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Oscar Frayer #4 of the Grand Canyon Lopes celebrates with his team after defeating the Seattle Univ...
Alex Weiner

GCU president says adding football would take away from other programs

Grand Canyon University president Brian Mueller says GCU probably won't establish a football team due to what it could cost other programs.
2 years ago
Tina Charles #31 of the Washington Mystics dribbles against Mercedes Russell #2 of the Seattle Stor...
Kevin Zimmerman

GM: Mercury checked off offseason goals with Tina Charles, Diamond DeShields

If the Phoenix Mercury meet their very clear and non-negotiable goal of earning the 2022 WNBA title, they can point toward wins in February.
2 years ago
Ray Anderson, vice president for university athletics at Arizona State...
Arizona Sports

Listen to all the Newsmakers Week interviews here

Another year, another Newsmakers Week on 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station is in the books. Listen to all of this year's interviews here.
2 years ago
Owner Michael Bidwill of the Arizona Cardinals looks on before the game against the Seattle Seahawk...
Tyler Drake

Kyler Murray’s contract, Cardinals’ home record are atop Bidwill’s to-do list

Owner Michael Bidwill stopped by Arizona Sports' Bickley & Marotta on Friday to discuss some keys for the Cardinals as they prepare for 2022.
2 years ago
Nick Watney of the United States hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the ...
Arizona Sports

WM Phoenix Open 16th hole rain delays lead to minor safety tweaks

The term "madness ensued" might not be enough to describe the moments after Sam Ryder and Carlos Ortiz dropped in their aces at the WMPO.
2 years ago
Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates a tackle against the Chicago Bears at Soldie...
Tyler Drake

Bidwill: ‘Devil’s in the detail’ on Cardinals offering Chandler Jones contract

Chandler Jones and his contract situation was among the many topics touched on by Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill on Friday.
2 years ago
President and owner Michael Bidwill of the Arizona Cardinals before the NFL preseason game against ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Bidwill: Interpretation of Kyler Murray’s social scrub not reality

"We've had good conversations non-stop," Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said of Kyler Murray on Bickley & Marotta.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz celebrates winning the Pacific Division with captain Solomon...
Jake Anderson

Rick Schantz preps for new era at helm of Solo Asante-less Phoenix Rising

For the first time since 2017, PRFC will embark on a USL Championship campaign without former captain and two-time league MVP Solomon Asante.
2 years ago
(L-R) Assistant coaches Tanisha Wright, Vanessa Nygaard and Sugar Rodgers of the Las Vegas Aces loo...
Kevin Zimmerman

Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard ready to ‘tighten the screws’

Vanessa Nygaard got the green light from her new players to coach the Phoenix Mercury with detail -- and a WNBA title -- in mind.
2 years ago
Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during...
Tyler Drake

Suns’ Monty Williams seeing leap of offensive growth in Mikal Bridges

While Mikal Bridges is a proven NBA defender, Suns head coach Monty Williams is seeing another aspect of his game evolving.
2 years ago
Michael Crow, Arizona State University president...
Kevin Zimmerman

ASU’s Crow takes blame off Herm Edwards: ‘Not part of’ alleged violations

Arizona State University president Michael Crow shifted responsibility away from Herm Edwards for the ongoing NCAA investigation.
2 years ago
General manager Bill Armstrong of the Arizona Coyotes attends rounds 2-7 of the 2021 NHL Entry Draf...
Kevin Zimmerman

Interest in Coyotes D Jakob Chychrun via trade remains strong, admits GM

Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong's busy phone lines have had a lot to do with Jakob Chychrun's availability.
2 years ago
Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts on the field following the Territori...
Arizona Sports

Herm Edwards on departed ASU coaches: ‘You have to trust’ when delegating

ASU's Herm Edwards joined Bickley & Marotta on Tuesday and spoke on a number of topics, including the team's recent coaching turnover.
2 years ago
NFC quarterback Kyler Murray (1), of the Arizona Cardinals, passes against the AFC during the first...
Tyler Drake

RG3: Cardinals shouldn’t have a problem extending QB Kyler Murray

ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III believes there shouldn't be much concern when it comes down to an extension for QB Kyler Murray.
2 years ago
Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (32) blocks a shot by UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) as Arizona S...
Kevin Zimmerman

Bobby Hurley: ASU more equipped, experienced for stretch run

Marreon Jackson and Alonzo Gaffney had added offensive punch lately, while the ASU defense remains a strength.
2 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN’s Marks talks risk vs. reward for Suns at NBA trade deadline

Do the Phoenix Suns roll with what they've got, sticking with that continuity that helped them reach the NBA Finals a year ago?
2 years ago
Zach Larson

Bobby Hurley optimistic from Sun Devils ‘encouraging’ performance

Sun Devils basketball head coach Bobby Hurley joined Bickley & Marotta on Tuesday to discuss the team's performance over the past week.
2 years ago
Head coach Bobby Hurley of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts against the Syracuse Orange during t...
Jake Anderson

ASU’s Bobby Hurley regrets suspension; ready for No. 3 Arizona challenge

The Arizona State Sun Devils and head coach Bobby Hurley are in the midst of a brutal two-week stretch of games.
2 years ago
Linebacker Karlos Dansby #58 of the Arizona Cardinals claps in the second half against the St. Loui...
Arizona Sports

Former Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby: Moment was too big for them

Former Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby said Arizona was not able to slow the game down when it started to slip in Monday's playoff loss. 
2 years ago
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the Los Angeles Rams defeate...
Vince Marotta

Kingsbury, Murray look like deer in headlights in 1st playoff game

What happened in L.A. Monday night wasn't a game. A game requires two teams to show up. Only one did. And that team wasn't the Cardinals.
2 years ago
Head coach Bobby Hurley of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts during the first half of the NCAAB g...
Kevin Zimmerman

Bobby Hurley, ASU basketball hope to gain rhythm after COVID-19

Head coach Bobby Hurley was sidelined for 10 days with COVID-19 as a virus wave continued ASU's past month of missed games.
2 years ago
Travis Homer #25 of the Seattle Seahawks forces a fumble by Andy Lee #14 of the Arizona Cardinals a...
Vince Marotta

After 18 weeks, does anybody know what these Cardinals are made of?

I don't even think they know what they are right now.
2 years ago
Arizona State forward Marcus Bagley (23) drives against Houston Baptist guard Pedro Castro during t...
Arizona Sports

ASU coach Bobby Hurley: Marcus Bagley knee rehab about strengthening

Bobby Hurley said Marcus Bagley indicated that he intends to make it back this year, although the head coach did not give a timeline. 
2 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Cardinals’ performance in Detroit leads to more questions than answers

All factors considered, I believe the Cardinals played the worst first half of football since they moved to the Valley 33 years ago.
2 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

Hurley hopes ASU’s bounceback from WSU loss sparks confidence

Bobby Hurley admits his squad was vulnerable after that losing skid extended to five games with a 51-29 loss to Washington State.
2 years ago
Nicholas Hodell

ASU basketball leaving Bahamas failures behind ahead of first Pac-12 games

The Sun Devils, coming off of three losses in three days, have no time to dwell on their shortcomings with Pac-12 play beginning this week.
2 years ago
Marcus Bagley #23 of the Arizona State Sun Devils looks on during the 2K Empire Classic game agains...
Arizona Sports

Marcus Bagley did not travel with ASU basketball to Battle 4 Atlantis

A knee injury has kept Arizona State's Marcus Bagley from traveling for a three-game tournament run at the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.
2 years ago
Arizona State coach Herm Edwards applauds the team during the second half of an NCAA college footba...
Arizona Sports

Herm Edwards: ASU football responded to adversity in past few weeks

Two wins in a row that followed ugly consecutive losses indicated ASU found a light switch to flip when things get dark.
2 years ago
A fox enters the field of play during Arizona State's victory against the USC Trojans on Nov. 6, 20...
Haboob Blog

Herm Edwards and Arizona State are familiar with the Sun Devil Stadium fox

Herm Edwards has seen some things on the sideline, and he was not out of his element when ASU's game against USC was interrupted by a fox.
2 years ago
Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils watches from the sidelines during the first...
Kevin Zimmerman

Herm Edwards says ASU players haven’t quit: ‘I know they haven’t’

It snowballed on the Sun Devils when 28 straight points allowed to the Utah Utes took them out of control in the Pac-12 South two weeks ago.
2 years ago