Matt Layman

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 17, 2020

NFL.com: Kyler Murray among best No. 1 overall picks from 2010s

Kyler Murray was rated among the best of the first overall picks from the 2010s decade. But one other Cardinal was further down on the list.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 15, 2020

ASU’s Spencer Torkelson goes 1st overall in MLB mock draft by ESPN

ASU baseball first baseman was mock-drafted by ESPN as the first overall pick in the upcoming 2020 MLB Draft, going to the Detroit Tigers.

PHOENIX RISING FC | May 15, 2020

Rising FC coach Rick Schantz hopeful for July return to play

Phoenix Rising FC head coach Rick Schantz discussed returning to play and what the team is up to lately as the season is on pause.

ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | May 14, 2020

AD intends for Arizona to play college football season; Sumlin prepares

Arizona football head coach Kevin Sumlin is preparing for different contingencies as his athletic director Dave Heeke said the intention is to play.

ASU FOOTBALL | May 14, 2020

Herm Edwards: Preparation time needed for season is likely 6 weeks

Arizona State football head coach Herm Edwards said players would likely need six weeks or more to get back into football shape before the season.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 14, 2020

D-backs owner Ken Kendrick added to Hall of Fame board of directors

Arizona Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick has been named to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's board of directors.

ARIZONA COYOTES | May 14, 2020

Coyotes CEO, president Ahron Cohen no longer with team

Ahron Cohen is no longer with the Arizona Coyotes. He had been with the team since August of 2015 and was made CEO in 2018.

ARIZONA COYOTES | May 14, 2020

NHL’s Gary Bettman ‘not even contemplating’ canceling season

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly said Wednesday that he's remaining optimistic and focused on resuming the NHL's season this year.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 13, 2020

NFL virtual offseason to be extended through May 29

The National Football League has reportedly informed teams that the virtual offseason period will be extended for two more weeks.

THREADS BLOG | May 13, 2020

Los Angeles Rams unveil new uniforms following new logo for 2020

The Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday unveiled new uniforms, drawing some critical responses online and following their new logo reveal.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 12, 2020

Who would be the Arizona Diamondbacks’ designated hitter?

A proposal being floated to players calls for a universal DH in MLB. So who would fill that role on the Arizona Diamondbacks?

ASU FOOTBALL | May 11, 2020

Herm Edwards advocates safety following NCAA president’s remarks

After the NCAA president made comments about playing college football this fall, ASU coach Herm Edwards gave his thoughts.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 10, 2020

Kurt Warner sees underdog story, but always ‘expected to be successful’

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner knows his career is a Cinderella story. But he looks at it through a different lens.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 9, 2020

Paul Goldschmidt reflects on managers with D-backs, St. Louis

Former D-backs 1B Paul Goldschmidt discussed what it was like playing for Kirk Gibson, Chip Hale and Torey Lovullo with the Diamondbacks.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 9, 2020

Former D-backs P Brandon Webb on a career cut short, no regrets

Former D-backs pitcher Brandon Webb was elite when he was on the field. But injuries derailed his career, and he opened up about the premature ending.

ASU BASKETBALL | May 8, 2020

Bobby Hurley: Remy Martin, Alonzo Verge anticipated back at ASU

Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley said he anticipates guards Remy Martin and Alonzo Verge Jr. coming back to ASU next season.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 8, 2020

Paul Goldschmidt’s baseball legacy, accolades aren’t front of mind

Former Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has collected accolades and honors. But they aren't his pursuit in the game of baseball.

ARIZONA COYOTES | May 7, 2020

Doan, Coyotes learned of relocation rumors right before playoff game

The Phoenix Coyotes were on the bus at the arena for a playoff game in 2010 when a report circulated through the bus that the team was moving.

ASU BASKETBALL | May 6, 2020

Romello White’s transfer took Bobby Hurley by surprise; What’s next?

Arizona State basketball's Bobby Hurley is tasked with the challenge of moving forward without Romello White in the frontcourt.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 5, 2020

D-backs’ Torey Lovullo on resuming season, DH in NL, playing without fans

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo offered his thoughts on what it would be like to resume the season with no fans and what he thinks of a universal DH.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 5, 2020

J.J. Watt: DeAndre Hopkins trade ‘catches your eye, that’s for sure’

Houston Texans star J.J. Watt gave his thoughts on the DeAndre Hopkins trade and, while professional, didn't sound like he was a big fan of the deal.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 4, 2020

KBO baseball games to air on ESPN; alumnus Merrill Kelly recalls bat flips

Games in the Korean Baseball Organization will be aired on ESPN starting Monday night in Arizona as the league gets its season underway.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 4, 2020

Luis Gonzalez faked it until he made it as a college baseball player

Luis Gonzalez was a second baseman coming out of high school. But that didn't stop him from convincing his college coach that he could play first base.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 2, 2020

PFF: Cardinals OT Josh Jones one of the draft’s underrated picks

By most accounts, the Arizona Cardinals getting offensive tackle Josh Jones 72nd overall in the 2020 NFL Draft last was a steal.