The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed punter Ben Graham after releasing him in the last set of roster cuts on Sept. 2. Graham punted for the Cardinals the last three seasons, including 94 times last season averaging 43.4 yards. He had 29 punts inside the 20-yard line for the Cards last season, and tied the NFL […]
The Diamondbacks players and coaches have decided to wear their black uniforms tonight in Game 4, and they want their fans to do the same. The team has scheduled a Blackout for tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, and all fans are encouraged to wear their black D-Backs gear as well. “It was awesome,” first […]
PHOENIX — Rookie Paul Goldschmidt hit the grand slam and had a club tying record five RBI in the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. If it wasn’t for the success early in the game by Miguel Montero those situations likely wouldn’t have came to fruition. Montero started the scoring in the bottom […]
Perhaps it’s fitting that the players who helped save the Diamondbacks’ 2011 season didn’t begin the year with the team. Trailing the Milwaukee Brewers two games to none, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson sent rookie Josh Collmenter to the mound and gave Paul Goldschmidt the start at first base, placing him fifth in the batting order. […]
PHOENIX — In the first two games of the National League Division Series Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder led the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Going into Game 3 they were a combined 9 for 16 at the plate with six RBI, six runs scored and a home run each. Tuesday night Diamondbacks rookie […]
Joe Saunders is ready to pitch. The Diamondbacks forced a Game 4 Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, leaving Saunders the one on the mound in another do-or-die game on Wednesday. Regardless, Saunders is anxious to throw. He hasn’t pitched since September 28th. “I haven’t done really anything different,” he said referring to his routine. “It’s […]
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks returned home from Milwaukee with their backs against the wall as they faced elimination for their first — and what could have been only — home playoff game. The team with no expectations all season turned to a rookie — Josh Collmenter. The rookie delivered. Was the rookie nervous going […]
PHOENIX – The NBA officially announced the entire 114-game preseason schedule has been canceled because a new collective bargaining agreement has not been reached with the Players Association. For the local Phoenix Suns, preseason games against Golden State, Oklahoma City, Los Angeles Clippers and two contests each against Portland and Denver have been scrapped. With […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks know what they have to do: Win. Trailing their best of five series 2-0, their season would end with a loss Tuesday night at Chase Field. Winning three straight is a daunting task, but for now the focus is just on winning one. “There’s a little bit of tension there,” D-backs pitcher […]
Beanie Wells showed promise as a rookie, rushing for 793 yards and seven touchdowns for a team that went to the playoffs. However, his second season with the Cardinals didn’t go so well, as the former Ohio State star picked up just 397 yards and two touchdowns, averaging just 3.4 yards per carry. Needless to […]
Chase Field will be full Tuesday as the Diamondbacks try to avoid elimination. On his twitter, team president and CEO Derrick Hall said all tickets have been sold. “We are ecstatic about the support our fans have shown as we embark on our most difficult challenge yet,” said Hall in a press release. “We anticipate […]
Kirk Gibson, who seemed to press all the right buttons in the regular season, is 0-for-the-playoffs. Whether it was starting Lyle Overbay over Paul Goldshmidt in Game 1 or letting Ian Kennedy pitch to Prince Fielder with a runner on and first base open, the manager’s moves just haven’t worked out. However, that doesn’t mean […]
Dennis Erickson is not ready to make a change, not yet anyway. “Alex [Garoutte] is our kicker, and he’ll get better.” Garoutte hit his first two field goals, including a 49- yarder in week one against UC Davis. That try was his first ever attempt as a Sun Devil and remains his season long. However, […]
Injuries are a part of the game. Arizona State certainly knows that. The Sun Devils have lost seven starters since the end of last season. Last Saturday Utah lost its starting quarterback, Jordan Wynn, to a left shoulder injury. He’s expected to be out 2-3 weeks, meaning he’ll miss this week’s game against ASU. “They’re […]
An offseason of building, months of spring training and a grueling regular season have all come down to this moment for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Trailing the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 in their best of five series, Arizona will send rookie Josh Collmenter to the mound, needing the guy with the funky delivery to save their season. […]
He’s the most experienced player on the Arizona State offensive line. Senior center Garth Gerhart made his 27th start last Saturday night. His 28th start is up in the air. “He’s questionable,” stated head coach Dennis Erickson Monday. Gerhart hurt his left ankle in the first quarter against Oregon State and did not return. “Obviously, […]
He’s the only college player in the nation to have returned a punt for a touchdown, a kickoff for a touchdown, thrown a touchdown pass and caught a touchdown pass. “He can do it all,” said quarterback Brock Osweiler. “He’s a weapon,” said head coach Dennis Erickson. He is junior wide receiver Jamal Miles; and […]
The anticipation that was brought with the offseason acquisition of Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb may have over shadowed the fact it will take time for the new quarterback to live up to the hype. “We’re asking him to do some things in our offense that he hasn’t done before,” coach Whisenhunt told reporters after practice […]
Another close game, another missed opportunity. This seems to be the theme for the Cardinals 2011 season, but at 1-3 and in a weak division, there is still hope that they can turn things around to salvage a season. “The bottom line is this, we’ve had a chance the last three weeks to win games […]
TEMPE – Arizona State didn’t play their best in the team’s game against Oregon State on Saturday, but quarterback Brock Osweiler thinks the win was a stepping stone. “We did start out sloppy, but we tightened things up and ended up getting the win. You look in the previous years in games that we played […]
The Diamondbacks face a tough challenge after losing the first two games of the division series in Milwaukee, but coming home to Arizona gives them an advantage for once. “We’re in our home field so it will be different for us,” said manager Kirk Gibson. “We’re going to be much more comfortable.” The two teams […]
PRESCOTT VALLEY – With a week off between the preseason finale and regular-season opener, the Coyotes are in the midst of a three-day trip here to fine-tune, to bond and to focus on the start of the 2011-12 season as a group. On Monday, the team practiced for an hour at Tim’s Toyota Center, the […]
The number five pick in the draft, Patrick Peterson was expected to come in and be a part of a secondary featuring Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie and Greg Toler, among others. The offseason saw the team part with DRC and sign veteran Richard Marshall, but Peterson was still expected to be brought along slowly, probably as a […]
After three straight tough losses the Cardinals travel to Minnesota to take on the equally struggling Vikings. The Vikings are 0-4 and the Cardinals will be looking to finally put it all together and boost their confidence. Friday, October 7, 2011 Why is Bernard Berrian still on the Vikings’ roster? Since the start of […]
The Arizona Cardinals don’t know how to run out the clock. They can’t run a screen pass, either. Both issues have cost them this season. Whatever the reason for the latest loss, fans make it a point to find someone to blame. It was the defense in Week 2, the offense in Week 3 and, […]
Different week, same result. The Arizona Cardinals found themselves with yet another chance to take the lead on the final drive for the third straight week, and for the third straight week the team stumbled. The Cardinals could easily be 4-0 at this point, but are instead 1-3. “The bottom line is this, we’ve had […]
Everything just seems to be going the Sun Devils way. This season Arizona State has already ended a 10 game losing streak against ranked opponents, has finally beaten USC after 11 years and is now poised to run away with the Pac-12 South title. And just when you think things couldn’t get any better for […]
If you have an appetite and an extra $500 laying around, you could be served by the likes of Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Nash and Ken Whisenhunt at Morton’s on Monday night. According to ABC15, several athletes and celebrities will be serving dinner at Morton’s in Scottsdale from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will […]