Dan Bickley
Analytics, slow pace of play is killing future of Major League Baseball
Dan Bickley writes that Major League Baseball looked better decades ago when it was sport and not math, because math will never be America’s pastime.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
NCAA Tournament brings refreshing excitement back to college basketball
Dan Bickley writes on the differences between college basketball and the NBA, where he sees some innocent and wholesome energy in the NCAA Tournament.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Patrick Peterson era with Cardinals ended long before CB joined Vikings
Despite Patrick Peterson's last two years in Arizona, Dan Bickley is looking forward to the day the Cardinals induct the CB into the Ring of Honor.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Rodney Hudson is crown jewel of Cardinals’ terrific offseason haul
Dan Bickley writes his thoughts on the offseason additions for the Arizona Cardinals, who added three high-profile names.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals’ net haul in free agency will say much about current place in NFL
Dan Bickley writes that the Arizona Cardinals need to bring in weapons and solidify the offensive line around QB Kyler Murray for the team to be successful.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Wildcats head coach Sean Miller not worth the trouble for Arizona
Words can get you fired in 2021. So why does Sean Miller still have a job? At age 52, he has more wiretap appearances than Final Four appearances.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Devin Booker’s ejection shows what young star still has to learn
Dan Bickley writes that Devin Booker's fire has to be used correctly and needs to be controlled before it starts to damage the Suns in more important games.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
J.J. Watt signing a transcendent moment for Arizona Cardinals
Dan Bickley writes that the addition of five-time Pro Bowler J.J. Watt helps the Arizona Cardinals in a multitude of ways.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
The Suns’ success dusts off issues only playoff teams experience
Winning teams bring new problems. Phoenix Suns fans are beginning to remember what they forgot during a 10-year playoff drought.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Chris Paul’s All-Star form has Suns back as top dog in Valley sports
Dan Bickley writes on the state of the Phoenix Suns at a 20-10 record and his thoughts on the All-Star snub of Devin Booker.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
MLB’s obsession with analytics is killing what’s great about baseball
Dan Bickley discusses the negative impact that Major League Baseball's analytical age has wrought on the game, saying it has hurt the game worse than PED's.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
D-backs GM Hazen dealing with wife’s cancer fight, loaded NL West
There is a lot on Mike Hazen's plate this year, and that goes well beyond his duties as general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Deadening baseballs is not how to improve Major League Baseball
Dan Bickley says that Major League Baseball's ongoing quest to deaden the baseball it uses in games is the wrong approach to fix the sport.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Tom Brady isn’t the GOAT, but is the greatest quarterback in history
Tom Brady isn’t the Greatest of All Time. Not among professional athletes. Not even among NFL players. That honor belongs to Walter Payton or Lawrence Taylor.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
WM Phoenix Open missing its soul without raucous crowds
Golf wins. Anarchy loses. Beer vendors mourn with the drivers for hire. That’s the story of the Waste Management Pandemic Open.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Bickley: It’s high time to give Roger Goodell praise for NFL’s 2020 season
Dan Bickley breaks down the success story that is the 2020 NFL regular season, arguing that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell deserves credit for that success.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Kyler Murray is talking baseball despite incomplete football resume
Super Bowl week is here and Kyler Murray is talking. He’s saying some interesting things. For instance, he seems to miss baseball. More than I want to hear.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals should seize opportunity to make run at Deshaun Watson
Kyler Murray is on a much different journey than Deshaun Watson and may one day end up in the same place. But it’s a no-brainer for the Cardinals.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
It’s time for Major League Baseball to change the Hall of Fame
Dan Bickley writes his thoughts on the problems with baseball's Hall of Fame and the changes Major League Baseball needs to make.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Bucs’ Tom Brady has already won divorce with Bill Belichick, Patriots
Dan Bickley writes that while the Super Bowl is two weeks away, some things in the NFL have already been decided.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Removal of Mahomes, Jackson shows severity of NFL’s concussion protocol
Dan Bickley writes that the removal of Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson during playoff games shows how seriously the NFL takes its concussion protocol.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Pac-12’s required makeover starts with finding right commissioner
Dan Bickley writes on what the Pac-12 needs to seek out while finding the replacement for commissioner Larry Scott.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald deserves his storybook ending
Dan Bickley writes on the choice Larry Fitzgerald must make and the unceremonious end that befalls many great players' careers in the NFL.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Shane Doan’s presence in Coyotes front office inspires hope, belief
Dan Bickley gives his thoughts on the Arizona Coyotes hiring Shane Doan and the team's upcoming season under new leadership.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
College football, Pac-12 in need of a complete overhaul
Dan Bickley writes his thoughts on the current state of college football and the need for an overhaul in the Pac-12 Conference.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals need to learn lessons from Suns in preparation for 2021 season
Dan Bickley writes that while it will take a while to figure out what happened to the Cardinals in 2020, the team needs to learn lessons from Suns.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Kliff Kingsbury, Cardinals fail to find redemption in lackluster loss to Rams
Emotions are high. I’ve learned not to make really big decisions while incandescent with rage. Fire Kliff Kingsbury? Yes. Definitely, yes.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Arizona Cardinals look lifeless in latest loss to San Francisco 49ers
Dan Bickley breaks down Saturday's 20-12 loss for the Arizona Cardinals against fellow NFC West division rival San Francisco.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals, Suns making playoff runs could change Valley sports scene
Dan Bickley writes on how playoff pushes for the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns could change things for the Valley sports scene.3 years ago
