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Year in Review: Top Arizona sports stories
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Year in Review: Top Arizona sports storiesBefore we ring out 2016, a last look back at the stories and personalities that made it a year to remember. - Heat Index
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Arizonans in college basketball: 14 standouts
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Arizonans in college basketball: 14 standoutsThe college basketball season is heating up and so are the former Arizona high school basketball players on Division I men's basketball teams. - Sports
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Download the new azcentral sports appThe azcentral sports app for iOS and Android devices has all the daily coverage of the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Suns and Coyotes as well as Arizona and Arizona State plus the high school sports scene. - NCAAF
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College football bowl game schedule and predictions
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College football bowl game schedule and predictionsDoing its best to challenge the premise that there can never be enough college football, the bowl system gives fans 40 FBS games from Dec. 17 through Jan. 2 (and 42 in all) that include 17 teams with 6-6 records and two more that went 5-7. - NCAAF
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Swinney: OSU is 'where everybody wants to be'
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Swinney: OSU is 'where everybody wants to be'Clemson takes on second straight college football heavyweight in Arizona: first Alabama, now Ohio State - Heat Index
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Arizona's best high school tennis programs: Domination at the top
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Arizona's best high school tennis programs: Domination at the topWhile more schools are starting to break through and win state titles in Arizona high school tennis, the sport continues to be dominated by a few schools. - High School
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Mesquite's Shaylee Gonzales named MVP of Nike TOC John Anderson Division
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Mesquite's Shaylee Gonzales named MVP of Nike TOC John Anderson DivisionGilbert Mesquite showed it is among the top girls basketball teams in the country, winning the John Anderson Division of the Nike Tournament of Champions last week. - Sports
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Year in Review: Top azcentral sports galleries of 2016
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Year in Review: Top azcentral sports galleries of 2016Before the calendar turns to 2017, take a look at the most popular sports galleries produced by azcentral sports in 2016. - Heat Index
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NFL's highest paid tight ends: 2016 rankings
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NFL's highest paid tight ends: 2016 rankingsThe tight end position has been revolutionized in the NFL in recent years as the position has taken on more of a role in team's offenses.
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Selig election may open Hall to Bonds, Clemens
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Selig election may open Hall to Bonds, ClemensSay this for Baseball Hall of Fame voting – it’s never boring. - Heat Index
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NFL playoff picture: Cardinals hurt Seahawks
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NFL playoff picture: Cardinals hurt SeahawksThe Cardinals may not be able to make the NFL playoffs, but they can still have an impact on the postseason. - Phoenix
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Going to the Cactus Bowl? Here's what you need to know
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Going to the Cactus Bowl? Here's what you need to knowDowntown Phoenix will still be aglow after the holiday while hosting Boise State and Baylor in the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl.
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OSU defensive lineman Jalyn Holmes says bowl practice is when young players can make a leap in their development.
OSU defensive lineman Robert Landers on using his "underdog" status to his advantage.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer speaks to the media following their arrival in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl on Monday night. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
The 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame class is announced Jan. 18 and here are some of the top candidates.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and coach Chuck Pagano discuss their 33-25 loss to the Oakland Raiders.
Baylor coach Jim Grobe explains how the Bears dealt with injuries at the quaterback position this season. Video: Scott Bordow
Boise State junior running back Jeremy McNichols talks about decision to enter NFL draft. Video: Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero recaps the biggest takeaways from this week's games.
azcentral sports Cardinals insider Kent Somers breaks down the Cardinals' 34-31 win over the Seahawks in Seattle on Saturday.
Tennessee trailed 25-10 at the time of the injury. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game and replaced by Matt Cassel.
Coyotes insider Sarah McLellan looks at the plus and minus in the 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Coyotes captain Shane Doan played his 1,500th career game Friday. Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports
Coach Dave Tippett, captain Shane Doan and defenseman Connor Murphy react to the 4-1 loss. Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports
Suns guard Eric Bledsoe discusses the tongue-lashing his team got from coach Earl Watson at halftime in Phoenix's win over the 76ers on Friday. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
Scottsdale's Auston Matthews will play the Coyotes in Arizona for the first time Friday. Video: Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports
USA TODAY Sports' Lorenzo Reyes makes his picks for three of this weekend's best matchups.
Eager Green Bay Packers fans flocked to Lambeau Field to help shovel snow before Saturday's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. More than 600 people were paid $10 an hour to shovel snow from a recent storm. (Dec. 23)
A month before his inauguration, West Virginia Gov.-elect Jim Justice is going strong as the head coach of the boys and girls basketball teams at Greenbrier East High School. (Dec. 23)
Hartland got out to a 17-4 lead early in the second quarter before South Lyon rallied to tie the game. The Eagles regrouped to win, 39-32.
USA TODAY Sports reporter and amateur goalie A.J. Perez got an opportunity to face off against NHL star Alex Ovechkin.
Here's a look at some of the best sports photos of the year.
NBA stars including Karl-Anthony Towns and Russell Westbrook have been busy this holiday season, spreading joy to those in need.
USA TODAY Sports' staff make their predictions on what headlines we'll see in 2017. Will Nick Saban crack a smile? Will Romo stay a Cowboy? Will Trump find a cabinet member from #wakeyleaks?
Oakland coach Greg Kampe thought forward Jalen Hayes was 'overhyped' in his return to East Lansing. (Chris Solari/DFP)
MSU's Tom Izzo, Cassius Winston and Joshua Langford recap the Spartans' 77-65 win over Greg Kampe and Oakland. (Chris Solari/DFP)
Michigan State freshman Miles Bridges thinks he's close to returning from a high ankle sprain. (Chris Solari/DFP)
Coyotes insider Sarah McLellan looks at the plus and minus in the 3-2 loss to the Oilers.
Coach Dave Tippett, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, goalie Mike Smith and center Martin Hanzal react to the 3-2 loss on Wednesday night. Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports
OSU's first team All-American Curtis Samuel would rather see the team get all the glory.
Devin Booker discusses his team's 125-111 loss to the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. (Doug Haller/azcentral sports)
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