record 3rd straight PGA Tour Champions win

    • By JOHN MARSHALL Associated Press
    • Updated Feb 26, 2021
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    TUCSON — Phil Mickelson made history 30 years ago in Tucson, becoming one of seven amateurs to win a PGA Tour event since 1940.

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