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Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the home opener against the Mi...
Kellan Olson

ESPN’s Marks doesn’t ‘see anything’ on potential Karl-Anthony Towns trade

All it took was one tiny rumbling on Karl-Anthony Towns for his name to start carrying some weight on random trade suggestions.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones, left, battles Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew...
Jake Anderson

Cardinals seek revenge over Rams in 2019 season finale

The Arizona Cardinals have a chance at a three-game winning streak for the second time this season as they take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Cleveland Browns during the first...
Kaci Demarest

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray’s elite talent reminds A.Q. Shipley of Andrew Luck

It's not the first time in his career that Arizona Cardinals center A.Q. Shipley has watched a rookie quarterback take over an NFL offense.
4 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

David Johnson wanted KR duties, Kingsbury doesn’t force Cardinals RBs

Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson only saw three carries for six yards on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. So he asked for more.
4 years ago
Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers cheer during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Ca...
Kevin Zimmerman

Kliff Kingsbury on pro-Steelers crowd: Cardinals ‘have to win more games’

Pittsburgh Steelers yellow and black had the majority over Arizona Cardinals fans at State Farm Stadium. Kliff Kingsbury gets it.
4 years ago
Outside linebacker T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates after an inte...
Vince Marotta

Fourth-down decisions, execution continue to haunt Kingsbury, Cardinals

For at least the second time in the 2019 season, a failed fourth-down play call cost the Arizona Cardinals dearly in a game they'd go on to lose.
4 years ago
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Vince Marotta and Jarrett Carlen engage in Territorial Cup Roast Battle

Show host and long-time ASU fan Vince Marotta and producer, fashion icon and Wildcat lover Jarrett Carlen engaged in the first-ever Territorial Cup Roast Battle.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury: ‘We’re a work in progress’

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury says that the team is "a work in progress" as the team heads into its Week 12 bye.
4 years ago
Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals is helped off the field after an injury during the fo...
Arizona Sports

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson ‘day-to-day’ after calf injury vs. Bucs

The Arizona Cardinals aren't sure whether Patrick Peterson (calf) will play this week, but the early word is they're not concerned it's long-term.
4 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Sacramento...
Kevin Zimmerman

Charles Barkley: Suns’ winning a ‘wakeup call’ for Deandre Ayton

Take it from a man who faced his early career missteps and learned from it: Deandre Ayton can take his 25-game diuretic suspension as a wakeup call.
4 years ago
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals reacts during the second half of a game against...
Matt Layman

Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury stands by failed 4th-and-1 attempt

The Cardinals went for it on 4th-and-1 in their own territory against the Saints on Sunday, and that failed play led to a New Orleans touchdown.
4 years ago
The Phoenix Suns stand attended for the national anthem before NBA game against the Sacramento King...
Arizona Sports

Channing Frye on the Suns after winning opener: ‘That’s a ticket I’d buy’

Channing Frye had good things to say about James Jones and was bullish on the Suns after their opening-night win over the Kings.
4 years ago
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals watches the clock and calls a time out late in ...
Arizona Sports

Schlereth on Cardinals’ offensive line: ‘I know guys were upset’

Mark Schlereth is standing his ground that the comments he made about the Cardinals' offensive line and the play-calling are accurate.
4 years ago
Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his sack of Daniel Jones #8 of the New York ...
Matt Layman

Cardinals’ Chandler Jones not worried about being underrated

Chandler Jones was snubbed from the NFL Network's top-100 list. But on Sunday against the Giants, he looked plenty elite, recording four sacks.
4 years ago
Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to pass against the Detroit Lions in the...
Matt Layman

Mark Schlereth: Cardinals’ O-line was unhappy with play calls, now satisfied

NFL analyst Mark Schlereth said the Cardinals' offensive line was previously unhappy with Kliff Kingsbury's play calling, but the coach has since adjusted.
5 years ago
Tim Thomas #2 (R) of the Phoenix Suns looks in on referees (L-R) Tim Donaghy #21, Bill Spooner #22 ...
Kellan Olson

Donaghy: Dislike of Suns owner Sarver was factor in rigging of Spurs series

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy joined 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station to discuss betting on games that he officiated in.
5 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Cardinals hope return of Patrick Peterson gives defensive boost

Don't expect Patrick Peterson's return from suspension to be an outright solve. But yes, the Arizona Cardinals are glad he's back.
5 years ago
Kaci Demarest

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds tuning out noise

While David Johnson lead the Arizona Cardinals for the second week in receiving yards, Chase Edmonds had his best game of the season Sunday.
5 years ago
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Dan Bickley

GM Steve Keim’s desperate moves are dooming winless Cardinals

Dan Bickley writes that general manager Steve Keim is making decisions out of desperation for his job and is causing the Cardinals' struggles in recent years.
5 years ago
(Left: Jalen Thompson, Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. (Right: Deionte Thomp...
Kaci Demarest

Kingsbury: Cardinals’ rookies will get a chance with Swearinger’s release

After the Arizona Cardinals released veteran safety D.J. Swearinger, the team will turn to rookie safeties Deionte Thompson and Jalen Thompson.
5 years ago
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL f...
Jake Anderson

Schlereth: Cardinals’ David Johnson is not a dynamic offensive player

NFL analyst Mark Schlereth told Bickley & Marotta on Wednesday that he does not believe Cardinals running back David Johnson is a dynamic offensive player.
5 years ago
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals looks on prior to the game against the Baltimor...
Kellan Olson

Cardinals’ Kingsbury ready to move on from hoopla surrounding clap snaps

The Arizona Cardinals brought back the clap snap in Sunday's loss the Baltimore Ravens and were not called for a penalty in doing so.
5 years ago
Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Moore (49) lines up against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Mu...
Matt Layman

Kingsbury: Cardinals rookies Byron Murphy, Kyler Murray impressed

The Arizona Cardinals tied the Detroit Lions on Sunday, while the first two players they picked in the 2019 NFL Draft had strong debuts.
5 years ago
Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on before a preseason game against the Denver Bronco...
Arizona Sports

Eyes on Kyler: 98.7 FM on the expectations for the Cardinals QB

Kyler Murray begins his NFL career in a unique situation with the Arizona Cardinals. It appears most of us at 98.7 FM are buying the hype.
5 years ago
Quarterback Jayden Daniels #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils drops back to pass during the first h...
Kellan Olson

Jayden Daniels was able to settle in quickly for ASU debut

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels was able to get over the jitters of his first college start in the season opener for the Sun Devils.
5 years ago
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 08: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals talks with Kyler...
Jake Anderson

Wyche: Murray key to Kingsbury succeeding as college-to-NFL coach

NFL Network analyst Steve Wyche joined 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station's Bickley & Marotta on Tuesday to discuss what to expect from the 2019 Cardinals.
5 years ago
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray during the team’s Red and White Practice Saturday, August 3, 20...
Alex Weiner

It’s personal: FOX Sports’ Davis has reason to be excited for Kyler Murray

FOX NFL Analyst Charles Davis said that Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murrary could stack up to NFL greats like Jim Thorpe and Deion Sanders.
5 years ago
Wide receiver Rico Gafford #10 of the Oakland Raiders scores a 53 yard touchdown reception ahead of...
Vince Marotta

Cardinals’ ugly showing makes it hard to remember ‘it’s only preseason’

It wasn't easy watching the Arizona Cardinals' sloppy preseason effort Thursday, but repeat after me, "it's only preseason...it's only preseason."
5 years ago
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during the NFL prese...
Kevin Zimmerman

Kliff Kingsbury is in love with football: Ask him or ESPN’s Joe Tessitore

'I haven't fallen in love with a woman that I'm willing to walk away from the game for,' Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said.
5 years ago
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 08: Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during a pres...
Kevin Zimmerman

Cardinals prepare to begin phasing out CB Patrick Peterson

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson will soon begin taking a backseat even though his suspension doesn't begin until the regular season.
5 years ago