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‘Dynamic Blend’: Baseball is Mesa entertainment venue’s focus
The Entertainer Magazine - Arizona
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Baseball fans can get into the swing of things at an amusement venue in Mesa Riverview shopping center that features batting cages. It is the first Arizona venue and the second in the U.S. by Taroko Sports, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s TRK Corp. The...
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres FREE LIVE STREAM (7/30/25): Watch MLB game online | Time, TV Channel
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 30, 2025
The New York Mets face the San Diego Padres in an MLB game on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (7/30/25) at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. How to watch: Fans can watch the game via a free trial to DirecTV. Here’s what you need to know: What: MLB regular...
'Workhorse' Ka'ena Decambra embracing role as Arizona's center
The Arizona Daily Star
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Before moving to Arizona for his final season as a college football player, Ka’ena Decambra only knew the island life for two reasons. The first reason: the offensive lineman literally grew up on an island in Wai’anae, Hawaii (Honolulu), where he...
How much is it costing taxpayers to jail the 'Doomsday Mom' in Arizona?
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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July 31, 2025
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office provided the 12News I-Team with a breakdown of current costs associated with housing an inmate in custody. PHOENIX — Less than a week ago, Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to two life sentences in Arizona....
Trade grade: Rangers add to league-best rotation with Merrill Kelly acquisition
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
With less than an hour to go before the trade deadline, the Texas Rangers pushed a few more chips toward the middle of the table, acquiring Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks. As the deadline neared, “rotation help” did not appear to be...
12Sports' 1-on-1 interview with Patrick Peterson: The legend's expectations for the Cardinals, life after retirement, media aspirations and more
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
In a one-on-one interview with 12News, P2 opens up about retiring as an Arizona Cardinal, his impression of the rookie class, his NFC West predictions, and more. PHOENIX — For the first time since 2010, Patrick Peterson is not preparing for an NFL...
Arizona football opens training camp in same attack mode that fueled offseason
AZ Desert Swarm - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
It’s been eight months since Arizona limped to the finish of one of the most disappointing seasons in school history. A team that featured four future NFL draft picks, including a top-10 selection, went 4-8 overall and had won just twice in its...
Beat the heat: Valley events offer art, food, and fun this weekend (Aug. 1-3)
City Sun Times - Arizona
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Summer’s not over yet — and neither is the fun. Whether you’re craving air-conditioned art strolls, chef-crafted bites, or a boozy spin on Shakespeare, the Valley is stacked with events to keep your weekend plans anything but boring. Here's what's...
Betfred ends US online operations as European sportsbooks scale back
Yogonet International
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July 30, 2025
UK-based sportsbook Betfred will shut down its online sports betting operations in Pennsylvania on July 31, completing its withdrawal from the US digital betting market. The company had operated in the state through a partnership with Wind Creek...
Former Arizona legislator seeks donations to keep her legal fight afloat against ticket
Daily Independent - Arizona
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Former state Sen. Justine Wadsack is seeking donations she says are necessary to keep her lawsuit against the city of Tucson alive. Wadsack confirmed to Capitol Media Services she has set up a page at GiveSendGo, a web site that collects both...
Native youth shine in Arizona at nation’s largest all-Indigenous basketball tournament
The Copper Courier - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
PHOENIX — One thing is for certain, when the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) comes to town, there are no shortages of fascinating storylines and compelling narratives to explore. The 22nd annual all-native basketball tournament —...
“Being an immigrant is risky:” ICE enforcement drives Arizona families to online fundraising platforms
Arizona Luminaria
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July 30, 2025
Georges Maskini is no stranger to being told he doesn’t belong. His parents fled political persecution in the Democratic Republic of Congo and sought refuge in South Africa in 2000, where Georges was later born. In South Africa, he and his family...
Goodyear unveils new public art on traffic cabinets
Goodyear Independent - Arizona
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Ten newly completed artworks are now on display across Goodyear as part of the city’s traffic cabinet art program, which turns utility boxes into visual landmarks. The latest installations, completed in 2025, feature designs from Arizona-based...
A Grip on Sports: WSU opens preseason camp but not before new coach Jimmie Rogers and his staff level the playing field in a way
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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A GRIP ON SPORTS • When you read this, football practice will be underway at Washington State. On one of the hottest days of the year. That fits. Meteorologically, yes. As well as metaphorically. New coach Jimmie Rogers is turning up the heat on...
Guardians keep Kwan, deal Bieber and Sewald at MLB trade deadline: takeaways
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians traded Shane Bieber and Paul Sewald on Thursday morning, and then sat back and waited for some team to meet their demands for Steven Kwan. No one did. Here are a few thoughts. Kwan stays put There were plenty of...
Golf: Madsen makes it to the top
West Central Tribune - Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
WILLMAR — A hometown golfer shared first place in the professional portion of the Marcus Construction Pro-Am on Thursday, which featured near-perfect weather for tournament play. Brady Madsen, the 26-year-old and 2017 MACCRAY High School grad from...
The Music We Need Right Now: Yächtley Crëw
The Source Weekly - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
I count myself as part of one of the fortunate generations that got to grow up listening to the music that is now known throughout the world as Yacht Rock. The term for this genre of music was coined by some comedians in 2005 and now Yacht Rock...
Padres fix their offense with Ryan O'Hearn, Ramón Laureano at reasonable prospect cost
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
Trade details: San Diego Padres acquired 1B Ryan O’Hearn and OF Ramón Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles for LHP Boston Bateman, RHP Tyson Neighbors, RHP Tanner Smith, SS Cobb Hightower, UT Brandon Butterworth and 1B/OF Victor Figueroa The...
MLB trade grades: Griffin Jax, Charlie Morton and other at-the-buzzer deadline deals
The New York Times
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August 1, 2025
The MLB trade deadline has hit, and as usual, news of deals came flying in up to and after the deadline had technically passed. There were no last-second blockbusters, but several teams made impactful moves. Our writers evaluated what the Tampa...
Three Red Sox takeaways at the trade deadline: Meager additions only
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
BOSTON — Minutes before the 6 p.m. trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox salvaged a disaster of a trade deadline by acquiring a backend starter. Boston acquired right-hander Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfielder James...