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Arizona's #51 Randy Johnson gets congratulations from teammates #7 Robby Hammick and #10 Alex Cintr...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports celebrates Randy Johnson on Monday’s ‘A Perfect Day’

Arizona Sports and Fox Sports Arizona are celebrating Randy Johnson's 2004 perfect game on Monday, the anniversary of the feat.
4 years ago
Arizona's #51 Randy Johnson is swarmed by teammates after pitching a perfect game against the Atlan...
Matt Layman

On anniversary of perfect game, Randy Johnson’s intensity stands out

Randy Johnson was known as a fierce competitor when he pitched his Hall of Fame career in the major leagues. Still today, that intensity is front of mind.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns announcer Al McCoy acknowledges the crowd during his ring of honor induction ceremony ...
Kellan Olson

Al McCoy called out NBA officials after Suns’ 2007 suspensions vs. Spurs

There was a lot wrong with the Phoenix Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire and Boris Diaw being suspended for Game 5 in 2007 against the San Antonio Spurs.
4 years ago
Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni yells during the second half of an NBA basketball game aga...
Kevin Zimmerman

Mike D’Antoni remembers Suns tenure on anniversary of Horry hip-check

Former Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni recalled his big regret as coach and the infamous Robert Horry hip-check that defined a rivalry against the Spurs.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim does an interview with The Doug & Wolf Show on 98....
Kevin Zimmerman

King: No team added impact player on offense, defense like Cardinals

The acquisitions of DeAndre Hopkins and Isaiah Simmons felt like steals for the Arizona Cardinals. NBC Sports' Peter King thinks no team has done better.
4 years ago
Michael Jordan talks with Dan Majerle are seen during the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four National Champ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Like Jordan, Dan Majerle knew Bulls GM Jerry Krause loved him

Former Suns guard Dan Majerle shared a curious story about how Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause hoped he would tank his own NBA Draft stock.
4 years ago
LSU defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indi...
Kevin Zimmerman

LSU product Rashard Lawrence brings maturity to Cardinals DL room

The Arizona Cardinals put an emphasis on drafting standout leaders in the 2020 NFL Draft. They feel like they got that with LSU DT Rashard Lawrence.
4 years ago
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury at his home during the NFL Draft on April 23, 2019. (T...
Dan Bickley

Kliff Kingsbury’s house latest example of coach’s cool demeanor, vibe

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is different than a lot of his peers because of his demeanor as a young and cool head coach.
4 years ago
Offensive lineman Josh Jones of Houston runs a  drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium o...
Kevin Zimmerman

‘Did he kill somebody?’ Cardinals couldn’t believe Josh Jones’ draft slide

Josh Jones may have been an easy pick for the Cardinals, but the wait to land him was an anxious one, head coach Kliff Kingsbury told Bickley & Marotta.
4 years ago
Budda Baker (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images), Kyler Murray (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Rober...
Vince Marotta

Ranking all 53 of Steve Keim’s Arizona Cardinals draft picks

Steve Keim has engineered seven different NFL Drafts for the Arizona Cardinals. Here's a ranking of all 53 players he has selected during his tenure.
4 years ago
Nick Ahmed #13 is congratulated after as he enters the dugout after being driven in by Carson Kelly...
Matt Layman

D-backs’ Nick Ahmed: Idea to put MLB teams in AZ is still far off

If you're waiting on Major League Baseball to bring all 30 of its teams to Arizona for an isolated resumption of the season, don't hold your breath.
4 years ago
Jordan Phillips #97 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a sack against Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tenness...
Kevin Zimmerman

With Cardinals, Jordan Phillips looks to reframe his career narrative

Like running back Kenyan Drake, tackle Jordan Phillips believes he can shine with more responsibility on the Arizona Cardinals.
4 years ago
The Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals stand on the field prior to the start of Game Thre...
Kellan Olson

Olney: When MLB comes back it will be ‘different-looking product’

We don't know when Major League Baseball will return, but when it does, expect some changes that the leauge hopes will enhance the product.
4 years ago
Tom Cruise stars as Stefan Djordevic in 1983's All the Right Moves. (Screenshot)...
Vince Marotta

Here are some underrated sports movies to enjoy during quarantine

With everyone having extra time on their hands, here's a recommendation of some sports movies you may enjoy while staying at home.
4 years ago
Ohio State defensive lineman Chase Young, center, watches a drill with Alabama defensive lineman Ra...
Arizona Sports

The Arizona Sports Ultimate NFL Mock Draft

We've got a little more time on our hands these days, so Arizona Sports is undertaking the biggest NFL mock draft in the history of sports radio.
4 years ago
Nick Ahmed #13 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats against the Washington Nationals during the MLB gam...
Matt Layman

D-backs open to unique circumstances when MLB season returns

The Arizona Diamondbacks are exploring ways they can cooperate with unusual circumstances if and when the MLB season resumes in 2020.
4 years ago
Starting pitcher Josh Collmenter #55 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the San Francisco ...
Arizona Sports

D-backs share favorite Opening Day memories with season on hold

The Diamondbacks' 2020 Opening Day is postponed. But that didn't stop Arizona Sports from having guests on 98.7 FM to talk Opening Day memories.
4 years ago
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Matt Layman

Dan Bickley’s work-from-home studio needed a sign on the door

Dan Bickley, like many of us, is working from home during the coronavirus outbreak. A photo surfaced of the door to his home studio.
4 years ago
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) catches a pass for a first down as Buffalo Bills ...
Kellan Olson

Charles Davis: Something is missing in DeAndre Hopkins trade

While Charles Davis believes the Cardinals were the big winners of the DeAndre Hopkins trade, he also thinks there's more to the deal that we don't know.
4 years ago
Former Phoenix sports franchise owner Jerry Colangelo visits Doug & Wolf on Arizona on Feb. 12,...
Kevin Zimmerman

Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball in holding pattern for Olympic plans

USA Basketball can't do much to reschedule and begin planning for the Tokyo Olympics after the 2020 games were pushed until next summer at the latest.
4 years ago
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Matt Layman

NFL Draft scouting profile: Lance Zierlein on Alabama OT Jedrick Wills

Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills could be the preferable choice if the Arizona Cardinals go OL with the No. 8 pick in the draft.
4 years ago
Torey Lovullo #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks walks off the field during the seventh inning against...
Matt Layman

D-backs’ Torey Lovullo on naysayer projections: ‘It pisses me off’

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo admitted he's bothered by the negativity that some voices have regarding Arizona's 2020 season.
4 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Mike Leake throws in the first inning of a baseball game agai...
Logan Newman

D-backs’ Mike Leake ‘hoping’ to be ready for season

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake is hopeful his wrist will recover in time for the season. If it doesn't, Merrill Kelly could fill in his spot.
4 years ago
Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch as he prepares for his spring training debut for the Arizona Dia...
Matt Layman

D-backs rave about Madison Bumgarner, likely opening day starter

The team won't say who their opening day starter is. But Madison Bumgarner, for all his talent and experience, seems like the obvious picks.
4 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

Jon Wilner explains how Michael Crow’s future could shake up Pac-12

Michael Crow is "a leading candidate" to become the University of California system's new president, reported The Mercury News' Jon Wilner on Thursday.
4 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

D-backs’ Luke Weaver motivated after promising 2019 was cut short

Despite a forearm injury in 2019, Luke Weaver did some good work in making the Arizona Diamondbacks feel good about trading for him.
4 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during t...
Logan Newman

No longer ‘the guy from Korea,’ Merrill Kelly more confident with D-backs

Merrill Kelly is no longer viewed with questions and excitement as the "guy from Korea." With experience under his belt, the D-backs pitcher is feeling more confident in spring training.
4 years ago
Oakland Athletics Stephen Vogt (21) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Arizona Diamondba...
Logan Newman

D-backs’ Vogt: Astros knew what was coming when he caught against them

As a member of the Oakland Athletics, catcher Stephen Vogt spent four and a half years in the American League West with the Houston Astros.
4 years ago
Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats talks to Aaron Harrison #2 and Devin Booker #1 du...
Kellan Olson

John Calipari reflects on Devin Booker’s path to All-Star Game

Kentucky head coach John Calipari joined 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station to discuss what he saw in Devin Booker at such a young age.
4 years ago
People gather at a memorial near Staples Center after the death of Laker legend Kobe Bryant Sunday,...
Arizona Sports

Remembering Kobe: Colangelo, Hurley and more share Mamba memories

Jerry Colangelo, former NBA player Bobby Hurley, ESPN NBA play-by-play voice Dave Pasch and more joined 98.7 FM to remember the late Kobe Bryant.
4 years ago