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ESPN’s broadcast of the Basha/Chandler game showed Arizona high school football to the entire nation. Sam Valenti recaps what was a monumental night in the valley.

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September 1, 2026

It’s a new week of Arizona high school football and teams are solidifying their starts to the 2026 season. This week’s Best in the West sweeps across Peoria and Deer…

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As the ASU men’s golf team gets set for another season, they will have a new trick in their golf bags. On Tuesday, it was announced the team had partnered…

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Reigning Big 12 player of the year Landon Hairston threw out the first pitch at Chase Field on Tuesday night. The Sun Devils new single-season home run king caught up…

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The third season of the Big 12’s current incarnation begins in full force this weekend with twin missions. The conference needs to claim an at-large berth in the College Football Playoff, and…

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Jordan Spurgeon and Claudia Collins recap the Chandler vs. Basha nationally broadcasted high school football game from this last weekend. They speak with players and coaches from the game. Eliav…

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Jon Wilner joins Brad Cesmat to talk about some college coaches who enter the season on the hot seat.

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August 21, 2026

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September 1, 2026

As the ASU men’s golf team gets set for another season, they will have a new trick in their golf bags. On Tuesday, it was announced the team had partnered…

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Landon Hairston throws out the 1st pitch at Chase Field on ASU Night

Reigning Big 12 player of the year Landon Hairston threw out the first pitch at Chase Field on Tuesday night. The Sun Devils new single-season home run king caught up…

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Holy Score: The Big 12 needs BYU or Utah (not both, just one) to wear the cape in 2026

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VIDEO – College coaches entering the season on the hot seat

Jon Wilner joins Brad Cesmat to talk about some college coaches who enter the season on the hot seat.

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August 30, 2026

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ESPN Brings AZHSFB to National Audience

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Sun Devil Men’s Golf, True Spec Golf Announce Partnership

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Holy Score: The Big 12 needs BYU or Utah (not both, just one) to wear the cape in 2026

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Landon Hairston throws out the 1st pitch at Chase Field on ASU Night

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