Final Four

Final Four Fan Fest a hit with sports lovers

A Purdue fan poses with a sign at the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest in downtown Phoenix.

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A fan slaps at a puck at Men’s Final Four Fan Fest in downtown Phoenix.

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The Chuck Stop — a store at the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest in downtown Phoenix — sells hats and glasses with Charles Barkley's face on items.

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Basketball fanatics packed downtown Phoenix streets and some headed to the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest where lovers of ball get an authentic experience.

The event — held at the Phoenix Convention Center — gives fans the chance to do a number of interactive games from shooting hoops to slapping a hockey puck through a goal.

One activity is where fans are strapped up like a human crane and have the ability to reach for prizes such as Final Four tickets.

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