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Henry Schleizer

Grand Canyon relishing its 1st March Madness experience

In its first NCAA Tournament game in program history, GCU will face the No. 2 seeded Iowa Hawkeyes and center Luka Garza.
3 years ago
Devin Booker (#1) of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot against the Philadelphia 76er...
Jake Anderson

Suns’ James Jones: Devin Booker is ‘fine’ but Cam Johnson still out

Phoenix Suns GM James Jones said that the team will be at full strength except for Cam Johnson, who remains out due to health and safety protocols.
3 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ D.J. Humphries eyeing strong culture, team success for 2021

Cardinals T D.J. Humphries has improved his play mightily since being drafted back in 2015. Entering 2021, he's Arizona's anchor down in the trenches.
3 years ago
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Jake Anderson

D-backs’ Hall details what return of fans to Chase Field will look like

All payment will be 100% cashless --including parking -- in order to prevent physical contact between fans and those working the games.
3 years ago
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt #99 hits Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 dur...
Jake Anderson

Palmer: Cardinals’ Jones-Watt combo will be a ‘problem’ for opposing OCs

Former Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer believes the combo of Chandler Jones and J.J. Watt will also benefit Arizona's secondary.
3 years ago
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game agains...
Jake Anderson

Palmer: J.J. Watt might help bring Larry Fitzgerald back to Cardinals

Carson Palmer believes the addition of J.J. Watt and the Cardinals' talent on offense could be key factors in wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald's future plans.
3 years ago
J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Firs...
Arizona Sports

Frank Caliendo tells story of how he helped recruit J.J. Watt to Cardinals

Steve Keim joined The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and discussed how the Cardinals landed J.J. Watt, which included help from Frank Caliendo.
3 years ago
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Tyler Drake

ASU’s matchup vs. Colorado a strong ‘litmus test’ ahead of Pac-12 tourney

The Sun Devils return to the court Thursday night looking to make a statement against the No. 24 Colorado Buffaloes with the Pac-12 tournament a week away.
3 years ago
J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half a...
Arizona Sports

National NFL analysts praise Cardinals’ J.J. Watt signing

The Arizona Cardinals have landed themselves right in the center of the national sports conversations on Monday with the signing of three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.
3 years ago
Jaycee Horn #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts after an interception against the Auburn Tige...
Kevin Zimmerman

Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down the Cardinals’ CB options in NFL Draft

South Carolina's Jaycee Horn and Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley are big-bodied cornerbacks who the Arizona Cardinals could consider in the 2021 NFL Draft.
3 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws against the San Francisco Giants during the...
Tyler Drake

Zac Gallen given the nod for D-backs’ 1st spring training game

The Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to starting pitcher Zac Gallen for the team's first spring training game of 2021 on Sunday.
3 years ago
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Jake Anderson

D-backs’ Alex Young preparing as starter but ready for bullpen role

In 32 career appearances in an Arizona Diamondbacks uniform, Alex Young has started 22 and come out of the bullpen 10 times.
3 years ago
Trayce Thompson #30 of the Arizona Diamondbacks poses for a portrait during MLB media day at Salt R...
Henry Schleizer

Trayce Thompson: Coming to D-backs a full circle experience

Trayce Thompson's career has sent him all over the country, from Connecticut to Chicago to Arizona with plenty of stops in between.
3 years ago
Eduardo Escobar #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with Ketel Marte #4 after hitting a two-r...
Jake Anderson

D-backs assistant GM expects bounce-back seasons from Escobar, Marte

Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye expects to see a bounce-back season from the likes of Eduardo Escobar and Ketel Marte in 2021.
3 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Tim Locastro, right, is congratulated by Carson Kelly (18) after scoring agai...
Henry Schleizer

Locastro focused on consistent play, getting back to the playoffs in 2021

With the National League reverting back to its traditional ways, Tim Locastro believes he can make an impact whether it's starting or coming off the bench.
3 years ago
PEORIA, AZ - OCTOBER 16: Salt River Rafters infielder Seth Beer (8) bats during the Arizona Fall Le...
Jake Anderson

D-backs prospect Seth Beer used lost 2020 season to fine-tune skills at 1B

Despite only being able to play intrasquad games last year, Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Seth Beer used 2020 to fine-tune his skills at first base.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans guard Jos...
Tyler Drake

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins ‘furious’ over Devin Booker All-Star snub

ESPN analyst and 14-year NBA vet Kendrick Perkins doubled down on the ridiculousness that Suns guard Devin Booker isn't an All-Star on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Houston Astros starting pitcher Corbin Martin throws during the first inning of a baseball game aga...
Kevin Zimmerman

Corbin Martin excited for chance to show D-backs what they traded for

Corbin Martin hasn't been part of the daily grind since 2019, when the then-Astro underwent Tommy John surgery before Houston traded him to the D-backs.
3 years ago
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Tyler Drake

D-backs P Stefan Crichton looking to remain advantageous of opportunities

D-backs pitcher Stefan Crichton is hoping to pick up where he left off following a successful run as closer at the end of last season.
3 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly throws in the first inning during a baseball game agains...
Tyler Drake

D-backs’ Merrill Kelly learning from MLB’s top pitchers to stay sharp

Merrill Kelly has made it his mission to constantly seek out improvement, utilizing more than just Arizona's pitching equipment to stay consistent.
3 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly follows the flight of his solo home run off Colorado Rockies rel...
Jake Anderson

D-backs catcher Carson Kelly: Being consistent is name of the game

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly is focusing on being more consistent as he prepares for his third season in a D-backs uniform.
3 years ago
Arizona State University Vice President for University Athletics and Athletic Director Ray Anderson...
Arizona Sports

ASU leaders join the show: Best quotes from Day 4 of Newsmakers Week

Newsmakers Week on Arizona Sports' Doug & Wolf wrapped on Friday with quite the lineup of guests who make some of the big decisions across Arizona sports.
3 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

ACC commissioner job spoke to ASU’s Ray Anderson more than Pac-12’s

Arizona State vice president for university athletics Ray Anderson made sure to squash any link between the Pac-12 commissioner job opening and his name.
3 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Cardinals GM Steve Keim talks tags, cuts and free agency amid sunk cap

The NFL world remains in a holding pattern, and it'll be that way until teams learn where the salary cap lands for the 2021 season.
3 years ago