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New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams calls out from the bench during the first half of an NBA ...
Kellan Olson

Jared Dudley: Monty Williams ‘would be big-time’ hire for Suns

Former Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley believes Monty Williams is exactly what the Suns need in a new head coach.
5 years ago
Arizona Cardinals NFL football quarterback Kyler Murray speaks to the media, Friday, April 26, 2019...
Tom Kuebel

Kyler Murray introduced as the Arizona Cardinals’ first overall pick

The Arizona Cardinals introduced Kyler Murray, their first round draft pick and No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, to the media on Friday.
5 years ago
The Arizona Cardinals first round picks the past two seasons. Josh Rosen, left, and Kyler Murray, r...
Vince Marotta

The Kyler Murray era begins, now what about that other guy?

It's easy to see what the Cardinals are trying to do in drafting Kyler Murray, but the handling of last year's first-round pick could hurt them.
5 years ago
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Vince Marotta

The consensus says Kyler Murray, so why do I still have trepidation?

All the mocks say Kyler Murray for the Cardinals, but something about the potential of that happening Thursday night just doesn't feel right.
5 years ago
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Arizona Sports

98.7 FM roundtable: What will the Cardinals do at No. 1 in the NFL Draft?

The Arizona Cardinals have the No. 1 pick, and with that has come infinite speculation about what the Cardinals should, could, might, want to and will do.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Larry Fitzgerald comments on sitting in with Suns front office interviews

Larry Fitzgerald commented on the reports that he was sitting in some interviews the Phoenix Suns held for front office positions.
5 years ago
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley gestures to the crowd during the second half of the team's NCAA co...
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN’s Fraschilla: Bobby Hurley should stay at ASU over St. John’s

ESPN's Fran Fraschilla has a unique perspective on a potential decision for Bobby Hurley. Fraschilla coached at St. John's and considered leaving for ASU.
5 years ago
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Tyler Drake

D-backs’ Archie Bradley: I wanted to be the closer ‘so I could get paid’

While Bradley might not have topped last year's accident story, the reliever once again told the honest truth ahead of the D-backs game on Friday.
5 years ago
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Haboob Blog

Bickley & Marotta sing during the 7th-inning stretch

Bickley and Marotta try out their singing voices over the mic this time as they sing during the seventh-inning stretch on Wednesday.
5 years ago
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Dan Bickley

Cards need one team to leave Indy hell-bent on acquiring No. 1 pick

The Cardinals need one team to leave the combine hell-bent on acquiring the No. 1 overall pick maximizing Arizona’s options and leverage on draft night.
5 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Mystery around ‘new’ Cardinals permeates NFL Combine in Indy

After a 3-13 season and an out-of-the-box coaching hire, nobody really knows what to make of the Arizona Cardinals, and the team is relishing that fact.
5 years ago
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Haboob Blog

A Star Is Born – Kliff Kingsbury and Josh Rosen: A Cardinals parody

Playing Kliff Kingsbury and Josh Rosen, 98.7 FM gives an Arizona Cardinals rendition of the Oscar-nominated song "Shallow" from "A Star is Born."
5 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Steven Souza Jr. hits an RBI double against the San Francisco Giants during t...
Cole Bailey

D-backs’ Souza looks to bounce back after challenging 2018 season

Steven Souza Jr. joined Bickley and Marotta Thursday afternoon, where he discussed his struggles last season and his mindset in moving past them.
5 years ago
Larry Fitzgerald Jr. smiles before putting on the 10th green of the Spyglass Hill Golf Course durin...
Haboob Blog

98.7 FM listeners tell their favorite stories of meeting the famous

Bickley & Marotta asked and listeners answered: 'Who is the most famous person you have ever sat near at a game, restaurant or event?'
5 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Joe Lunardi: ASU in position to earn at-large NCAA Tournament bid

ASU is on the bubble, but ESPN's Joe Lunardi believes it can lock up an NCAA Tournament at-large bid before the Pac-12 Tournament.
5 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall does an interview with The Doug & Wolf Show...
Arizona Sports

98.7 FM’s 2019 Newsmakers Week stories and recap

Every year for one week in February, the ones who are in charge of making the biggest decisions for Arizona sports teams join Doug & Wolf on 98.7 Arizona's Sports Station. 
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Haboob Blog

Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Arizona Sports style, with a Suns poem

Jarrett Carlen of Bickley & Marotta reads his Valentine's Day Suns poetry as we search for love during dire times for Arizona sports teams.
5 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Why an NFL mock draft has the Cardinals picking QB Kyler Murray

Draft Wire's Luke Easterling's latest 2019 NFL mock draft has the Arizona Cardinals picking Kyler Murray. It's not because he thinks it'll happen.
5 years ago
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Chris Howley

D-backs’ Lovullo addresses center field, first base and not rebuilding

With spring training only a few weeks away, the Arizona Diamondbacks still have holes to fill at first base and center field.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game aga...
Kevin Zimmerman

Not about the PGs: ESPN’s Arnovitz provides a brief rant on the Suns

ESPN NBA writer Kevin Arnovitz doesn't think the Phoenix Suns' lack of a point guard is as big of an issue as the reason it's an issue.
5 years ago
The Arizona Cardinals introduce their new head coach Kliff Kingsbury, middle, flanked by owner Mich...
Arizona Sports

A list of Kliff Kingsbury’s haters and skeptics

Kliff Kingsbury has his skeptics as he takes on the task of turning around the Arizona Cardinals.
5 years ago
Ohio State defensive lineman Nick Bosa plays against Oregon State during an NCAA college football g...
Kevin Zimmerman

Kiper’s 1st NFL mock: Bosa might be too good for Cardinals to pass up

In his first mock, Mel Kiper Jr. thinks Ohio State's Nick Bosa might be too good for the Arizona Cardinals to trade their No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
5 years ago
The Arizona Cardinals new head coach Kliff Kingsbury addresses the media, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, ...
Dan Bickley

Kliff Kingsbury showed poise during introduction as Cardinals HC

Kliff Kingsbury is as cool as he looks. His voice is deeper than you expect. He showed a great deal of poise in his first press conference as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
5 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Kliff Notes: Kingsbury familiar with Cardinals, takes pride in QB position

Kingsbury was officially introduced as Arizona's head coach Wednesday. The HC prides himself with the QB position and brings with him an offensive mindset.
5 years ago
Green Bay Packers assistant coach Dom Capers before an NFL preseason football game against the Clev...
Kevin Zimmerman

Dom Capers reportedly a consideration as Cardinals eye veteran DC

Could the Arizona Cardinals and coach Kliff Kingsbury target Dom Capers as defensive coordinator? GM Steve Keim said he wants the team to run a 3-4.
5 years ago
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Logan Newman

Wyche: 1-and-done Wilks might be giving Cardinals candidates pause

General manager Steve Keim's presence at the helm has created varying opinions of the Arizona Cardinals head coach opening.
5 years ago
Dan Bickley

All that’s left of the Cardinals’ season is Big Red Black Monday

A dog-breath season is mercifully over. All that remains is the day of reckoning. Somebody must pay for the worst NFL season in Arizona sports history.
5 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to the plate during the first inning of a...
Jake Anderson

D-backs GM ‘not optimistic’ Greinke trade will happen

After losing Patrick Corbin to free agency and trading Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke might be the next departure for the D-backs this offseason.
5 years ago
Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (2) is guarded by Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (...
Kevin Zimmerman

New Sun Kelly Oubre: ‘If you’re in my way, you’re getting destroyed’

Wizards forward Trevor Ariza and Suns forward Kelly Oubre both had soundbite-worthy quotes in their first comments with their new teams.
5 years ago
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Arizona Sports

D-backs’ Hazen, Hall to appear on 98.7 FM’s ‘Hot Stove Summit’

Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen and President and CEO Derrick Hall will appear in studio on Tuesday as part of an hour-long segment dedicated to one of the biggest and busiest offseasons in team history.
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