Pinal Sports Report: CAC’s Kombetto wins 800-meter run at nationals

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The Diamondbacks put on a strong performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers last night, beating their division rival 6-0.The D’backs won two of three games over the Dodgers, marking the team’s first series win in Los Angeles since 2018.

Meanwhile, the NBA Playoffs are heating up. In the first game of the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks took down the Timberwolves 108-105. Dallas guard Luka Doncic scored 33 points in the game, giving his team the early advantage in the series.

Plus, TNT Sports will begin airing College Football Playoff games this upcoming season through a sublicense with ESPN. The five-year agreement announced Wednesday gives TNT two first-round games the first two years. Beginning in 2026, it expands to two first-round and two quarterfinals.

Sports Stories & Photos

CAC’s Kombetto wins 800-meter run at nationals

Grace Kombetto of Central Arizona College took first place in the women’s 800 meters at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and the Vaqueras finished seventh in the team standings.

2024 State Track Meet

Combs’ Chase Theabold competes in the 300 meter hurdles during the state track meet Friday May 10, 2024 at Mesa Community College.

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