Stories tagged: "sports"

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Arizona ‘We Showed Them What We’re About’: NAU’s Grijalva, Nur Compete in Track World Championships

The Guatemalan and NAU alumni ran a season-best 13:10.44 to finish fourth – the best finish for Guatemala in any event in the history of the World Championships.

David Veenstra David Veenstra August 4, 2022 8:56 am MST
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Health Wear Orange Weekend Raises Awareness of Gun Violence in Arizona

The event came one week ahead of the nationwide March For Our Lives, with local organizations pledging their support for the Wear Orange movement.

Camila Pedrosa Camila Pedrosa June 10, 2022 1:59 pm MST
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Family Your Guide to Free and Low-Cost Summer Camps in the Valley

Make sure to bookmark this page! Additional activities from all across the Valley for kids of all ages will be added throughout the summer.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner May 5, 2022 1:25 pm MST
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Family Your Guide to Free and Low-Cost Summer Camps in the Valley

Make sure to bookmark this page! Additional activities from all across the Valley for kids of all ages will be added throughout the summer.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner May 4, 2022 9:16 am MST
Local In this image provided by Edwin Broersma, marathoner Jacky Hunt-Broersma trains on Aug. 28, 2021 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, in San Tan Valley, Az. Hunt-Broersma lost her left leg below the knee to a rare form of cancer, but she hasn't let that stop her and is trying to cover the classic 26.2-mile marathon distance at least 102 times in 102 days, which would set a new world record. The Boston Marathon on April 18 is expected to be No. 92 in her streak. (Edwin Broersma via AP)
Local Gilbert Amputee Running 102 Marathons in 102 Days

Gilbert resident Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lost part of her left leg to cancer, is running 102 marathons in 102 days.

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Local Helping Women Start Journey of Personal Growth Inspires Fountain Hills Bike Event

The organization’s first major event is an all-women’s bike race Sunday in Fountain Hills. Participants will be able to take part in eight-mile, 20-mile or 40-mile course.

Nicholas Hodell Nicholas Hodell April 14, 2022 8:18 am MST
Local Brittney Griner, left, who plays for Russia’s UMMC Ekaterinburg, is in “good condition,” a State Department official said. Griner is awaiting trial after Russian officials accused her of allegedly trying to enter the country with vape cartridges containing hashish oil. (File photo by Ryan Wright/Cronkite News)
Local US State Department: Mercury’s Brittney Griner in ‘Good Condition’ in Russian Prison

Griner has been detained in Russia for five weeks, and her detention has been extended until May 19.

Hayden Cilley Hayden Cilley March 25, 2022 2:56 pm MST