ESPN announced the fall schedule for its 30 for 30 film series, which includes a film that was directed by Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash.
Nash is making his directorial debut in the film Into the Wind, which details the life of famed Canadian marathoner Terry Fox. The film, which was originally titled Marathon of Hope, premiers on ESPN on Tues., Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. Arizona time and on ESPN2 at 8 p.m.
ESPN provided the following film description:
In 1980, Terry Fox continued his fight against bone cancer with the pursuit of a singular, motivating vision: to run across Canada. Three years after having his right leg amputated six inches above the knee after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, Fox set out to cover more than a marathon’s distance each day until he reached the shores of Victoria, British Columbia. Anonymous at the start of his journey, Fox steadily captured the heart of a nation with his Marathon of Hope. However the 21-year old BC native’s goal was not fame, but to spread awareness and raise funds for cancer research. After 143 days and two-thirds of the way across Canada, with the eyes of a country watching, Fox’s journey came to an abrupt end when newly discovered tumors took over his body. Two-time NBA MVP, proud Canadian, and first-time filmmaker Steve Nash will share Fox’s incredible story of perseverance and hope.
“I remember being a six-year-old boy and waking up every morning and rushing to the TV to see where Terry was that day,” has said. “To see him running or hobbling across our country for the spirit of community and looking out for others was something that has stuck with me ever since. To see his face hiding the pain and to hear his words disguising the sacrifice was as motivating and as educational an experience as I’ve ever had. To be able to tell this story again, to Americans who love an underdog and a story of overcoming and struggle, is something any new filmmaker would love.”
As the Phoenix Suns were rolling to a 119-90 win in Game 2 of their NBA Playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers, their television rating on FOX Sports Arizona reached a level that has been seen only once before in the history of the network.
Excitement for the Phoenix Coyotes is sweeping the state of Arizona and their success is resulting in television ratings for the team that haven’t been seen in nearly 11 years.
FOX Sports Arizona’s string of 23 possible game telecasts in 16 days got off to a flying start last night when the Arizona Diamondbacks/Los Angeles Dodgers game (April 15) generated the D-backs highest television rating of the season.
Sports fans oftentimes search for ways to bring themselves closer to the sports they enjoy. Mesa resident Jim Mello has used his artistic talent to serve that purpose. For more than 20 years, Mello has drawn athletes as a tribute to those who he has enjoyed throughout his life. From legends such as Jerry Rice and Charles Barkley to current Arizona Cardinals such as Larry Fitzgerald and Adrian Wilson, Mello has amassed an impressive portfolio. 
Cox Communications announced that customers in Phoenix will have exclusive access to the innovative 3D coverage of the Masters Tournament from Augusta National Golf Club. Beginning Wednesday, April 7th the Masters 3D programming can be viewed on 3D television sets and will be available on Cox channel 700 at no additional cost. This event is being offered exclusively by cable providers.
A book written by former Greenway High School and Grand Canyon University star Tim Salmon called Always an Angel: Playing the Game with Fire and Faith hits bookstores April 1.
With more than 400 sports radio stations in the United Stations and many local programs on each of those stations, a significant number of live interviews are being conducted each day.
MVP Magazine recently caught up with Scott Bordow, who, in January, began his new position as the high school columnist for The Arizona Republic after 26 years with the East Valley Tribune.
The following is the description of a book that was written by Nick Schulyer, the lone survivor of an incident at sea last February where a boat owned by Gilbert native Marquis Cooper, claimed three lives, including Cooper, a former NFL player and son of channel 12 sportscaster Bruce Cooper. The book goes on sale on March 2.
The Phoenix Regional Sports Commission and Jerry Colangelo announced Tuesday the 2010 Class of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame.
The Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League have reached broadcast agreements with the NFL Network and KAZT-TV (AZ-TV) to broadcast a total of nine of the team’s games. The NFL Network will broadcast one home game to a national audience while AZ-TV will carry another eight games broadcasting to Phoenix and Northern Arizona. With nine games on the broadcast schedule, the Arizona Rattlers are excited to have more television exposure than any other year in the team’s history.
The man in charge of the NHL’s best story is the latest Arizona sports celebrity profiled by FOX Sports Arizona’s popular In My Own Words series when In My Own Words – Dave Tippett premieres on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m.
Don’t forget that former Phoenix Suns great Charles Barkley is hosting Saturday Night Live on Jan. 9. The musical guest is Alicia Keys.
While Monday’s news that the East Valley Tribune would shut down at the end of the year isn’t surprising, that doesn’t make the announcement any less painful.
MLB Network will nationally televise two Arizona Fall League games in November — the fourth annual Rising Stars Game and the league championship contest.
Fans at the party will have the opportunity to meet Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho and Raw Diva Kelly Kelly, along with a chance to buy tickets to WrestleMania before the 10 a.m. official opening the next day.
Fox Sports Arizona announced Friday it has added eight Phoenix Coyotes games to its telecast schedule for the 2009-10 season, each of which will be offered in a tape delay due to prior live programming commitments. The games will be produced by the visiting team’s FSN television partner and will air the same day immediately after FOX Sports Arizona’s live programming is complete.
Daron Sutton and Tom Kuyper will handle the call for 10 Arizona State men’s basketball games on FOX Sports Arizona this year, starting with the season opener Nov. 13 against Western Illinois at 7 p.m.
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MLBPA Comments on Arizona Immigration Law
April 30th, 2010state of Arizona.
“The recent passage by Arizona of a new immigration law could have a negative impact on hundreds of Major League players who are citizens of countries other than the United States. These international players are very much a part of our national pastime and are important members of our Association. Their contributions to our sport have been invaluable, and their exploits have been witnessed, enjoyed and applauded by millions of Americans. All of them, as well as the Clubs for whom they play, have gone to great lengths to ensure full compliance with federal immigration law.
“The impact of the bill signed into law in Arizona last Friday is not limited to the players on one team. The international players on the Diamondbacks work and, with their families, reside in Arizona from April through September or October. In addition, during the season, hundreds of international players on opposing Major League teams travel to Arizona to play the Diamondbacks. And, the spring training homes of half of the 30 Major League teams are now in Arizona. All of these players, as well as their families, could be adversely affected, even though their presence in the United States is legal. Each of them must be ready to prove, at any time, his identity and the legality of his being in Arizona to any state or local official with suspicion of his immigration status. This law also may affect players who are U.S. citizens but are suspected by law enforcement of being of foreign descent.
“The Major League Baseball Players Association opposes this law as written. We hope that the law is repealed or modified promptly. If the current law goes into effect, the MLBPA will consider additional steps necessary to protect the rights and interests of our members.
“My statement reflects the institutional position of the Union. It was arrived at after consultation with our members and after consideration of their various views on this controversial subject.”
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