Doug Franz

DOUG & WOLF | Sep 24, 2021

Starts for Arizona Cardinals, Arizona State all about perspective

What do you believe? The Cardinals' and Sun Devils' seasons are all about your perspective and expectations.

ARIZONA RATTLERS | Sep 13, 2021

Arizona Rattlers fall to Massachusetts Pirates in 2021 IFL United Bowl

The Arizona Rattlers dropped another championship game in their own backyard, losing to the Massachusetts Pirates in overtime.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 8, 2021

Loss vs. ‘punch you in the face’ Titans would be telling of Cardinals

The Titans and Vikings, the first two opponents of the year for the Arizona Cardinals, are the antithesis of the Arizona Cardinals.

PHOENIX SUNS | May 28, 2020

A proposal on resuming the NBA season with all 30 teams in a bracket

Arizona Sports host Doug Franz shares his idea for how all 30 teams could participate in the NBA resuming the 2019-20 season.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 7, 2020

What stands out from the Arizona Cardinals’ and NFC West’s schedule

Doug Franz takes a look at the schedule for every NFC West team and takes note of what stands out to him the most.

PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 27, 2020

After Kobe Bryant’s death, Suns fans can admit they miss their enemy

We loved being in the position to have an enemy. Now we’re in the strange position of wanting our enemy back.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 31, 2019

Diving deeper with the D-backs on the trades they made

I talked to different members of the Diamondbacks’ front office tonight. It was made clear to me they never looked at themselves as a typical seller.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 3, 2018

Facing a daunting September, D-backs need to get hot in August

The Diamondbacks desperately needed their April domination to create a buffer for their collapse in May. They might need the same in August for September.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2018

Get Manny: For a playoff berth, D-backs need to go after Machado

The Arizona Diamondbacks are wasting time. Every day Manny Machado is in another team's lineup is another day playing a game of chicken the D-backs will lose.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 27, 2018

What’s next? Six second-round targets for the Cardinals

Josh Jackson, Will Hernandez and other targets for the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 19, 2018

Valley football schedule includes Cardinals, ASU sharing a Thursday

Unfortunately for Valley sports fans, the Arizona Cardinals' lone primetime game shares Thursday night with the Arizona State Sun Devils.

ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 7, 2018

ASU’s NCAA Tournament resume pokes holes in selection process

If Arizona State is included in the NCAA tournament field, the system is flawed. If ASU is not included in the field, the system is run by hypocrites.

DOUG & WOLF | Feb 16, 2018

Thoughts from Newsmakers Week, Days 4 and 5: Keim, McDonough visit

Newsmakers Week 2018! Every day this week I’ll give you a quick rundown of my thoughts on the comments of each guest throughout the week.

DOUG & WOLF | Feb 14, 2018

Thoughts from Newsmakers Week, Day 3: Majerle and Anderson in studio

GCU coach Dan Majerle, Suns President/CEO Jason Rowley, Suns VP of Basketball Ops James Jones and ASU AD Ray Anderson joined Doug & Wolf on Newsmakers Week.

DOUG & WOLF | Feb 12, 2018

Thoughts from Newsmakers Week Day 1: Hazen and Chayka speak

General managers Mike Hazen of the Arizona Diamondbacks and John Chayka of the Arizona Coyotes took part in Doug & Wolf's Newsmakers Week.

ASU BASKETBALL | Dec 12, 2017

After win at Kansas, it’s time to enjoy Arizona State basketball

After a big win on the road against Kansas, Arizona State's team is full of excitement, and it's time to enjoy the team and go see them in Tempe.

DOUG & WOLF | Oct 23, 2017

Earl Watson proved his character. What have the Suns proven?

If the Suns have no patience, why should we? Don’t sell fans on The Timeline if the Suns themselves aren’t going to follow it.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 6, 2017

Greinke’s bad Wild Card outing could cost Diamondbacks in NLDS

Despite the team winning Wednesday night, Zack Greinke’s sad performance might have cost the Arizona Diamondbacks the National League Division Series.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 20, 2017

A struggling NFC West gives the Cardinals a fighting chance

If you think of something that is driving you crazy about the Arizona Cardinals, it’s worse for other teams in the NFC West.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 21, 2017

D-backs’ Corbin and Lamb could be key as team enters tough stretch

Doug Franz: If Jake Lamb and Patrick Corbin continue to trend upwards, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in the playoffs.

PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 22, 2017

Regret and devotion: Can Josh Jackson the person prove himself?

Josh Jackson came in with few red flags before the Suns picked him in the NBA Draft, but his off-the-court issues he must prove are mistakes of the past.

DOUG & WOLF | Jun 13, 2017

Shane Doan has my vote for president

By Tuesday, there has been no announcement that Shane Doan has taken the role as Coyotes president. It shouldn’t take that long.

DOUG & WOLF | Apr 17, 2017

One man’s plan for fixing a broken NBA

Doug Franz offers his solution to the many problems currently facing what he feels is a broken NBA.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 11, 2017

Diamondbacks: Prove it, proven or problem

At 6-2 and leading Major League Baseball in wins, the Diamondbacks are one of the best teams in baseball.