Sports in 2023: A look back at FOX 10's most viewed stories
These sports stories captured your most attention in 2023 on FOX10Phoenix.com: Former NFL player Jessie Lemonier dies; the Arizona Diamondbacks made an improbable run to the World Series; a former Arizona Coyotes player got into some trouble with the law; Damar Hamlin made a remarkable recovery following a scary on-field injury; and more.
MLB to widen runner's lane to first, changing an old rule that's caused World Series controversy
Major League Baseball is also shortening the pitcher’s clock with runners on base by two seconds to 18 and further reducing mound visits in an effort to speed up games.
Arizona Diamondbacks players, staff to split nearly $26M in playoff shares
A full share for NL champion Arizona came to $313,634, up from $296,255 for Philadelphia last year. The Diamondbacks divided $25.9 million into 71 full shares and 11.49 partial shares.
Texas Rangers World Series Parade 2023: 500,000+ fans celebrate franchise's first championship
Thousands of Texas Rangers fans are celebrating a World Series title and will continue celebrating Friday with a parade for the championship team in Arlington.
Man arrested for running on field during Game 4 of World Series
Three weeks ago, a man who ran across Chase Field during Game 3 of the NLDS was arrested.
Man arrested for running on field during World Series
A man who ran across Chase Field during Game 4 of the World Series in downtown Phoenix has been arrested.
Phoenix firefighters raised flag at 2001 World Series
Game 1 of the 2001 World Series – two Phoenix firefighters responded to Chase Field.
World Series: Texas Rangers win first title with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks
Gallen took a no-hitter into the seventh before giving up an opposite-field single to Corey Seager, whose weak grounder found a hole.
World Series players wearing gear from Phoenix-based Nokona
The company has been around for almost 100 years, but say there's no prouder moment than watching their work on display for the world during the World Series.
Arizona family cherishes memories D-backs have given their family for decades
For the Vizcarra family, baseball is a family affair. The family from Tucson has been coming to Phoenix for D-backs games since the team's inception. They were at Chase Field when the Snakes won the World Series 22 years ago,
Arizona family cherishes its D-backs memories
For the Vizcarra family, baseball is a family affair. The family from Tucson has been coming to Phoenix for D-backs games since the team's inception. They were at Chase Field when the Snakes won the World Series 22 years ago,
D-backs lose World Series to Rangers
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost game 5 of the World Series and ultimately lost the entire series while at home. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the latest.
Curveball Questions: Arizona, World Series
It’s time for another round of "Curveball Questions" where FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett asks random people things about Arizona, and because tonight is Halloween, we have a special edition.
Sports betting expert talks odds of Diamondbacks winning the World Series
There are some long odds that the D-backs can pull off a World Series win as the Rangers lead the series. Do the fans still believe?
MLB players using bats from Scottsdale's Zinger Bats
You can't play baseball without a bat, and a company right here in the Valley specializes in making them. Zinger Bats is in Scottsdale, and this year, about 20 MLB players used their bats. Here's the story.
Fans hoping for D-backs World Series comeback
FOX 10's Lauren Clark is inside Chase Field less than 2 hours before the start of game 5 of the World Series. Fans are remaining optimistic as the team trails in the 3-1 series.
What are the odds the D-backs win the World Series?
There are some long odds that the D-backs can pull off a World Series win as the Rangers lead the series. Do the fans still believe? FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Residents near Chase Field cash in on World Series parking
Some people who live in nearby neighborhoods of Chase Field see an opportunity and they're cashing in. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more from an area that gets a little crazy before each World Series game.
Man finally makes it to the World Series 60 years after missing out on the 1963 Fall Classic
This is Sunny Botello. He's 84 years old, and he's played and followed baseball his whole life. Sixty years ago when he was just 24 years old and living in Southern California, he waited in line overnight to buy tickets to watch the Yankees and the Dodgers playing the World Series.
Man going to World Series after missing out in 1963
It took one man 60 years to get to tonight's game. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia has the story of one baseball fan who had a ticket to the 1963 World Series but didn't get to the game back then. He's finally going to the World Series today.