Chris Coppola
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Assistant sports editor @azcentral & Arizona Republic. @usatoday network. @azcsports. Previously breaking news, local government desks.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Joined April 2009
Vote in poll: The Arizona Republic's top 10 high school football long snappers in 2025 via @azcentral @azc_obert.
azcentral.com
This is part of a continuing series, previewing the 2025 Arizona high school football season. We rank the top 10 long snappers in the state.
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RT @azc_preps: Phoenix Valiant Prep wrestler Reagan Mathers wins at Fargo wrestling tournament via @azcentral @Vali….
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Reagan Mathers won the 2025 115-pound national champion in the 16U freestyle division.
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Arizona State fundraising for new indoor football practice, tailgating venue via @azcentral @Jeremy_Cluff.
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ASU is raising funds for a new indoor football practice facility close to Mountain America Stadium that will double as a tailgating area.
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Arizona Diamondbacks dealing Eugenio Suarez to Seattle Mariners via @azcentral @nickpiecoro.
azcentral.com
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a deal that will send third baseman Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners.
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Phoenix Suns preseason schedule includes games vs. Brooklyn in China via @azcentral.
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Phoenix Suns preseason schedule will include four games in October against Lakers, Nets.
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RT @azc_preps: Vote: Republic's top 2025 AZ HS football receiving corps via @azcentral @azc_obert @brophyfootball….
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This is part of a continuing series, previewing the Arizona 2025 high school football season. We look at the teams with the best receiving corps.
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Diamondbacks vs. Tigers: Eugenio Suarez tries his best to play through trade talk via @azcentral @RomeroJoseM.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 5-1 to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, July 28, and All-Star Eugenio Suarez was hit by a pitch again.
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RT @azc_preps: Vote in our poll: The Republic's Top 10 Arizona HS flag football wide receivers via @azcentral @LSsc….
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Who are the best wide receivers heading into the 2025 Arizona high school flag football season? Vote in our poll.
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Vote in our poll for the all-time best Phoenix Suns' point guard via @azcentral.
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Chris Paul? Steve Nash? The Republic has selected five of the best point guards in Suns history. Vote for the one you think was best.
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RT @azcsports: Defending champs: 5 games could define the Arizona State football season
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The task for Arizona State football includes a focus on five games likely to determine ASU's fate in the third year of the Kenny Dillingham era.
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RT @azcsports: Camp Tontozona: What to know ahead of the ASU football season
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From Aug. 6-9, coach Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils will be in Payson for their annual preseason camp to prepare for the season.
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After loss, Merrill Kelly reflects on future with DBacks as trade deadline nears via @azcentral @nickpiecoro.
azcentral.com
The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Pirates in Pittsburgh despite a strong outing by Merrill Kelly, who could be dealt before the trade deadline.
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Source: Diamondbacks send Randal Grichuk to Royals in latest deadline deal via @azcentral @nickpiecoro.
azcentral.com
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to deal outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals, the DBacks confirmed.
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Diamondbacks-Pirates updates: Start delayed by possibility of rain via @azcentral @nickpiecoro.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Pirates in Pittsburgh despite a strong outing by Merrill Kelly, who could be dealt before the trade deadline.
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Diamondbacks GM 'open-minded' about more deals prior to MLB trade deadline via @azcentral @nickpiecoro.
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Even after trading Josh Naylor, general manager Mike Hazen said he hasn't settled on what direction the team will go before the trade deadline.
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Game time, pitching matchups via @azcentral @nickpiecoro.
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Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson worked six scoreless innings, giving up just one hit while walking two and strikeout four.
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RT @azc_preps: Why has Arizona high school football coaching turnover increased? via @azcentral @azc_obert.
azcentral.com
Low pay, a year-round grind and lack of support are among reasons high school coaches cited for job turnover in Arizona.
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Phoenix Suns officially sign EuroLeague star Nigel Hayes-Davis via @azcentral.
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Nigel Hayes-Davis, who earned All-EuroLeague First Team honors in the last two seasons while playing for Fenerbahce Istanbul, signed with the Suns.
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Phoenix Suns bolster point guard depth with addition of Jared Butler via @azcentral @iam_DanaScott.
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Jared Butler averaged a combined 9.0 points and 3.7 assists for the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers during the 2024-25 season.
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ASU football is 'everybody's big game': New season, same mentality for Big 12 champs via @azcentral @MGardnerSports.
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The start of fall camp is right around the corner for the Arizona State football team, which is the defending Big 12 champion.
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