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Assistant sports editor for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com Phoenix, AZ.
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Steve Nash has rejoined Phoenix Suns as senior adviser.
Steve Nash serving as 'a resource' in senior adviser role for Phoenix Suns
Steve Nash has rejoined Phoenix Suns as senior adviser.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano explains why Chauncey Billups allegedly committed the crimes that he did in regards to the betting scandal.
‘Sammy the Bull’ Gravano ‘not shocked’ by NBA sports betting scandal
Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano explains why Chauncey Billups allegedly committed the crimes that he did in regards to the betting scandal.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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There will be nearly 40 players between No. 1 Basha and No. 2 Hamilton with Division I college football offers when they face off Oct. 24.
Future college football stars to be on display in Basha-Hamilton game
There will be nearly 40 players between No. 1 Basha and No. 2 Hamilton with Division I college football offers when they face off Oct. 24.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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All smiles in Macao, China 😀📸
October 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Thousands lining the streets in Mesa, Arizona. #NoKingsDay
June 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Check out this article from AZCentral:

For 2nd day, people attending Phoenix immigration hearings arrested by ICE

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For 2nd day, people attending Phoenix immigration hearings arrested by ICE
A Department of Homeland Security attorney told an immigration judge simply "circumstances have changed" in how prosecutors were handling cases.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker unveiled the latest edition of his Nike Book 1, Chevrolet vehicle collaboration on social media on April 22.
Devin Booker unveils his Nike Book 1, Chevrolet shoe edition in Arizona desert ad
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker unveiled the latest edition of his Nike Book 1, Chevrolet vehicle collaboration on social media on April 22.
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April 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Approval ratings via The Republic's survey: How did Arizona sports leaders do with fans?

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Approval ratings via The Republic's survey: How did Arizona sports leaders do with fans?
The Arizona Republic asked readers to submit their level of approval for a variety of local sports figures. Here are the results.
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April 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Something a bit uplifting for your Easter Sunday reading:

How a wandering pup in Arizona led to the rescue of a wandering boy

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How a wandering pup in Arizona led to the rescue of a wandering boy
In 2015, a brown and white puppy wandered onto Scotty and Dawn Dunton's Arizona ranch. That dog's son would grow up to rescue his own little wanderer.
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April 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Phoenix Suns fire Mike Budenholzer after 1 season, losing record

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Phoenix Suns fire Mike Budenholzer after 1 season, losing record
Mat Ishbia and the Phoenix Suns will search for a fourth head coach in four seasons following the firing of Mike Budenholzer.
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April 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Way too early 2025-26 projections for Phoenix Suns after disappointing season

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Way too early 2025-26 projections for Phoenix Suns after disappointing season
Phoenix Suns suffered their first losing season since 2019-20.
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April 14, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Diamondbacks down Brewers behind solid Zac Gallen outing, timely hits

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Diamondbacks down Brewers behind solid Zac Gallen outing, timely hits
In beating the Brewers, 5-2, at Chase Field, the Diamondbacks claimed their second series in as many tries
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April 14, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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#handsoff #mesa
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Thousands lining streets in traditionally conservative city of Mesa, Arizona as part of nationwide protests today. This is just a fraction of the huge crowd.
April 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Thousands lining streets in traditionally conservative city of Mesa, Arizona as part of nationwide protests today. This is just a fraction of the huge crowd.
April 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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'Gotta be the shoes': Suns' Devin Booker takes Nike shoe marketing to the streets

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'Gotta be the shoes': Suns' Devin Booker takes Nike shoe marketing to the streets
How does Nike decide who gets a signature shoe? And once they do, how is it marketed?
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March 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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How Devin Booker, Kevin Durant have continued Phoenix Suns' ties to Nike's iconic shoes

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How Devin Booker, Kevin Durant have continued Phoenix Suns' ties to Nike's iconic shoes
Phoenix Suns' players have partnered with Nike for signature shoe lines through the years.
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March 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Protesters at a 'Tesla Takedown' event in Tempe, Arizona (via
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Protesters at a 'Tesla Takedown' event organized by Superstition Rising Indivisible
Protesters gather at the Tempe Tesla dealership to denounce Elon Musk and his unelected role in influencing the federal government through DOGE.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Full disclosure: I’m a DBacks fan, but isn’t baseball something that should unite us on Opening Day? Who’s your favorite team? Here’s something about mine:

5 important questions we think the Arizona Diamondbacks need to answer in 2025

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5 important questions we think the Arizona Diamondbacks need to answer in 2025
These are the five big questions we think might make or break the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 MLB season.
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March 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Suns injury update: Beal still out vs. Celtics as red-hot Phoenix chases Sacramento in West

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Suns injury update: Key player out vs. Celtics as Phoenix chases Sacramento in West
The Phoenix Suns have won their last four games without injured Bradley Beal.
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March 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Just a few days away from
MLB Opening Day (I like writing that all upper case because it should be a holiday) — Arizona Diamondbacks: A $200 million underdog ready to chase World Series champion Dodgers

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Arizona Diamondbacks: A $200 million underdog ready to chase World Series champion Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks are aiming for an even better season than their past two, which included a World Series appearance in 2023.
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March 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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I keep putting this out here because I think it's important. And it says what I think about dangers we face about as clearly as I can put it.
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We can't let Trump control information and scrub heroes from history | Opinion
Donald Trump wants to control information and history. Why else would Pentagon purge (then restore) web pages about war heroes? It should scare you.
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March 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Molly Miller leaving Grand Canyon for Arizona State women's basketball job

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Molly Miller leaving Grand Canyon for Arizona State women's basketball job
Molly Miller, who led Grand Canyon to its first women's March Madness, has accepted the head women's basketball coaching position at Arizona State.
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March 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Diamondbacks' notes: Corbin Burnes might not debut until road trip vs. N.Y Yankees

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Diamondbacks' notes: Corbin Burnes might not debut until road trip vs. N.Y Yankees
Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes said he will get another spring outing, which indicates he won’t debut at Chase Field.
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March 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Our readers have spoken: 4 stars made Phoenix basketball's Mount Rushmore. And who was last?

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Readers have spoken: 4 stars made Phoenix basketball's Mount Rushmore. And who was last?
The Arizona Republic readers chose Mount Rushmore of Phoenix basketball in a poll on azcentral.com. Here are the results.
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March 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Ryan Dunn on Mason Plumlee's 2nd straight ejection: "He doesn't take anything lightly. I can't say the word I really want to say, but he's not gonna be punked. He's not gonna be bullied. He's gonna be the aggressor sometimes, and we need that."
March 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM