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Bickley & Marotta

Former Phoenix sports franchise owner Jerry Colangelo visits Doug & Wolf on Arizona on Feb. 12,...
Tyler Drake

Jerry Colangelo plans to attend Game 5 of NBA Finals if it happens

He may be busy with Team USA, but that isn't stopping the Godfather of Valley sports Jerry Colangelo from trying to attend an NBA Finals game in Phoenix.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, left, hugs forward Mikal Bridges as time runs out in the second h...
Arizona Sports

Roundtable: Our gut feelings on the Suns after they dropped Nuggets in 4

We'll have time to preview a matchup between the Suns and their next opponent, but let's reassess what the they've done to get here and what lies ahead.
3 years ago
Musicians "Jimmy Eat World" perform during half-time to Game One of the Western Conference second-r...
Jake Anderson

Jimmy Eat World’s Zach Lind: Suns are special in ‘The Middle’ of playoff ride

Mesa-based band Jimmy Eat World played "The Middle" and "Sweetness" at halftime of the Suns' 122-105 Game 1 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
3 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Charles Barkley: Time for Suns’ Devin Booker ‘to have one of those games’

Charles Barkley believes in the Suns' chances to take their first-round series against the Lakers. That has a lot to do with Los Angeles' injury issues.
3 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles L...
Kevin Zimmerman

Severity of Chris Paul’s stinger injury can vary, says ESPN’s Bell

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul isn't listed on the injury report for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, and that in itself is a good sign for his team.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) du...
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN’s Bobby Marks picks Suns to come out of West playoffs

ESPN's Bobby Marks sees similarities between a New Jersey Nets squad he was employed by in the early 2000s and the 2020-21 version of the Phoenix Suns.
3 years ago
UCF Knights defensive back Tay Gowan (23) looks on during the College football game between the UCF...
Tyler Drake

Cardinals CB Tay Gowan: It’s my turn to live up to the No. 32 legacy

Cardinals rookie cornerback Tay Gowan explained the chip on his shoulder and why he opted out of the 2020 season for UCF.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

The 2021 Arizona Sports Ultimate NFL Mock Draft

From Monday through Friday, Arizona Sports' three daytime shows will be mock drafting the entire first round of the 2021 draft.
3 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd knows he’s yet to gain former Wildcats’ trust

Gilbert Arenas is certainly not the most measured voice among Arizona Wildcats men's basketball alumni. Still, his voice carries.
3 years ago
FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 09: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans attempts to tackle Tom Brady #12...
Tom Kuebel

ESPN’s Barnwell backs paying up for players like J.J. Watt and Tom Brady

ESPN's Bill Barnwell threw major compliments at J.J. Watt and justified the Arizona Cardinals spending big money on the 31-year-old defensive lineman.
3 years ago
In this Sunday Oct. 25, 2020 file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, right, rushes up f...
Arizona Sports

Rapid reaction: J.J. Watt signing with Arizona Cardinals shocks folks

J.J. Watt signing with the Cardinals brought shock to the 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station staff on Monday.
3 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws against the San Francisco Giants during the...
Tyler Drake

Zac Gallen given the nod for D-backs’ 1st spring training game

The Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to starting pitcher Zac Gallen for the team's first spring training game of 2021 on Sunday.
3 years ago
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Jake Anderson

D-backs’ Alex Young preparing as starter but ready for bullpen role

In 32 career appearances in an Arizona Diamondbacks uniform, Alex Young has started 22 and come out of the bullpen 10 times.
3 years ago
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Tyler Drake

D-backs P Stefan Crichton looking to remain advantageous of opportunities

D-backs pitcher Stefan Crichton is hoping to pick up where he left off following a successful run as closer at the end of last season.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) handles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Bea...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Jae Crowder has tightness in right foot, doubtful for Friday’s game

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder is dealing with a right foot issue that left him sidelined for the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss.
3 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a dunk against Xavier Tillman #2 of the Memphis Griz...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns want to keep pushing Deandre Ayton after game vs. Grizzlies

Deandre Ayton will remain a focal point. As the Suns build the Devin Booker-Chris Paul relationship, they need him to be a paint presence.
3 years ago
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray #1 look on from th...
Jake Anderson

Year 2 of Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury is a matter of perspective

The Arizona Cardinals finished the 2020 season at 8-8 and just missed out on the playoffs, but whether that's a success or not is a matter of perspective.
3 years ago
Arizona Hotshots quarterback John Wolford throws down field against the Salt Lake Stallions in the ...
Jake Anderson

Neuheisel: Underestimating Rams QB Wolford would be ‘very big mistake’

Rick Neuheisel told Bickley & Marotta on Tuesday that underestimating Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford "would be a very big mistake."
3 years ago
Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass over head coach Kliff Kingsbury ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Kingsbury mum on Kyler Murray’s injury status vs. Rams, who is backup

Kyler Murray and Jared Goff are banged up, the a critical Cardinals-Rams game could feature quarterbacks Chris Streveler and John Wolford.
3 years ago
Linebacker Markus Golden #44 of the Arizona Cardinals sacks quarterback Daniel Jones #8 of the New ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Gameday leftovers: Cardinals praise OLB gang; DT Phillips has setback

The Cardinals' outside linebacker group was an absolute force in the team's win over the Giants on Sunday. Jordan Phillips re-injured his hamstring.
3 years ago
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Greg Gaines (91) cheers after Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonza...
Kevin Zimmerman

Kingsbury: Cardinals K Zane Gonzalez ‘will be a topic’ in meeting with GM

The status of Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez remains on unstable ground. For the first time, head coach Kliff Kingsbury was open to admitting it.
3 years ago
Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals scrambles against the New England Patriots during the seco...
Kevin Zimmerman

Gameday leftovers: Do the Cardinals need Kyler Murray’s rushes?

Kliff Kingsbury said there should not be a correlation between the Cardinals' offensive success and the volume of the QB's aggressiveness on the ground.
3 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Nine questions after the Cardinals’ frustrating loss to the Patriots

Vince Marotta has got a lot to ask after one of the Arizona Cardinals' worst losses of the season, a defeat at the hands of the Patriots.
3 years ago
Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, left, congratulates Southern California head coach Clay Helt...
Christopher Boan

Karpman: ASU worried coronavirus could cancel multiple games

SunDevilSource.com's Chris Karpman discussed the COVID-19 outbreak inside the Arizona State football program and the team's future on Friday.
3 years ago
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Talia Massi

ASU’s Jayden Daniels, USC’s Kedon Slovis set to duel for first time Saturday

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels will face fellow sophomore quarterback Kedon Slovis of USC for the first time in Saturday's season opener.
3 years ago
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is hit by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haas...
Arizona Sports

Lively halftime locker room produced strong response from Cards defense

At halftime of Sunday's win over Seattle, Kliff Kingsbury heard a lot of conversations going on from his defensive group in the locker room.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Roundtable: 3 questions before Seahawks-Cardinals clash

We poll our Arizona Sports hosts and editors about expectations before the Seahawks-Cardinals Sunday Night Football showdown.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (33) breaks up a pass attempt intended for Dallas Cow...
Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Byron Murphy, defense bringing MNF confidence vs. Seattle

The Cardinals defense turned up the dial to a higher frequency on MNF. They'll need to harness the confidence they brewed up against the Seattle Seahawks.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Haason Reddick (43) celebrates sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy...
Arizona Sports

Cardinals’ Kingsbury encouraged by Reddick’s progress in natural position

The Arizona Cardinals got too comfortable with Haason Reddick's versatility coming out of the 2017 NFL Draft. Now he's back where he is comfortable.
4 years ago
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott speaks at Pac-12 NCAA college football Media Day, Wednesday, July 2...
Kevin Zimmerman

Larry Scott: Perception of Pac-12 wastefulness is ‘incorrect’

As the Pac-12 eyes a Nov. 7 return to the football field, commissioner Larry Scott continues to combat another round of criticism.
4 years ago