US news archive from 2017-08-13

Rich Rodriguez: Arizona Wildcats football could play 20 freshmen this year

Rich Rodriguez first floated the idea of a full-blown youth movement at last month's Pac-12 media days. He was especially high on his class of newcomers, saying that “there's probably 20 of them that will play this year.” Even though the Wildcats...

AZCentral, 19:01 in Sport

Sen. Jeff Flake condemns 'white supremacy' in tweet

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSE Graphic video: A bystander captures the moment a car slams into a crowd at a white nationalist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Amid the chaos of the Charlottesville, Virginia, riots, which as of Saturday afternoon...

AZCentral, 19:15 in Regional

Brewers acquire Neil Walker from Mets with hopes of providing a boost at second base

The Milwaukee Brewers finally decided to do something about their lack of production at second base. The Brewers acquired veteran switch-hitter Neil Walker from the New York Mets on Saturday, providing another option for the final six weeks of the...

Usa Today, 19:21 in Sport

Reactions to Trump's statement on violence in Virginia

President Donald Trump blamed "many sides" for violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the wake of a white nationalist demonstration. His comments drew swift reactions. Democrats and some Republicans called on him to specifically denounce...

Chron, 19:33 in Politics

High school football rankings for 2017 season

FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInTop 10 'Athletes' in high school football – 2017 FullscreenPosted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Let’s take a look at 10 guys who are major matchup problems for opponents with their multiple skills and...

AZCentral, 19:40 in Sport

Supporters, opponents of school vouchers in Arizona keep up pressure

Days after delivering 111,000 signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State's Office, 200 demonstrators opposing the expansion of a school-voucher system rallied Saturday on the steps of the Capitol in hopes of maintaining their momentum. Attendees,...

AZCentral, 20:39 in Regional

Arizona State DE JoJo Wicker's push to greatness starts at practice

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSEWATCH THE LATEST ASU FOOTBALL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSASU coach Todd Graham following Thursday's practice | 0:52Arizona State coach Todd Graham speaks to the media following Thursday's practice. SkipxEmbed xShare...

AZCentral, 20:51 in Sport

Bickley: Diamondbacks need to shut out the noise, start playing like a playoff team

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSEWATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTaijuan Walker on early struggles in loss | 1:38Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker discusses his struggles in the first two innings of Friday's home loss to the...

AZCentral, 21:35 in Sport

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo sticking to his process despite recent missteps

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSEWATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTaijuan Walker on early struggles in loss | 1:38Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker discusses his struggles in the first two innings of Friday's home loss to the...

AZCentral, 21:44 in Sport

Todd Marinovich opens practice with new team, his first organized football in 16 years

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSE Former USC and Oakland Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich, 48, returns to football with the SoCal Coyotes. We tagged along for the teams first practice on Saturday held at Shadow Hills High School in Indio. (August 12,...

AZCentral, 22:13 in Sport

Oakland Raiders' Marshawn Lynch sits during national anthem

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat on a cooler on the sideline during the National Anthem during the Raiders opening preseason game Saturday night. Lynch didn't play in the game at University of Phoenix Stadium agains the Arizona...

AZCentral, 00:47 in Sport

Top units impress in Cardinals' preseason win over Raiders

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSEWATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSCardinals vs. Raiders pregame | 10:30Kent Somers and Bob McManaman break down things to watch before the Cardinals host the Raiders in the Cardinals' second...

AZCentral, 01:16 in Sport

Diamondbacks, Patrick Corbin halt skid with win over Cubs

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSEWATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBPatrick Corbin tosses 6 2/3 scoreless innings vs. Cubs | 1:57Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin bounced back from a rough outing against the Cubs earlier this...

AZCentral, 01:39 in Sport

Anti-Trump group holds Phoenix vigil for those killed and injured in Charlottesville

A group of 16 people gathered Saturday night in front of the Arizona Workers Memorial at the state Capitol in solidarity for those who were hurt at a violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The candlelight vigil was organized by a local Democratic...

AZCentral, 01:51 in Regional

Coach Todd Graham offers few details on closed ASU scrimmage

Skip in SkipxEmbed xShare CLOSEWATCH THE LATEST ASU FOOTBALL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSTodd Graham on ASU's closed scrimmage | 1:47ASU coach Todd Graham discusses his team's closed scrimmage on Saturday night. Doug Haller/azcentral sports...

AZCentral, 02:33 in Sport

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News archive from 13 August 2017