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Tyler Drake

Deandre Ayton, Suns bringing nothing-to-lose mentality to NBA bubble

Suns C Deandre Ayton cut straight to the point about his goals in the NBA restart: He isn't in Florida to take in the sights. There's business to attend to.
4 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseba...
Matt Layman

Luis Gonzalez: Robbie Ray needs to improve at putting batters away

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray makes Luiz Gonzalez concerned about the pitcher's ability to put batters away when he's ahead.
4 years ago
Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats during an intrasquad game ahead of the abbreviated ...
Arizona Sports

D-backs roundtable, Pt. 1: Breakout players, X factors and Ketel Marte

Hosts and staff from Arizona Sports give their takes on players to watch out for in 2020, and how we think Ketel Marte will perform after a big 2019.
4 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley throws during an intrasquad baseball game at Chase Fiel...
Kevin Zimmerman

Archie Bradley: D-backs’ responsibility is to be ‘shining light’ for Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley believes that his teammates have held one another accountable since their spring training came to a halt.
4 years ago
In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference at ...
Kellan Olson

NBA prepared for wave of positive COVID-19 tests prior to Orlando

ESPN's Brian Windhorst told Arizona Sports the NBA is prepared for the strong likelihood that they will see plenty of positive COVID-19 tests this week.
4 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media at ...
Arizona Sports

ESPN’s Olney, Passan weigh in on ‘terrible’ time for MLB in negotiations

As MLB tries to figure out how to get back to play in 2020, negotiations continue to trend in a negative direction that don't bode well for the future.
4 years ago
Ron Artest #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the game winning shot against the Phoenix Suns in t...
Arizona Sports

Bickley & Marotta present The Historical Roast of Los Angeles Sports

Next up, Bickley & Marotta of Arizona Sports turn their attention to the Valley sports landscape's biggest geographical rival: Los Angeles.
4 years ago
Shane Doan #19 of the Arizona Coyotes warms up before the NHL game against the Minnesota Wild at Gi...
Arizona Sports

Shane Doan believes Coyotes can take advantage of NHL’s 24-team playoff

Former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan thinks the NHL's 24-team playoff is the second lifeline that the Coyotes needed.
4 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry talks to his team from the sidelines in the first half...
Kevin Zimmerman

Alvin Gentry: Suns in ‘great situation’ under coach Monty Williams

"No. 1, he's such a standup guy. No. 2, he's a very, very good basketball coach," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said of first-year Suns coach Monty Williams.
4 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Revisit history: Valley teams would look better in uniforms of the past

The four big league sports franchises in the Valley would be well-served in reliving their pasts when it comes to fashion.
4 years ago
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
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
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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