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For decades, the quarterback position has been defined by a specific image, one that often excluded Black athletes from being recognized as the leaders of an offense. In the opening episode of Kam’s Krystal Ball, we explore how the position has transformed, from the racial stereotypes and traditional expectations...
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Jay Jackson spent 17 years playing professional baseball, but eventually his career came to an end. This episode discusses what led to the end of his athletic career and his thoughts on what his last season in Major League Baseball was like.
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Kevin Natividad moves from Hawaii to Phoenix, Arizona and finds more than just fighting: love. As his opponents grow stronger so does he, and now with reinforced purpose and support Kevin puts together a winning streak that opens the door he’s been waiting for. The UFC calls him up, but is it too much too soon?
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Kevin Natividad spent the first half of his fighting career trying to prove he belonged. By the time he reached the UFC, the hardest opponent wasn’t across the cage — it was the pressure he had put on himself.
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PHOENIX – Arizona debuted at No. 22 in the first 2026 College Football Playoff rankings as Miami claimed the top spot. Notre Dame's fall, Ohio State's playoff uncertainty and the Big 12 race highlighted the national picture.
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PHOENIX – Jackie Smith revolutionized the tight end position during his Cardinals career. Trey McBride is taking it to the next level with receiving records that help explain how the position has evolved.
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PHOENIX – The Arizona State women’s soccer draws most of its attention for its performance on the field, but how do the Sun Devils balance athletics with academics, travel and sleep?
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Arizona voters appear all but certain about excluding trans students from girls sports teams and the school bathrooms and locker rooms that reflect their gender identity. Dubbed the “Protect Girls Sports in Arizona Act,” Proposition 318 threatens schools and athletic associations with lawsuits if they allow trans...
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TEMPE – Arizona State women’s basketball opened the season against Jackson State in Tempe Monday night, and after falling into a frightening deficit early, the Sun Devils exploded behind some newcomers and their veteran returners.
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LAS VEGAS – The Arizona men’s basketball team’s role players struggled in a season-opening loss to UCLA, revealing some potential flaws in the Wildcats’ roster.
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TEMPE – After a health scare delayed his introduction at Arizona State, Randy Bennett returned to his home state and led the Sun Devils to a victory over East Tennessee State in his coaching debut.
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TEMPE – Veteran QB Gardner Minshew II led the Cardinals to a comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday after taking over for Jacoby Brissett. That was enough for coach Mike LaFleur to name Minshew the team’s starter on Monday, with rookie Carson Beck moving up to the backup role.
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CHANDLER – A Día de los Muertos celebration in Chandler highlights how culture, religion and family tradition shape the ways communities in Arizona grieve and maintain connections with those who died.
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TUCSON – Heather and Andrew Stanford’s Natures Surprise Ranch uses goats and sheep to clear vegetation across Arizona. Their targeted grazing business provides a livelihood built around a herd they consider family.
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PHOENIX – Utah leads a crowded Big 12 football championship race, but BYU, Texas Tech, Houston, Arizona, Oklahoma State and Baylor remain in contention as critical November matchups threaten to shake up the standings.
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TUCSON – After making the Final Four a season ago, Arizona enters its 2026-27 season bearing the weight of high expectations. With a retooled roster, the Wildcats figure to be in the mix to make another deep postseason run.
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PHOENIX – Championship playoffs despite some anxious moments after their final game. How did a group that endured so many injuries and so much inconsistency manage to make it here?
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PHOENIX – The Suns have been trying to build a team around Devin Booker, but as he ages, should Phoenix explore trade options down the line?
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TEMPE – ASU fans booed quarterback Cutter Boley before he took a snap against Kansas State, drawing a strong response from coach Kenny Dillingham and raising questions about why fans turn on their own players and how athletes process that criticism.
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TEMPE – Against one of the top defenses in the conference and one of the loudest stadiums in college football, it will take ASU’s best offensive showing of the year to take down the No. 8 BYU Cougars.