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Carson Beck takes first-team reps in Cardinals’ practice session
GLENDALE – Carson Beck may not be the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback yet, but Friday’s practice provided an intriguing glimpse into a possibility the organization may eventually have to consider. Beck was spotted working with the first-team offense, throwing to two of Arizona’s most important offensive pieces, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride. That does […]
Nolan Arenado’s first year in Arizona lands his jersey among MLB’s most popular
PHOENIX — A new face in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2026 roster has made a surprisingly familiar impression across the baseball world this season, and his jersey sales reflect that. This player isn’t the team’s longest-tenured star. He’s not one of the young faces fans have watched develop in Arizona, and he might not even be […]
Diamondbacks’ NL wild card race faces chaos as Phillies rain delays threaten final weekend
SAN DIEGO – For 162 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies have spent the season trying to control their own postseason destiny. Now, they might have to worry about the weather. Arizona enters the final weekend behind two games of Philadelphia for the final National League Wild Card spot, while Arizona owns the tiebreaker. […]
Phoenix Mercury’s season ends with a loss to Las Vegas Aces, offseason reflection begins
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 season ended against the Las Vegas Aces, the same team that helped set the tone for a season defined by high expectations and an early struggle to find consistency. The reigning champions closed the regular season with a 100-82 victory Thursday night, sending Phoenix into the offseason with a 16-28 record. Phoenix fell behind 14-0 and trailed 65-36 at […]
What is the Diamondbacks’ path to the 2026 MLB postseason?
PHOENIX – With just three games left in the 2026 MLB season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have created one final opportunity to make October. The D-backs enter the final weekend two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League’s final Wild Card spot. The Phillies’ elimination number against the D-backs is two, meaning any combination […]
T.J. Houshmandzadeh calls out Marvin Harrison Jr.’s effort with Cardinals
GLENDALE – The conversation surrounding Marvin Harrison Jr.’s offensive production in Arizona has officially moved beyond targets and statistics. Former NFL receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh is now questioning whether Harrison and Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur are even on the same page. T.J. Houshmandzadeh speaks about Marvin Harrison Jr.: .@Housh84 gives some real advice to Marvin […]
Former Coyotes GM John Chayka weighs in on NHL Arizona expansion
TEMPE – Former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka is probably the last person fans expected to hear discussing the possibility of NHL hockey returning to the Valley. Now the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager is doing exactly that after an organized practice session was announced at Arizona State’s Mullett Arena. As uncomfortable as it may […]
Mullett Arena hosts Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews in practice session
TEMPE – For NHL fans in Arizona, Saturday will look a little different. The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing their team to Mullett Arena for a team practice. Toronto Maple Leafs hold practice at ASU’s Mullett Arena: AZ natives Auston Matthew, Matthew Knies, former Coyotes GM John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs will hold […]
D-backs CEO Derrick Hall praises Torey Lovullo for ‘his best year’ in 2026
PHOENIX – The final four games of the 2026 MLB season for the D-backs are about more than simply chasing a postseason berth. They could also determine whether Arizona moves forward with the manager who has led the franchise for nearly a decade. Arizona president and CEO Derrick Hall recently made his position on Torey […]
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 […]
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