Ok, it’s been two months, but c’mon…the thought of Steve Nash in that hideous color combination of purple and gold is still too much to take. In fact, as we get ever closer to the beginning of the NBA season, maybe it’s getting even harder. Many around Phoenix are unloading Nash merchandise — not only […]
Odds are good Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald fondly remembers the days when Kurt Warner was tossing touchdown passes his way. But perhaps he yearns for a different kind of quarterback for reasons not related to football? “He’s a model of consistency,” Fitzgerald said of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady when asked about the signal […]
Last week we were all treated to an outstanding commercial produced by ESPN. The spot featured NFL insider John Clayton, poking fun at his “dedication” and the thought that he is not exactly the guy he appears to be on T.V. It was hilarious, and if you don’t think so you’re wrong. As a followup […]
With Erin Andrews moving on to Fox, Samantha Steele’s role on ESPN’s College Football broadcasts has grown — and many are taking notice. Two SEC quarterbacks, Tennessee’s Tyler Bray and Georgia’s Aaron Murray are in that category. Steele, a Phoenix native and Central High School grad, was in Knoxville to interview Bray leading up to […]
If you’re a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, you’ve got to be pretty happy with how things went on opening day 2012. The Niners went to Green Bay and beat up on the Packers 30-22 at Lambeau Field, with quarterback Alex Smith throwing two touchdown passes. One of those went to tight end Vernon […]
It’s amazing how a team’s success (or lack thereof) can affect a fan base. Check out this video to see some guy who does his best to describe every NFL fan in 90 seconds. His Cardinals fan representation is…umm…yeah, and it shows up at the 1:20 mark. But do yourself a favor, and watch the […]
You likely know John Clayton as an ESPN NFL insider who provides insight on both the television station and Arizona Sports 620. One of the best in the biz, Clayton provides thoughtful, accurate analysis of what’s going on in the league. And now he’s provided us with a fantastic commercial that may give some insight […]
After the massive roster shake-up in the offseason, Jared Dudley is probably the most recognizable face on the Phoenix Suns’ roster. Believe it or not, by heading into his fifth season in Phoenix, Dudley is the longest-tenured Suns player. Rebuilding is fun, isn’t it? Anyway, Dudley was roaming the sidelines at his alma mater Boston […]
The Phoenix Coyotes want you to like both them and JObing.com Arena on Facebook so much that they’ll offer you a chance to see Justin Bieber if you do. JUSTIN BIEBER!!! The hockey club is using tickets to the Bieb’s September 29 concert as bait incentive for sharing this post as well as liking their […]
Wow, what a shock. More anti-Phoenix Coyotes venom coming from north of the border. This time, it’s originating from British Columbia, where Harrison Mooney blogs for The Vancouver Sun. Mooney explores the possibilities of Coyotes free agent Shane Doan signing a deal with the Canucks, who have been hot after the Phoenix captain since free […]
We venture outside the Grand Canyon State for a “highlight” from the Towson State-Kent State season opener from Thursday night. Yes, you read that right…Towson State against Kent State, so you know this is good. Late in the first half, Kent was punting to Towson and the ball grazed off of the return man. The […]
Oh Charles Barkley, please don’t quit your day job to become a musician. The former Phoenix Suns who is now a broadcaster for TNT was caught on video attempting to sing Boyz II Men’s hit song “End of the Road” and, well, let’s just say The Round Mound of Rebound is no siren. Fortunately for […]
New Arizona State football coach Todd Graham has a variety of catch phrases, though the most recognizable one has to be “Speaking Victory”. Few are sure of what that really means, but it’s positive, catchy, and positively catchy. And now, courtesy of of Sparky’s Stadium Shop, ASU fans will have the chance to wear victory, […]
The Arizona State Sun Devil football team has a bevy of uniform combinations to choose from each game, though some looks are more popular than others. Now, though, if you don’t like what the team is wearing you’ll need only to look in the mirror for the party responsible for the fashion travesty. Fans have […]
OK, it’s not Arizona-related, but this was too good to pass up. In the excellent HBO show “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins”, we’ve gotten to know certain things about the team. We’ve learned that when Chad Johnson tells coaches that he’s going to get arrested during the team’s time off, he’ll get […]
There aren’t many national publications predicting good things for the 2012 Arizona Cardinals. We’ll spare you the gloom and doom. But just in time for football season, the fine folks over at Esquire Magazine have released their list of the 15 Best Dressed Players in the National Football League, and not one, but two Cardinals […]
Last year at about this time, everyone was buzzing about the Arizona State Sun Devils’ new look on the field. Four different helmets, three jerseys, endless combinations. This fall, ASU’s footballers are sporting another new look — but this one will be prominently featured off the field. The Devils will stroll as a team to […]
For the better part of a decade Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones represented everything Cardinals fans hated. His teams were successful and his fans packed Sun Devil Stadium. Meanwhile Bill Bidwill, who owned the Cardinals, continually fielded teams that finished near the bottom of the NFC East. Well, while this certainly won’t erase the pain […]
We told you a couple of days ago about Uni-Watch.com’s Paul Lukas and his master list ranking the uniforms of all 122 major league franchises in North America. Lukas basically hates the Arizona Cardinals’ unis — they came in ranked 114th, and fourth-ugliest among NFL squads. Well, it turns out Lukas isn’t that fond of […]
Baseball fans may know the name Jim Joyce, though likely not for anything good. An umpire, Joyce is most famous for botching the call that cost then-Tiger Armando Galarraga a perfect game, as he ruled a runner who was clearly out safe at first base. Joyce owned up to the mistake and surely felt worse […]
We understand that both Brock Osweiler and Nick Foles were drafted because of how they throw a football with their right arms, not how they hold a marker. And it’s a good thing, too. The quarterbacks, as part of a promotion by the Panini Cards Company, each drew their own football card. While neither would […]
If you’re a fan of sports fashion, and you haven’t read the blog Uni-Watch.com by Paul Lukas, you’re missing out. Lukas has launched a new project on the site in which he’s ranking the uniforms of all 122 professional teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball. Earlier this week, Lukas released numbers […]
You can’t drive around metro Phoenix without seeing University of Arizona billboards proclaiming the Valley is “Wildcat Country”. U of A held their spring football scrimmage at Glendale Community College, attempting to broaden their fan reach in the Valley. It’s a smart move, but it also ruffled some feathers of Arizona State faithful who believe […]
It’s something that most fans don’t think about, but professional athletes move a lot. Definitely more often than the average individual. Take Suns forward Michael Beasley, for example. Beasley is about to enter his fifth year in the NBA and already is on his third NBA city. If you consider that Beasley only played one […]
Kelly Johnson was a solid player in just more than one season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Signed as a free agent prior to the 2010 season, Johnson batted .284 with 26 home runs his first year with the team before slumping to .209 with 18 home runs in 2011. He was traded to the Blue […]
First he wins a gold medal. Then, it’s an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon alongside teammate Kevin Durant. Now, it’s James Harden, national pitchman. The former Arizona State Sun Devil appears in a national spot for Foot Locker with Oklahoma City and Team USA teammate Russell Westbrook that shows just how prepared Harden […]
You all know McKayla Maroney and the now world-famous McKayla is not impressed blog, right? It basically features a recurring photo of the U.S. gymnast appearing to be “not impressed” by some of the world’s most famous happenings. It’s pretty funny. Former Arizona State Sun Devil James Harden and his OKC teammate Kevin Durant, who […]
Sports blooper reels exist for a reason. Our athletes, many of whom are the best our species has to offer for their particular sport, make even the most difficult of plays look easy at times. However, every now and then what should be an easy play is made to look difficult, and from that point […]
The Washington Nationals came into Chase Field and took two of three games from the Arizona Diamondbacks, reaffirming their position as one of baseball’s best teams. The team’s pitching staff is a big reason why, and maybe — just maybe — the secret to their success involves shades of grey. Fifty of them, to be […]
Don’t tell Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton that they don’t play tough basketball in the WNBA. Stanton, who took over the office after winning the runoff election last November, was practicing Monday at US Airways Center with the Phoenix Mercury, and came away from the action with a broken nose. Stanton went up for a rebound […]
