Pima County takes cash for White Sox to leave Nov 19, 2008
The 2005 World Series Champions will move their spring training to Glendale, Arizona, in 2009 ... During the Board of Supervisors meeting, Elias was critical of Glendale and Phoenix charging they twisted the purpose of legislation establishing the Arizona Sports Authority by using tax dollars to recruit a team from elsewhere in Arizona ... The White Sox will train at a facility in Glendale along with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are leaving Dodgertown in Florida. (FOX 11, AZ)
It's official: White Sox leaving town Nov 19, 2008
Pima County has approved an agreement with the team that allows them to leave Tucson Electric Park and begin their spring training in Glendale in February ... The team s new facility in Glendale, which will be shared with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is currently under construction. (FOX 11, AZ)
Hall of Fame should open for Warner Nov 19, 2008
He and the Cardinals face one of their toughest tests of the season Sunday when the 9-1 New York Giants come to Glendale, Ariz. "There's no question a great deal of our success is attributed to what Kurt has done," Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said. (USA Today -- Sports)
This week's dining deals Nov 19, 2008
Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue, Glendale. 623-215-1400. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Toews nets shootout winner as Blackhawks edge Coyotes Nov 19, 2008
Final Score: Chicago 3, Phoenix 2 (SO) Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp both lit the lamp in the shootout, and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Phoenix Coyotes, 3-2. Toews was able to beat Ilya Bryzgalov through the legs in the shootout, and Sharp followed with a shot that beat the goaltender stick side. (ABC 7 News, DC)
County takes $5 million buyout from White Sox Nov 19, 2008
According to the White Sox organization s contract with the county, they must provide an MLB replacement team before leaving for their new spring training facility being built in Glendale. That is not likely to happen as all of the teams currently playing in Florida and elsewhere have long-term leases in place. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
MATCHUP NOTEBOOK: #21 Oregon State at Arizona Nov 19, 2008
Oregon State has three players from Arizona on its roster - DT Mitchell Hunt played high school football at Corono Del Sol (Chandler, AZ), LB Keaton Kristick at St. Mary's (Fountain Hills, AZ) and OT Rory Ross played at Peoria (Glendale, AZ). 2008 statistical leaders. (BeaverFootball.com)
USA Basketball moving from Colorado to Ariz. Nov 19, 2008
to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, adding to the city's growing roster of sports facilities. The Glendale City Council on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding for the project, which will include USA Basketball's executive offices, a multi-court training facility and a 150-room hotel ... Citing a study by Elliot D. Pollack & Company, the city of Glendale said the move would generate a 25-year economic impact of $24 million. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Pedroia voted AL's best Nov 19, 2008
PIMA COUNTY ACCEPTS $5 MILLION WHITE SOX BUYOUT: Pima County's supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday to allow the Chicago White Sox to end their spring training contract with the Arizona county so they can move immediately to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. RIPKEN'S BASEBALL CLINIC CUT SHORT: Cal Ripken Jr.'s baseball clinic for Nicaraguan youth was canceled by its sponsors Tuesday because protests surrounding local election results were hindering travel. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ASU schedule Nov 19, 2008
ASU basketball schedule 2008-09. ASU basketball schedule 2008-09. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Attorneys question Mortgages Ltd. settlement Nov 19, 2008
Some deals, including one with Rightpath Limited Development Group LLC for a mixed-use, spring training-related project in Glendale, have been approved. Others, including one that could require Mortgages Ltd. to find as much as $70 million for the stalled Centerpoint condo project in downtown Tempe, are pending. (AZCentral -- Business)
Diamondbacks look to train near Phoenix Nov 19, 2008
The D-Backs' actions are spurred by departure from Tucson of the Chicago White Sox, which became official Tuesday when Pima County allowed the team to leave for a new home in Glendale. The White Sox are paying $5 million to the county to break their lease, which was to run through 2012. (AZCentral -- Business)
The Valley's priciest home sales Nov 19, 2008
Satinder Purewal and his wife, Gurminder, bought a new home on the east side of the Legend of Arrowhead Golf Resort in Glendale. Satinder Purewal is a psychiatrist practicing in Glendale ... 2 million for this house at Legend of Arrowhead Golf Resort in Glendale. (AZCentral -- Business)
USA Basketball to call Phoenix suburb home Nov 19, 2008
USA Olympic officials and city and state politicians in Arizona Tuesday morning announced that the Phoenix suburb of Glendale will become the headquarters for , the governing body for the USA men s and women s basketball programs ... According to a news release, the Glendale proposal included executive offices for USA Basketball, a multi-court training facility, a sports medicine clinic and a 150-room hotel ... An economic impact study conducted by Elliot D. Pollack & Co. estimates that the... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Glendale bartender places third in national vodka 'Shake Off' Nov 19, 2008
Glendale bartender places third in national vodka 'Shake Off ... Glendale bartender places third in national vodka 'Shake Off ... Faith Vance, a bartender for the Renaissance Glendale Hotel took third place in the U.S. Finlandia Vodka Shake Off on Nov. 10 in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AZCentral -- News)
D-Backs may leave Tucson to train in Valley Nov 19, 2008
The Chicago White Sox reached a deal Tuesday to move their spring operations to Glendale ... The White Sox will play spring-training games in Glendale in 2009, when the team will share a new site with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AZCentral -- News)
Glendale police seek man who robbed bank wearing cowboy hat Nov 19, 2008
Glendale police are looking for an older man who robbed an Arizona Federal Credit Union branch Nov. 6 ... Glendale police are looking for an older man who robbed an Arizona Federal Credit Union branch Nov. 6. (AZCentral -- News)
Rockies ponder Spring Training future Nov 19, 2008
The White Sox on Tuesday completed the steps necessary to move from Tucson to Glendale, Ariz. near Phoenix. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
USA Basketball to move headquarters to Arizona Nov 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- USA Basketball's headquarters, currently located in Colorado Springs, is to move to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, adding to the city's growing roster of sports facilities. The new headquarters will be a complex including USA Basketball's executive offices, a multi-court training facility and a 150-room hotel, as the project has been approved by Glendale City Council on Tuesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Baseball Inks Eight to NLI Nov 19, 2008
Walter, a 6-4 right-handed pitcher, will join the Toreros after an outstanding career at Cactus High School in Glendale, Ariz. Walter was a member of the Arizona Junior Sunbelt team as a junior and played in the Area Code Games for the Cincinnati Reds. (Usdtoreros.com)
Victims of violence have allies Nov 19, 2008
Karla Houston, program coordinator for the Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response, describes how she aids victims of sexual assault during a panel discussion ... Karla Houston, program coordinator for the Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response, said her job is to preserve evidence. (Nogales International, AZ)
USA Basketball to boost Valley economy Nov 18, 2008
Hundreds of up-and-coming hoops players will trek to Glendale each year as USA Basketball confirmed Monday it will move its headquarters and training operations to the Valley, bringing an annual economic boost pegged at $63 ... In a rough economy, news is enough that Gov. Janet Napolitano is expected to attend today's official announcement, which should follow the Glendale City Council's vote on the deal ... 5 million to Glendale's tax coffers over the next 25 years. (AZCentral)
USA Basketball helps Glendaleto epicenter of Valley map Nov 18, 2008
USA hoops helps put Glendale in Valley spotlight ... USA hoops helps put Glendale in Valley spotlight ... There was a time when the only good reason we could think of to go to Glendale was Max's Sports Lounge. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cardinals getting no break in Giants Nov 18, 2008
Darnell Dockett celebrates as he leaves the field after the Cards beat the 49ers during at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Nov. 11, 2008. He says the Cardinals understand what lies before them this Sunday. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Metro Phoenix housing prices dip again Nov 18, 2008
by J. Craig Anderson - Nov. 15, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Lenders' pledges to be more aggressive about modifying delinquent mortgage loans did nothing to ease Maricopa County's swelling foreclosure rate in October, according to the latest housing report from Arizona State University. (AZCentral -- Business)
Growing industries cited in West Valley labor survey Nov 18, 2008
"Health care as an industry will still see a great deal of need," said Jon Bartlett, CEO of Glendale's Arrowhead Hospital ... It tells planners and the businesses they court about current jobs and workers from Glendale to Gila Bend. (AZCentral -- Business)
Poll: Small biz split on new bids Nov 18, 2008
Private industry contributed $13 million to the $17 million cost for staging Super Bowl XLII in Glendale Feb. 3. With that success, Arizona is vying for another Super Bowl, but lost its bid for the 2012 game, as Indianapolis took the host-city honors. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Playoffs nearer to reality for Cards Nov 17, 2008
With a four-game lead in the division and two wins over the second-place 49ers, it will take a historic collapse not to host a playoff game in Glendale this January. "Our division is a little bit hurting right now, except for Arizona," Seattle coach Mike Holmgren said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
CEO: Credit-card customers 'doing well' Nov 17, 2008
Smith, an alumnus of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, visited the Glendale campus for a talk to students about corporate leadership. But he spent much of the session reviewing all that happened to put the economy in such a jam. (AZCentral -- Business)
Death-camp survivor reaches out from Peoria Nov 17, 2008
Now Mapendo is working toward a degree in nursing at Glendale Community College and speaks English, acting as a spokeswoman for Mapendo International. She thought she was going to die in a prison camp in Africa, but surviving gives her a chance to help, she said. (AZCentral -- News)
Local TV listings and Reno Line Nov 16, 2008
San Francisco 49ers' Josh Morgan (84) and Bryant Johnson, right, celebrate Morgan's touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter Monday in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers play the St. Louis Rams today, 1 p.m. KRXI.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Barclays in a corner as City brickbats rain down Nov 16, 2008
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Dodgers will charge up to $90 for exhibition games Nov 15, 2008
That's what the Dodgers will charge for 692 top seats at their new spring home in Glendale, Ariz. Last year, their highest-priced exhibition ticket was $20 at Vero Beach, Fla. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The race to make electric cars a viable option Nov 15, 2008
A Glendale, Arizona man converted a 1966 sports car into a battery-operated electric vehicle because he is fed up with paying high gas prices. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Nov 15, 2008
Tom Dickson, chief executive officer of Banner Thunderbird Medial Center in Glendale, has been elected 2009 chairman of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association board of directors. Gov. Janet Napolitano appointed Katosha Nakai of Lewis and Roca to the Arizona Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (AZCentral -- Business)
Arrowhead Ranch enters last stage of growth Nov 15, 2008
Since becoming the first residents of the Reserve at Eagle Heights in north Glendale's Arrowhead area this spring, they've ushered in two other families ... "In selling Scottsdale versus Glendale in the past, this is a family-oriented community," Martinez said ... "In Scottsdale, someone spending a million on a home, it's an empty-nester. In Glendale, it's a family.". (AZCentral -- Business)
Dusty air could stunt Pinal's growth Nov 15, 2008
Glendale Deputy City Manager Stephen Cleveland - long the city manager of Goodyear - saw the impact of air quality mandates firsthand. "Economic development is enabled by transportation," he said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
USA Basketball training facility to go to vote Nov 15, 2008
Glendale appears to have succeeded in relocating USA Basketball to its sports district ... group named Glendale a finalist in its relocation bid ... Midwestern University in north Glendale is the state's largest medical school. (AZCentral -- News)
Travel QA: Dozens of places to take your winter visitors. Nov 15, 2008
Glendale Glitters' opening weekend, with the illumination of 1. 5 million lights, carriage rides, entertainment and extended hours at downtown shops, is Nov. 28-30. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Glendale Salvation Army funds down $150,000 this year Nov 14, 2008
Glendale Salvation Army funds down 150,000 this year. Salvation Army of Glendale Majors Duke and Pamela Markham invite all Glendale residents to donate and ring bells this holiday season so they can serve all of the people in need ... Like other nonprofit organizations that help those in need, Salvation Army of Glendale is experiencing a budget crunch. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Large crowd honors veterans Nov 14, 2008
A larger than usual crowd showed up Veterans Day as local veterans organizations gathered for a flag-raising ceremony at the Glendale Veterans Memorial on the front lawn of Glendale Public Library. Approximately 100 students from Glendale High School Dan Gordon's classes paid their respects along with Cub Scout Pack 264 and new faces from around the community ... Organizations involved in the ceremony were Earl E. Mitchell Post 29 American Legion, VFW Post 1433, and Disabled American Veterans... (Glendale Star, AZ)
Running key for Glendale boys basketball coach Nov 14, 2008
Glendale Cardinals boys basketball coach Scott Stafford coached the team from 2001 to 2005 and took the team to the 4A state semifinals and state quarterfinals ... Say hello to Scott Stafford, the new/old boys basketball coach of the Glendale Cardinals ... Stafford took a Glendale program, which had not won a conference game for three consecutive years, plus one in 2001, and made the Cardinals Skyline Region champions in 2004 and 2005. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Football notebook Nov 14, 2008
Mountain View, which hosts Tucson tonight, looks to be in line to make the title game for the fourth time since 2002, which is also the last time the program won it, beating Glendale Ironwood. Chandler Hamilton, this year's No. 2 seed, defeated Mountain View in 2003 and 2006. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Complete preview Nov 14, 2008
Mesa Red Mountain (5-5) at Glendale Mountain Ridge (8-2) ... Glendale Deer Valley (5-5) at Tempe Marcos de Niza (9-1) ... Glendale Cactus (7-3) at Tucson Sabino (8-2). (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cardinals' tight ends put on notice Nov 14, 2008
Arizona Cardinals Leonard Pope #82 takes the field to play the Buffalo Bills at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale earlier in the season. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Women seeking postseason Nov 14, 2008
Nelson, a junior out of Glendale Deer Valley, averaged 15. 6 points, 4. (AZCentral -- Sports)
UCLA Gymnastics Signs Monique De La Torre To National Letter-Of-Intent Nov 14, 2008
UCLA head coach announced today the signing of Level 10 gymnastics standout Monique De La Torre of Glendale, AZ (Ironwood HS) to a national letter-of-intent. De La Torre trains under Jack and Erin Carter at Carter's Gymnastics Academy. (Uclabruins.com)
Businesses adapt to economy Nov 14, 2008
Bob Hisrich, global entrepreneurship professor at the in Glendale, said businesses sometimes misstep during times of turmoil by not keeping customers, distributors and workers informed of possible changes, by cutting advertising and training programs, and by being too slow to implement changes. Hisrich said companies in the middle of a transition, or those facing specific challenges, sometimes fail to accept helpful input from customers. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Updated Bowl Projections Nov 14, 2008
FIESTA BOWL, Glendale, Ariz. - Jan. 5, 8 p.m., Fox. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Francisco: 2009 recruits bolt at the wrong time for Arizona Nov 14, 2008
Findlay) and (Glendale, Ariz. Mountain Ridge). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
City wins ‘Best of the West' award for Super Bowl XLII Nov 13, 2008
The City of Glendale was rewarded for its efforts in hosting Super Bowl XLII at the 16th Annual Best of the West awards dinner ... The event, held at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel, was attended by nearly 800 business and community leaders and elected officials ... The City of Glendale was recognized for hosting Super Bowl XLII under the Best of the West Sports category. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Unification fails; bonds pass in GESD and DVUSD Nov 13, 2008
The school unification proposals in Glendale and Washington elementary school districts failed to gain voter approval ... School elections brought some new faces to the governing board in Glendale Elementary, Glendale Union High School District, Deer Valley and Peoria unified school districts ... In east central Glendale, Legislative District 10 incumbent State Senator Linda Gray easily won with 55. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Wrestling Hosts Portland State at Maryvale HS Friday Nov 13, 2008
In 2004, the Sun Devils defeated Fresno State, 32-12, at Raymond Kellis HS in Glendale before wrestling at Mesa and Copper Canyon HS (Glendale) last year. ASU also will hold a dual at Maryvale High School in Phoenix this week against Portland State. (Thesundevils.com)
Pahokee a wild card for Cardinals Nov 13, 2008
Arizona Cardinals Anquan Boldin splits the San Francisco 49ers defense during Monday Night Football at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Monday night. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Signed and Ready Nov 13, 2008
Ruppel is a 6-7, 190-pound forward/guard from Glendale, Ariz. (Deer Valley High School). (UTEP Sports -- Rivals.com)
'New' Cardinals are confident, powerful and 'hard to stop' Nov 12, 2008
By Vicki Michaelis, USA TODAY GLENDALE, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals were trying to shed their NFL-laughingstock label on Monday Night Football, and they were losing. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Warner rallies Cardinals to win Nov 12, 2008
DESERT DELIGHT: Arizona opened a four-game lead in the NFC West and coach Ken Whisenhunt said his team had found a way to win a tough game against the 49ers AP, GLENDALE, ARIZONA Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008, Page 19. Michael Lewis, center, of the San Francisco 49ers makes a tackle on Tim Hightower of the Arizona Cardinals on Monday during the fourth quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Arizona breaks Monday jinx with goal-line stand Nov 12, 2008
Photo 1 of 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals will have a tough time missing the playoffs now. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cardinals fans enjoy role reversal Nov 12, 2008
Anyone who takes part in a test will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include lunch for you and five of your friends at R.T. O'Sullivan's in Glendale with Eric Byrnes of the Diamondbacks. The test is painless, requiring only a swab of the mouth. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Forbes suggests Phoenix Coyotes be sold Nov 12, 2008
But the Glendale-based team is shrugging off the numbers, dismissing the magazine's recommendation to sell or even high-tail it ... Another reason relocation doesn't seem likely is that Glendale, which put up 80 percent of the cost in building the $220 million arena, could impose penalties in excess of $700 million. (AZCentral -- Business)
49ers' effort improves, result not so much Nov 12, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Warner rallies Cardinals past 49ers Nov 12, 2008
Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:10 PM CST GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals accomplished something they hadnt done since the team moved to the desert 20 years ago. (Altus Times, OK)
Big All-Star impact no slam dunk for Valley Nov 12, 2008
Even if All-Star fans spend less freely, downtown businesses will do much better than they did during the Feb. 3 Super Bowl in Glendale, said David Roderique, chief executive of the Downtown Phoenix Partnership. The Super Bowl had an estimated $500 million impact on Arizona, but the big game was a bust for many downtown businesses because events were scattered throughout the Valley. (AZCentral -- News)
Brides-to-be receive free wedding dresses Nov 12, 2008
Amber Flores, 23, of Glendale, loved the second dress she tried on, and turned to her father and said, "Dad, what do you think?". He said he thought they were all lovely and added that it was not long ago his daughter was his little girl. (AZCentral -- News)
Airport car-rental fees may rise again Nov 12, 2008
The fee helps pay for the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Rental-car company airport-concession recovery fee: Up to 11. (AZCentral -- News)
