Matt Layman

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 2, 2020

Rounding up the way-too-early mock drafts for Cardinals in 2021

The news of the Arizona Cardinals' draft picks from over the weekend is still hot off the press. But let's look at next year's draft class anyway.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 1, 2020

Cardinals draft pick LB Evan Weaver boasts intensity with productivity

Linebacker Evan Weaver joins the Cardinals in need of a new dresser. But intensity and willingness to tackle he has plenty of.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 30, 2020

Draft pick Eno Benjamin joins Cardinals RBs room with open mind

Former ASU running back Eno Benjamin discussed the role he could get with the Cardinals. He also doesn't regret entering the draft.

PHOENIX RISING FC | Apr 30, 2020

Phoenix Rising FC’s league, the USL, extends season pause

The USL, the league in which Phoenix Rising FC plays, has announced an extension of its season suspension and moratorium on training.

PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 30, 2020

Suns’ Aron Baynes not sure current NBA season will resume

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes didn't sound optimistic about the 2019-20 NBA season resuming when he joined an Australian radio station for an interview.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 29, 2020

Cautious optimism glimmers with sports leagues eyeing timeline to reopen

With many caveats and much caution, some are expressing baby steps of optimism as sports leagues search for a path to playing once again.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 28, 2020

Cardinals see versatility in draft additions to defensive line

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and GM Steve Keim see high upside in their two fourth-round defensive tackle selections.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 28, 2020

Coyotes sign Finnish standout, forward prospect Matias Maccelli

The Arizona Coyotes announced the signing of Matias Maccelli to an entry-level deal. Maccelli was their fourth-round pick in 2019.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 27, 2020

Bucs’ Jason Licht couldn’t reach Cardinals GM Steve Keim to trade up

The Arizona Cardinals got the chance to draft Isaiah Simmons eighth overall. At that moment, even the GM's friend couldn't get a hold of him for a trade.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 27, 2020

Herm Edwards: ASU’s Eno Benjamin got ideal landing spot with Cardinals

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin fell in the draft. But the team that eventually took him, the Cardinals, may be the perfect place for him to go.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Apr 26, 2020

ASU baseball’s Spencer Torkelson has season cut short ahead of MLB Draft

The MLB Draft awaits Spencer Torkelson. But he'll never get the chance to finish his junior year, cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 24, 2020

Cardinals draft pick Josh Jones, Suns’ Kelly Oubre were HS hoops teammates

Arizona Cardinals draft pick Josh Jones and Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. were teammates on the basketball team in high school in Texas.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 24, 2020

Cardinals got Josh Jones much later than mock drafts predicted

The Arizona Cardinals got Houston tackle Josh Jones 72nd overall. The mock drafts expected him to go much sooner.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 22, 2020

Report: Coyotes expressed interest in Arizona hub site for NHL play

The Arizona Coyotes reportedly "expressed interest" in their home state being a hub site for the NHL to resume its season, per The Athletic's Craig Morgan.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 20, 2020

NFL Draft: What will the Cardinals’ NFC West rivals do in the 1st round?

The Arizona Cardinals have the eighth pick in the first round of the draft. But it also matters what the NFC West rivals in California and Seattle do.

THREADS BLOG | Apr 20, 2020

New England Patriots make slight changes in new uniform reveal

The New England Patriots on Monday joined a list of NFL teams to make changes this offseason to their uniform set for 2020.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 18, 2020

Coyotes hold meetings with players reviewing season, looking ahead

Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet and general manager John Chayka have had meetings with players recently with the season on pause.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 16, 2020

D-backs among teams participating in coronavirus testing study

The Arizona Diamondbacks are participating in a massive coronavirus antibody study to identify those who have unknowingly already had the virus.

ASU FOOTBALL | Apr 16, 2020

Report: ASU’s Brandon Aiyuk expected to be ready for start of NFL season

ASU wide receiver standout and NFL Draft first-round hopeful Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly expected to be ready for the season after having muscle surgery.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 16, 2020

Keim: Cardinals drafting WR early still in play despite Hopkins trade

The Arizona Cardinals drafting someone other than a wide receiver in the first round this year isn't a foregone conclusion.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 15, 2020

DeAndre Hopkins, David Johnson pass physicals following Cardinals’ big trade

Cardinals GM Steve Keim spoke to the media on Wednesday and confirmed that both DeAndre Hopkins and David Johnson passed their physicals.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 15, 2020

Rapoport: No consensus ranking of top 4 OT in 2020 NFL Draft

With the draft about a week away, there's still no consensus ranking of the top offensive tackles in the 2020 NFL Draft class.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 15, 2020

Passan: All 30 MLB teams in one place may be preferable to AZ-Florida split

Between two high-profile proposals to resume the MLB season that's on hold for coronavirus, the preferable one may be to put all the teams in Arizona.

THREADS BLOG | Apr 15, 2020

Cleveland Browns get back to basics with release of new (old) uniforms

While the Cleveland Browns' new threads got a fresh update, it gives a significant nod to the familiarity of Browns uniforms of the past.