Blake Benard
Blake Benard is was an intern and associate producer for KJZZ's The Show from 2016 to 2018.
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For most collegiate athletic programs in the NCAA, the goal is simple: sustained success at the Division I level. But getting to that point doesn’t come easily.
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The NFL is using laser technology to reduce the amount of cleat- and turf-related injuries. Roughly 60 percent of injuries are suffered in the lower body, and Dr. Jeff Crandall, chairman of the NFL’s Head, Neck and Spine engineering sub-committee, says that needs to change.
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The annual NFL owners meetings are underway in Phoenix at the Arizona Biltmore. As the league continues to adjust rules to protect players from brain trauma, they are focusing on improving the helmet as a means to lower concussion rates.
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If you’ve been to Downtown Phoenix recently, the chances are that you saw an empty lot. Many of these vacant spaces have sat untouched for years but recently, one particular lot has been turned into something you might not expect in the middle of the city.
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Storytelling is a unique skill that is becoming more popular across Phoenix. This art can be powerful, healing and comedic to many.
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Many of us need a good cup of coffee to help us through the morning. But there is a side to this brewed beverage that often goes unnoticed.
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At Tempe Prep, they know they don’t need a perfect athlete. Tempe Preparatory Academy head football coach Josh Brittain is a commanding presence on the field.
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For the first time in 50 years, the United States government has lifted restrictions on the famed Cuban cigars and rum.
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Arizona State kicks off their 2016 Football season Saturday night at the newly renovated Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The $268 million renovation project started in 2014 and has seen the stadium undergo significant changes.