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Suns sign sharpshooter Luke Kennard to two-year, $13 million deal

PHOENIX – After shipping out their best two shooters in a trade, the Phoenix Suns sign a sharpshooter Luke Kennard to a two-year deal. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Phoenix will give $13 million across the next two seasons, with the second year being a player option. The contract fits into the taxpayer Mid-Level Exception and […]

Alyssa Thomas urges WNBA to protect players from online hate

PHOENIX — National attention has been on the Phoenix Mercury over the last week, and Alyssa Thomas says the WNBA hasn’t done enough to protect the team from a wave of online hate. It all began after Thomas was involved in a play with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark. The league subsequently suspended Thomas for one […]

LeBron James free agency talk hits Phoenix, gets shut down fast

PHOENIX — Now that LeBron James has confirmed he’ll continue his career in the 2026-27 season, many are wondering where the basketball legend will land. But is there a chance he joins the Phoenix Suns? According to local media, that doesn’t seem likely. James, who would enter his 24th NBA season when the 2026-27 campaign […]

NBA

Alyssa Thomas calls out WNBA, Commissioner following suspension

PHOENIX – Alyssa Thomas let her frustrations out by calling out the WNBA and the Commissioner after how they handled her suspension after practice on Thursday. The debate surrounding Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark has become much bigger than a single play. The WNBA ultimately suspended Thomas one game after reviewing contact to Clark’s throat […]

Top five best watch parties for the 2026 World Cup in Phoenix

PHOENIX – The World Cup has a way of turning strangers into teammates. Every goal sparks celebrations with people you’ve never met, every upset becomes a shared memory, and every match reminds fans why soccer is the world’s game. In Phoenix, that experience is amplified by a growing soccer community that knows how to throw […]

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen shares trade deadline plans

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are the definition of a team caught between promise and frustration, though what side will the D-backs end up on when it comes time for the trade deadline? General manager Mike Hazen sat down with Arizona Sports and summed it up perfectly when he said the club has “left a lot […]

Diamondbacks believe Eduardo Rodriguez has done enough to be an All-Star

PHOENIX — The All-Star conversation surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez hasn’t gone unnoticed within the organization, with several members advocating for his selection. Rodriguez, who signed with the D-Backs ahead of the 2024 season, is pitching his best season in Sedona Red. While his first two years in the desert weren’t what the club […]

MLB

Trey McBride talks contract extension on Bussin’ With The Boys podcast

GLENDALE – For years, the Arizona Cardinals have faced an uphill battle in convincing star players that the franchise is worth investing in long-term. Winning changes perception, but before championships come commitment. Trey McBride may have delivered exactly that during his appearance on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast. Speaking with former NFL veterans Will Compton […]

How does LeBron James’ departure affect the Phoenix Suns?

PHOENIX – Since 2018, every Western Conference contender has built part of its championship equation around one unavoidable reality: eventually, the road could lead through LeBron James. Now that LeBron James has officially moved on from the Lakers per ESPN’s Shams Charania, that equation immediately changes for the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James is leaving the […]

Do Bryce James’ Arizona ties link LeBron James to the Suns at all?

PHOENIX – Even with all the championships, scoring records, and MVP awards, one thing mattered above the rest for LeBron James: his family. James, having recently shared an NBA court with his son, Bronny, is proving that family isn’t just part of his legacy; it helps shape his career decisions. That’s why one intriguing possibility shouldn’t […]

Brandon Pfaadt gets another shot in Diamondbacks’ rotation

PHOENIX — Opportunity has come again for right-handed pitcher Brandon Pfaadt, as the Arizona Diamondbacks are recalling him from Triple-A Reno to take the mound for Tuesday’s matchup. After beginning the season in Arizona’s starting rotation, shifting to the bullpen and spending several weeks rebuilding his workload in Reno, Pfaadt is back in the majors. […]

Which star point guard should the Phoenix Suns trade for?

PHOENIX – The roster construction surrounding the Phoenix Suns has created a need for a true table-setter, someone capable of organizing the offense while allowing Booker to return to his natural role. Pelicans star PG Dejounte Murray could be that guy. Murray has built his reputation as one of the league’s better creators for teammates, […]

Ketel Marte ties Paul Goldschmidt on Diamondbacks’ all-time hits list

PHOENIX — Ketel Marte’s legacy with the Arizona Diamondbacks continued to grow, with his 16th home run of the season moving him into a tie for second on the franchise’s all-time hits list. Make it back-to-back-to-back games with a Ketel home run. pic.twitter.com/sc3cVcNOoC — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 30, 2026 It didn’t take long for […]

Jovana Nogić’s agent denies international report after Mercury contract suspension

PHOENIX — Jovana Nogić’s departure from the Phoenix Mercury has taken another turn after her agent denied an earlier report about why the rookie guard left the club. An initial report from Sport Klub’s Marko Vlahović after Nogić’s contract was suspended indicated that the rookie guard would take the summer off to prepare for overseas […]

What does Jamaree Bouyea’s return mean for the Phoenix Suns?

PHOENIX – The biggest offseason victories aren’t always the ones that dominate social media. Sometimes they’re the quiet decisions that give championship hopefuls the stability they need over an 82-game season, and the Phoenix Suns’ decision to exercise Jamaree Bouyea’s $2.58 million team option for the 2026-27 season is exactly that kind of move. The […]

Arizona Cardinals support former RB Chris Johnson on social media after ALS announcement

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals’ statement that former running back Chris Johnson announced he has ALS speaks volumes about the culture the organization wants to represent. “The Cardinals join the entire football community in sending strength, love and support to Johnson. We know he will face this latest challenge with the same tenacity and toughness […]

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How can the Diamondbacks fix Zac Gallen’s pitching struggles?

PHOENIX – For years, Zac Gallen represented everything the Diamondbacks wanted their pitching staff to be. He consistently outsmarted hitters, mixed pitches with precision, and lived one step ahead of every lineup. That formula helped turn him into a Cy Young contender and one of baseball’s most dependable starters. Today, that blueprint is falling apart, […]

Phoenix Mercury confirm Jovana Nogić won’t return this season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have officially announced rookie Jovana Nogić will not return for the remainder of the 2026 season following the suspension of her contract. Nogić also addressed the decision in a statement released alongside the team’s announcement. Nogić has been away from the team since June 20 after last playing on June […]

Which five point guards are linked to join the Phoenix Suns in free agency?

PHOENIX – Even though the Phoenix Suns have already made headlines this offseason with their recent trade for Charlotte forward Miles Bridges, their next move may help fully set their roster as they are linked to five point guards in free agency. According to Arizona Sports insider John Gambadoro, the organization is preparing to target […]

Should the Phoenix Suns shop Jalen Green after the Miles Bridges trade?

PHOENIX – Assembling one of the NBA’s most intriguing starting lineups, the Phoenix Suns’ projected lineup featuring Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams will offer athleticism, scoring, defensive versatility, and youth. On paper, it’s easy to envision this group becoming one of the Western Conference’s toughest matchups. Yet one question […]

How the Phoenix Mercury are turning setbacks into momentum

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury closed their June schedule on a high note, and that may be just enough to mark a turning point in their 2026 season. The Mercury have found a rhythm over the last week, winning three of their last four games — including a 2-1 road trip that showcased a team […]

NBA fans react to the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Miles Bridges

PHOENIX – The reactions coming from NBA fans around the league weren’t simply a surprise that the Phoenix Suns landed Miles Bridges; it was how the trade went down and how the Suns’ roster will now suddenly be constructed. NBA fans react to Suns’ trade for Miles Bridges: Great fits the timeline / Booker pick […]

Why Jovana Nogić is stepping away from the Mercury and WNBA

PHOENIX — When news broke that the Phoenix Mercury would be suspending guard Jovana Nogić’s contract, many were left wondering what happened. Now, it appears the suspension is tied to her continuing her career overseas in Russia. Evo šta se dogodilo sa Jovanom Nogić: Situacija je komplikovana! Sport klub donosi objašnjenje situacije u kojoj se […]