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Doug & Wolf

Defensive coordinator James Bettcher calls in a play during training camp Aug. 5. (Photo by Adam Gr...
Adam Green

Cardinals DC: Will evaluate defense, see how offseason plays out

Cardinals defensive coordinator James Bettcher knows his defense, while good, could be even better, though it faces an uncertain offseason.
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Vince Marotta

ESPN’s John Clayton: Getting Kurt Warner into Hall of Fame is ‘about salesmanship’

ESPN NFL analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter John Clayton shed some light on the process of induction, and how it affects Kurt Warner this year.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe, left, center Tyson Chandler, middle, and guard Brandon Knight, rig...
Doug Franz

Ryan McDonough, Phoenix Suns must choose wisely

As GM Ryan McDonough decides what to do going forward with potential trades, the results of this season shouldn’t affect any of those decisions.
7 years ago
Arizona head coach Sean Miller calls a play while his team plays against Michigan State in the firs...
Ryan Decker

DeCourcy: Miller has done ‘phenomenal job’ this year

The biggest reason for the Wildcats' success is the coaching job of Sean Miller in his eighth year at Arizona, according to Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy.
7 years ago
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game aga...
Ryan Decker

Hurley: Sun Devils in ‘tough stretch’ but ‘not making any excuses’

Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley believes that part of his team's struggles can be attributed to an unfortunate draw in the scheduling department.
7 years ago
Los Angeles Kings center Jordan Nolan (71) celebrates his goal with left wing Kyle Clifford (13) as...
Adam Green

Coyotes GM: We’re hoping for two steps forward from Duclair with AHL stint

Anthony Duclair was supposed to be an integral cog in the Coyotes' young core, but here in late January, he is one of the newest members of the Roadrunners.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Ut...
Vince Marotta

Suns’ Earl Watson: Belief in Alex Len is not wavering

Unlike many other big men in his draft class, Alex Len didn't get a contract extension in October. But that doesn't mean the Suns don't still like his game.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns Devin Booker holds the ball back, under pressure from Dallas Mavericks Wesley Matthews...
Troy Tauscher

Al McCoy comments on the development of Suns’ youth

Al McCoy appeared on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM's Doug & Wolf on Thursday and discussed the development Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss and Devin Booker.
7 years ago
In this Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 photo, Arizona Vice President for Athletics, Greg Byrne looks on duri...
Ryan Decker

Byrne: ‘Proud of the culture’ leaving behind at Arizona

With Athletic Director Greg Byrne moving from the University of Arizona to the University of Alabama, Arizona will need to move forward, and Byrne believes that he has left them in a good position to do so.
7 years ago
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Adam Green

Coyotes GM Chayka: If Doan wants to go, I’d have that discussion with him

Coyotes GM John Chayka said he is not looking to trade Shane Doan, but that if the veteran wants to join a contender he would explore the option.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker (17) and Devin Booker (1) react to a foul call during the second half of ...
Vince Marotta

Suns’ Earl Watson: Facing P.J. Tucker in practice has helped Devin Booker

Devin Booker is getting more mature and gaining experience, but facing P.J. Tucker in practice has maybe helped him more than anything else.
7 years ago
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) goes up for a shot as Phoenix Suns forward Marques...
Troy Tauscher

McCoy: Suns’ loss to Cavs ‘probably was’ their best game this season

Al McCoy said the 120-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday “probably was” start-to-finish the best game the Suns have played this season.
7 years ago
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Doug Franz

Steve Keim’s tree could grow with the loss of McDonough

When Terry McDonough gets a GM job in the NFL, it will tell you everything you need to know about Steve Keim.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 photo, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley yells during the fir...
Ryan Decker

Hurley: ‘We have to bring our A-game on offense’ against Arizona

The Arizona State University Sun Devils will need all hands on deck if they are to upset the 16th-ranked University of Arizona Wildcats on Thursday.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) throws a pass under pressure from the New York Jets ...
Mark Harris

ESPN’s Hoge: Kurt Warner is a Hall of Famer, ‘no doubt’

ESPN NFL analyst Merril Hoge told Doug and Wolf he believes Kurt Warner deserves to have his bust in Canton.
7 years ago
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) ...
Vince Marotta

Suns’ Earl Watson: Experiences trump ‘moral victories’

The Phoenix Suns hung with the World Champion Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday, but Earl Watson doesn't believe the game was a 'moral victory."
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Channing Frye (8) durin...
Ryan Decker

Kempton: Suns loss to Cavs is ‘something to build on’

Despite ultimately falling to the Cavaliers, the Suns should look at Sunday’s game as a building block, according to Suns color analyst Tim Kempton.
7 years ago
Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan skates during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game...
Adam Green

Coyotes’ Shane Doan: I don’t regret coming back for this season

Though the Arizona Coyotes are having one of their worst seasons ever, Shane Doan does not regret returning to the team for a 21st season.
7 years ago
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game aga...
Vince Marotta

ASU’s Bobby Hurley can’t completely escape the ‘Duke floor slap’

ASU head coach Bobby Hurley wanted to leave the Duke floor slap in the past, but it popped up in a Sun Devils' game last week.
7 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Suns’ Earl Watson pleased with what he sees from Dragan Bender

With losses mounting, expect to see rookie forward Dragan Bender get increased playing time for the Phoenix Suns. Bender had a double-double Monday.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson (31) is congratulated by Jermaine Gresham after scoring against th...
Arizona Sports

Keim Time: ‘Guys stepped up all across the board’ vs. Seattle

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim was pleased with how a beat-up team relying on a lot of inexperienced players performed in a road win over Seattle.
7 years ago
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley reacts to an official's foul call in the second half of an NC...
Arizona Sports

Arizona State’s Hurley admits he needs to work on his sideline demeanor

Twice Hurley's technical fouls have led to ejections, including Saturday's game vs. the New Mexico State Aggies, but the ASU coach is working on it.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender (35), of Croatia, and Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson (10) batt...
Arizona Sports

Watson: Finding time for Bender ‘to take steps forward’ is key

A team that is building for the future has a wide range of youth, but finding the right balance to play youth, like Bender, can be a struggle.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) leaves the field after an NFL football game against...
Adam Green

Keim Time: 2016 season will be used as a learning tool

As he does every Monday, Cardinals GM Steve Keim joined Doug and Wolf on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM to talk about the game and his team going forward.
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