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Corbin Carroll joins Yankees legend in exclusive triples, home runs club
DENVER — Corbin Carroll’s speed and power are two of the defining parts of his game. Those traits stood out when the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder arrived on the scene, and they have remained a constant throughout his early career. But his speed, especially, helped Carroll reach another milestone that put him in extraordinarily rare company. […]
Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett pushes back on criticism of Marvin Harrison Jr.
GLENDALE — Marvin Harrison Jr.’s slow start has become one of the larger storylines emerging from the Arizona Cardinals’ early season, but quarterback Jacoby Brissett came to his defense Wednesday. Harrison has one catch for 33 yards through Arizona’s first two games, with only four targets, and was held without a catch on his lone […]
NFL fans react to Marvin Harrison Jr. trade rumors, call out Cardinals
GLENDALE – Marvin Harrison Jr. was supposed to be the easy part for the Arizona Cardinals. Instead, less than three years after selecting him No. 4 overall, the conversation has shifted toward whether the franchise should even consider trading him. ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported that executives around the NFL are wondering whether Arizona could explore […]
Devin Booker slides in ESPN’s Power Rankings, but his role with Phoenix hasn’t changed
PHOENIX — Devin Booker’s name may have moved down four spots in ESPN’s latest NBA rankings, but his importance to the Phoenix Suns hasn’t changed much. NBA Rank continues with No. 50-11 ⤵️ With less than one month until opening night, we’re counting down the league’s best players for 2026-27 ➡️ https://t.co/3xNcLdSv5W pic.twitter.com/AiXTRaD0AC — ESPN […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman shares massive Arizona Coyotes expansion update
PHOENIX – The Arizona Coyotes’ return to the Valley no longer feels like a question of whether anyone wants NHL hockey in Phoenix. It comes down to whether someone can actually build a place for it. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman recently acknowledged strong expressions of interest from groups in Arizona as the league continues evaluating […]
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade rumors heat up following disappointing start for Cardinals
GLENDALE – In today’s NFL, on-field production is everything, and right now the Arizona Cardinals may have reached the point where simply believing in Marvin Harrison Jr. is no longer enough. ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported Wednesday that executives around the NFL are wondering whether Arizona could explore trading Harrison ahead of the Nov. 10 trade […]
Former Suns star Kevin Durant doesn’t want the noise to overshadow the WNBA
HOUSTON — Former Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has spent much of his career navigating the noise that comes with being one of basketball’s most recognizable players. When it comes to the WNBA and the attention surrounding the league outside of basketball, he sees it as just that: noise. KD on the drama around the […]
How can the Diamondbacks still make the 2026 MLB postseason?
PHOENIX – With six games remaining, the Diamondbacks are still alive in the NL Wild Card race, but barely. Arizona sits four games behind Philadelphia for the third National League Wild Card spot. The D-backs’ playoff odds have fallen to roughly 3% to 6%, depending on various projection systems, but the path to October is […]
Dillon Brooks’ first year in the Valley helps land him on ESPN’s 2026 Top 100
PHOENIX — A year ago, Dillon Brooks didn’t make ESPN’s NBA player rankings. Now, after his first season in Phoenix, the Suns forward has cracked the Top 100. NBA Rank is back! 🏀 With less than one month until opening night, let’s start counting down the league’s best players for 2026-27. More: https://t.co/2Bm5ww7EkO pic.twitter.com/GW7w0crdsD — ESPN (@espn) September 22, 2026 […]
Can Koa Peat make an instant impact for the Phoenix Suns?
PHOENIX – As the 2026-27 NBA Preseason lurks right around the corner on the calendar, the Phoenix Suns could have an X-factor sitting on their bench that few people are talking about. Rookie forward Koa Peat has a legitimate opportunity to become one of the more important pieces of Phoenix’s season. Can Koa Peat shine […]
Mike LaFleur addresses Marvin Harrison Jr.’s slow start with Cardinals
GLENDALE – Marvin Harrison Jr. was supposed to be the easy answer and a generational wide receiver in the NFL. The Arizona Cardinals selected the Ohio State star fourth overall in 2024, expecting a game-changing receiver. Three seasons later, that expectation remains largely unfulfilled. Through two games in 2026, Harrison has four targets, one reception, […]
How USA teammates Kahleah Copper, Paige Bueckers put on a show as rivals in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper and Paige Bueckers spent much of Monday night trading punches in a game that felt like it would come down to whichever star could make the last bucket. Copper got the last word, nailing a backdoor layup in the final seconds of the fourth quarter to give the Phoenix Mercury an […]
How long will Jacoby Brissett start at QB for the Cardinals?
GLENDALE – Jacoby Brissett’s Cardinals tenure could become a fascinating quarterback timeline rather than simply a one-season stopgap. In Week 1, Brissett looked like exactly what Arizona needed. He operated the offense efficiently, protected the football, and earned the highest Pro Football Focus quarterback grade of the opening week. For a team trying to establish […]
Phoenix Suns snag Top 20 spot in Yahoo! Sports’ NBA Preseason power rankings
PHOENIX – Yahoo! Sports has placed the Phoenix Suns at No. 20 in its preseason NBA power rankings, a spot that might feel underwhelming to a fan base expecting another step forward. But look closer, and the ranking says something more interesting, as Phoenix is still being viewed as a legitimate top 20 team despite […]
Will Marvin Harrison Jr. figure it out offensively for the Cardinals?
GLENDALE – There was never supposed to be this much uncertainty surrounding Marvin Harrison Jr. The Arizona Cardinals selected Harrison fourth overall in 2024, expecting a potential franchise receiver. He entered the league widely viewed as one of the safest elite prospects in the draft. Two-plus seasons later, the conversation has changed. Harrison Jr. so […]
Which Arizona Cardinals star could miss the rest of the season?
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals may have lost more than a cornerback Sunday with the injury update to star CB Will Johnson; they may have lost one of the most important pieces of their defensive future. Will Johnson suffered a neck injury in Arizona’s loss to Seattle, and head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledged that the […]
Nolan Arenado reflects on the homer that wasn’t, then the no-doubter against Yankees
PHOENIX — Nolan Arenado watched his first swing of the fifth inning hook toward the left-field foul pole and drift just outside of it. For a moment, it looked like the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman had delivered a go-ahead grand slam against the New York Yankees during their series finale Sunday. Instead, the ball landed […]
The Diamondbacks’ Wild Card hopes come down to these final six games
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ year will come down to the wire once again, and nearly every result around them — not just their own — matters. The Snakes closed out their final homestand of 2026 with a series win over the New York Yankees, taking the series finale in emphatic fashion with an 8-4 […]
‘We got time’: Diamondbacks drop series opener to Yankees, playoff chances take another hit
PHOENIX — It was another stinger in the desert Friday, as the Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their first game of a three-game set to the New York Yankees, 9-2, further pushing themselves out of postseason contention. It wasn’t the D-Backs’ night from the very start, with starter Eduardo Rodriguez having an unideal first inning after giving […]
Can Cardinals break historic losing streak to Seahawks in Week 2?
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals look to exercise some demons in Week 2 vs. NFC West rivals Seattle Seahawks. The franchise hasn’t beaten Seattle since Nov. 2021 and haven’t done it at State Farm Stadium since Oct. 2020. Those nine straight losses have made Arizona even more of a little brother in its division, with 2025 […]
Injury to Roy Lopez could lead Cardinals to tough Week 2 vs. Seahawks
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals impressive Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Chargers couldn’t have been done without the prowess of interior defensive lineman Roy Lopez. The 29-year-old was the highest rated player for Arizona by Pro Football Focus, garnering an overall 90.6. That grade puts him second in the league for interior defensive lineman. […]
Phoenix Suns get a boost in ESPN’s Future Rankings, but questions remain
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have climbed out of the bottom of ESPN’s Future Power Rankings, with the improvement coming with caution: A better short-term outlook doesn’t necessarily mean a better long-term one. Phoenix was ranked No. 25 by ESPN analysts, a steady rise from No. 30 last year. The jump comes after a surprising […]
Shay Ciezki’s career night headlines Mercury’s comeback win vs. Fire
PORTLAND — Phoenix Mercury rookie Shay Ciezki saved her best for Thursday, turning in a career night to help the Mercury rally past the Portland Fire. The rookie had a career night in the Rose City in 21 minutes, scoring a career-high 22 points to go with three assists, two rebounds and two steals while […]
Cardinals’ Mack Wilson Sr. rocks Devin Booker’s custom Book 1 NFL cleats
GLENDALE – For most NFL players, custom cleats are an opportunity to express personality, pay tribute, or represent a cause. For Arizona Cardinals captain Mack Wilson Sr., his Week 1 footwear against the Los Angeles Chargers did something a little more interesting, as it connected the Valley’s football and basketball cultures. Mack Wilson Sr. wore […]
D-backs CEO Derrick Hall addresses roof leaks at Chase Field
PHOENIX – Having spent years asking fans to believe in the future of Chase Field, the D-backs are still, unfortunately, having shortcomings when it comes to stadium maintenance. Fans noticed during the game on Wednesday night against the Miami Marlins that there was a leak in the roof during a storm in Downtown Phoenix. A […]
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