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ESPN insider believes Kennedy has chance for Cy Young

PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks starter Ian Kennedy has had a fantastic season and others are starting to take notice. ESPN insider Tim Kurkjian joined Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo on Tuesday and said Kennedy is in contention for the Cy Young award in the National League. “Ian Kennedy has a chance, but he’s going […]
13 years ago
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Steeler McFadden is type of corner Cardinals would choose from

The Cardinals could use help at the cornerback position, and they may find it in a familiar face. Bryant McFadden, who played for Arizona in 2009, may be on his way out of Pittsburgh. Arizona Sports 620’s Dave Burns thinks he could wind up back in the Valley. Or, if not McFadden, someone of a […]
13 years ago
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Sun Devils hope to have learned from close losses

The Arizona State Sun Devils had their fair share of close losses last season, being on the short end of four games by a combined nine points. If the Devils are to make good on their dreams of a Pac-12 championship, something is going to have to change. ASU Head Coach Dennis Erickson, on Arizona […]
13 years ago
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Is Arizona’s Nick Foles the most underrated player in college football?

Arizona Wildcat fans know how good Nick Foles is. Two seasons in Tucson have produced 5,677 yards, 39 touchdowns and appearances in the Holiday and Alamo Bowls, and the senior-to-be is poised to finish his career as one of the best quarterbacks in the school’s history. However, Foles isn’t exactly a known commodity outside of […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Trevor Bauer won’t be eligible for playoffs if Diamondbacks make it

When the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Trevor Bauer there was a thought that the UCLA star could pitch for the big league club this season. That may still be the case, but you won’t see the right-hander in a D-backs uniform should the team reach the postseason. The Arizona Diamondbacks will NOT call up 3rd overall […]
13 years ago
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ASU Sun Devils lose another cornerback

The hits just keep on coming for the Arizona State Sun Devils, and not in a good way. Already having lost star Omar Bolden to a torn ACL, head coach Dennis Erickson announced that defensive back Devan Spann is probably out for the year too. ASU coach Dennis Erickson says on Pac12 teleconference that reserve […]
13 years ago
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DDB: Doan Thrilled to be Reunited with Langkow

GLENDALE – Coyotes captain Shane Doan is thrilled to be reunited with center Daymond Langkow, whom Phoenix re-acquired Monday in a trade with the Calgary Flames. Doan and Langkow were roommates on road trips during Langkow’s first stint with the Coyotes from 2001-04. They formed a bond that has stood the test of time and […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Inside the Box: Bullpen almost blows D-backs win

After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 29, 2011: Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 The Good: Daniel Hudson threw a shutout as he went on to win his 14th game of the season. In his seven innings, […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Langkow trade good for Doan, bad for Coyotes

When the Phoenix Coyotes swapped forward Lee Stempniak for center Daymond Langkow, captain Shane Doan had a big smile on his face. I’m not smiling. Now, I’m a confessed Doan fan – his sweater is hanging in my closet – but I think this trade puts the Coyotes attack at risk. Stempniak was a good […]
13 years ago
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Cardinals add cornerback Fred Bennett

The Cardinals didn’t need much time to find a replacement for Greg Toler, signing veteran Fred Bennett late Monday. Bennett, 27, has played in Houston, San Diego and, most recently, Cincinnati during his four NFL seasons. He’s recorded 106 tackles and five interceptions. Bennett was originally drafted in the fourth round of the 2007 draft […]
13 years ago
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Bears RB Taylor would look good in Cardinals uniform

A report from the Chicago Sun-Times stated that the Bears are close to releasing running back Chester Taylor. Ron Wolfey from Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf show thinks the Arizona Cardinals would be wise to check out the veteran back. “I would love to see the Arizona Cardinals sniff around Chester Taylor, I really […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks focused on the task at hand not the San Fransisco Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks may have only finished 4-6 on their recent road trip, but their closer J.J. Putz took a pretty positive message from their time away from Chase Field. “I think we learned that we can play with anybody,” Putz told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo Monday. “Philly along with Milwaukee are considered […]
13 years ago
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Injuries could force young corners into action for the Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt is not going to let the recent rash of injuries distract the team from focusing on the ultimate goal: Super Bowl. “It’s part of the game,” Whisenhunt said of injuries. “It happens all over the league.” After news broke that CB Greg Toler will be out for the season, […]
13 years ago
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Daryl Johnston on Kolb and NFC West champs

Former Dallas Cowboy great and current Fox NFL analyst Daryl Johnston likes the Arizona Cardinals’ pick up of Kevin Kolb, but isn’t convinced that the team will run away with NFC West crown. “I’m a Kevin Kolb fan,” Johnston said to Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf on Monday. “I just like him, he’s mentally […]
13 years ago
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Cardinals’ trades come back to haunt team

The Arizona Cardinals made a couple of trades during the offseason, sending Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Tim Hightower to Philadelphia and Washington, respectively. The moves made sense, as the team had depth the cornerback and running back positions, and the trades were used to help fill holes the team had. Oops. “They traded a corner and […]
13 years ago
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Arizona State’s Brock Osweiler worked hard, ready to pursue goals

For Brock Osweiler, the “long journey” is nearly over. “I’ll never forget my first day of spring practice here in ’09. I go in the [quarterback] room where we have the depth chart and I was number 7,” a reflective Osweiler said Monday, three days before he leads Arizona State against UC Davis in the […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Coyotes trade for Daymond Langkow, part with Lee Stempniak

The Phoenix Coyotes announced Monday they completed a trade with the Calgarly Flames, acquiring center Daymond Langkow in exchange for right wing Lee Stempniak. Lankgkow, 34, was with the Coyotes from 2001-03, but has spent the last six seasons with the Flames. He missed most of last season with an upper body injury. “We are […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Wildcats nab Brandon Ashley, another top recruit

The rich keep getting richer? Sean Miller and the Arizona Wildcats, already having landed one of 2012’s best recruiting classes, added another verbal commitment Monday, this time from a five-star recruit. According to the Arizona Daily Star, the Findlay product chose Arizona for a variety of reasons. “I just think he had a familiarity and […]
13 years ago
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Cardinals QB Kolb ready to face Carolina Panthers

The regular season is just about two weeks away and Arizona quarterback Kevin Kolb is already preparing for the opener. The Cardinals open up at home against the Carolina Panthers on September 11, and Kolb has begun the process of reviewing game film. “I’ve watched a couple of games on my own, but not in […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Cardinals inlude Komar among roster cuts

The Arizona Cardinals made their first batch of roster cuts Monday. The team trimmed its roster to 80 players, a limit that all teams have to meet by Tuesday afternoon. The most notable move was waiving wide receiver Max Komar, who recorded 12 catches for 117 yards last season. The Cardinals also waived safety Tommy […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Cardinals DB Greg Toler out for the season

Well that’s not good. The Arizona Cardinals have lost cornerback Greg Toler to a torn ACL, an injury suffered in Saturday’s preseason loss to the Chargers. He has been placed on injured reserve. CB Greg Toler has a torn left ACL. Going to IR, out for the season.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite […]
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Chester Taylor to be released, possible fit for Cardinals?

The Arizona Cardinals said they’d wait. In need of a running back once Ryan Williams was lost for the season, coach Ken Whisenhunt said the team would be patient in their search for a replacement. Perhaps the time has come to make a move. A report by the Chicago Sun-Times says the Bears will be […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Inside the Box: Brooms come out at Chase Field

After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 28, 2011: Diamondbacks 6, Padres 1 The Good: In seven innings, D-backs starter Kennedy may have allowed six hits, but he hurt the Padres where it counts – the […]
13 years ago
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Patrick Peterson notches first score as a Cardinal

Patrick Peterson finally got one. With just more than two minutes remaining in the first quarter the rookie read Chargers QB Philip Rivers’ eyes, left his man and made a break on the ball. A little running and a couple of jukes later, touchdown. “It felt great because I was screaming the whole way to […]
13 years ago
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Offense, Beanie Wells click for Cardinals in loss

Now that was what the Arizona Cardinals envisioned their offense doing when they traded for Kevin Kolb. The Cardinals scored 31 points Saturday — 24 of which came courtesy of the offense — and while they ultimately lost to the San Diego Chargers, the good certainly outweighed the bad in this one. Take, for instance, […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: Cardinals lose to Chargers in dying seconds

After every Arizona Cardinals game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 27, 2011: Chargers 34, Cardinals 31 The Good: Kevin Kolb showed on Saturday why the Cardinals offered him a serious contract. The Cards’ new starting quarterback completed 11 of […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: Young HR wins it, fan interferes with Upton

After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 27, 2011: Diamondbacks 3, Padres 1 The Good: Chris Young had a big night for the D-backs. His two hits, including a two-run homer in the fourth, put him […]
13 years ago
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Prisco tips Arizona State to win BCS championship

A senior writer for CBS Sports said that Arizona State is as a contender for the BCS national title this season.
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: Collmenter stifles Padres in D-backs win

After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 26, 2011: Diamondbacks 5, Padres 0 The Good: The Arizona Diamondbacks jumped all over the San Diego Padres and Wade LeBlanc early in the game scoring four runs in […]
13 years ago
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Arizona’s Greg Byrne talks Rose Bowl for Wildcats

Greg Byrne wants to see the Arizona Wildcats reach the Rose Bowl. “We’ve been knocking on that door of getting over the hump, and now we need to do that,” he told ArizonaSports.com’s Bearing Down with Adam and Jarrett podcast. And, from the sounds of it, Byrne thinks Mike Stoops is the guy to get […]
13 years ago

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