Trent Lockett is still not 100 percent. “(The ankle) is obviously still swollen and sore but this time this week it’s a lot better than it was this time last week,” he said Tuesday. The junior playmaker reported he was “pretty happy” with the way the ankle held up after playing two games in three […]
The Cardinals could put an end to the Peyton Manning rumors by coming out and saying they will be paying Kevin Kolb his $7 million roster bonus and won’t be parting with the QB less than a year after trading for him. But that hasn’t happened. “I fully expect this team to be interested, at […]
Many questioned Brock Osweiler’s decision to forego his senior year at ASU in order to enter the NFL Draft. After all, why leave school just to become a late-round selection, when another year of seasoning at the collegiate level could vault you to first-round status? Well, what if Osweiler is already there? ESPN NFL Draft […]
Arizona Cardinals team president Michael Bidwill joined the festivities of Newsmakers Week with Doug and Wolf on Arizona Sports 620 Monday. If you tuned in to hear Bidwill’s thoughts on the seeming never-ending Peyton Manning-to-Arizona discussion, sorry. “You guys can ask all the questions you want, I’m just not answering them,” Bidwill joked during his […]
The Arizona Cardinals traded running back Tim Hightower to the Redskins last year in exchange for veteran defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday and a 2012 draft pick. The move seemed as much about giving Hightower a chance to play as it was about getting talent in return, but the Cardinals benefited from a surprising discovery: Vonnie […]
The same day that Diamondbacks team president and CEO Derrick Hall joined Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf for the start of their fifth Newsmakers week, General Manager Kevin Towers followed suit. Towers candidly discussed the D-backs philosophy, the importance of employing character guys in their locker room, his proudest offseason moments, reflections from an […]
Doug and Wolf kicked off their 5th Newsmakers Week on Arizona Sports 620 by welcoming Derrick Hall, the president and CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who joined the boys in studio. Coming off a surprising 2011 campaign that saw the Diamondbacks capture the National League West crown and an offseason that saw them bolster their […]
This isn’t the first time the Arizona Cardinals have been linked to a future Hall of Famer. The last time was in 1993, when the San Francisco 49ers were looking to trade Joe Montana. Always needing a QB and never opposed to adding someone who would sell tickets, the Cardinals did their best to land […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected UCLA star Trevor Bauer with the third pick in the 2011 MLB draft, and many figured the Golden Spikes Award winner would be on the fast track to the majors. Though the righty with the funky windup finished his first pro season with Double-A Mobile, there are some who think he’ll […]
So, you think you’re a baseball nut? Trust me, you’ve got nothing on Christy McGaugh of Phoenix. McGaugh is one of 50 finalists for the 2nd edition of the MLB Fan Cave, a 15,000 square foot space in New York’s Greenwich Village which will serve as the nerve center for this experiment for the duration […]
Linsanity has taken over America, prompting some to ask where the sensation ranks among the NBA’s best point guards. An ESPN poll asks fans to decide, pitting New York’s Jeremy Lin against Chicago’s Derrick Rose, LA’s Chris Paul and Boston’s Rajon Rondo. One other selection, dubbed “someone else,” is also available. And that’s where they […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks won the NL West in 2011 with a roster made up of few stars. After all, for every Justin Upton and Miguel Montero there was a Ryan Roberts and Gerardo Parra. For every Ian Kennedy there was a Josh Collmenter. In short, the 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks did not have the look of […]
Jared Dudley remembers the last time he played three games in three days: the 2006 ACC Tournament. After successive wins over Maryland and North Carolina, Dudley’s Boston College Eagles fell to top-seed Duke, 78-76 in the championship. “That third game,” he said before pausing. “I’m telling you, it’s a beast. It’s definitely a beast.” Dudley […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their 2012 promotional schedule Saturday. The season, which gets underway against the San Francisco Giants on April 6, will be spotted with more than thirty promotional days, featuring bobbleheads, tattoo sleeves, and other promotional items. One of the bobbleheads, sponsored by Arizona Sports 620 features pitcher Ian Kennedy and will be […]
The 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks were never out of a game. With more come-from-behind victories than anyone else in the majors — by a wide margin — Arizona found new ways to win on what seemed like a nightly basis. That style, while stressful, also showed something about the players that donned Sedona Red. “I think […]
Needless to say, this offseason hasn’t been a normal one for Stephen Drew. The Diamondbacks shortstop suffered a nasty broken right ankle in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last July 20, and ever since has been working hard to get back to playing shape. “It’s been a long offseason,” Drew told Arizona Sports 620’s […]
New Arizona State head football coach Todd Graham has finished putting together his staff, and has announced duties for each of the nine members of his staff. On offense, Mike Norvell will serve as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Norvell was Graham’s co-offensive coordinator last season at the University of Pittsburgh. Bob Connelly will coach […]
The Lowdown: A win is a win right? That is the only way to describe Arizona’s home win over conference bottom feeder Utah. On paper, the Wildcats should have handled the Utes (0-7 on the road in conference play) especially with how hot they have been as of late, but found themselves down eight points […]
The Diamondbacks had FanFest Saturday, just as they did one year ago. The event, which signifies the unofficial start to the season, gives fans a chance to see the players for the first time since the previous year. Last time around, the mood was different. Last time around, the Diamondbacks were coming off a couple […]
So, we’re getting our first look at Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour this year. But, what do we see? We see him. But, what do we see in him? He still prefers red on Sundays. But do we still see red at the mere mention of his name? To us, Tiger Woods has become […]
We’ve heard why Peyton Manning would be a good fit for the Arizona Cardinals with numerous arguments. The Cards have an indoor stadium, a team where he can easily take the reins and lead, and some guy named Larry Fitzgerald. However, many other teams could be likely candidates, and a former Manning backup believes the […]
Whether the sign outside read “America West Arena” or “US Airways Center” as it does now, the building in downtown Phoenix in which the Suns play their home games has always served as an advantage. Until now. The Suns lost for the seventh time in front of their fans Thursday night, dropping their overall home […]
Ryan Roberts quickly became a fan favorite last season with his clutch hitting, fiery attitude, and “Tatman” nickname. With no new acquisitions at third base, Roberts currently has a secure job at that position, but that hasn’t satisfied him. “I never want to feel established, and I never want to feel like I’ve reached my […]
They say it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. If that’s true, then the Suns have it backwards. In their last three games, the Suns are averaging 30 points in the first quarter. However, they’re scoring just over half as much in the fourth quarter (15.7 points), getting outscored 72-47 in the final […]
Former University of Memphis head coach Larry Porter is the newest member of Todd Graham’s coaching staff at Arizona State University. An official title isn’t currently attached to Porter’s position, but it is believed that he will coach running backs. Porter spent two seasons as the head coach at Memphis, during which time the Tigers […]
Arizona’s hire of Rich Rodriguez was one of the first to happen, as he was named Arizona’s new head coach before the final game of the regular season. And, according to the staff at CBSSports.com it was also the second-best hire by any school. Trailing only Urban Meyer in the “Most likely to succeed” category, […]
Every Diamondbacks fan knows the names Upton, Young, Kennedy, Hudson and Montero and Drew. Most know the names Parra, Goldschmidt, Hill and Roberts. But what about Holmberg and Marshall? According to ESPN MLB insider Keith Law, pitchers Evan Marshall and David Holmberg are sleepers to watch for in Arizona. In an ESPN Insider piece, Law […]
Jeremy Roenick will enter into an elite class when he is inducted into the Phoenix Coyotes Ring of Honor before Saturday’s game with the Chicago Blackhawks. “It is very, very flattering and humbling for me,” Roenick said. “Being able to play two stints here, the fact that they are recognizing me in this kind of […]
The Lowdown: Behind double-doubles from the frontcourt duo of Solomon Hill and Jesse Perry, the Arizona Wildcats blew the Colorado Buffaloes out of Tucson, 71-57. Down the stretch, the Wildcats could not be stopped on the boards, on either end of the floor. With only seven players in the rotation, the ‘Cats leaned on their […]
TEMPE — The Lowdown: Trent Lockett returned from a 6- game absence, and made his presence felt for Arizona State in a 57-52 win over the Utah Utes at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Lockett, who suffered a severe ankle injury in a win against Oregon State on January 14, played 36 minutes, and scored […]
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