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NASCAR announces site for 2025 championship
Since Phoenix Raceway was named the site of NASCAR Championship Weekend in 2020, Arizona has fully embraced the privilege bestowed upon it in serving as the home for one of the most celebrated traditions in motorsports. Whether being welcomed at Sky Harbor International Airport to a barrage of advertisements for the series finale,...
In NCAA tournament rematch, UCLA softball shuts out Grand Canyon
What a difference a year makes. Last year, the Bruins fell to the Antelopes in their NCAA tournament opener then proceeded to fall out of the tournament in their next game. On Friday evening, freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Terry blanked the Antelopes, yielding just two hits. Spearheaded by Terry and a...
J.J. Yeley In Petty Performance Xtreme Midget at Millbridge
CONCORD, NC – J.J. Yeley has spent his last 20 Memorial Day weekends competing in the most prestigious races in motorsports and this year he’ll add a new event to that list. The NASCAR veteran and former USAC champion will make his debut with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget...
Former Arizona State commit considering visit to Nebraska
A four-star safety in the class of 2025 has decommitted from the Arizona State Sun Devils. Rylon Dillard-Allen made the initial commitment on April 22. On Wednesday, the defensive back announced that he would be reopening his recruitment. After talking to (head coach Kenny Dillingham), we have decided it’s best for me to reopen up my recruitment. It was always my dream to play at ASU and be the local guy. But I want to go experience something in college and outside the state! Dillard-Allen has told Bryan Munson of On3 that he is considering an official visit to Nebraska. He named the Huskers, Texas A&M, and Washington as his three schools of interest. The safety will visit College State on June 14 and Seattle on June 21. After talking to @KennyDillingham, we have decided it’s best for me to reopen up my recruitment. It was always my dream to play at ASU and be the local guy. But I want to go experience something in college and outside the state! — Rylon “Batman” Dillard-Allen (@RyDillardAllen) May 15, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Ryan Held Wins 50 Free, Swims 22.15 in Prelims
Olympic contender Ryan Held swam a 22.15 in heats of the 50 free on day 1 of the Sun Devil Open on Friday evening in his home pool. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2024 Sun Devil Open. May 17-19, 2024. Tempe, Arizona. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Results on...
Arizona State coach reflects on ‘hard lesson’ after shocking NCAA regional exit
Less than 24 hours after Arizona State saw its season shockingly end, Sun Devils head coach Matt Thurmond was running errands. Still fresh were the emotions, the devastation. But Thurmond had already acquired a healthy dose of perspective. “It’s a big deal, and everyone’s going to make a big deal...
12News announces new look, content for 'Locker Room' show
PHOENIX — 12News is unveiling a new look to the "Locker Room" sports show fans have come to know and love. After several years of focusing on Arizona Cardinals content, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix announced it is refocusing its successful franchise to focus its journalism brand on all Arizona sports teams.
Former ASU star Adam Archuleta joining Chaparral football rebuild
In the last two weeks, Scottsdale Chaparral football has used social media to announce new members of the coaching staff. One that instantly popped out was Adam Archuleta, the former Chandler High, Arizona State and NFL standout, whose son Jett is a rising 2027 safety in the program. ...
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