Plan B. After a whirlwind of twists and turns, the news broke on Friday afternoon that Arizona State’s pursuit of University of Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin has ended. So what’s next for VP of Athletics Lisa Love and ASU? Arizona Sports 620’s Paul Calvisi tweeted on Friday afternoon that ASU has other candidates in […]
The Arizona State-Kevin Sumlin story has had more abrupt plot twists than an M. Night Shmayalan flick–when he was still directing watchable movies. The latest reports are coming out of Houston, where Mark Berman of Fox 26 TV is reporting that ASU has ended its pursuit of University of Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin to […]
The Cardinals and Cowboys renew their long rivalry Sunday, one that dates back further than most fans remember. The Cards and ‘Boys started playing when there was still two football leagues, the AFL and NFL. The first meeting between the two teams took place on October 23, 1960 with the St. Louis Cardinals winning 12-10. […]
The Arizona Cardinals return home after three consecutive road games to face the hated Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have won four straight games and lead the NFC East with a 7-4 mark, with an offense that has been racking up the points. Will the Cardinals come out on top? Let us know what you think […]
First they offered him a job, then they haven’t even talked with him. And now they’re meeting with him Saturday? According to a report by ASUDevils.com, Arizona State President Michael Crow, Vice President for Athletics Lisa Love and Chief Operating Officer Steve Patterson are planning on going to Houston Saturday to meet with Kevin Sumlin. […]
Keith Law named Justin Upton the top player in baseball under 25, and the baseball insider joined Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf to discuss why. “It wasn’t close,” Law said. “There were really only two candidates; it was him, number two was Andrew McCutchen with the Pirates.” Upton hit 31 home runs, drove in […]
In his third NFL season, Beanie Wells is running like the type of back the Cardinals were expecting when they took him in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. After Wells’ struggles with injuries and running the ball last season, some were starting to worry the former Ohio State star would never develop. […]
The Phoenix Coyotes lost a tough game to the Winnipeg Jets in a game that was chock-full of story lines and drama. The Coyotes looked lackluster and the wear-and-tear of a tough game Tuesday was very apparent. Final Score: Jets 1, Coyotes 0 Spotted: Kyle Turris back on the ice Former contract holdout Kyle Turris […]
Kevin Kolb will probably start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. The quarterback, who has missed the last four games due to various ailments, has taken the starter’s share of reps in practice this week, and seems to be good to go. However, head coach Ken Whisenhunt isn’t ready name Kolb the starter…yet. “I’d like to […]
Whisenhunt Says Mindset is the Difference With Beanie Everyone can agree that Chris “Beanie” Wells looks like a different running back this year. In eleven weeks he has 849 yards on 181 attempts, and he’s averaging 4.7 yards per carry with eight touchdowns. He’s running like a man possessed…something we didn’t see from Wells last […]
The Suns don’t have a lot of work to do — roster wise, before the abbreviated NBA season begins later this month. They do though have one important piece of business to take care of: re-signing Grant Hill. “That’s a big issue for me so I hope he’s back,” said Steve Nash Thursday, the first […]
Another “honor” has been bestowed upon Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton. Only this one doesn’t come with any actual trophy. ESPN baseball insider Keith Law unveiled his list of the top 50 MLB players aged 25 or under, and Upton is at the top of it, beating out others like Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen, […]
As AZCentral.com’s Doug Haller tweeted on Thursday, Arizona State has offered their head coaching position to University of Houston coach Kevin Sumlin. Information on the potential deal for Sumlin surfaced on Wednesday, and it was believed to be in the area of $2.5 million per season. Arizona Sports’ Paul Calvisi tweeted on Thursday that his […]
Basketball is back. Practice facilities opened to players Thursday, and Steve Nash was one of the first Suns to make their way down to the US Airways Center. A two-time league MVP and the team’s best player, Nash said he’s in great shape right now, but not “basketball shape.” “I’ve only played basketball a few […]
Mike Stoops has been unemployed for nearly two months now, though the former Arizona coach may not be out of work for long. According to the Oklahoman, Stops has met with Ohio State coach Urban Meyer about possibly joining the new coach’s staff. “I don’t comment on that stuff,” Stoops said in a telephone interview […]
Arizona State and Arizona have a history of ending their respective regular seasons by playing each other, though that hasn’t always been the case in recent years. However, as part of his “Wildcat Wednesday” email sent out in November 30th, Arizona Athletic Director Greg Byrne said the game will go back to being the finale. […]
If Patrick Peterson didn’t have every team’s attention before, he most certainly has it now. “It’s pretty apparent how good a player he is,” said head coach Jason Garrett, whose Dallas Cowboys team is next in line charged with the task of defending the NFL’s top punt returner (in terms of total yards). “It’s a […]
The search continues for Arizona State’s new head football coach just two days after Dennis Erickson was relieved of his duties. On Monday, reports circulated that ASU had indeed targeted Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin as their top candidate, and that talks had already started. Wednesday night, Arizona Sports’ Paul Calvisi tweeted the following: Multiple […]
The Cardinals and defensive end Darnell Dockett are ready for the Cowboys to come to town this weekend but they’re not ready for a history lesson… even if it’s a good one. When asked about the team’s recent success against Dallas, Dockett wanted none of it. “Doesn’t mean anything. Different team, different records, different atmosphere, […]
Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson leads the league in punt returns for touchdowns. Through Week 12 though, teams continue to kick it to him. “Guys have egos and pride,” Peterson said. “They may want to see it for themselves, so like I said if they kick it to me I just have to make them pay.” […]
The Arizona Cardinals are out of the playoff picture but they still have opportunities to disrupt other teams’ playoff hopes. Starting with the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday. “They’re a good football team, it’s defintely going to be a challenge but we’re excited about being at home,” head coach Ken Whisenhunt said. “It will be a […]
Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb announced that he expects to start against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Sidelined the past four weeks with a turf toe injury, Kolb returns to the playing field with expectations as high as ever. Arizona Sports 620’s Ron Wolfley said that he will be watching the QB over the final month […]
With the rumors that surfaced earlier this week about Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz having interest in the vacant Arizona State coaching job, what better place to go than to the source for information? With the Bears preparing for a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the Windy City media took the […]
Entering the final year of his contract, Suns point guard will be the center of trade rumors all year until something happens. Despite Suns President Lon Babby’s numerous denials that Nash will be traded, Arizona Sports 620’s Ron Wolfley thinks that this will be the season Nash will finally be dealt. “Steve Nash probably is […]
PHOENIX – Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb expects to return to the field on Sunday against the Cowboys. “I feel really good. It was good to get back in the action. Obviously, we’ll see tomorrow how it feels after a full day like that, but I have full intention of playing,” said Kolb after going […]
PHOENIX – The Dallas Cowboys may be the clear favorites when they invade University of Phoenix stadium to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean they are overlooking their opponent this week. “They played awfully well as of late winning three of the last four. All you have to do is […]
Arizona State parted ways with head coach Dennis Erickson Monday, giving some fans an early Christmas gift. Now it’s time for the Sun Devils to fine Erickson’s replacement, and the search is far reaching. There have been many names thrown out there, including Kevin Sumlin, Larry Fedora, Mike Bellotti and many more. ESPN’s Mark May […]
Being from Dallas, of course Sam Acho is a Cowboys fan. Or at least, was a Cowboys fan. “Growing up I was a Cowboys fan. As I got a little older I wised up,” he said with a laugh. Acho and his new favorite team, the Arizona Cardinals, host his former favorite team Sunday at […]
The rumor mill is turning faster and faster as more names come up for the head coaching position at ASU. The vacant position is seen by many as one of the top head coaching jobs in the country. ESPN College football analyst Mark May says that Athletic Director Lisa Love needs to make a statement […]
Shane Doan isn’t sure how fans will greet him when he and the Coyotes take the ice inside the MTS Centre on Thursday night for a game against the “new” Winnipeg Jets. Phoenix beat the Jets, 4-1, in Glendale earlier this season, but this game will be the franchise’s first in Winnipeg since the Manitoba […]
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