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Erin Maloney

Arizona Sports Fantasy Football Host League: Week 1 recap

Every Tuesday, we'll give you a recap of the Arizona Sports Host League and tell you who the biggest losers or winners were.
7 years ago
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Craig Grialou

All-Access with Bruce Arians: Fallout from the injuries and Week 1 loss

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians discussed injuries to David Johnson and D.J. Humphries and the team's Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions.
7 years ago
Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) gets tackled by New Mexico State linebacker Terrill Han...
Vince Marotta

Sun Devils win, but fail to inspire optimism in season-opener

The Sun Devils' 2017 season got underway with a win, but there are likely reasons to be skeptical than optimistic moving forward.
7 years ago
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Vince Marotta

No Barkley on Suns’ 2K18 All-Time team? Sir Charles explains why

Charles Barkley doesn't allow his likeness to be used in basketball video games, but the reason why doesn't really have anything to do with him.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) tosses hit cap to fans after a preseason NFL footba...
Craig Grialou

Carson Chats: The Cardinals’ prep for Falcons has regular-season feel

Carson Palmer talked about the Arizona Cardinals' preseason prep for the Atlanta Falcons and touched on the future of his team.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals' Mike Iupati (76) gets ready to put a block on Josh Mauro, left, in Glendale, Ari...
Vince Marotta

Cardinals’ Arians ‘a little concerned’ with Mike Iupati’s arm injury

Veteran left guard Mike Iupati suffered an arm injury Monday which has Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians feeling a little antsy.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) throws for a touchdown as Oakland Raiders linebacker...
Tyler Drake

Arians: Drew Stanton will be Cardinals backup quarterback

Throughout the preseason a big question on the Cardinals' roster was whether Stanton or Gabbert would be the backup to Palmer at the start of the season.
7 years ago
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Matt Layman

Cardinals’ Olsen Pierre talks college — Did Josh Rosen have a point?

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen was in the news recently for comments that he made about the difficulties of balancing academics with college football.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson, right, looks for running room as defensive back Patri...
Matt Layman

Cardinals’ David Johnson ‘welcomes’ 30 touches per game

The Arizona Cardinals have a premiere running back in David Johnson. And just like anything of great value, it'd be wise to take care of him.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Alex Len, left, Devin Booker, center, and Jared Dudley watch their teammates play dur...
Adam Green

Suns’ Dudley: Right now, it’s about developing the younger players

Jared Dudley went from starter to reserve last season, and going forward he sees his role as being a mentor for the team's younger players.
7 years ago
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Vince Marotta

2017 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.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals NFL football quarterback Carson Palmer (3) runs drills during a voluntary team wo...
Adam Green

Cardinals QB Palmer excited about what he’s seen on field thus far

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft out of USC, Carson Palmer is entering his fifth season with the Cardinals and 15th in the NFL.
7 years ago
Cornerback Justin Bethel tries to run past Jumal Rolle during an OTA practice May 16. (Photo by Ada...
Adam Green

Arizona Cardinals’ Justin Bethel is betting on himself in 2017

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel knows his 2016 season was not a good one, save for the last couple of weeks.
7 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Cardinals’ D.J. Humphries comfortable, hungry as he moves to left tackle

The Arizona Cardinals' offensive line will look different in 2017, with D.J. Humphries and Jared Veldheer flip-flopping at the tackle positions.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller (26) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the ...
Troy Tauscher

Diamondbacks’ Miller talks differences from this season to last

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller may be on the path to winning fan support in his second season in the desert.
7 years ago
Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis (84) cuts away from Ball State cornerback David Moore (1...
Kevin Zimmerman

Larry Fitzgerald wouldn’t mind Cardinals taking WR Corey Davis in NFL Draft

While some see the Cardinals drafting a quarterback with their first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Larry Fitzgerald could see them taking Western Michigan WR Corey Davis.
7 years ago
Alabama's Reuben Foster tackles Clemson's Hunter Renfrow (13) during the first half of the NCAA col...
Mark Harris

Fox, NFL Network analyst Davis: Cardinals should take Reuben Foster at No. 13

The 2017 NFL Draft is just under two weeks away, and at this point there's no concrete idea of who the Arizona Cardinals will take at No. 13.
7 years ago
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball...
Vince Marotta

Today’s entitled NBA stars complain about scheduling, but they’ve got it pretty good

Players sitting out and schedule complaints are common in today's NBA. But current stars still have it pretty good compared to their predecessors.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

GCU head coach Dan Majerle: ‘I would be crazy to leave GCU right now’

Grand Canyon head coach Dan Majerle is not leaving anytime soon, despite what you may hear on the rumor mill.
7 years ago
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Jacob Withee

Warner: Former Sun Devil QB Osweiler wasn’t ready, needs time to grow

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner joined Bickley and Marotta and said Brock Osweiler didn't live up to expectations last year because he wasn't ready.
7 years ago
Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) and Allonzo Trier celebrate after Arizona defeated Southern...
Adam Green

Analyst Jacobsen: Not fourth-best team, but Arizona Wildcats are fine

Arizona's hopes of winning the Pac-12 title outright and perhaps earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament were dealt a serious blow Saturday.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Taijuan Walker throws during spring training baseball workouts, Thursday, Feb...
Kevin Zimmerman

D-backs pitcher Taijuan Walker searching for a mean streak

D-backs pitcher Taijuan Walker admitted he's looking for an improved attitude on the mound. In an odd kind of way, it's about letting emotion get to him.
7 years ago
FILE - In this May 2, 2015, file photo, Charles Barkley joins the crowd before the start of the wor...
Troy Tauscher

Barkley on LeBron: I will never take shot at a guy’s personal life

Appearing on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM's Bickley and Marotta, former Suns forward and current NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley discussed his feud with Cavaliers' forward LeBron James.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) prepares to throw the ball during an NFL football di...
Troy Tauscher

ESPN’s Schlereth, Jaworski back Warner for Hall of Fame

Count ESPN NFL analysts and former players Ron Jaworski and Mark Schlereth among the people who think former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is a lock for the Hall of Fame.
7 years ago
Arizona head coach Sean Miller talks with NCAA official Rick Randall after a technical foul call on...
Troy Tauscher

Jay Bilas calls Arizona’s Miller Coach of the Year, praises ASU’s Hurley

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas believes the Wildcats are the best all-around team in the west, listing them above UCLA, Gonzaga and Oregon.
7 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Looking for ‘the QB of the future’: An Arizona Cardinals offseason primer

Whether Carson Palmer returns in 2017 or not, the Arizona Cardinals need to find a quarterback of the future. This offseason might be the time to do it.
7 years ago
Newly-hired Auburn offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey concentrating on not saying 'Forks Up' or 'It...
Vince Marotta

Chip Lindsey’s departure from ASU highlights the seedy side of college coaching — on two levels

Chip Lindsey's departure from Arizona State is the latest example of the seedy, greedy culture of college football coaching.
7 years ago
Arizona center Dusan Ristic, right, post up again Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) in the firs...
Troy Tauscher

Analyst Jacobsen: Arizona ‘could absolutely make the Final Four’

Pac-12 hoops analyst Casey Jacobsen says though the Arizona Wildcats have flown a bit under the radar, they could make a run to the Final Four.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first...
Vince Marotta

Should Cardinals’ David Johnson be NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year?

Arizona Cardinals' RB David Johnson had a remarkable season in leading the league in total yards and touchdowns. Was it enough to garner postseason awards?
7 years ago
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Vince Marotta

One man’s look back at the ups and downs in Arizona sports in 2016

Not many Arizona sports fans will look back at 2016 with fondness. In fact, we're glad it's over. Here's one man's look back, with a glance to the future.
7 years ago