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TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. — In what will instantly be etched into combat sports history as one of the most violent and awe-inspiring upsets of all time, Justin …
Gaethje Shockwaves the World: “The Highlight” Bludgeons Undefeated Topuria to Claim Lightweight Gold at UFC Freedom 250 Read More
TweetPinShare “A win on Sunday would absolutely mean everything for me. I would achieve everything I ever set out to achieve. I’ve sacrificed my life to get to this moment …
Brutal and uncouth, or a patriotic crowd-pleaser? UFC comes to the White House Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER – A third area chance to improve takes place on Eastern Arizona College’s John Mikelson Field. It is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, June 9. …
Tuesday off-season grid session on Mickelson Field Read More
TweetPinShareBy Matthew Badger/Cronkite News MESA – As the U.S. men’s national team begins its World Cup journey, questions arise both on and off the pitch. Arizona Athletic Grounds is determined to …
Mesa’s Arizona Athletic Grounds is determined to offer “white glove service” as Turkey’s training site for the World Cup 2026 Read More
TweetPinShareThe 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is underway. Being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, this summer will see a bumper schedule of 104 games being played over …
World Cup 2026: Will the USA get a host nation performance boost? Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff MORENCI / THATCHER — The heat is rising, and so is the competitive spirit across the Gila Valley as the summer swim season officially got underway …
Flippers and Manta Rays Splash Into Summer: SEAZ Swim Season Kicks Off Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER, Ariz. –Athletes from across the region are invited to develop their volleyball skills this summer through a series of camps hosted by Eastern Arizona College’s volleyball …
EA Volleyball camps offer opportunities for athletes of all ages Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER – Young basketball players from across the region are invited to improve their skills this summer at the 2026 Gila Monster Hoopsters Basketball Camp hosted by …
EA to host Gila Monster Hoopsters basketball camp Read More
TweetPinShareby Juan Manosalva/Cronkite News CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Twelve days before its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, the United States delivered one of its most complete performances under Mauricio Pochettino. Christian Pulisic …
US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do Read More
TweetPinShareBy Elijah Murray/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Tommy Lloyd didn’t wait long to make his position clear. The Arizona men’s basketball coach opened the Big 12’s spring business meetings by drawing a …
Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd leads coaches’ pushback as Big 12 weighs 20‑game conference basketball schedule Read More