It seems that the biggest question facing the Phoenix Suns so far through this transitional season has been whether or not to trade point guard Steve Nash. ESPN NBA analyst Ric Bucher has joined those speculating and believes that trading the face of the franchise is the right move. “I believe, quite honestly, that’s what […]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have played much better over the last week, winning four straight games as they make a push to make it back to .500. The biggest reason for the team’s success has been that players are finally starting to find their place, Phoenix Suns Head Coach Alvin Gentry told Sports 620 […]
The final four is set. The New York Jets will battle the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears, the winners reaching Super Bowl XLV. Of course, it was not long ago when the Cardinals were getting ready to host the Philadelphia Eagles, a thrilling game that the home team […]
While seemingly every team in the NFC West has made coaching hires thus far this offseason, the Arizona Cardinals are still searching for a candidate to replace fired defensive coordinator Bill Davis. In the minds of fans and most media members the clock is ticking for the team’s front office to make a decision. The […]
After struggling to a 3-8 record after trading Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark, the Phoenix Suns have begun to find a rhythm. Since the slide, the team has won four straight games and beginning to find itself. It’s not just fans who are noticing the change, assistant head coach Dan Majerle as a […]
Who says Steve Nash can’t slam? Paulie Roundball says that Nash recently turned in the most emphatic and important slam of the post-Amar’e era. Notice that I left out the word “dunk.” That’s not a mistake. See, a couple of weeks ago, the Diminutive-American (by NBA standards) didn’t slam dunk the basketball at all. Instead, […]
TEMPE – The ASU Sun Devils head north on a two-game road trip to take on Washington St. on Thursday and Washington on Saturday and looking to get their season turned around. “We put ourselves in this situation so we’ve got to get ourselves out,” said guard Jamelle McMillan. ASU(9-8, 1-4 in the PAC-10) is […]
Two Arizona State University senior football players, Saia Falahola and Brandon Smith, will participate in the inaugural Eastham Energy College All-Star Game held Jan. 23 at Sun Devil Stadium. Falahola, a fifth-year defensive tackle, finished the 2010 season with 13 tackles, including 2.5 tackles-for-loss in 12 games (eight starts). The converted offensive lineman collected 59 […]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns announced today that there will be no increase in prices for Suns season ticket plans for the 2011-12 season. Season ticket prices are reduced for over 35% of the seats at US Airways Center; the prices in these select sections are in effect for those who renew by February 17. […]
PHOENIX- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Tuesday that the club has avoided arbitration and agreed to terms with both left-handed starting pitcher Joe Sauders and shortstop Stephen Drew, according to team General Manager Kevin Towers. Saunders, 29, agreed to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million according to Sport 620 KTAR’s John Gambadoro. The pitcher finished last […]
PHOENIX – 115. That is the number of points the Suns scored in their 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night, the first time they’ve won consecutive games since early December. 53.8. That number represents the Suns’ field goal percentage, as they made 42 of 78 shots on the night. The Suns beat […]
A list of defensive coordinator candidates quickly emerged after the Arizona Cardinals fired Bill Davis last week. That list has just as quickly diminished over the last few days. Greg Manusky, who was the first person interviewed by head coach Ken Whisenhunt for the position, proved to be a hot commodity around the league. The […]
PHOENIX – What happens when a team that is used to dominating a series loses six of seven contests? A rivalry. Saturday the Arizona Wildcats will host the Arizona State Sun Devils and, while the Cats are sitting pretty at 14-3, the Devils are just 9-7. Don’t expect Sean Miller’s team to underestimate the visitors. […]
The NHL season is at its halfway mark and the Coyotes are finding themselves in the middle of very heavily contested Western Conference playoff race. This season the Coyotes have gone through some highs and lows in the first half, however they have managed to forge through and are still contention for the playoffs. This […]
It’s amazing how seven letters can change things drastically. Just ask Kirk Gibson. Over the Arizona Diamondbacks offseason he lost the word interim from his title and became the official manager of the team. Losing those seven letters put the pressure of turning around the franchise squarely on his shoulders. The former big leaguer relishes […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled since their improbable run to the 2007 National League Championship series. After two seasons with 90-plus losses, it became abundantly clear that it was time for change. That change started in the front office with the hiring of general manager Kevin Towers. It didn’t start on the field until Towers […]
A win is always a win. But, sometimes, so is a loss. (And, no, we’re not talking about any sort of moral victories here in the Paulie Blog. As you might suspect, we’re low on morals around here.) Q: When exactly does a loss become a win? A: When the guy doing the losing is […]
After making a surprise trip to the Western Conference Finals last season, the Phoenix Suns have struggled mightily this year. The team has failed to find any rhythm at all and, as a result, finds themselves with a 15-21 record. Despite the poor start, don’t expect former MVP Steve Nash to be traded as part […]
It’s not very often in professional sports that a fanbase will get an apology from a team’s front office. After a 132-98 drubbing at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns President of Basketball Operations did just that. As a guest on Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf show Wednesday morning, Lon Babby […]
GLENDALE, Ariz.- The National Hockey League announced Tuesday that Phoenix Coyotes rookie defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been selected to participate in the 2011 All-Star Weekend. The 6-foot-2, 190 pound Sweedish born Ekman-Larsson has collected seven assists and 15 penalty minutes in 26 games this season with the Coyotes. The American Hockey League also announced Tuesday […]
GLENDALE, Ariz.- Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney announced Monday that the team has acquired defenseman Michal Rozsival from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Wojtek Volski. “I know Michal well from my time with the Rangers in New York,” said Maloney. “He is an intelligent, puck moving defenseman who can play heavy […]
Jared Dudley is “slightly worried”. He’s not concerned about the Suns’ current season or his personal stats. No, he’s worried about the future. With each passing day, the threat of a lockout in the NBA grows closer and closer. “You should definitely expect it. If you’re a player, you should definitely expect it,” said Dudley, […]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have lost three consecutive games and seven of their last nine. While searching for wins, they are also seeking lineups that work well together. The Suns used their 11th different starting lineup in Friday’s 121-96 loss to the Knicks and while some of the changes have been necessitated by injuries […]
TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State University cornerback Omar Bolden, after consulting with family members, the ASU coaching staff and the National Football League, has decided to remain in school and play his senior season in 2011. “I’ve built special relationships with these guys on the team,” said Bolden. “Not only are they teammates, but I […]
Owning a professional sports team is as much about gambling as it is about making the best decisions based on conventional business wisdom. With high profile athletes come high price tags with even less guarantee that past output will be indicative of future performance. It’s a business model that rewards reckless spending and betting big. […]
TEMPE, Ariz. – A 5-11 season will cause a team to make changes, and the Arizona Cardinals made their first Thursday with the firing of defensive coordinator Bill Davis. Davis, who was elevated to the position before the 2009 season following a stint as the team’s linebackers coach, has been with the Cardinals since Ken […]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns’ front-line took another hit Thursday as it was discovered that rookie Gani Lawal tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee during the team’s morning practice. Lawal will have surgery on the knee once the swelling goes down, likely over the next two weeks. The Suns selected Lawal with […]
PHOENIX – Confidence can be a funny thing. In sports they say you have it when you’re doing well but not when you’re struggling. The Phoenix Suns, losers of six of their last seven games, would appear to be a team lacking in that area. A 99-95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night […]
With the Los Angeles Lakers in town to take on the Phoenix Suns, fans and media are talking about their favorite memories between the two teams. While it’s always interesting to hear their opinions, we decided to go straight to the source and talk to some of the people within the organization who have experienced […]
The Coyotes practiced for more than an hour on Monday at the Ice Den in Scottsdale. Afterward, I had a chance to chat with Goaltending Coach Sean Burke about goalies Ilya Bryzgalov and Jason LaBarbera, and how each has struggled the past few outings; Bryzgalov has posted a .861 save percentage in three games since […]
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