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Is Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort officially on the hot seat?
GLENDALE – The arrival of Mike LaFleur gives the Cardinals a new coaching era, but it should not give general manager Monti Ossenfort unlimited time. If Arizona fails to make meaningful progress, the questions about Ossenfort’s roster construction will become unavoidable. The Arizona Cardinals have changed coaches, changed quarterbacks and changed direction. Now, the spotlight should […]
How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return to lineup?
PHOENIX – The wildcard race is heating up, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ game on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies will have a lot of implications, though eyes will be mainly on Ketel Marte and his return to the D-backs’ lineup. Ketel Marte set to return for Diamondbacks: Marte is expected to return against Philadelphia […]
Was the Kelsey Plum trade really worth it for the Mercury?
PHOENIX — With All-Star Kelsey Plum announcing her withdrawal from the FIBA World Cup and that she will not play for the rest of the season, the trade the Phoenix Mercury made for her earlier in August is now under the microscope. Was the trade ultimately worth it? *Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, […]
WNBA fans roast Mercury’s Kelsey Plum trade after injury news
PHOENIX – For Phoenix Mercury fans, Kelsey Plum’s season-ending injury is about more than one player missing games. It has forced the franchise to confront an uncomfortable question that WNBA fans around the league are asking about the trade that brought her to Phoenix: was it the right move for the franchise’s future? Fans call […]
Has Kelsey Plum played her last game for the Phoenix Mercury?
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury’s decision to acquire Kelsey Plum was always going to come with some risk. Now, that risk is looking much bigger. Phoenix officially ruled Plum out for the remainder of the 2026 season Monday because of a lower left leg injury. The five-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion played just five […]
DeWanna Bonner makes Dream debut after Mercury buyout, reflects on choosing Atlanta
ATLANTA — DeWanna Bonner may have a new team, but the goal remains the same: Complement a roster to go on a deep postseason run. The former Phoenix Mercury forward made her Atlanta Dream debut Sunday, scoring seven points, grabbing four rebounds and adding two assists and a steal in 16 minutes during the club’s […]
Diamondbacks veterans are ready to move on from the Ketel Marte drama
PHOENIX — With the Arizona Diamondbacks playing for their playoff lives, a group of veteran players made a simple calculation: Whatever happened with Ketel Marte, winning has to come first. The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro reported Sunday morning that five players, including Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo, Nolan Arenado, Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez, spoke with […]
Phoenix Mercury find plenty of offense in rout of Toronto Tempo
PHOENIX — On a night without four of their own, including All-Stars Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum, the Phoenix Mercury turned to their depth Saturday and got a glimpse of what it could provide. The Mercury routed the Toronto Tempo 101-69 heading into the FIBA break on a high note, with contributions coming from nearly […]
Former Arizona Cardinal weighs in on D-Backs’ Ketel Marte situation
PHOENIX — The recent controversy surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte has left the baseball world, with a former Cardinals linebacker now weighing in. Since Marte’s no-show at Fenway Park on Aug. 17, questions about trust, accountability and what happens inside a clubhouse when a star player’s actions leave teammates searching for answers have risen. […]
Phoenix Suns’ future and front office ranked one of worst in NBA
PHOENIX – Despite a nine-game win increase from year-to-year, the Phoenix Suns stocks among other NBA franchises didn’t improve according to some experts. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes and CBS Sports Sam Quinn ranked the franchise’s future and front office the fourth-worst in the NBA. Hughes discussed the Bradley Beal dead money as a major part […]
A Jeremiyah Love return before Cardinals’ Week 1 is up in the air
GLENDALE – Just over two weeks away from the Arizona Cardinals season opener, with the biggest question still up in the air: Will Jeremiyah Love be ready? The third overall pick was sensational in preseason debut vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. However, he played a little too hard, suffering a high ankle sprain. The injury ended […]
Former Mercury Forward DeWanna Bonner Signs with Atlanta
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner is heading to Atlanta to team up with Angel Reese and company. Bonner, the 17-year veteran, had the remainder of her contract bought out by the Mercury earlier this week, the team announced in a statement. Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner reach contract buyout. pic.twitter.com/n81yU7MYjQ — Phoenix […]
Which surprise NBA star was spotted practicing with the Phoenix Suns?
PHOENIX – Sometimes a video of an offseason 5-on-5 is just another training clip. Other times, it is enough to make Phoenix Suns fans stop scrolling. Devin Booker, Jalen Green, and other Suns players recently had Jeremiah Fears on the court during a practice session, even though the 20-year-old guard is a member of the […]
Kahleah Copper’s early birthday party came with cowboy hats, fan love and 35 points
PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper wanted to celebrate her birthday with the people who have supported her and the Phoenix Mercury all season. So, one day before turning 32, Copper asked the Mercury staff and X-Factor to dress in Western gear for Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics — and they obliged. Cowboy hats, boots […]
Have the NHL and Arizona Coyotes picked out two arena sites?
PHOENIX –For years, the biggest question surrounding a potential NHL return for the Arizona Coyotes has been painfully simple, as fans have been asking, where would the team play? Could the Arizona Coyotes return to the NHL? Craig Morgan on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast about Arizona: Yeah there’s a lot in the works […] There’s […]
Suns Owner Mat Ishbia shuts down hypothetical Devin Booker trade
DETROIT – Trade rumors are part of life in the NBA, but Phoenix Suns fans got something increasingly rare in professional sports: an owner publicly drawing a line in the sand. During a discussion about rates and mortgages, Suns owner Matt Ishbia opened the floor for questions. One fan asked whether he could trade Devin […]
Could the Phoenix Suns be getting new Nike Basketball jerseys?
PHOENIX – Nike Basketball has collabed with the Phoenix Suns on a social media post with a mysterious teaser featuring its old-school logo against a grainy black background, accompanied by one date: Sept. 15, 2026. Almost immediately, the speculation began. Is a new Suns jersey coming? On the horizon. pic.twitter.com/c09uFoFPon — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August […]
D-backs CEO Derrick Hall says Ketel Marte has ‘explaining to do’
PHOENIX – The situation surrounding Ketel Marte’s return is quickly becoming about more than when he can get back on the field. Marte has personally targeted the Phillies series for his return while working through a knee issue. But the circumstances surrounding his absence have created a second storyline, one involving accountability and trust. D-backs […]
The Athletic reports some of Ketel Marte’s teammates aren’t happy with how this played out
PHOENIX — Ketel Marte’s absence is no longer the biggest question hanging over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but rather what kind of clubhouse he will be returning to. Marte is expected to return with the club sometime during Arizona’s home series next week against the Philadelphia Phillies after dealing with a knee injury. But the circumstances […]
Could Eugenio Suárez return to the Diamondbacks after being waived by Reds?
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks may have a reunion opportunity worth exploring. Eugenio Suárez was recently waived by the Cincinnati Reds, opening the door for contenders to consider adding a veteran power hitter for the stretch run. For Arizona, bringing Suárez back to Chase Field would make considerably more sense than it might appear at […]
Suns’ Collin Gillespie calls out social media post trashing Devin Booker
PHOENIX – When the Players’ Choice podcast criticized Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, arguing that while he can score, he does not make teammates better and does not impact games enough through defense or playmaking, people took notice, including Suns PG Collin Gillespie. 👎🏼 bad take https://t.co/XbAOxRMI9F — Collin Gillespie (@Colling1021) August 26, 2026 Colin […]
Crew chief Alfonso Márquez speaks on controversial no-call during Diamondbacks, Cubs game
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs had plenty of heated moments during their series this week, but one of the major ones came during Wednesday’s series finale. During the top of the sixth inning, with the game tied 0-0, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a double against D-Backs pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez to get […]
Should D-Backs ace Eduardo Rodriguez be in the MVP conversation?
PHOENIX — When baseball fans think of an MVP, they typically think of a player who excels on both sides of the ball — a power hitter who also provides elite defense. Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez might be forcing that conversation to include pitchers this season. *Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and […]
Why Kelsey Plum’s Mercury-home debut was about more than the box score
PHOENIX — Kelsey Plum finally made her home debut in front of the Phoenix Mercury’s X-Factor, but the performance was less about a spectacular arrival and more about a measured step in her return from injury. Plum scored 10 points in 17 minutes off the bench Tuesday night as the Mercury fell 94-84 to the […]
Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt did something no MLB rookie has done before
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt might only have three home runs in his young MLB career so far, but his latest has put him in a club of his own. The Arizona rookie made history Tuesday night, launching a two-run walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning to complete a stunning […]
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