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The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue has featured some of the best athletes in the world over the years. From tennis stars to soccer standouts to Olympic medalists, several of the top athletes on the globe have been featured in the prominent magazine issue. Skylar Diggins is among them. The former ...

When Ben Campbell disappeared from the “The Tim, Ben & Brooke Show” on KNIX-FM earlier this year, neither he nor the station offered any explanation. Months later, Campbell said he’s still not sure what happened. “I mean, I don't think it was anything I did,” Campbell said...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ game at the New York Yankees on Saturday was postponed because of a forecast of sustained rain. The Yankees made the announcement more than four hours before the scheduled first pitch at 1:05 p.m. EDT. New York did not announce a...

Last Saturday night, world champions Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards once again came face-to-face in Orlando ahead of their flyweight unification clash at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday December 16. The unbeaten pair meet in a mouth-watering battle to determine the top dog...

Steve Torrence and his CAPCO Contractors crewmates got behind in qualifying and never caught up at the 15th Betway Carolina Nationals at ZMax Dragway where a loss to Doug Kalitta in Sunday’s first round sent them tumbling out of the Top Fuel point lead after the first two of six races in the Countdown to the Championship.

In a thrilling edition of Thursday Night Football, Agua Fria beat Tolleson's Wolverines 24-21, winning the sought-after River Rock. This victory intensified the rivalry between these West Valley schools, as Tolleson had previously dominated most of the meetings in the last five matchups.

Games played Sept. 22 unless otherwise noted 6A Centennial (5-0) 49, Boulder Creek (1-4) 0 Corona (Calif.) Centennial (3-2) 42, Liberty (4-1) 35 Chandler Basha (4-1) 48 , O'Connor ...

Estates Course at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club in Phoenix, Ariz. sits on the same footprint as the club’s former Adobe Course, but Lehman Design Group recontoured the fairways, tee boxes and green complexes, as well as added new sand and grass bunkers throughout. “As we moved through design and into construction, it became clear this would be a completely new golf course with more length, variety and challenge for golfers,” says Jerry Colangelo of Phoenix-based JDM Partners.

Phoenix — Following Thursday night’s 54-28 loss to Barry Goldwater, Flowing Wells head coach Brian Hook gathered the boys in the end zone for a post-game chat. The final score might not be the results they were hoping for, but coach Hook praised the kids for their continued fight throughout the entire game.

PHOENIX - Fans at the ASU football game on Sept. 23 will be treated to a dazzling display at halftime. "It’s a pretty large-scale drone show," said ASU Associate Professor Ana Herruzo. In just three months, ASU students, working under Herruzo, have crafted a full-blown drone production that will...

Friday night's matchup between Valley Christian (No. 1 in The Republic's 3A rankings) and Paradise Honors (No. 6) was a battle between two offensive juggernauts. Once Paradise Honors overcame their initial three-and-out, they surged ahead, dealing Valley Christian Trojans their first defeat of the season, ending their unbeaten streak with a 52-33 win. Both teams now are 5-1 in the 3A Conference and could meet again in the playoffs.

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek (3-1) has been looking to make a name for themselves in the 6A region, and they may have done that on Friday night with a last-minute play to stun Pinnacle (4-0). ALA Queen Creek and Pinnacle was a much-anticipated matchup between two top Arizona quarterbacks:...

TEMPE, Ariz. — Upon stepping off the plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the brutal heat assaults the senses. Over the summer, Phoenix had a 31-day streak of highs at or above 110 degrees. Cambridge, England, where ASU women’s soccer player Emilie Simpson is from, has exceeded 104 degrees Fahrenheit once in recorded history.

AVONDALE — The Mohave High School flag football team recorded their most dominant win of the season, defeating Agua Fria High School 42-12 on Thursday. The Thunderbirds came into the game on a double winning streak and had not allowed a point in either of those games. They move to 3-2 in their first season in school history with their win.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Two games out in Imperial Valley for Thursday night football. The Central Spartans hosted the Cibola Raiders at Cal Jones Field winning big 35-12. The Brawley Wildcats hosted the Gila Ridge Hawks at Warne Field. The Hawks looking for their second win against the undefeated Wildcats, but Brawley keeps their perfect season intact winning 47-15.

Tennis season has arrived in Surprise, and the will welcome approximately 3,000 players competing in several United States Tennis Association League National Championships this fall. Play began with the USTA Southwest Sectionals this weekend. The winners of this event will secure an automatic bid to the USTA League National Championship...

PHOENIX — Week Five of Friday Night Fever's 34th season is now in the books and three more great plays have been nominated to become the Hot Shots Play of the Week!. 1. ALA-Queen Creek QB Enoch Watson catching his own tipped pass and running for a touchdown. 2....

In a recent match, Cactus High School decisively beat its west side rival, Peoria, with a final score of 41-7. From the beginning, the Cobras took control of the field, scoring an early touchdown. They further extended their lead in the second quarter, achieving a 14-point lead.