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Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin reacts after scoring during the first half in Game 1 of ...
Adam Green

ESPN’s Shelburne: Griffin could leave LA if they don’t offer him max

The Clippers can offer Griffin roughly $175 million, while the most the Suns or any other club can present is a four-year deal for $130 million.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, right, jokes with pitching coach Mike Butcher as Goldschmid...
Adam Green

D-backs manager: Lack of recognition for Paul Goldschmidt is frustrating

Virtually from the moment he made his Major League debut on Aug. 1, 2011, Paul Goldschmidt has been an Arizona treasure.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals second round draft pick Budda Baker (36) works out during an NFL football rookie ...
Adam Green

Cardinals rookie Baker: I don’t feel like I’m too far behind

Unfortunately for Budda Baker, his college schedule prevented him from joining his Cardinals teammates for OTAs and mini-camp.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Reymond Fuentes (14) celebrates his game-wining run with Gregor Blanco (5) as...
Adam Green

Diamondbacks GM Hazen: We certainly believe in what we’re doing

The more the Arizona Diamondbacks win, the higher the expectations for the team are raised.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the second half of an NB...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ Earl Watson wants Dragan Bender to play a little point guard

If we're judging by Twitter majority, Suns fans wanted Dragan Bender to play less at small forward in 2016-17 and more at power forward or even center.
7 years ago
Coyotes GM John Chayka...
Kevin Zimmerman

Chayka: Coyotes turned negatives from past 10 days into positives

The last 10 days for the Arizona Coyotes have been a whirlwind. Imagine the weight of the workload on general manager John Chayka.
7 years ago
Cardinals DB Rudy Ford during an OTA practice May 24. (Photo by Adam Green/Arizona Sports)...
Adam Green

Cardinals rookie Ford playing more safety, but good with CB too

Rudy Ford played safety in college, but when the Cardinals chose him in the sixth round of the draft, they said the plan was for him to be a cornerback.
7 years ago
New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) celebrates at the bench after scoring during the first pe...
Matt Layman

Leaving NY, Coyotes’ Derek Stepan faces more than a change in scenery

As Derek Stepan goes from the bright lights of New York City to the desert in Arizona, he'll experience more than just a change in scenery.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns first-round NBA basketball draft pick Josh Jackson speaks to the media, Friday, June 2...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Josh Jackson excited to learn, grow together with young team

Some will see such a young roster as a problem for the Phoenix Suns, but first-round pick Josh Jackson sees the group's potential as a positive.
7 years ago
Clemson's Shaq Lawson (90) is blocked by North Carolina's Lucas Crowley (68) as North Carolina quar...
Jordan Kaye

Cardinals rookie Crowley trying to put on weight, transition into NFL

Going into the draft, Cardinals rookie center Lucas Crowley kept hearing from the critics who were saying he needed to put on more weight.
7 years ago
(AP Photo/Ralph Freso)...
Adam Green

Shane Doan: ‘I’m always going to be a Coyote in the NHL’

A free agent, Shane Doan will leave as the Coyotes' all-time leader in many statistical categories, including goals, assists, points and games played.
7 years ago
QB Trevor Knight and QB coach Byron Leftwich chat during an OTA practice May 24. (Photo by Adam Gre...
Jordan Kaye

Cardinals QB Trevor Knight gets the chance to learn and win in Arizona

As an undrafted free agent coming out of Texas A&M, Trevor Knight had options where he wanted to go play.
7 years ago
Krishawn Hogan (AP Photo/Matt York)...
Adam Green

Cardinals rookie Krishawn Hogan wants to get the little things right

Undrafted rookie free agent Krishawn Hogan understands he must cut down on the mistakes if he is to stick with the Arizona Cardinals.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Drury hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third...
Rodney Haas

Approach change has Drury becoming dangerous hitter for Diamondbacks

All it took was an off day in June and time in the batting cage for Brandon Drury to turn around his season.
7 years ago
Virginia's Pavin Smith celebrates his two-run home run against Vanderbilt during the fourth inning ...
Adam Green

First-round pick Pavin Smith excited for opportunity with Diamondbacks

Chances are it will at least be a couple of years before Pavin Smith reaches the Major Leagues, but the D-backs' first-round pick arrives with talent.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals' Frostee Rucker (92), Ed Stinson (91) and Pasoni Tahini (65) run drills during an...
Jordan Kaye

As locker room leader, Frostee Rucker makes it his responsibility to mentor

As an 10 year NFL vet entering his fifth season with the Cardinals, Frostee Rucker isn't known for the stats he's produced on the field.
7 years ago
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians and kicker Phil Dawson. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports)...
Rodney Haas

Dawson understands the pressure of being the Arizona Cardinals kicker

Although Phil Dawson didn't contribute to the special team woes the Arizona Cardinals experienced in 2016, he knows the pressure he's entering.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2016, file photo, Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) warms u...
Vince Marotta

Keim: Cardinals still discussing street free agents at a number of positions

The Cardinals are just about ready to break until training camp, but Steve Keim says the team is still discussing free agents that can possibly help.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb, right, scores on a wild pitch, as the throw to San Diego Padres re...
Kevin Zimmerman

D-backs’ Jake Lamb more prepared to avoid slump after another hot start

Jake Lamb feels more prepared to keep his torrid start to the season going after the Diamondbacks' third baseman sputtered in the second half of 2016.
7 years ago
DB Tyrann Mathieu goes through a drill during an OTA practice May 16. (Photo by Adam Green/Arizona ...
Jordan Kaye

Tyrann Mathieu adjusting after shedding his knee brace

Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has had to get re-acclimated to running around the field while not being held back by a brace.
7 years ago
Jordan Kaye

Cardinals rookie Chad Williams looks to learn from the ‘older guys’

The six-foot-one wide out Chad Williams from Grambling St. was a virtual unknown when the Cardinals selected him 98th overall.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals first round draft pick Haason Reddick (43) runs drills during an NFL football min...
Vince Marotta

Cardinals DC James Bettcher still raving about rookie LB Haason Reddick

The Cardinals were thrilled to get LB Haason Reddick with their first-round draft pick in April. In mandatory mini-camp, they're stilly giddy.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals first-round draft pick Haason Reddick (43) works out during an NFL football rooki...
Jordan Kaye

Cardinals rookie Haason Reddick wants to become a ‘legend’

Through OTAs and now into mini-camp, Haason Reddick has had the opportunity to learn the playbook and get to know his teammates and coaches.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson gestures from the sideline in the first half of an NBA basketba...
Jordan Kaye

Suns coach Watson looks to connect with potential draft picks

At NBA Draft workouts, Suns head coach Earl Watson gets to watch and build connections with young players he may be coaching next season.
7 years ago