Vince Marotta is the co-host of Bickley & Marotta on Arizona Sports. Vince has been part of the Valley media landscape for a long time, starting in radio in 1996.
After a short flirtation with music radio from 2002 to 2007, it was back to sports. Vince joined Arizona Sports in 2011 as the chief editor of arizonasports.com and served in that role until the microphone came calling again in 2013 when he was paired with Dan Bickley for a two-hour midday show that grew into a four-hour morning program.
Vince served as the play-by-play voice of Arizona State women’s basketball from 2000 to 2004 and for spring training webcasts for the Oakland Athletics from 2011 to 2013. He’s served as the PA announcer for the Arizona Rattlers and has been the arena voice of the Phoenix Suns since 2016. You can hear Bickley & Marotta weekdays from 6-10 a.m.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 19, 2017D-backs’ prospect Pavin Smith explodes for 5-hit night
It hasn't taken long for D-backs' first-round pick Pavin Smith to open some eyes around the minor leagues. Smith had five hits on Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 17, 2017D-backs Farm Rumblings: Duplantier still cruising; Shipley, not so much
We take a look at all the happenings in the D-backs farm system, including the continued success of Jon Duplantier and the struggles of Braden Shipley.
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ARIZONA RATTLERS | Jul 13, 2017Rattlers coach Kevin Guy ‘frustrated’ by lack of market stability in IFL, AFL
The Arizona Rattlers have proven to be a model franchise over their 25-year history. They're an exception, however, and that has Kevin Guy frustrated.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 13, 2017Cardinals’ linebacking corps near top of USA Today positional rankings
The key to the Arizona Cardinals' defense in 2017 could be its linebacking corps, which has been ranked fourth-best in the NFL by USA Today.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 12, 2017
Cardinals’ defensive line receives low ranking from USA Today
The Cardinals have most of their defensive line back from last year, but the one player not returning will be hard to replace, according to USA Today.
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ARIZONA RATTLERS | Jul 8, 2017Rattlers survive rally from Sioux Falls to capture IFL United Bowl title
It looked like it was going to be easy, but the Arizona Rattlers had to hang on for dear life to beat the Sioux Falls Storm in Saturday's United Bowl.
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GENERAL NEWS | Jul 6, 2017Startling screams as the Valley’s Mattek-Sands injures knee at Wimbledon
The Valley's Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a gruesome knee injury during play at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships Thursday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jul 5, 2017Preseason football annuals paint bleak picture for Arizona State Sun Devils
The preseason college football magazines are out and they don't portend great things for Todd Graham and his 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils.
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ARIZONA RATTLERS | Jun 24, 2017Rattlers punch ticket to IFL United Bowl with rout of Nebraska
The Rattlers used a smothering defense in a 62-36 win over the Nebraska Danger to claim the Intense Conference Championship
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 23, 2017Kansas assistant says Suns’ Josh Jackson is a mix of two All-Stars
Kansas assistant coach Norm Roberts offered a glowing endorsement of Phoenix Suns' first-round draft pick Josh Jackson Friday morning with Doug and Wolf.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 19, 2017D-backs Farm Rumblings: A.J. Pollock getting closer to return
Good news on the D-backs' farm, as center fielder A.J. Pollock is rehabbing his groin injury with the Reno Aces and should return to the bigs soon.
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ARIZONA RATTLERS | Jun 17, 2017Rattlers edge Colorado in overtime for eighth straight win
The Arizona Rattlers have momentum on their side as they play for the Intense Conference championship next week. Arizona won its eighth straight Friday.
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BICKLEY & MAROTTA | Jun 13, 20172017 NBA Finals: Things sure looked easy for Golden State Warriors
This year's NBA Finals were, at times, entertaining, but the conclusion was more than a little anti-climactic, writes Vince Marotta.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2017D-backs Farm Rumblings Week 10: Ildemaro Vargas on a tear in Reno
Big week for Vargas - Reno Aces second baseman Ildemaro Vargas started last week on fire, collecting 11…
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ARIZONA RATTLERS | Jun 12, 2017Rattlers roll Cedar Rapids, win seventh straight
Just days after head coach Kevin Guy ended practice early out of frustration with his players, the Rattlers dominated Cedar Rapids, 56-25.
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THREADS BLOG | Jun 9, 2017Cowabunga! Minor league team to sport Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles uniforms
The Indianapolis Indians won't be all that recognizable when they take on the Columbus Clippers Saturday and Sunday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jun 9, 2017Cardinals J.J. Nelson, Patrick Peterson land on list of NFL’s fastest players
Speed kills, and the Arizona Cardinals have plenty of it. Wide receiver J.J. Nelson and cornerback Patrick Peterson are a list of the NFL's fastest players.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jun 8, 2017Keim: Cardinals still discussing street free agents at a number of positions
The Cardinals are just about ready to break until training camp, but Steve Keim says the team is still discussing free agents that can possibly help.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jun 7, 2017Cardinals DC James Bettcher still raving about rookie LB Haason Reddick
The Cardinals were thrilled to get LB Haason Reddick with their first-round draft pick in April. In mandatory mini-camp, they're stilly giddy.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 6, 2017Suns’ Jared Dudley: Team needs another star and Josh Jackson fits the bill
Suns forward Jared Dudley has his analyst hat on this offseason and shared his thoughts on this year's draft class and how each would fit in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 5, 2017D-backs Farm Rumblings Week 9: Marte flashes power and Admiral Ackbar gets his due
All the happenings in the minor league system of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona Sports takes a weekly look, called 'D-backs Farm Rumblings.'
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jun 2, 2017Cardinals’ Fitzgerald lands on PFF’s list of NFL’s best players over 30
Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals continues to put up big numbers, and well into his 30s, has been recognized by Pro Football Focus.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jun 1, 2017Doug Baldwin singles out Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson as toughest CB matchup
Patrick Peterson is one of the most respected cornerbacks in the NFL. He got more respect this week from a division foe, Seattle's Doug Baldwin.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 31, 2017D-backs’ Robbie Ray climbing list of longest scoreless streaks in team history
It's been awhile since Robbie Ray of the D-backs has given up a run. Here's a closer look at his 24.2-inning scoreless streak.