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Maria Vasquez
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Sports enthusiast. High key softball fanatic. PinalCentral sports editor. Cronkite_ASU alum.
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Former Vista Grande SS Barreras drafted by Marlins
CASA GRANDE — Former Vista Grande baseball standout Emilio Barreras has endured a variety of hardships, but has always kept a smile on his face while playing the sport he
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July 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the NASA astronauts who spent 278 extra days on the International Space Station after their spacecraft malfunctioned, do not get overtime pay for their unexpectedly long stay. But they do get $5 a day for “incidentals.”
NASA Astronauts Don’t Receive Overtime Pay for Space Mission But Get $5 a Day
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore do not get overtime for their unexpectedly long stay on the International Space Station, according to NASA rules. But they do get $5 a day for “incidentals.”
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March 20, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Story: Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot in shoulder
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Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot in shoulder
The second-year Spurs phenom was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after returning to San Antonio from this past weekend’s All-Star Game.
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February 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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De’Aaron Fox is headed to San Antonio, and Zach LaVine is being dealt to Sacramento ‼️

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February 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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PinalCentral's top sports moments from 2024
Pinal County sports fans had plenty to cheer about this year. As the year begins to wind down we’re taking a look back at some moments that really stood out
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January 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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December 21, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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Loaded with talent, Bears eye potential state title
COOLIDGE — All eyes are on the Coolidge girls basketball team this season as the Bears boast a roster filled with talent, as well as a chip on their shoulder
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December 7, 2024 at 12:32 AM
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CG Union starts season fully staffed, aims for postseason appearance
COOLIDGE — Things didn’t go according to plan for the Casa Grande Union boys basketball team last season as the Cougars finished 5-12 in the regular season after having reached
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December 5, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Young Bears look to continue winning tradition
COOLIDGE — Since making it to the 3A Conference state title game during the 2021-22 season, the Coolidge boys basketball team has been looking for a way to make it
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December 5, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Vista Grande ready to turn program around under new coach
CASA GRANDE — A new chapter has begun for the Vista Grande boys’ basketball team as the Spartans not only moved up a conference, but also have a new head
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December 5, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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CG Union falls short of flag football title game
PHOENIX — Casa Grande Union’s sensational run in its second season of flag football ended on Wednesday in the semifinals of the 5A Conference state tournament.
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November 21, 2024 at 11:29 PM