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Leading Edge Academy San Tan Earns 3rd Place in State Track Meet
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Leading Edge Academy San Tan Junior High Girls Track Team earned 3rd place overall in Division I at the 2017 Canyon Athletic Association State Track & Field Championships held on May 12 and 13. Friday’s events were hosted at Valley Christian High School in Chandler, while Saturday’s events were held at Queen Creek High School. Track team coach, Nick Towner, successfully trained his “Little School that COULD” without the benefit of an official track or field on which to practice.

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Larry Fitzgerald named co-winner of “Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year"
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was named a co-winner of the 2016 "Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year," along with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

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Cardinals release WR Floyd after DUI arrest
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The Arizona Cardinals announced on Wednesday that the team released wide receiver Michael Floyd. The move comes just two days after Floyd was arrested for suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale.

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Arizona Coyotes plan move to Tempe
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The Arizona Coyotes have been looking for a new home for years, and now they have decided on one. The team announced on Monday a deal for a new arena in Tempe. It will be situated on the northwest corner of Rio Salado Parkway and McClintock Drive.

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Peyton Manning set to announce retirement
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After a record-breaking 18-year career, Peyton Manning is prepared to step away from the NFL.

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Broncos claim NFL title in Super Bowl 50
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Peyton Manning may get the headlines, but the day belongs to his defense. A defensive touchdown, three turnovers and the longest punt return in NFL history helped carry the Denver Broncos to a 24-10 win over Carolina in Super Bowl 50.

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Suns fire head coach Jeff Hornacek
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The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Jeff Hornacek. The team announced Monday morning that Hornacek has been relieved of his duties as head coach following his two-plus seasons in the position.

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Newton, Panthers rout Cardinals, 49-15 for NFC title
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Superman is headed for the Super Bowl. He's taking the Carolina Panthers with him.

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Manning, Broncos scramble to Super Bowl in 20-18 win over NE
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When Peyton Manning was watching games from the locker room a few months ago, none of this seemed possible.

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Cards win! And fans out in full force for big game
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Cards win! Cards win! The Arizona Cardinals pulled it off Saturday night, winning a nail-biter of a game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Cardinals end record regular season with 36-6 dud
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Bruce Arians got worried when he saw the sluggishness at Wednesday's practice. When his Cardinals were even worse a day later, the Arizona coach envisioned what might unfold Sunday.

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Cardinals beat Eagles 40-17 to clinch NFC West
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The Arizona Cardinals will enjoy their new hats and T-shirts for a night. Then they'll focus on bigger goals.

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Freeney's defensive play saves Arizona's 23-20 win
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Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with 5 seconds to play to deprive the Vikings a chance at the tying field goal and the Arizona Cardinals clinched a playoff berth with a 23-20 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night.

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Programming changes for Arizona Cardinals game on Thursday
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The Arizona Cardinals play the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

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Cardinals roll, Fitzgerald becomes youngest to 1,000 catches
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On a day Larry Fitzgerald became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions, the 32-year-old receiver was more impressed with the performance of his team than his own.

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