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After a successful vote to continue negotiations, the Arizona Coyotes appear to be one step closer to a new arena in Tempe, the 2026 World Cup host cities were announced, and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray attended mandatory workouts, despite not having a new contract – these are the top stories in the world of sports from last week.

The Diamondbacks rookie smashed a grand slam on a three-ball, no-strike count after forgetting to look at the third base coach for the take sign, and it led Arizona to a 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

The Twins built a big advantage early, and Minnesota cruised to an 11-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 Friday night.

Coyotes President and CEO Xavier Gutierrez Gutierrez and the team hope to have a deal for the 46-acre tract of land worked out by the end of the year, but know it could take longer.

Griner has been held in Russia since February. The WNBA star was arrested for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis oil through a Moscow airport.

Geraldo Perdomo hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who avoided a sweep after the Reds took the first two games of the series.

Fieri's first sit-down restaurant in the state will open this spring at the location formerly known as Game 7 Grill.

Griner was arrested in February for allegedly trying to bring vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport. She’s been held ever since with limited public appearances. A Moscow court extended Griner’s detention until July 2.

Kyler Murray is looking to the future, seeking a long-term deal in the neighborhood of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s $254 million pact signed last offseason.