Jack Magruder

Contributor|SportsMoney

I have covered the Arizona Diamondbacks and major league baseball since the Diamondbacks were awarded a franchise. A BBWAA member and Hall of Fame voter, I staffed the 2001, 2015, 2016 and 2017 World Series. Was on site for the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1993 NBA finals, four

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212 viewsAug 20, 2024

State Of Arizona Also A Big Winner At The 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four

The 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four generated $429 million in economic impact for the state of Arizona, according to a study conducted by the Seidman Research Institute.

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236 viewsAug 19, 2024

12-Team Playoff And Realignment: College Football Stories To Follow This Season

The 2024 college football season will be unlike anything we have seen. The changes include a 12-team playoff format and coast-to-coast conference realignment.

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746 viewsAug 14, 2024

The 10 Most Incredible Highlights From The 2024 Paris Olympics

Explore the 10 most incredible highlights from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including record-breaking moments and inspiring athletes

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409 viewsAug 12, 2024

Spendiest Division In Baseball, NL West Is Now The Most Competitive

Arizona and San Diego have trimmed the Los Angeles Dodgers' NL West lead to 3 1/2 games in what has become the tightest division race in baseball. L.A. once led by 8 1/2.

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120,778 viewsAug 10, 2024

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Will Feature New (And Old) Sports

The International Olympic Committee has returned baseball and softball to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Flag football, squash are in too while breaking is out.

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1,149 viewsAug 8, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks Are The Hottest Team In Baseball. Here’s Why

The Diamondbacks have won 12 of their last 14 games to move into NL wild card position — from where they made the World 2023 Series — as things have settled into place.

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1,162 viewsAug 5, 2024

The Three Olympic Sports You Do Not Want To Miss This Week

Stunning performances by Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Noah Lyles have led to gold medals — and strong TV ratings — as the 2024 Paris Olympics enters its final week.

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1,727 viewsAug 3, 2024

San Francisco Giants Turn To Cy Young-Caliber Rotation For Stretch Run

When the Giants recycled DH Jorge Soler at the trade deadline, general manager Farhan Zaidi lauded his pitching. Zaidi: "We feel we have the best rotation in baseball.”

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285 viewsAug 1, 2024

Streaking Diamondbacks Add Bell, Floro After Losing Walker To Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks reasserted their postseason intentions with three deadline moves. The addition of Josh Bell came after an untimely injury to Christian Walker.

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254 viewsJul 26, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks Acquire A.J. Puk To Add Depth To The Bullpen

The Diamondbacks jumped into the relief market at the trade deadline by adding left-hander A.J. Puk, who had a career-high 15 saves for the Miami Marlins last season.