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Warren Moon thinks Cardinals, and others, need reevaluate Cam Netwon
Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon caused a little bit of a controversy earlier in the week when he claimed that race is playing a factor in why people are picking apart Cam Newton prior to the draft. Moon set the record straight on Friday morning making it clear — kind of — that he […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Patrick Peterson’s character should be issue for Arizona Cardinals
There is a top draft prospect whose athletic ability is undeniable but whose character and integrity is being called into question this week. We’re not talking about Auburn athlete quarterback Cam Newton and what was said in a Pro Football Weekly draft guide. We’re talking about LSU defensive back Patrick Peterson. Earlier in the week […]13 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Hall of Fame QB would give up a third-rounder for Carson Palmer
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer wants out of Cincinnati before next season. Palmer has said he may retire if he does not get his wish of being traded. That has to beg the question then, what would Cincinnati want in return for the 31-year-old quarterback? One said team to be interested is the Miami Dolphins. […]13 years ago
Adam Green
Another analyst suggests Suns should trade Steve Nash
Like vulchers circling above a wounded animal, the national media is beginning to eye the Suns as a team that could be picked apart in the offseason. I guess being 36-38 and outside of the playoff picture will do that to a team. Thursday on Sports 620 KTAR’s Gambo and Ash ESPN NBA Analyst Tim […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Gentry wants to keep Nash and Hill
This time last year Phoenix Suns head coach Alvin Gentry was answering questions about if he’d rest his starters to get ready for the playoffs. Now he’s spending his time talking about whether he’ll sit a starter until next season. Gentry, as a guest on with Sports 620 KTAR’s Gambo and Ash Thursday, made it […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Goldwater takes another shot at Phoenix Coyotes deal
Comparing Glendale to New York City and the Phoenix Coyotes to the New York Yankees seems a little absurd. Interestingly enough it seems like the people making the comparison has cornered the market on absurdity lately. On Thursday the watchdog group the Goldwater Institute, who is contesting the constitutionality of the city of Glendale’s deal […]13 years ago
Adam Green
Out of ideas, Nash turns to Facebook for answers
“Man, this has been a really disappointing season. What do you think the Suns need to do for next year?” Everyone has their own idea of how to fix the Phoenix Suns, and point guard Steve Nash took to Facebook to hear some of them. The Suns, at 36-38 and losers of four straight, are […]13 years ago
Adam Green
Kurt Warner’s not sold on top rookie QBs
Kurt Warner knows a thing or two about playing quarterback in the NFL. Kurt Warner knows a thing or two about playing quarterback in the NFL for Ken Whisenhunt. Talking to Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf Thursday, the former Pro-Bowler said the transition to a new offense would be a drawn out process for […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
The reason behind Zabian Dowdell’s ejection
With 65 seconds remaining in the game and the Suns down 20, referee Ken Mauer ejected both Aaron Brooks and Zabian Dowdell. What happened? “Disrespectful, that’s how it was,” Dowdell said after the game. “I think it was very disrespectful.” He, nor any of his teammates would go into any further detail. Sports 620 KTAR’s […]13 years ago
Adam Green
Doan says Coyotes have nothing to fear except for maybe Sharks
The Phoenix Coyotes have 95 points, good enough for fourth in the Western Conference. Playing well, the team is hoping to reach the second round of the playoffs for the first time since becoming the Coyotes. Forward Shane Doan, on Sports 620 KTAR’s Gambo and Ash Wednesday, said the team thinks they can compete against […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Analyst thinks Blaine Gabbert and Cam Newton not what Arizona Cardinals need
If you think the Arizona Cardinals should draft Blaine Gabbert or Cam Newton with the No. 5 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, you might want to think again. That is if you put much stock into what ESPN NFL analyst Merril Hoge has to say. Hoge isn’t exactly what you’d call a fan […]13 years ago
Adam Green
Gibson says it’s Juan Miranda’s time
For pretty much their entire existence the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled to find a first baseman. From Travis Lee and Erubiel Durazo to Mark Grace, Greg Colbrunn, Tony Clark and Adam LaRoche, the D-backs have gone through 10 different opening day starters at first in 13 years. Number 11 is set to be Juan Miranda, […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Allen still waiting for his chance to shine
PHOENIX – When Brandon Allen was acquired from the Chicago White Sox in 2009, he was expected to one day become the Diamondbacks starting first baseman. He is still waiting for his chance. Arizona finalized its 25-man roster on Wednesday with Allen being one of the last cuts despite having a solid spring training. He […]13 years ago
Adam Green
At 0-0 it’s time for Diamondbacks to go to work
The theme was obvious. The Arizona Diamondbacks, following their final tune-up game before the regular season begins, tended to share a similar outlook when it came to judging what Spring Training meant in regards to their season’s prospects. “It doesn’t really matter what happened before [Wednesday], starting Friday it’s a clean slate and everybody’s very […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
D-backs shouldn’t expect much from Branyan
PHOENIX – Maybe the best player for the Arizona Diamondbacks in spring training has been new addition Russell Branyan. One of the team’s biggest holes is first base, so naturally many have gotten excited that Branyan, after swinging such a hot bat, could be the answer at that position or at least used in a […]13 years ago
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Diamondbacks finalize 25-man roster
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a number of roster moves today to complete their 25-man roster prior to Friday’s Opening Day game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. To complete the Opening Day roster, the D-backs outrighted infielder Tony Abreu to Triple-A Reno and optioned infielder Brandon Allen and right-handed pitcher Esmerling Vasquez to […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Desert Dog Blog: Relaxed schedule just what doctor ordered for Coyotes
GLENDALE — OK, so I’m watching The Office the other night – which is one of my favorite sitcoms by the way – and at one point the character Ryan announces that “blogs are out” these days because everybody is texting instead. Say whaaaaaaaat? Are blogs really “out” already? I certainly hope not because I’m […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Bullpen concerns D-backs heading into season opener
After a dismal spring training, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves with more concerns than anticipated going into Opening Day. The biggest one hasn’t changed since last season. It’s still pitching. “My concern is the bullpen,” said D-backs color analyst Tom Candiotti on Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf. “The back of the bullpen is what […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Nine teams interested in trading for Steve Nash
The Phoenix Suns front office may refer to Steve Nash as ‘the sun, the moon and the stars’ of the organization but that doesn’t mean a re-aligning of the heavens can’t take place this offseason. According to ESPN’s Chad Ford, there are at least nine different NBA teams interested in Nash and willing to make […]13 years ago
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ASU’s Bolden doesn’t regret not turning pro
TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State cornerback Omar Bolden could have cashed in on his impressive First-Team All-Pac-10 campaign last year and jumped to the NFL a year early. Instead, the lockdown defender decided against becoming yet another talented addition to an already stacked defensive back class and return to ASU for his senior year. But […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Lon Babby admits Phoenix Suns ‘not good enough’
The players on the Phoenix Suns roster admitted after last Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks that their playoff hopes had died. Now team president Lon Babby is admitting it as well. “We’re just not good enough at the end of the day,” Babby told Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf. “A lot of nights […]13 years ago
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Paulie Blog: We now know what the C in BCS stands for
For years, we’ve known about the enormous economic impact that the Fiesta Bowl brings to the state of Arizona. Now we know about the huge economic impact that the Fiesta Bowl has brought to the bank account of CEO John Junker. And we’re not talking about the $600,000 annual salary afforded the longtime face of […]13 years ago
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Nash likes Rose for MVP but why not Nash?
The Phoenix Suns Steve Nash knows a thing, OK make it two, about NBA MVPs. That’s why when he puts his support behind a candidate you have to listen. On Tuesday Nash told the Chicago Tribune that he realizes it’s a rarity that a point guard receives the honor but he’s supporting the Bulls’ Derrick […]13 years ago
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How long until the Arizona Diamondbacks are good?
“That is not a good big league club.” That was the assessment of the Arizona Diamondbacks offered up by ESPN’s Keith Law as a guest on with Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf Monday. It’s a point of view that D-backs manager Kirk Gibson is aware exists and one that he doesn’t seem to completely […]13 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Cardinals’ Bidwill says team working to get to the top
Even though the NFL is currently in the midst of a work stoppage, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Arizona Cardinals are going about the offseason any different. The process of going through free agency and putting players through offseason workouts isn’t happening but the plan of getting out of the NFC West cellar is being […]13 years ago
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Arizona Cardinals right in opposing bill to allow guns in venues
Could guns be allowed in University of Phoenix Stadium, Chase Field, US Airways Center and Jobing.com Arena? If State Senate Bill 1201 passes they will be if the entities managing each venue don’t install metal detectors and gun lockers. It’s an issue that Global Spectrum, the company managing University of Phoenix Stadium, told the Phoenix […]13 years ago
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D-backs pitching still a huge question mark
The Diamondbacks have officially settled on their pitching rotation for this season, but settled is completely relative to a group that underwhelmed during spring training. Right-hander Ian Kennedy is expected to start Opening Day for the D-backs and will be followed in the rotation by Daniel Hudson, Joe Saunders, Barry Enright and Armando Galarraga. Galarraga […]13 years ago
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Chase Field upgraded for 2011 baseball season
The Diamondbacks announced several additional cosmetic changes to Chase Field Monday to prepare for the 2011 MLB season along with the All-Star events coming to Phoenix this summer. The retractable roof of the stadium was resurfaced over the spring and two 170-by-45 foot Chase Field logos will be applied to the roof panels over the […]13 years ago
Arizona Sports
Dan Majerle is still a Valley favorite
Imagine that you were hired for a new job right out of college and when they introduced you to the staff and the company’s customers you were received with a loud, intimidating and large amount of boos. Would you take it in stride and prove them all wrong or let it effect your performance to […]13 years ago
Carter Nacke
Contestants ‘Dribble till they Drop’
The competitors started Sunday at 9 a.m. and are still going.13 years ago
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