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USC coach says ASU is the team to beat in Pac-12

TEMPE – Many of the experts have tabbed the USC Trojans as the favorites to win the newly formed Pac-12 South this season. Don’t tell that to their head coach. “I don’t know what people are looking at by putting us ahead of Arizona State. I would think that they’d be for sure the front-runner,” […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Arizona Cardinals ticket sales jump after lockout ends

The news of the lockout ending was welcomed by Cardinals fans, who in turn offered good news right back to the Cardinals.
13 years ago
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Rumors are true: Cardinals willing to part with DRC for Kolb

When the rumors of the Cardinals trading Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to Eagles for Kevin Kolb surfaced, they were met with some skepticism and disbelief. Now the rumors appear to be fact. The Arizona Republic’s Kent Somers reports that the sticking point in a deal is not the former Pro Bowler. The Cardinals are still discussing compensation […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Cardinals still interested in Marc Bulger

And then there were four. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback search has come down to the four names we’ve all been talking about since February, Kevin Kolb, Kyle Orton, Matt Hasselbeck and now Marc Bulger. According to the Arizona Republic’s Kent Somers, the Arizona Cardinals have reached out to Bulger’s agent. The news comes as a […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Eagles playing game of chicken with the Cardinals

As teams begin to bow out of the Kevin Kolb sweepstakes it would seem a deal between Philadelphia and Arizona is imminent. However, as of Tuesday afternoon no move had been made, and it could be because the Eagles are holding things up. Philly is still trying to leverage AZ on kolb. Thats a pricey […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

And then there was Arizona — Seattle out of Kolb sweepstakes

In what is becoming a fairly intense game of chicken, the Cardinals may have a little more leverage in their negotiations with the Eagles for Kevin Kolb. As I reported a while back, SEA was high on Tarvaris Jackson. He will sign there. Matt Leinart likely, too. Seahawks out of Kolb sweepstakesless than a minute […]
13 years ago
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Back to work, Dockett hopes teammates were working hard

Darnell Dockett is one of the most outspoken players on the Arizona Cardinals roster. Making constant use of Twitter, his adventures during the lockout were as entertaining to fans as they were frustrating to his coaches. But it is time to get back to football, and the Cardinals defensive lineman is ready to go. “I’ve […]
13 years ago
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Cardinals have plenty to do, little time with which to do it

At 7:00 a.m. Arizona time Tuesday the Cardinals officially got to work on reshaping a roster that won just five games last season. Roughly four hours later the Cardinals hadn’t made any noticeable progress, though that does not mean they haven’t been putting in work. “It’s been a hectic day and a half so far, […]
13 years ago
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Process officially started, Whisenhunt jokes about QB search

Don’t think Cardinals Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt doesn’t hear the rumors. Marc Bulger, Kevin Kolb, Matt Hasselbeck and, well, pretty much every QB not named Derek Anderson has been linked to the team, the only thing preventing them from coming to the Valley being the lockout. “If you look at the history of this thing […]
13 years ago
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Coach Whisenhunt does not expect QB move Tuesday

The Arizona Cardinals really want to find a new quarterback, but they’ll have to wait until at least Wednesday to finish the search. Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt, speaking to the media for the first time since the lockout ended, said he would be surprised if something happened Tuesday. “We’ve made proposals, we’ve talked, we’ve exchanged […]
13 years ago
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D-backs reinstate Putz, select Cowgill from Reno

The Diamondbacks bullpen received a boost Tuesday, as the team reinstated closer J.J. Putz from the 15-day disabled list. In another move, the team placed IF Geoff Blum on the 15-day DL with a fractured right pinkie finger and selected the contract of outfielder Colin Cowgill from Triple-A Reno. Putz, who was placed on the […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Kolb could be a Seahawk for a first round pick

It appears that if the Seattle Seahawks want Kevin Kolb they can have him, and all it would take is a first round pick. Sounds like Kevin Kolb would only go to #Seahawks for a 1st-round pick because #Eagles don’t want any of Seattle’s vets http://bit.ly/eVFX3Xless than a minute ago via Seesmic Desktop Favorite Retweet […]
13 years ago
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Rumor: Arizona Cardinals have discussed Kyle Orton

We’ve heard the media and Arizona Cardinals fans debate Kevin Kolb versus Kyle Orton. It now sounds like the Cardinals front office may be doing the same. According to the NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora, via the NFL Network’s Albert Breer on Twitter, the Cardinals are having trade discussions with the Denver Broncos about their veteran […]
13 years ago
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Cardinals to reimburse employees

The Arizona Cardinals were panned by many for having employees take a furlough or pay cut during the lockout. Well, according to the Arizona Republic’s Kent Somers, the Cardinals deserve an apology — or at least a pat on the back. The Cardinals will reimburse employees who took furloughs and paycuts as a result of […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Kolb won’t be a Cardinal until at least Wednesday

For anyone who was excited to see the Cardinals land Kevin Kolb Tuesday, we have some bad news for you. Well, actually, Pal Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News does. I’m also told there will be no Kevin Kolb trade announcement today. Hmmm.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyPaul Domowitchpdomo […]
13 years ago
Arizona Sports

ESPN NFL analyst connects Todd Heap to the Arizona Cardinals

Well that didn’t take long. Just a day after the Baltimore Ravens said they will be cutting tight end Todd Heap, someone has already connected the dots between him and the Arizona Cardinals. The culprit is ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, who Tweeted out that he wouldn’t be surprised to see the tight end playing at University […]
13 years ago
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UA QB Foles says he must improve for team to get better

The Arizona Wildcats started last season 7-1 and held Rose Bowl aspirations. The team finished the season 7-6, and having lost their entire offensive line as well as a few defensive stars, expectations for the team are not exactly high as they enter season number one in the Pac-12. The one sure thing on the […]
13 years ago
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Larry Fitzgerald to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated

You’ll notice a familiar face staring back at you on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. The publication chose the Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald as their cover boy for the NFL lockout ending. Follow @AZSports
13 years ago
Adam Green

Cardinals could be landing spot for Dolphins backup

While the Cardinals have been linked to names such as Kevin Kolb, Kyle Orton and Matt Hasselbeck, it could be a lesser-known player signing with the team in the near future. Free agent quarterback Tyler Thigpen has his eyes on these potential landing places: Tennessee, Buffalo, Minnesota, Seattle and Arizona.less than a minute ago via […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Kolb to Cards is a done deal — unless it’s not

Maybe it’s not such a sure bet that Kevin Kolb will be joining the Arizona Cardinals this week. source close to cards and eagles just told me that reports that kolb trade imminent are “very premature”less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyClark JudgeClarkJudgeCBS Very premature? If that’s the case, there are probably […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Kerry Taylor finds coach he likes, signs with Packers

Kerry Taylor blasted ASU coach Dennis Erickson not long ago, saying the team will never win as long as he is at the helm. Well, he doesn’t have to worry about his Sun Devils any longer, as he broke the news that he signed with an NFL team. Green Bay Packers here I come. Can’t […]
13 years ago
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Report: Arizona Cardinals have expressed interest in Matt Hasselbeck

Kevin Kolb might not be the only quarterback the Arizona Cardinals are checking in on now that the lockout has been lifted. In fact, they may have their eyes on a veteran Cardinals fans are familiar with. Reports from the Seattle Times have the Cards placing a call to Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. One thing […]
13 years ago
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ESPN NFL insider says Kolb to Cardinals could take a few days

The new NFL year has begun and yet the long anticipated trade between the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles that would land Kevin Kolb in the desert hasn’t happened yet. That doesn’t mean it won’t. As they say, patience is a virtue. ESPN NFL analyst John Clayton, as a guest with Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Peter King: ‘Get used to the cacti, Kevin Kolb’

As the trade rumors linking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb and the Arizona Cardinals grow stronger by the second, one of the big guys has given his opinion. Get used to the cacti, Kevin Kolb.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet ReplyPeter KingSI_PeterKing With seven words, King set Twitter on fire. Within minutes […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks sign top pick Bauer to Major League deal

Well that was painless. The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they have agreed to terms on a Major League contract with top draft pick Trevor Bauer. He’s been placed on the 40 man roster. Bauer, the 3rd overall pick in the 2011 draft out of UCLA, will report to Single-A Advanced Visalia Tuesday. “We are excited Trevor […]
13 years ago
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Justin Upton: All-Star, future member of 3,000 hit club?

Justin Upton is putting together what is easily his best season as a pro. Having won the National League’s Player of the Week award for the second time, the 23-year-old has seen his batting average rise to .301 while hitting 17 home runs and tallying 57 RBI. The most surprising thing about that paragraph? The […]
13 years ago
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Cardinals must act quickly and nab a QB

At 7:00 a.m. Arizona time Tuesday the Arizona Cardinals will be able to make a trade for or begin negotiating with their next quarterback. By about 7:05 they better have their guy signed, sealed and delivered, especially if it’s Kevin Kolb. “I don’t think the Arizona Cardinals can afford to wait,” Sports 620 KTAR’s Dave […]
13 years ago
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Brett Favre’s agent connects his client to the Arizona Cardinals?

Brett Favre is not coming to the Arizona Cardinals. At least that’s what his agent Bus Cook told one newspaper on Monday. “Brett Favre retired in January. He has not talked to any teams, including Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks,” Cook told the Clarion Ledger in Mississippi. “He has […]
13 years ago
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Rumor: Arizona Diamondbacks interested in Blue Jays reliever

While trade rumors have connected the Arizona Diamondbacks to some bigger names this month, it may be the smaller moves that make the difference in the NL West. One of those moves Kevin Towers could make is adding depth to the club’s already much improved bullpen. Enter Toronto Blue Jays right hander Jason Fransor. Dbacks […]
13 years ago
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Cardinals have their own free agents to worry about

The Arizona Cardinals can begin negotiating with free agents Tuesday morning, and they may have to start with the ones who wore a Cardinals jersey last season. Among the group are three players (Early Doucet, Tim Hightower, Brandon Keith) who carry restricted free agent status. The Cardinals extend offers to the three, meaning if they […]
13 years ago

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