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Marion returns to Phoenix where Shaq awaits Heat: Shawn Marion was a fan favorite in Phoenix for many years, a stalwart of the run-and-gun Suns teams that were perennial playoff contenders.

With the turbulent times on Wall Street, there is a growing need on Main Street.As the holidays rapidly approach, local organizations work to coordinate pickups, drop-off locations and events to make donating as easy (and fun) as possible. Needs include nonperishable food items, warm clothing and monetary donations.

The city may be an inferno in the summer, but the other nine months of the year are a perfect time to visit its top-notch golf courses, fashionable resorts and cool night life.

The Arizona Wildcats closed out the volleyball regular season Saturday night with a 3-2 loss to Washington State in Pullman, Wash.

Jeong Jang and Candie Kung beat Annika Sorenstam and Angela Stanford 3 and 2 at Singapore Friday to help Asia split the six opening alternate-shot matches, Sorenstam’s final LPGA Tour-sanctioned event before she retires. Sorenstam is the Internationa

Deal-hungry shoppers were out in the wee hours of Friday to take advantage of retailers’ specials.

Golfers looking to see how they compare to the pros at the 2009 FBR Open will get a chance the day after the tournament finals Feb. 1.

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It’s difficult to reconcile a lush golf course carpeting the desert floor.