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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — It’s not every day one gets to test one’s shooting acumen against a police officer. But that’s just what members of the Safford Clay …
Safford Clay Dogs Trade Friendly Fire with Police Department Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gabrielle Wallace/Cronkite News PHOENIX – The moon and the stars are the only natural light in the early morning as ambitious hikers and runners take to the Grand Canyon to …
Rite of passage: Ultra runners tackle Grand Canyon’s grueling conditions Read More
TweetPinShareIn many ways, the 2025/26 NBA season and postseason are going the way that we expected. There have been a few surprises, and there might yet be a few twists …
NBA: Is It Time to Give Shai Gilgeous-Alexander His Flowers? Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GLENDALE — The Pima Roughriders track and field teams delivered a standout performance at the Division V State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, with both …
Pima Roughriders welcome home two state track champions Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM and GREENLEE COUNTIES – Youth swimming opportunities are heating up this summer in Safford, Thatcher, Pima, and Morenci. In the Gila Valley, families can sign …
Beat the heat and join a swim team! Read More
TweetPinShareBy Shay Moloney/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Sierra and Sophia Smith, two catalysts behind Arizona State’s new women’s club flag football team, are far from the school’s most recognizable or celebrated female …
No pads, no problem: Arizona is powering the rise of women’s flag football Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The kid from the small southeastern mining town has made it all the way to the White House, and come June 14, it could …
Safford’s favorite son set to light up the White House lawn Read More
TweetPinShareThe Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as one of the most intriguing teams in baseball this season. After a period of inconsistency, the club has found a rhythm built on balance, …
What’s Working for the Arizona Diamondbacks This Season? Read More
TweetPinShareChampionship match is Saturday in Glendale By Raymundo Frasquillo GLENDALE – The Division III team semifinals and the final will be played in Glendale Paseo Racquet Center, 6268 West Thunderbird …
Eagles meet Guardians for semis on Friday Read More
TweetPinShareTennis semifinals move to Glendale on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo GLENDALE – The Glendale Paseo Racquet Center, 6268 West Thunderbird Road, is the site of the Division III team semifinals …
Fourth-ranked Eagles upset by No. 5 Mustangs Read More