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North Carolina coach Roy Williams and players celebrate after the Tar Heels beat Gonzaga in the NCAA college basketball title game April 3, 2017, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Valley cities are hoping the 2024 Final Four has at least as much positive economic impact as it did when it was last in the Valley in 2017.
Valley cities: millions of reasons to welcome Final Four
Hosting the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four will be a boon for Valley cities, at least based on the last time March Madness’s big showcase landed in the region. A report from the W.P … more
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Distance shortens to Glendale Family Bike Ride
Riders can grab a helmet and get ready for fun outdoors at the 27th Annual Glendale Family Bike Ride from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 14 at Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave. Those … more
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts (50) and Shohei Ohtani warm up on deck before a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Phoenix. The game was canceled because of rain. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Dodgers draw record crowds at Camelback Ranch-Glendale
Average attendance for Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training games in Glendale in the just completed Cactus League season set a record for the team in Arizona. Camelback Ranch-Glendale spokesman … more
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Deer Valley baseball coach Greg Rice, left, senior pitcher Michael McDougall and senior pitcher Tanner Theall smile Feb. 7 after McDougall signed to play for Arizona Christian and Theall signed with Phoenix College.
More West Valley athletes find homes after signing day
The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs. Athletic directors, students and parents are … more
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Salt Tacos y Tequila Marketing Director Scott McIntire stands next to the bar at the restaurant March 20, which is across a Westgate plaza from Desert Diamond Arena. The University of Kansas graduate is preparing this destination near State Farm Stadium for Final Four-related crowds.
Glendale gets game ready for 2024 Final Four
As the Final Four returns to Glendale for the first weekend of April, the city, local merchants and entertainment complexes believe they are better prepared to capture the windfall and recognition … more
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Deer Valley senior catcher Dylan English starts to swing at a pitch during a March 13 game at Paradise Honors High School in Surprise.
Glendale Deer Valley baseball circles big goals
Deer Valley baseball want to add a couple more check marks inside their circles this weekend. Last year the Skyhawks rolled up a 15-8 overall and 12-7 in regular season games, yet it wasn't … more
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Michael McDowell waves to fans during driver introductions for the Daytona 500 on Feb. 19, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Glendale native heading to Bristol Motor Speedway
After another top-10 performance, Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse head to “The Last Great Colosseum” at the Bristol Motor Speedway. more
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Northwest Christian junior pitcher Trot Simms delivers a pitch during the Crusaders' 3A playoff win over Tucson Sabino May 6, 2023.
West Valley Preps Glendale/Peoria baseball preview
Feb. 20 marked the beginning of the high school baseball. West Valley Preps asked local coaches to take a look at their teams and five coaches responded: Deer Valley Skyhawks 4A West Valley … more
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Sunrise Mountain boys volleyball players celebrate winning a point against Ironwood during an April 18, 2023, home match.
West Valley Preps' Glendale/Peoria boys volleyball preview
Late February marked the beginning of the high school boys volleyball regular season. West Valley Preps asked Peoria coaches to take a look at their teams: Cactus Cobras 4A West Valley … more
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Ironwood boys basketball players celebrate after winning the 5A hampionship 55-31 over Queen Creek Casteel on March 1 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix.
Ironwood locks down Casteel, brings 2nd title to Glendale
PHOENIX - Size matters less if speed consistently beats it to the spot and the smaller guys wear out the bigs by making them chase on defense. More often than not Friday night, Ironwood (27-3) used their speed, skill and team concept more
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Deer Valley boys basketball players and coaches hold up the 4A Conference trophy and banner after the Skyhawks defeated Tucson Sahuaro 63-31 in overtime to win the program's first state title.
Deer Valley boys basketball works OT to win first title
PHOENIX - A happy corollary of this style of an Open Division format was on display throughout a drama-filled 4A boys basketball final Thursday night. Two high school teams full of neighborhood … more
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Easton Black enjoys improbable homecoming with TCU
A homecoming for TCU true freshman kicker Easton Black during bowl season was not too far-fetched, if the Horned Frogs’ destination was the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Dec. 27 at Chase … more
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