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Dan Bickley

Cardinals, Michael Bidwill must work to regain the respect of the Valley

The Arizona Cardinals are not under pressure to win football games in 2023. Their mission goes much deeper than that. 
10 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Can the Arizona Cardinals eliminate dysfunction?

As NFL training camp begins, Dan Bickley breaks down the Cardinals’ need to eliminate dysfunction as they open a new era. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/Arizona Sports
10 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: D-backs bullpen issues are on Mike Hazen, above Torey Lovullo and players

Bickley Blast: D-backs bullpen issues are on Torey Lovullo, Mike Hazen as much on the players. Video: Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
10 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Cardinals must be cognizant of Budda Baker’s disappointment over contract

The Cardinals lost a lot of games and front-line players in the past years. They don’t want to lose the lion’s heart of Budda Baker. Not now.
10 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Will the arrival of Mat Ishbia encourage the rest of Arizona Sports owners to spend?

Bickley Blast: Will the arrival of Mat Ishbia encourage the rest of Arizona Sports owners to spend? Video: Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
10 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Suns’ Deandre Ayton sends message to fans about changing the narrative

From an interview in the Bahamas, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton said, “I can hear the whole world hating me…” and is dedicated to “changing the narrative.” Arizona Sports’ Dan Bickley reacts in Thursday’s Bickley Blast. Video/Photo: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports and Phoenix Suns/NBA Arizona Sports has the permission and the rights to […]
10 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Deandre Ayton’s latest message about changing narratives felt heavier

What did Suns center Deandre Ayton mean when he told a Bahamian news outlet he wants to change the narrative surrounding him?
10 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Diamondbacks will themselves to life in historic slugfest win over Braves

Despite possible distractions off the field, the Arizona Diamondbacks break a losing skid at a critical time with a win over the Atlanta Braves. Dan Bickley sounds off in Wednesday’s Bickley Blast. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/Arizona Sports Photos: Getty Images
10 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Diamondbacks’ new TV arrangement comes at inopportune time with on-field rut

The D-backs know the combination of struggling team and sudden TV accessibility issues are like a double shot of apathy.
10 months ago
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Bickley: Phoenix Suns’ new owner Mat Ishbia shows he’s worthy of trust

The renovations are striking. The new owner, Mat Ishbia, is like a young Jerry Colangelo, only richer. Both know how to make a slash.
10 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Suns owner Mat Ishbia will do everything to improve the team no matter the cost

Bickley Blast: Suns owner Mat Ishbia will do everything to improve the team no matter the cost. Video/Photo: Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports and Phoenix Suns/NBA Arizona Sports has the permission and the rights to shoot video from the NBA and the Phoenix Suns
10 months ago
Dan Bickley

Suns’ Mat Ishbia continues relentless push with Bradley Beal addition

Another day, another press conference, another shiny new toy for the Suns. Thanks to Mat Ishbia, Phoenix is the NBA’s Wild West once again.
10 months ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts in the second quarter during their game against the Ch...
Dan Bickley

Can Suns’ Frank Vogel really get through to Deandre Ayton?

You desperately want to believe a new voice can trigger real transformation in Deandre Ayton. Can the right environment make that happen?
10 months ago
Kevin Durant #35 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game Two of the ...
Dan Bickley

Suns’ superteam could include another bold move in NBA Draft

On the eve of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Suns are eagerly attempting to trade the only No. 1 overall pick they’ve ever had.
11 months ago
A practice round prior to the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June ...
Dan Bickley

Anger, confusion surrounds 2023 U.S. Open after PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal

The PGA Tour insisted they would prevail in this sacred battle only to capitulate in stunning fashion, surrendering to a pit of oil money.
11 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Chris Paul’s impact in Suns’ turnaround cannot be overlooked

If former head coach Monty Williams was the agent for change, Chris Paul personally put the program in overdrive.
11 months ago
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Frank Vogel’s everyman appeal matters to Suns’ championship run

There is an everyman appeal to Frank Vogel. Like the manager in an Applebee’s commercial. Or the neighbor who asks to borrow a bicycle pump.
11 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Frank Vogel more than enough coach to lead Suns over championship hump

Frank Vogel is a solid choice, more than enough head coach to get where the Suns need to go. Now comes the hard part.
11 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Monty Williams’ windfall raises stakes for Phoenix Suns, Mat Ishbia

NBA ownership isn’t always fun and games. In Phoenix, the plot has thickened quicker than Monty Williams’ wallet.
11 months ago
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DeAndre Hopkins’ release ends WR’s selfish legacy with Cardinals

For the second time in three years, DeAndre Hopkins is moving on to another team and bringing little or nothing of value in return.
11 months ago
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Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon has become Eagles’ Super Bowl scapegoat

Thanks to the perceived outrage in Philadelphia, Jonathan Gannon is suddenly considered one of the more unscrupulous coaches in the NFL.
12 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Devin Booker’s silence raises questions on his state of mind

This isn't the time for brooding silence and cryptic tweets. This is time for a franchise player to reassure a fan base the future is bright.
12 months ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams hands off the ball during a break in the action during the f...
Dan Bickley

Monty Williams deserved to be fired by Suns, more changes warranted

Monty Williams once stood on a pedestal, praised for instilling culture, mentoring young players, returning respect and dignity to Phoenix.
12 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Suns are latest failure of championship dream in Phoenix

Championship dreams always die hard. In Phoenix, they die angry. The 2022-23 Suns are just our latest failure.
1 year ago