Dan Bickley
Pressure on Cardinals’ Kingsbury builds after Payton rumors, loss to Chargers
It's unlikely Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury loses his job, but pressure builds after a loss to the Chargers and a rumor about Sean Payton.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
Giving thanks to a sports community that shows up in the worst of times
This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for the love, empathy and strong sense of community inside this transient, crazy, divisive sports town.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
The truth of the Cardinals comes out in Mexico City
Once the ball is in play, pro football is brutal and honest. Once again, it wasn’t pretty for the Cardinals on Monday night in Mexico City.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
Eno Benjamin’s release spotlights pattern with Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals have a history of players in small offensive roles getting upset at the inconsistency of their playing time.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals organized, empowered vs. Rams without Kyler Murray at QB
Colt McCoy’s spot start on Sunday gave Kliff Kingsbury a chance to provide some clarity, maybe even hope for the future.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
Devin Booker is delivering a refined brand of fury this season
Devin Booker is playing without fear, even though his reputation was dragged this offseason, turned into a meme.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
Arizona Cardinals’ loss to Seahawks adds evidence changes are needed
Barring a miraculous turnabout, the Cardinals' loss to the Seahawks on Sunday likely dooms a return to the postseason in 2022.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
Phoenix Suns carry postseason burden that requires atonement
Stoically, they have maintained their silence. Steadfastly, they have given no explanations for their collapse in last year’s postseason.1 year ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals’ talent too good for offense to be this bad
The Cardinals have too much weaponry on offense to look this impotent, this confused and this reliant on an elite wide receiver.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Setting ground rules for hiring ASU football’s next head coach
There is hope that ASU president Michael Crow has seen the light, realizing that no amount of innovation can vault a program to the top.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals find renewed hope in season after TNF win vs. Saints
The Cardinals will enter an extended break with new momentum, with renewed hope that a floundering season has been found in the darkness.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury’s offense no longer a threat to rest of NFL
Arizona's Week 6 loss was anything but a “Get Right” game for Kliff Kingsbury and his fraudulent offense. This was a “Get Gone” game.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Phoenix Suns have heavy lifting to atone for 2022 playoff run
The Suns have a tough act to follow. They must atone for the best regular season team in franchise history. Heavy lifting will be required.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals defense continues to outshine offense in loss to Eagles
The Cardinals defense gives hope that things might be different when Hopkins returns, but the offense remains a maddening mess of potential.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Arizona Cardinals no worse for the wear after win over Panthers
Some rules are sacred in the NFL. Like never complaining about a road victory. That includes the Cardinals’ win over the Panthers on Sunday.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Silence between Deandre Ayton, Monty Williams defies all expectations
The indifference of Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is stunning. So much that it must be the entire point, writes Dan Bickley.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals save season with all-time comeback win over Raiders
The Cardinals’ 29-23 victory over the Raiders was breathtaking, unbelievable and saved the franchise from last place and fan-based mutiny.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
NBA punishment to Suns owner Robert Sarver is slap on the wrist
A slap on the wrist. That’s what most NBA people think about Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver’s punishment.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals organization top-down responsible for embarrassing Week 1 loss
The Cardinals lost 44-21 to the Chiefs, but the game wasn’t as close as the final score, and that’s saying something.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Can Arizona Cardinals rebuild home-field advantage by beating Chiefs?
The Arizona Cardinals haven't had much of a home-field advantage lately, something they must recapture in 2022.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Do Kliff Kingsbury’s unorthodox offseasons help or hurt Cardinals?
What if the Camp Marshmallow atmosphere in Arizona is partially to blame for ghastly collapses in each of the past two seasons?2 years ago
Dan Bickley
ASU facing series of heavy, existential questions entering 2022 slate
How low can ASU go? Is it only up from here? Where are they going in the long run? Will the Sleeping Giant ever awaken or was it just a myth?2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Phoenix Suns don’t need Kevin Durant to win championship next season
The Phoenix Suns weren't able to acquire Kevin Durant but they still have a high enough ceiling to win a title without him.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
NBA schedule gives Devin Booker, Suns an early shot at redemption
The Phoenix Suns will be able to get their first shot at redemption against the Dallas Mavericks when the 2022-23 season gets underway.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Kliff Kingsbury biggest winner of Cardinals’ start to preseason
Dan Bickley writes that Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is the biggest winner out of the team's preseason win over the Bengals.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals’ stars need to justify lack of offseason spending on defense
The Cardinals are carrying some luggage, baggage and a lot of question marks into the 2022 season, but they have room in the overhead bins.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Kevin Durant’s exit could get messy for Nets, maybe Suns, too
By my calculations, there is only one way Durant lands in Phoenix. There must be a second act of petulance even worse than the first.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Isaiah Simmons must become a playmaker for Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals' roster lacks high-end talent and that's why they need third-year linebacker Isaiah Simmons to break out this season.2 years ago
