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Athletes run for missing and murdered Indigenous women and to bring awareness
PHOENIX — The sight can be jarring: As a runner’s graceful stride brings her closer, her face comes into focus. A rich, red handprint covers her mouth. We will not be silenced. The painted hand has become a powerful symbol for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement, known as MMIW, a cause boosted by the increasing number of athletes embracing it.
Cronkite News: Young athletes raise awareness for missing and murdered
Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel, a distance runner from South Dakota, wanted to do more to help the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement, so she made it part of her running experience and featured it on her social media.
Athletes raise awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women
By Averi Roberts | January 4, 2021 at 1:07 PM MST - Updated January 4 at 1:07 PM PHOENIX – The sight can be jarring: As a runner’s graceful stride brings her closer, her face comes into focus. A rich, red handprint covers her mouth. We will not be silenced. The painted hand has become a powerful symbol for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement, known as MMIW, a cause boosted by the increasing number of athletes embracing it.
Athletes raise awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women
Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel, a distance runner from South Dakota, wanted to do more to help the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement, so she made it part of her running experience and featured it on her social media. (Photo courtesy Devin Whetstone) Averi Roberts, Cronkite News Originally Published: January 2, 2021 11:09 p.m.
Athletes raise awareness for missing, murder indigenous women
Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel, a distance runner from South Dakota, wanted to do more to help the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement, so she made it part of her running experience and featured it on her social media. (Photo courtesy Devin Whetstone) PHOENIX – The sight can be jarring: As a runner’s graceful stride brings her closer, her face comes into focus. A rich, red handprint covers her mouth. We will not be silenced.
‘My story is not done’: Eddie Johnson begins 20th season as voice of Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX – His story is full of chapters. Some are complete, defined by adversity and accomplishments, and others remain unwritten, blank pages waiting to be filled with more life experiences. Former NBA standout Eddie Johnson is beginning his 20th year as the color analyst for the Phoenix Suns, who open their season tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. He also is completing his sixth year as a radio host on Sirius XM radio, and is a motivational speaker for businesses.
Eddie Johnson begins 20th season as voice of Phoenix Suns
Former NBA standout Eddie Johnson is not only an analyst for the Phoenix Suns, but he is also an accomplished motivational speaker. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for PGD Global) PHOENIX – His story is full of chapters. Some are complete, defined by adversity and accomplishments, and others remain unwritten, blank pages waiting to be filled with more life experiences.
‘Devastating’: Brophy Prep swimming reflects on season halted by COVID-19
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‘Devastating’: Brophy Prep swimming reflects on season halted by COVID-19
The 2020 AIA State Swim and Dive Championship was held at Skyline Aquatic Center in Mesa. (Photo by Edwin Perez/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – As high schools transition from fall to winter sports, Brophy Prep is left to reflect on a season that ended abruptly. After 32 years of dominating Arizona high school swimming, the boys team finally ran into an opponent the Broncos couldn’t outswim. COVID-19.
Suns’ addition of Chris Paul brings praise from former coach
PHOENIX – A new heat wave is headed to the Valley. Chris Paul, better known by his nickname CP3, brings with him a fiery attitude along with an impressive playoff resume. After the Phoenix Suns acquired the point guard from Oklahoma City in a blockbuster trade earlier this week, one of his former coaches said the Suns will benefit from Paul’s leadership and be a role model for the team’s younger players. “I think he understands when to bark at a guy and when to pat him on the back.
Cronkite News: Native basketball tournament readies post-COVID return
The Native American Basketball Invitational provides not only games but opportunities for the Native American community.
Native American Basketball Invitational returns in 2021 after ‘devastating’ decision to cancel
click to enlarge Courtesy NABI Foundation PHOENIX – After a one-year absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Native American Basketball Invitational will return in July, showcasing indigenous basketball players from across the U.S., Canada and New Zealand at venues around the Valley. The championship games will take place at the newly renovated downtown arena of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. The decision to cancel the 2020 tournament crushed organizers. “We cried.
Native American Basketball Invitational returns in 2021 after ‘devastating’ decision to cancel
Championship games at the NABI tournament are often accompanied by events and performances recognizing the Native American community. (Photo courtesy NABI Foundation) PHOENIX – After a one-year absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Native American Basketball Invitational will return in July, showcasing indigenous basketball players from across the U.S., Canada and New Zealand at venues around the Valley.
A different look as high school football opens
A temperature check awaiting fans at the gate. Friends, family and any other fans spaced 6 feet apart. Cheerleaders with their voices, if not their spirit, muffled by masks. Welcome to Arizona high school football, global-pandemic edition. Most varsity football programs kicked off competition around the state this month while trying to observe Arizona Interscholastic Association guidelines and school district specific restrictions to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
High school football survives week one during COVID-19 era
Pinnacle High senior wide receiver Dorian Singer gives the referee a thumbs-up during his team’s game against Horizon High. The players and coaches were excited to be back on the field. (Photo by Kevin Hurley/Cronkite News) Pinnacle football fans practice social distancing while watching the Pinnacle Pioneers warm up on the opening night of varsity football in Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Hurley/Cronkite News) At McClintock High School, athletes were provided two tickets each.
Hoping to attend a high school football game? What you need to know in COVID-19 era
Once it was decided that high school football games would be played in Arizona amid the coronavirus pandemic, the next decision to be made was whether fans would be allowed to fill stadiums. That decision was left up to each school district, which will base decisions on the COVID-19 numbers in its area. The AIA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee announced on Sept.
Hoping to attend a high school football game? Here’s what you need to know in COVID-19 era
As high schools, including Mesa’s Eastmark, prepare to kick off the football season, rules are in place for fan attendance during the COVID-19 era. (Photo by Allie Barton/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – Once it was decided that high school football games would be played in Arizona amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the next decision to be made was whether fans would be allowed to fill stadiums. That decision was left up to each school district, which will base decisions on the COVID-19 numbers in its area.
Guard’s game-winning shot is antidote in Phoenix Mercury's victory
PHOENIX – After stepping out from being backstage for years, Shey Peddy finally got the center stage spotlight Tuesday night. With all eyes on her, the Phoenix Mercury guard hit a buzzer-beater 3-pointer that knocked her former team out of the playoffs. Peddy’s shot gave the Mercury an 85-84 win and a second-round playoff berth while eliminating the Washington Mystics, who had cut Peddy earlier this season.
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