An article on ESPN’s Cross Checks Blog, asked if Phoenix Coyotes prospect Kyle Turris will get his shot this season. He has underperformed and is asking for a large contract, possibly reflecting a major ego issue. I can’t deny that Turris’ play hasn’t been up to par. His 19 goals in 131 games as a […]
PHOENIX – After taking the series against the Giants over the weekend and pushing their lead in the division to seven games, the Arizona Diamondbacks are most likely heading to the playoffs next month. Now the question becomes how will they stack up against other teams battling for a World Series title. Starting pitchers Ian […]
Arizona State’s game against No. 19 Missouri is big, of that there is little doubt. After all, it represents a chance for the Sun Devils to show the entire nation they are for real, helping to further validate the preseason expectations placed on them. Still, that doesn’t mean the result will shape the season in […]
Whether by merit or necessity, Patrick Peterson is now listed as a starting cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals. A rookie, Peterson has been moved ahead of veteran Richard Marshall and will start opposite A.J. Jefferson, provided nothing else changes before Sunday’s opener. Selected by the Cardinals with the number five overall pick in the draft […]
It didn’t take long for the Sun Devils to climb into the top 25. The USA Today Coaches Poll was released Tuesday and it has ASU ranked 23rd in the country following the team’s 48-14 home win over UC Davis. Friday’s opponent, Missouri, is just ahead at No. 19, making the matchup all the more […]
Usually athletes stand in front of their lockers at the start of a new season and focus on the future not on the past. Not Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett. Several times already during training camp he’s recounted what he felt during their 5-11 record during the 2010 season. “Like I said, I’m just […]
Former Chicago Bears running back Chester Taylor should be starting practice Tuesday, but Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he has yet to decide how he will use the veteran running back. “We’ll get him in here and figure out what his role will be, but I know as far as, whether he’s a […]
Except for a couple of hours on a Tuesday afternoon back in April, ASU has kept its brand new black football uniforms in the closet. The closet doors open this week. ASU will wear the black Nike uniforms and helmets Friday when they play nationally ranked Missouri in what is being called a “Black Out” […]
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 September 5, 2011: Diamondbacks 10, Rockies 7 The Good: We don’t know if it was the thin mountain air or just a great day, but the Diamondbacks hitters certainly did […]
Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler brought a friend with him Monday to his weekly press conference: a gallon of Cytomax sports performance drink, already half empty. “I definitely thought I was hydrated,” he said looking back at Thursday’s game against UC Davis in which he twice cramped up on the field in the third quarter. […]
It may have been a short blog post, but it could deflate a lot of Arizona Cardinals’ fans hopes. ESPN’s NFC West Blog rained on new Cardinal running back Chester Taylor’s parade with a few stats about Taylor’s recent running struggles. According to the blog, Taylor’s average run last year was only for 2.38 yards, […]
With the Arizona Diamondbacks likely claiming the NL West title this month, people are starting to ask who deserves the credit for the roster that’s turned a team around in less than a season. The answer, it turns out, is that due to several changes in the D-backs’ front office, that there are quite a […]
The Arizona Cardinals’ front office, like many of those in the NFL, was humming over the weekend as they made cuts and looked to pick up available players. After getting down to their original 53-man roster, the Cardinals took advantage of both cuts and waivers to patch up a few holes caused by injury. Here […]
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That's all that Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton needed to hear before blowing up at the umpire, arguing what was a questionable call. Upton was quickly ejected and had to be restrained by two coaches as he was forced off of the field, leaving the D-backs without their all-star outfielder in the fourth inning of a crucial game against their NL West rival San Francisco Giants.
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 September 4, 2011: Diamondbacks 4, Giants 1 The Good: Daniel Hudson threw a great game and deserved his win on Sunday. In seven innings, he only gave up three hits […]
The Arizona Cardinals needed depth at the cornerback position and they were not shy about snapping up players on waivers. Former Pittsburgh Steeler Crezdon Butler and Cincinnati draft pick Korey Lindsay are now apart of the Arizona Cardinals. Both players will offer the Cardinals young talent while adding much-needed depth to a position that has […]
There’s a new running back on the way to the desert. Cardinals agree to terms with Chester Taylor. Flying into AZ tonight, says league source.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet ReplyKent Somerskentsomers Welcome to the Arizona Cardinals, Mr. Taylor. According to Kent Somers, Taylor will arrive in Phoenix tonight and is believed […]
The Pac-12 is not yet a year old and it could expand to the Pac-16 soon, though there is not an exact time frame. According to ESPN, Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech would be the four schools that would be added to the current Pac-12. Current Big 12 member Texas A&M said they […]
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 September 3, 2011: Diamondbacks 7, Giants 2 The Good: Ian Kennedy showed, yet again, why he should be a candidate for the NL Cy Young award. Kennedy out-pitched Giants ace […]
NFL roster cuts are on-going and there are two available players that could benefit the Arizona Cardinals. Former Chicago Bears running back Chester Taylor was cut by the Bears, according to his agent. The Cardinals need a running back, Taylor needs a team — a match made in football heaven? The Cards looks to be […]
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 September 2, 2011: Giants 6, Diamondbacks 2 The Good: Arizona took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning off a Miguel Montero RBI double. Montero was the only Diamondback […]
PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton has been beaned 16 times this season prompting many to call for retaliation to protect the team’s star. It’s a tricky situation for Arizona as the team is in the middle of a pennant race and doesn’t want to lose important players to a suspension. The D-backs definitely […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals are about to kick off their 2011 regular season next Sunday against the Carolina Panthers looking to erase the memory of last season. One ESPN insider believes the front office has made the necessary move to correct the major problems they had last season. “One of the best moves of […]
Say what you will about the Arizona Cardinals heading into the 2011 season, but the team is certainly better on paper now than it was at conclusion of 2010. “The one thing we can say coming out of preseason is that the Arizona Cardinals management, their front office, is unified and committed to winning,” Arizona […]
The Arizona Cardinals parted with punter Ben Graham Friday, cutting their punter of the last 2+ seasons in favor of veteran Dave Zastudil. Sure, Graham had his struggles last season and wasn’t particularly sharp this training camp, but there was a thought that he’d have an edge in the competition. He was, after all, the […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals made their cuts on Friday and one of the biggest surprises was the release of safety Matt Ware. The cut was interesting considering it leaves the Cardinals with only eight defensive backs total on the roster which includes Adrian Wilson and Michael Adams, who have been sidelined with injuries all […]
The Arizona Cardinals cut their roster to 53 players Friday, but that doesn’t mean the team you see now will be the one that opens up the season September 11 against the Carolina Panthers. “The 53 man roster is written in pencil right now,” head coach Ken Whisenhunt said. “This will not be the same […]
The last Arizona Diamondback to win the NL Cy Young award was Brandon Webb nearly five years ago. But as the season winds down and the Cy Young finalists start to separate themselves from the pack, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and current MLB Network analyst Mitch Williams believes the drought could come to an end […]
The Cardinals trimmed their roster to 53 players Friday, making a few surprise cuts along the way. Most notably is punter Ben Graham, who apparently lost the training camp battle to veteran Dave Zastudil. Re-signed prior to camp, Graham was never able to rediscover the magic that led to his excellent 2009 campaign, and it […]
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