The Lowdown: When the Arizona Wildcats come out flat they always have a 38-16 run in their back pocket at home, right? USC took advantage of the ‘Cats flatness and built an early lead, but then UA’s trio of guards went on a flurry over the next 14 minutes. It was back-to-back threes orchestrated by […]
The Diamondbacks signed left fielder Jason Kubel this offseason in an effort to increase their offensive depth while adding some punch from the left side of the plate. Kubel hit .273 with 12 home runs and 58 RBI for the Minnesota Twins in 2011. He should benefit from moving to Chase Field — a hitter-friendly […]
TEMPE — Lazeric Jones scored 13 of his game-high 20 points in the second half and David Wear chipped in with 13 of his own as the UCLA Bruins downed the Arizona State Sun Devils 66-57 at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday night. The Sun Devils were shorthanded, as starting wing Carrick Felix missed the game […]
Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew returned to the field for his third day of on-field workouts since undergoing surgery for a broken ankle last July. Drew took ground balls on Monday and Tuesday before taking Wednesday off and returning to action today. “The healing is coming along and you know pretty excited about that because there […]
The Arizona mens basketball program is still managing to stay afloat in a Pac-12 conference that is slowly losing power in the NCAA. Arizona, Stanford and UCLA were staples in the NCAA tournaments in past years, but it’s now become a stretch for any of them to see much of the postseason. However, Arizona athletic […]
Trevor Bauer and Tyler Skaggs are two of the D-backs’ more well known prospects, a pair of pitchers many think will reach the big league level sometime this season. Neither Bauer, 21, nor Skaggs, 20, are expected to begin the season with the Diamondbacks, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn something while they’re with […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a target on their back, and they know it. As the team that came out of nowhere to shock their divisional foes to win the N.L. West last season, the Diamondbacks know repeating won’t be easy. “Every organization evaluates what they did last year and they try to improve upon that, […]
As a team who has struggled with injuries, a tight schedule and has 20 losses, coach Alvin Gentry still doesn’t know how to label the Suns. “We’re half way through, and I don’t know if I know exactly what we are,” Gentry told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo. “We’ve got very smart players, and […]
Kevin Kolb started last season as Arizona’s quarterback, while John Skelton finished the year with the job. Whoever begins the 2012 season in that role — be it Kolb, Skelton or maybe some guy named Manning — you better believe they will have earned the job. “Will there be a competition,” Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt […]
Levi Brown has been a target of criticism from analysts and fans alike since being selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. The Cardinals are certain to release Brown, unwilling to pay the large amount of money that is due to him this season, but are hoping to bring him back. […]
Alvin Gentry had his Denny Green moment after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State. There was no “The Warriors are who we thought they were,” but Gentry’s anger and frustration were not unlike that of the former Cardinals coach that fateful October eve. “I’m disgusted,” Gentry said. “I’m disgusted with the way we played, I’m disgusted […]
Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns offered up a template of how not to ride off into the NBA All-Star break. Looking for their third straight win, the Suns instead came out flat, fell behind by 21 points and ultimately lost 106-104 to the Golden State Warriors at U.S. Airways Center. With the loss, the Suns […]
GLENDALE — Wednesday was a busy day for the Coyotes with a practice, a flight to Calgary and the acquisition of Antoine Vermette. Needing immediate help at center, the Coyotes plucked Vermette from the Columbus Blue Jackets for minor-league goalie Curtis McElhinney and two draft picks. Visit phoenixcoyotes.com for full details of the trade. I […]
The Phoenix Suns are halfway through their season — entering the All-Star break on a sour note. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Suns, 106-104 Wednesday on a last second shot by Monta Ellis. It was a heart-wrenching and excruciating way to end a rocky first half. The Suns had hoped to build some momentum […]
For Ian Kennedy, high expectations abound following his breakout season with the Diamondbacks in 2011. Kennedy, who finished fourth in the National League Cy Young balloting after going 21-4 with a 2.88 ERA in 2011, wouldn’t have it any other way. “You always get those questions like, ‘well, are you going to try to do […]
For many, the ASU basketball season can’t end soon enough. Count Bo Barnes and Evan Gordon among those. The two have been practicing every day but yet have not seen a single minute of action. Per NCAA rules neither is allowed to suit up for games. They are transfers—Barnes from Hawaii, Gordon from Liberty—and must […]
Diamondbacks Gold Glove outfielder Gerardo Parra was back at Salt River Fields Wednesday ready to work and return to his spot in left field. The only problem is somebody is already there — newcomer Jason Kubel. Nobody would have been surprised if Parra was upset about the off-season acquisition of Kubel from the Twins. After […]
The Arizona Wildcats are 19-9 on the season and 10-5 in the Pac-12, a record that is not bad, but may not be good enough to earn an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Sean Miller is not worried about making the tournament – at least, not in the way some may think […]
The Phoenix Coyotes made a trade Wednesday, acquiring center Antoine Vermette from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a pair of draft picks and minor league goalie Curtis McElhinney. Vermette, 29, comes to the Coyotes having recorded 8-19-27 in 60 games with the Blue Jackets this season. “We are extremely pleased to acquire Antoine,” […]
The Cardinals offensive line is improving. Yes, you read that right. According to ProFootballFocus.com, Arizona had the 21st-best offensive line last season, up from its 25th- place finish the year before. The site says the Cardinals ranked 7th in run blocking and 30th in pass protection, while finishing 2nd in penalties. It’s proving to be […]
The Phoenix Suns look to match their season-best three- game winning streak Wednesday as they host the Golden State Warriors (12-17) in the final game before the All- Star break. Phoenix (14-19) has won its past two games partly in thanks to the All-Star-like numbers of center Marcin Gortat, who averaged 20.5 points and 11 […]
Holy rumor mill, Batman. It started late last week with reports of the Greg Jamison group being approved by the NHL as the buyer of the Phoenix Coyotes. There was still a long way to go in the deal, but there was a large amount of progress that fans had been waiting for. Naturally, the […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the league’s better starting rotations, with Ian Kennedy, Daniel Hudson, Trevor Cahill, Joe Saunders and Josh Collmenter rounding out the top five. But Arizona’s stable of arms doesn’t end there, and according to an ESPN Insider story, the D-backs have the next great MLB starting rotation, with Trevor Bauer, […]
The Diamondbacks are looking to make a lot of improvements during Spring Training, and manager Kirk Gibson is glad they have the facility where they can do it all: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. “It’s certainly an advantage for the team to be able to really live in the same location year round. The […]
Jeremy Lin is everywhere. Seen on our TV’s. Splashed all over our headlines. Talked about incessantly around our water coolers. Heck, less than a month into his stint as the Knicks’ starting point guard, he’s already been lampooned on Saturday Night Live. (Note: We still prefer Ray Romano w/Tim Meadows as Stuart Scott or even […]
The positivity around the upcoming Diamondbacks season continues to reach new heights, with local and national attention, but the chance of repeating as National League West champions or going further into the playoffs is still up in the air. “I think when you look at the National League, there’s not that super power,” ESPN’s Pedro […]
Could we be nearing the end of the long ownership saga surrounding the Phoenix Coyotes? A report from Mike Sunnucks in the Phoenix Business Journal indicates that the NHL is close to finalizing a deal to sell the team to former San Jose Sharks executive Greg Jamison that would keep the Coyotes in Glendale. Sunnucks […]
The Diamondbacks will not believe they will win the NL West simply by showing up this season. Kirk Gibson won’t let them. Gibson, who said “successes can be very dangerous” Sunday, expanded on that thought Tuesday as a guest on Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf. “You read a lot of good articles about yourself […]
They waited, and waited, and waited some more. After skipping a morning press conference from where he was supposed to make a decision, Scottsdale Chaparral star Davonte’ Neal finally announced that he would be attending Notre Dame next season. Neal was said to be considering Arizona, as well, along with Arkansas and North Carolina. The […]
Jaws drop. Eyebrows raise. Fans gasp. Yes, it’s been happening more this season after Steve Nash steps away from the foul line. “Just haven’t had a great rhythm at the line,” he said. “Just misssed more than I usually would.” Now let’s be clear, Nash is an excellent free throw shooter. The best. Ever. Or […]
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