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Kevin Durant celebrates...
Dan Bickley

Enjoy the spectacle of Suns’ Kevin Durant while it lasts

Yes, we have three stars playing basketball in Phoenix. But at the moment, there is only one legend, writes Dan Bickley.
3 months ago
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State of the NFL should give Arizona Cardinals fans hope for 2024

Today, Detroit feels liberated. Buffalo feels cursed. Kansas City wonders when their beloved Chiefs became villains that must be stopped.
3 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: The Big 3 Phoenix Suns fans were promised

The Suns Big 3 delivered quite the performance Sunday night against the Indiana Pacers. Dan Bickley believes Phoenix is beginning to look elite. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Christian Peterson, Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
3 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: It’s time for the Suns to give risky small-ball lineup a shot

Bickley Blast: It’s time for the Suns to give risky small-ball lineup a shot. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
3 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: What do the Phoenix Suns do with Grayson Allen?

As Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen’s stock continues to rise, Dan Bickley debates if the team should keep the guard or start considering his trade value in Wednesday’s Bickley Blast. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports and Phoenix Suns/NBA Photos: Phoenix Suns; Alika Jenner and Christian Peterson/Getty Images; Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports. Arizona Sports has […]
3 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Lies and heartbreaks of college football, NFL coaching changes

Following a week of coaching changes across college football and the NFL, Dan Bickley dives into the biggest local coaching change: Arizona’s Jedd Fisch leaving for the University of Washington. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Felisa Cárdenas/Arizona Sports; Sean M. Haffey, Winslow Townson, Christian Petersen, Rob Carr, Julio Agular, Chris Coduto/Getty Images
3 months ago
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Jedd Fisch’s departure continues same story of college football in Arizona

College football in Arizona continues attempting to ascend and that becomes more difficult after Jedd Fisch's departure.
3 months ago
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Video: Where is the Suns team that Frank Vogel promised?

Where is the Suns team that Frank Vogel promised? Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Suns fans sit in purgatory as Phoenix continues to struggle

After the Phoenix Suns’ 27-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Dan Bickley shares his feelings on the team, their struggles and their playoff chances. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
4 months ago
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Dan Bickley

My favorite Pac-12 memories as Washington says goodbye with title game vs. Michigan

As the Pac-12 says goodbye to football with Washington vs. Michigan on Monday, Dan Bickley lays out his personal favorite Pac-12 memories.
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Arizona Cardinals had one of the most encouraging 4-win seasons in NFL history

Bickley Blast: Arizona Cardinals had one of the most encouraging 4-win seasons in NFL history. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign up for texts from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/text-alerts/ Listen live to Arizona Sports: […]
4 months ago
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Cardinals’ inspired effort this season shows signs of bright future

The Cardinals' loss to the Seahawks on Sunday was a rebellious and raucous ending to another double-digit loss season.
4 months ago
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James Conner has been the Cardinals’ MVP, a key culture setter this season

Sunday’s Cardinals season finale should be the unofficial James Conner Appreciation Day at State Farm Stadium.
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: It’s going to take more than Phoenix’s Big 3 to help get the Suns back on track

Following the Suns’ slow start, and ultimate loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Dan Bickley takes a closer look at what Phoenix needs to do in order to right the ship. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports; Chris Coduto, Alex Goodlett, Christian Petersen/Getty Images
4 months ago
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Video: #AZCardinals coach Jonathan Gannon won his own private Super Bowl against the #Eagles

#AZCardinals coach Jonathan Gannon won his own private Super Bowl against the #Eagles #shorts Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign up for texts from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/text-alerts/ Listen live to Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/listen-live/ […]
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon won his own private Super Bowl against the Eagles

Bickley Blast: Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon won his own private Super Bowl against the Eagles. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photo: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign up for texts from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/text-alerts/ Listen […]
4 months ago
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Bickley: Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, Gannon ruin New Year’s Eve for Eagles

The Cardinals' win over the Eagles was the biggest show of visiting chutzpah in Philly since the D-backs punched their World Series ticket.
4 months ago
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Championship or bust stakes remain clear for Suns, Kevin Durant

The Phoenix Suns approach 2024 with the same expectations of a championship but some recent struggles bring doubt.
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Frustrations from Phoenix Suns fans heard all across the NBA

Bickley Blast: Frustrations from Phoenix Suns fans heard all across the NBA.  
4 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Cardinals show need for new investment and personnel in loss to Bears

The Cardinals' 27-16 defeat to the Bears on Sunday was mostly a brutal slog. The collective performance was uninspired and unwatchable. 
4 months ago
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Cardinals show competitive spirit, outgunned by local Brock Purdy and 49ers offense

The 49ers clinched the NFC West with a victory Sunday at State Farm Stadium, a game that featured an unlikely battle at quarterback.
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Final stretch of Arizona Cardinals’ season begins with test against the 49ers

Dan Bickley previews the Cardinals’ test against the San Francisco 49ers as Arizona returns from a bye week, plus Jarrett Carlen gets listeners in the holiday spirit. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign […]
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Why the Phoenix Suns need their Big 3 to let the shots fly

The Phoenix Suns’ Big 3 finally debuted Wednesday night but Dan Bickley’s biggest takeaway? Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal need to not worry about being selfish and let the shots fly. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Christen Petersen, AlexGoodlett/Getty Images Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles […]
4 months ago
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Bickley: Dodgers’ Ohtani signing a response to D-backs’ success

Rejoice, Diamondbacks fans. Our baseball team was good enough to lose the World Series in 2023. And somehow, we remain the MLB underdogs.
4 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Suns claim needed win vs. Warriors, but there’s still work to do ahead of Big 3 debut

It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Phoenix Suns claimed a needed victory over the Golden State Warriors. With two-thirds of Phoenix’s Big 3 taking the court, Dan Bickley notes there’s still work to be done as Suns fans await the trio’s debut. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
4 months ago
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Will the debut of Suns’ Big 3 bring back the vibes at Footprint Center?

These revamped Phoenix Suns have yet to connect with the city, writes Dan Bickley. The proof is in the vibe.
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Could the return of Bradley Beal, the Big 3 revive the vibe Phoenix Suns are missing?

Fans have said there’s just something missing about this Phoenix Suns team full of new faces and lacking in personalities. Dan Bickley dives into why the return of Bradley Beal and the debut of the Big 3 could be the missing piece fans have been waiting for. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
5 months ago
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College Football Playoff expansion could be a cure-all for the sport

If you’re looking for something to fix the sport of football, the answer is always more football. That happens with an expanded CFP.
5 months ago
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Video: How Adam Silver, the NBA failed Phoenix Suns and basketball fans again

Dan Bickley dives into why the league and commissioner’s explanation for the call has failed fans.
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: How Adam Silver, the NBA failed Phoenix Suns and basketball fans again

Adam Silver joined ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ Wednesday, describing the controversial call at the end of Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Lakers NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal game as “a very close call.” Dan Bickley dives into why the league and commissioner’s explanation for the call has failed fans. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Getty […]
5 months ago
Dan Bickley bio
Dan Bickley is the most influential sports media member in Arizona sports history, having spent over 20 years as the award-winning lead sports columnist for The Arizona Republic and AZCentral.com and almost two decades as a Valley sports radio talk show host. In spring 2018, Bickley made the decision to leave the newspaper to join the Arizona Sports team as host of the entertaining and informative midday show Bickley and Marotta, as well as bring his opinionated and provocative column exclusively to ArizonaSports.com.
Bickley’s journalism career began in his hometown of Chicago, where he was part of a star-studded staff at the Chicago Sun-Times. He chronicled Michael Jordan’s six NBA championships; covered the Olympics in eight different countries and attended 14 Super Bowls; spent three weeks in an Indianapolis courthouse writing about Mike Tyson’s rape trial; and once left his laptop in an Edmonton bar after the Blackhawks reached the Stanley Cup Finals.
He has won multiple awards, written two books, formed a rock band, fathered three children, and once turned down an offer to work at the New York Times.  His passions include sports, music, the alphabet, good beer and great radio. After joining Arizona Sports, he couldn’t be happier