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WM Phoenix Open Day 3
One of the most well-known tours in the PGA had a great finish on day 3 of the tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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​Thomas Detry led the way and set himself in prime position to win his first ever major golf tournament.
Link: Phoenix Open suits Thomas Detry just fine as he eyes first tour win
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Perry High School Basketball
Perry High School basketball is one of the top programs in Arizona. They have won three straight state championships as they go for a 4-peat.
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They also have Koa Pete who is one of the top 10 players in the country.
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Link: Perry boys basketball aims for four straight state titles in Arizona
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Hamilton High School baseball player eyes MLB Draft
Boston Kellner is one of the top baseball players in Arizona. He is ranked in the top 90 for the 2025 MLB draft prospects.
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He is aiming for a state championship which would be his first in his high school baseball career.
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Link: Hamilton High’s Boston Kellner eyes state title, 2025 MLB Draft
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Family ties in full circle at Casteel High School
Matt Denny the manager and his son Baylor Denny who is a sophomore on the team haven't played together on a team in their whole life.
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They got the opportunity last year and for the next three years as Casteel goes for a 3-peat of state championships.
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Link: Casteel High’s Matt and Baylor Denny balance family ties and titles
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Angels top prospect is ready for his dream to become a reality
Angels top prospect Christian Moore fresh off a national championship with the Tennessee Volunteers was the Angels 1st round pick in the 2024 MLB draft.
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He will start the season in double A as he looks to gain more experience before getting called up to the big leagues.
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Link: Christian Moore, top Angels prospect, looks to unlock potential
MLB veteran gets a fresh start with new team
MLB veteran Tim Anderson gets a fresh start in Anaheim joining the Angels on a minor league deal.
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He is on a prove it deal meaning he has to earn his spot in spring training. He is competing for the middle infield spot as he can play both 2B and SS.
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Link: MLB vet Tim Anderson seeks career revival with Los Angeles Angels
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Orange County native returns home joining the Angels
Angels signed 11 year veteran Kyle Hendricks to join the starting rotation. He is from Newport Beach, California and is now 25 minutes away from where he grew up his whole life.
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He was previously on the Cubs for the last 11 seasons. He will now join a new clubhouse at the major league level for the first time in his career.
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Link: Kyle Hendricks’ career comes full circle in return home to L.A. Angels
Angels add 2 time World Series champion
The Angels traded for Jorge Soler over the offseason from the Atlanta Braves to be their new cleanup hitter. He won 2 rings with the Braves and Cubs.
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He is a powerful hitter and will be hitting behind 3 time AL MVP Mike Trout. He has been on many different teams throughout his career.
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Link: Jorge Soler brings power, playoff pedigree to Los Angeles Angels
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Local college students get a golden opportunity
Arizona State and Grand Canyon students land a once in a lifetime internship with the Athletics organization. These are students who are sports business and marketing students.
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These students are ones that plan to use this internship experience to land a future professional job.
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Link: A’s open doors to sports careers for Arizona students in Cactus League
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