The baseball world came to Arizona in mid July for the 2011 All Star Game. Here's our special coverage:

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    Fans of all ages enjoy All-Star Game

    Baseball appeals to just about every generation these days and spectators got to see that first hand at the All-Star Game in Phoenix Tuesday night.

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    NL claims back-to-back All-Star wins

    Prince Fielder hit a three-run homer, propelling the National League to a 5-1 win over the AL in the All-Star game Tuesday night for its first two-game winning streak since the mid-1990s.

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    How downtown PHX stays cool in the heat

    It's a cooling system you won't see, but you'll definitely feel. NRG Energy makes 4.5 million pounds of ice and 3 million gallons of water every night to keep downtown cool.

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    PHX weather better than past All-Stars?

    We all know it's hot here in Phoenix, but compared to past All-Star games, our 'dry heat' may be a winner.

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    PHOTOS: Fans line up for All-Star parade

    Thousands of fans lined up to cheer on their favorite players as they arrived at Chase Field.

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    How to make Cracker Jack at home

    This week in Phoenix seems to be all about the MLB game, so let’s get in the mood by making some Cracker Jack to go with watching the game.

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    SB 1070 protesters at All-Star Game

    Critics of a polarizing immigration law in Arizona protested the legislation in triple-digit heat Tuesday outside Major League Baseball's All-Star Game in downtown Phoenix.

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  1. Movie inspiration joins fun at FanFest

    Movie inspiration joins fun at FanFest

    She played professional baseball during World War Two, and you'd know the story if you've ever seen the feature film.

  2. Baseball fan nearly falls at Chase Field

    Baseball fan nearly falls at Chase Field

    The ball arching against Chase Field’s bright lights, Keith Carmickle climbed up on a narrow table, leaned forward and lost his balance, momentum carrying him toward a 20-foot fall to a pool deck below.

    • FanFest: Joplin kids play ball with pro

      FanFest: Joplin kids play ball with pro

      About a dozen little leaguers from Joplin, Missouri had a chance to play ball with a pro during All-Star week.

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    1. How scammers target All-Star spending

      How scammers target All-Star spending

      How do you know if your All-Star Game tickets or memorabilia are the real deal? We've got advice from the experts on how to ensure you aren't the victim of a major scam.

      • Dads, sons celebrate All-Star experience

        Dads, sons celebrate All-Star experience

        Thousands took in the annual Home Run Derby Monday night at Chase Field making for a memorable night for families.

      • Rare look inside game from MLB umpire

        Rare look inside game from MLB umpire

        “Most of the time we get it right. I'd say 98 percent of the time we get it right. When that two percent happens, it's definitely magnified.”

      • Foreign players pursue American dream

        Foreign players pursue American dream

        “We call it the World Series. It’s really the North American series, and if we’re ever going to have a true world series, we need to know there’s talent everywhere.”

      • AZ charities get big donations from MLB

        AZ charities get big donations from MLB

        Major League Baseball is expected to donate more than $5 million to local and national charities during All-Star festivities.

      • How APS is keeping All-Star fans cool

        How APS is keeping All-Star fans cool

        Over at Chase Field, Arizona Public Service is providing some much-needed shade for All-Star fans and generating renewable energy at the same time.

      • Cano outslugs Gonzalez, wins HR Derby

        Cano outslugs Gonzalez, wins HR Derby

        Robinson Cano outslugged Adrian Gonzalez to win the All-Star Home Run Derby that turned into a Yankees-Red Sox showdown, even through his Boston rival made the biggest splash at Chase Field.

        • Social media gets big at All-Star Game

          Social media gets big at All-Star Game

          Watching a baseball game isn’t the same as it used to be as fans and even players use social media during the All-Star Game festivities.

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