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NBC 11 Sports: Beal introduced in Phoenix, Carroll joins rookie history & Yuma All-Stars keep rolling

June 29, 2023 10:49 PM Cole Johnson

In an eventful day for all Arizona sports fans, Phoenix made two big splashes from the hardwood to the baseball…

The “Big Three” in the valley of the sun has arrived as the Phoenix Suns introduce Bradley Beal

June 29, 2023 7:37 PM Cole Johnson

The second big splash of the year by the Phoenix Suns was made into a reality on Thursday afternoon as Bradley Beal made his way to the podium in an…

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll voted in as first rookie starter in MLB All-Star game since 2017

June 29, 2023 7:04 PM Cole Johnson

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie, Corbin Carroll, has been named as a starter for the National League in the 2023 All-Star game taking place in his…

SPECIAL REPORT: The long road traveled – How Imperial hoops star Sierra Morris has found success

June 28, 2023 4:07 PM Luis Lopez

Finding her passion for basketball as a child, Morris will be taking her game to the next level, a journey that’s been a long one both metaphorically…

Kansas City Chiefs Lombardi Trophy displayed at State Capitol

June 28, 2023 12:16 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The public viewing of the trophy, which began on Tuesday, was free and open to everyone. Fans of the football champions came in players’ numbers to…

NBC 11 Sports: Seven local teams hit the field for another day of 7 vs 7 football, IVC responds to naming new mascot

June 27, 2023 11:51 PM Cole Johnson

Yuma Catholic hosted the first night of its yearly 7 vs 7 football camp – welcoming in six other schools from Yuma and Calexico from the Imperial…

Let’s get ’em in! Vote for Corbin and Lourdes

June 27, 2023 11:03 PM Scott Gross

Vote for Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and get them in the National League All-Star starting lineup…

Chicago streets closed ahead of NASCAR street race

June 27, 2023 7:44 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Some commuters and residents are starting to feel the pinch as more streets shut down ahead of this weekend’s…

Griner’s WNBA return a mixed bag, but experience in Russia helps her keep perspective

June 27, 2023 5:51 AM AP News

There was a time in Brittney Griner’s life when a mid-season coaching change might have been tough to handle. Her 10-month detainment in Russia has…

NBC 11 Sports: Martin puts El Centro on the map as high recruit, Imperial Valley College announces new mascot name

June 26, 2023 11:02 PM Cole Johnson

With the 2023 football season right around the corner, we catch up with Central junior Jared Martin on the latest wave of recognition headed his…

Racking up the recognition: Central’s Jared Martin enters junior season as one of California’s highest football recruits

June 27, 2023 9:00 AM Cole Johnson

A known reality across the Imperial Valley is that recognition comes few and far between when it comes to athletic talent – reasonable or not, the…

Yuma Catholic ranked the 16th most dominant football program in Arizona over the last decade

June 26, 2023 6:42 PM Cole Johnson

After a solid ten-year run, there was some deserved recognition headed towards the Yuma Catholic football program this past…

Imperial Valley College announces new “Desert Warriors” mascot

June 26, 2023 6:30 PM Luis Lopez

The new mascot replaces the “Arabs” which was retired back in 2021 after being in place since the…

Last-place Mercury fire coach Vanessa Nygaard and replace her with assistant Nikki Blue

June 26, 2023 5:40 AM AP News

Nygaard took over the team last season and went 17-31. It wasn’t an easy year-and-a-half for Nygaard, with star center Brittney Griner missing all of…

Arizona Coyotes sign backup goalie Connor Ingram to three-year contract

June 26, 2023 5:35 AM AP News

The 26-year-old led the Coyotes with a 3.37 goals against average and a .907 save percentage last season. Ingram made 47 saves in a shutout of Tampa…

NBC 11 Sports: College offers come rolling in for Central standout, Yuma Catholic football receives recognition

June 23, 2023 10:50 PM Cole Johnson

As we inch closer to football, we preview a full sit-down interview with Central’s Jared Martin after receiving 12 Division-I football offers heading…