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Will the D-backs fire Torey Lovullo if they miss the 2026 postseason?
PHOENIX – If the 2026 MLB postseason rolls around and the Arizona Diamondbacks are not a part of the picture, how much longer can the organization continue with the same leadership structure with manager Torey Lovullo if the results no longer match the expectations? If Arizona misses the playoffs for a third consecutive season following […]
Diamondbacks fans are fed up as playoff hopes continue to slip
PHOENIX — After the Arizona Diamondbacks’ back-to-back series losses to the Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins, fans are letting out their frustration online as the club’s postseason chances continue to dwindle. A few weeks ago, it looked like the Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres would come down to the wire for the final National League […]
The Diamondbacks just made their road to October a lot harder
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have run out of room for mistakes and may no longer control their playoff destiny. “We know we are in an absolute dogfight, and every game matters.” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo on the sense of urgency the team feels after falling in the Wild Card race with a loss on […]
Phoenix Suns bring in Duop Reath to help navigate Mark Williams’ injury
PHOENIX — With Mark Williams out for an extended period, the Phoenix Suns are turning to center Duop Reath to help fill the void in the middle of their lineup. Suns got it done. Reath had several offers and chose the Phoenix Suns on a one-year vet minimum deal. https://t.co/iUmvinWemt — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) September […]
Pavin Smith gets roasted online by Diamondbacks fans after lineup reveal
PHOENIX – Pavin Smith is no longer just another struggling hitter in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ lineup, and every start comes with fans roasting the decision. The reactions on social media are filled with frustration about what fans think of the team’s decision-making. Smith is hitting .151 with 13 hits and one home run this season, […]
Will Ryne Nelson’s return to the Diamondbacks help their postseason push?
PHOENIX – Getting reinforcements for the Arizona Diamondbacks is monumental right now, as it is at exactly the point of the season when they cannot afford to run out of them. With Ryne Nelson coming back, the D-backs get some more pitching stability, but it also raises some questions about whether it will help their […]
Diamondbacks’ Lovullo defends legal play on Perdomo in Tuesday’s loss vs. Marlins
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday did little to help their postseason push, but it also came with a controversial call at home plate. With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 10th inning, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo tried to score from third on an infield grounder […]
Can the Arizona Cardinals upset the Seahawks and keep momentum alive?
GLENDALE – Having already proved once that the outside expectations do not matter, the Arizona Cardinals get another opportunity to prove the league wrong when they take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. After stunning the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 in Week 1, Arizona returns home for a matchup with the defending Super Bowl […]
Phoenix Suns unveil local broadcast schedule for 2026-27 season
PHOENIX – The latest local broadcast announcement from the Phoenix Suns for their 2026-27 NBA season is easy to view as a scheduling update, but it is much more meaningful when viewed through the lens of accessibility and franchise identity. The @Suns have announced 2026-27 Local Broadcast Schedule: 74 non-national exclusive games and all five […]
Simi Fehoko’s Player of the Week award brings major optimism to the Cardinals’ season
GLENDALE – Simi Fehoko’s first career Special Teams Player of the Week award is more than a nice individual accomplishment; it is an early reminder that offensive statistics do not always judge roster decisions. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver earned NFC honors after blocking a punt in the fourth quarter of the team’s win over […]
D-backs’ Nolan Arenado’s thumb injury status revealed in massive update
PHOENIX – Currently in the middle of an NL Wild Card Race, the Arizona Diamondbacks do not need another reason to worry about their lineup, especially with Nolan Arenado. They already know how difficult it can be to maintain offensive consistency over a long season. Now one of their most reliable bats is dealing with […]
Former Phoenix Suns’ head coach Igor Kokoskov sheds new light on club’s biggest draft what-if
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns had a chance to select a player who could define the next era of the franchise on draft night in 2018. According to former Suns coach Igor Kokoskov, there wasn’t much debate about who they wanted that player to be. “We never, literally never, had a single serious strategic conversation […]
Corbin Carroll keeps the D-Backs alive — and makes history along the way
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a season out of refusing to stay down. On Monday night, they added another chapter, rallying from a late deficit before Corbin Carroll delivered the final blow. Carroll launched a two-run, walk-off home run in the ninth inning, lifting the D-Backs to an 8-7 comeback win over the […]
Diamondbacks get their big lefty bat, but will it be enough to help their postseason chase?
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks were able to find the impact left-handed batter they were seeking ahead of the trade deadline, but will it be enough to help them get to the playoffs? According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the D-Backs claimed Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez off waivers Monday. The move will require […]
Reload, Not Rebuild: How GCU Men’s Basketball Uses the Portal to Stay Competitive
GCU Men’s Basketball Strikes Gold in the Portal Grand Canyon University basketball, on both the men’s and women’s sides, has turned transfer portal recruiting into an art form. GCU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bryce Drew has had yet another successful offseason when it comes to recruiting. The roster looks as great as ever, resulting in […]
The Suns aren’t trading Devin Booker, but the Warriors would still love a chance to get him
SAN FRANCISCO — The idea of Devin Booker wearing anything other than a Phoenix Suns uniform is difficult to imagine, much less so after the organization has publicly stated he wouldn’t be going anywhere. However, for the Golden State Warriors, trying to trade for the All-Star is still a scenario worth monitoring. Warriors insider Tim […]
Jeremiyah Love Touchdown: Cardinals Rookie Scores First Career TD vs. Chargers
On the game’s opening drive Sunday against the Chargers, rookie running back Jeremiyah Love scored his first professional touchdown. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft wasted no time making his mark in the desert. First of many NFL td’s from Jeremiyah Love 🙂↕️ 📺:CBS pic.twitter.com/X1I2GHwsdf — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 13, […]
Flashes of ’24: Kahleah Copper, Team USA take down France for FIBA World Cup gold
BERLIN, GER. — In a rematch of the 2024 Olympics gold medal game, it was déjà vu as Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper and Team USA defeated France, 97-79, for gold at the FIBA World Cup. USA ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/J6Zfhfc7eH — FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) September 13, 2026 Both […]
Diamondbacks go with Michael Soroka to start, Zac Gallen to shift into relief role
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have solved their influx of starting pitchers problem, going with Michael Soroka to start Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Michael Soroka will start for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Zac Gallen will shift to a relief role. — Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) September 13, 2026 According to Arizona Central’s Nick Piecoro, this […]
Diamondbacks aren’t waiting around, DFA Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t waiting around to make the necessary moves to help themselves late in the regular season, designating veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday morning. Rookie infielder Jose Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A Reno in the corresponding move. We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/0WFuVwmiSD — Arizona Diamondbacks […]
The Diamondbacks’ starting rotation is getting crowded, but who gets the start?
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will need to make a decision regarding their starting rotation as their pitching depth has created a problem — and not necessarily a bad one to have. As the season winds down and the club continues to play for a playoff spot, many of their starting pitchers are finding themselves […]
Justin Martinez delivers an immaculate inning for Diamondbacks vs. Rangers
PHOENIX — Pitchers coming back from Tommy John surgery aren’t always guaranteed to be able to hit the ground running when they return, but for Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The 25-year-old right-hander has been on a roll since his return from a UCL sprain that sidelined him […]
ESPN says the Phoenix Mercury can’t afford to waste another year
PHOENIX — The national perception of the Phoenix Mercury entering the offseason isn’t just that 2026 was a bad year, but that it could be a warning sign. Each WNBA team still has four games to play when the schedule resumes Sept. 17 But with the 2026 playoff teams decided, we break down the priorities, […]
Jeremiyah Love’s workload for possible Week 1 debut could be limited
GLENDALE – The biggest question heading into Week 1 season opener vs. the Los Angeles Chargers for the Arizona Cardinals is the status of rookie running back Jeremiyah Love. Head coach Mike LaFleur spoke to the media on Friday and stated that the rookie will be a game-time decision for Sunday. However, the first-year head coach […]
Cardinals commit to developing Carson Beck extensively in 2026
GLENDALE – Despite naming Jacoby Brissett the starting quarterback for 2026, the Arizona Cardinals seem committed developing their rookie QB this season. Head coach Mike LaFleur spoke with the media on Friday about how the team will handle the development of third-round pick Carson Beck, who is currently listed as the third-string quarterback. LaFleur made an […]
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