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College Football Playoff expansion could be a cure-all for the sport

If you’re looking for something to fix the sport of football, the answer is always more football. That happens with an expanded CFP.
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Video: How Adam Silver, the NBA failed Phoenix Suns and basketball fans again

Dan Bickley dives into why the league and commissioner’s explanation for the call has failed fans.
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: How Adam Silver, the NBA failed Phoenix Suns and basketball fans again

Adam Silver joined ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ Wednesday, describing the controversial call at the end of Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Lakers NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal game as “a very close call.” Dan Bickley dives into why the league and commissioner’s explanation for the call has failed fans. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Getty […]
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Video: Bickley Blast: No defending NBA referees after Phoenix Suns in-season tournament loss to LA Lakers

Usually one to defend NBA officials in past seasons, Dan Bickley dives into why poorly officiated games are bad for the league following a late controversial call in the Phoenix Suns’ in-season tournament loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Getty Images
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Video: Bickley Blast: Devin Booker can start MVP campaign during Suns’ In-Season Tournament run

Bickley Blast: Devin Booker can start MVP campaign during Suns’ In-Season Tournament run. Video/Photo: Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports and Phoenix Suns/NBA/Christian Petersen/Getty Images Arizona Sports has the permission and the rights to shoot video from the NBA and the Phoenix Suns.
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Optimism higher for Kyler Murray’s future with Cardinals after win over Steelers

Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photo: Joe Sargent/Getty Images
5 months ago
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Bickley: Kyler Murray, Cardinals show clear progress in upset win over Steelers

Over 36 seasons in the Valley, the Cardinals have been inept and sometimes elite. They've rarely been more professional than they were Sunday.
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Video: Bickley Blast: Now is the time for Kyler Murray to show the Arizona Cardinals, fans what he’s got

There’s been a lot of talk about Kyler Murray and his feet work lately, but Dan Bickley says the real focus is on QB1 showing what he’s got as the Arizona Cardinals head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: The Suns have to protect Devin Booker from himself

Bickley Blast: The Suns have to protect Devin Booker from himself. Video/Photo: Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports and Phoenix Suns/NBA
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: The Phoenix Suns’ in-season tournament run continues against the Lakers

Bickley Blast: The Phoenix Suns’ in-season tournament run continues against the Lakers. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Video: Bickley Blast: Why do Josh Dobbs, Kyler Murray look so different under the same Cardinals offense?

Josh Dobbs had two weeks to learn Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator’s system while Kyler Murray had 11 months which leads Dan Bickley to wonder why the two quarterbacks look so different on the field? Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Adam Bettcher, Isaiah Vazquez, Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
5 months ago
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Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray evaluation gets murkier after Rams loss

The old Kyler Murray won’t be good enough for the new Cardinals. And the new Murray is clearly a work in progress, with a long way to go.
5 months ago
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From D-backs to D-Book, there’s a lot to be thankful for

Dan Bickley is thankful for the Diamondbacks' World Series run, Devin Booker's imprint on Arizona and more this Thanksgiving.
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Will fans see the Deandre Ayton of old or new when Phoenix Suns face Trail Blazers?

Deandre Ayton returns to Footprint Center as the Trail Blazers take on Phoenix. After promising to regain fans after being traded to Portland, Dan Bickley considers if the former Suns center is living up to his promise. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Alika Jenner, Tim Weachukwu, Amanda Loman, Steph Chambers, Tim Warner, […]
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Video: Bickley Blast: The tune changes (again) as Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals fall flat vs. Texans

Kyler Murray’s encore performance back under center for the Arizona fell flat and Dan Bickley addresses fans calling him out for changing his tune regarding the Cardinals QB1. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ […]
5 months ago
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Kyler Murray’s latest audition as Cardinals’ long-term QB a letdown

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray wasn't nearly as impressive on Sunday as he was in his return, struggling in a loss to Houston.
5 months ago
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Suns fans should stop worrying and enjoy the show, no matter how it presents

We’re all waiting for the Big Three. We’re all eager to see a bona fide NBA super team. However, we’re all fixating on the wrong story. 
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Video: Bickley Blast: Can the Arizona Cardinals continue the Valley’s sports momentum?

It’s been quite a year for Arizona sports and after the comeback win in Kyler Murray’s return from ACL injury, can the Cardinals continue building off the momentum? Dan Bickley recaps the excitement and ponders the possibilities. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Video: Bickley Blast: Fans hopeful tonight is just the beginning for the Phoenix Suns’ Big 3

Bickley Blast: Fans hopeful tonight is just the beginning for the Phoenix Suns’ Big 3 Video: Felisa Cárdenas, 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.
5 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Arizona State has important decisions to make following Ray Anderson’s resignation

Bickley Blast: Arizona State has important decisions to make following Ray Anderson’s resignation Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign up for texts from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/text-alerts/ Listen live to Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/listen-live/ Follow […]
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Video: Bickley Blast: Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray displays newfound maturity in win over the Falcons

Kyler Murray returned under center for the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday’s victory over the Atlanta Falcons but in true franchise quarterback fashion, he took the blame and covered for a teammate. Dan Bickley explains more. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
5 months ago
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Kyler Murray’s return brings back the Cardinals’ prized player to the Valley

The Valley kicked the tires on our rehabbed quarterback Kyler Murray on Sunday and the response was everything we hoped.
6 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: Why it’s time to get excited about Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray 2.0

After a friend of Kyler Murray revealed the change and personal growth in QB1 to Dan Bickley, the Arizona Sports host breaks down why Arizona Cardinals fans need to get excited about “Kyler 2.0” in Wednesday’s Bickley Blast. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photo: Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports
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Video: Bickley Blast: What can we expect from Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray when he returns?

Bickley Blast: What can we expect from Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray when he returns? Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Video: Bickley Blast: Franchise-defining decision upcoming for the Arizona Cardinals with Kyler Murray

Bickley Blast: Franchise-defining decision upcoming for the Arizona Cardinals with Kyler Murray. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Kyler Murray’s return to play can’t come soon enough for Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have passed the halfway point of the 2023 season. The journey is about to get interesting.
6 months ago
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Video: Bickley Blast: After back-to-back losses to the San Antonio Spurs, what are the Phoenix Suns doing?

Five games into the season and the Phoenix Suns have a 2-3 record, including back-to-back losses to the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs, leading Dan Bickley to wonder what are the Suns doing? Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Arizona Sports has the permission and the rights to shoot video from the NBA and the […]
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Video: Bickley Blast: The Arizona Diamondbacks have the right people in place to lead the team forward

Bickley Blast: The Arizona Diamondbacks have the right people in place to lead the team forward. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
6 months ago
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Bickley: It’s a time for mourning and a time for grief for the Diamondbacks. The good kind.

Yes, there is sadness and anger after a 5-0 loss to the Rangers in Game 5 of the World Series. But there is also gratitude and hope.
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Video: Bickley Blast: How a bullpen game may have cost the Arizona Diamondbacks a World Series title

Without a strong option for the fourth starting pitcher role, the Arizona Diamondbacks turned to B-grade pitchers for Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Dan Bickley explains why this plan may have cost the D-backs the championship title as Arizona dropped to 3-1 in the series. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy […]
6 months ago
Dan Bickley bio
Dan Bickley is the most influential sports media member in Arizona sports history, having spent over 20 years as the award-winning lead sports columnist for The Arizona Republic and AZCentral.com and almost two decades as a Valley sports radio talk show host. In spring 2018, Bickley made the decision to leave the newspaper to join the Arizona Sports team as host of the entertaining and informative midday show Bickley and Marotta, as well as bring his opinionated and provocative column exclusively to ArizonaSports.com.
Bickley’s journalism career began in his hometown of Chicago, where he was part of a star-studded staff at the Chicago Sun-Times. He chronicled Michael Jordan’s six NBA championships; covered the Olympics in eight different countries and attended 14 Super Bowls; spent three weeks in an Indianapolis courthouse writing about Mike Tyson’s rape trial; and once left his laptop in an Edmonton bar after the Blackhawks reached the Stanley Cup Finals.
He has won multiple awards, written two books, formed a rock band, fathered three children, and once turned down an offer to work at the New York Times.  His passions include sports, music, the alphabet, good beer and great radio. After joining Arizona Sports, he couldn’t be happier