The Minor League Baseball season is coming to a close. The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Diamondbacks, don’t wrap up the year until Oct. 3, but Arizona’s other farm clubs finished this past weekend. On Tuesday, ESPN baseball analyst Kiley McDaniel comprised a list of every team’s biggest riser in the minors this year. For Arizona, he started by saying the organization … [Read more...] about ESPN highlights D-backs’ MiLB standouts as the season closes
Diamondbacks’ Seth Beer having surgery on left shoulder
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Seth Beer is having surgery Thursday on his left shoulder, manager Torey Lovullo said on Tuesday. Beer dislocated the shoulder on Sept. 14 while diving for a ball on defense. He exited the game and landed on the 10-day injured list three days later. “It’s a very unfortunate situation for Seth,” Lovullo said. “He was going hard after a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Seth Beer having surgery on left shoulder
Luke Weaver struggles with long ball in D-backs’ loss to Braves
PHOENIX — Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies both launched two-run homers for the Atlanta Braves, who held their NL East lead by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Tuesday night. Jorge Soler added a solo homer for the Braves, who won their third in a row and stayed three games ahead of second-place Philadelphia. The Phillies beat Baltimore 3-2 earlier in the day. Riley hit his … [Read more...] about Luke Weaver struggles with long ball in D-backs’ loss to Braves
Trio of Suns players enter Sports Illustrated’s NBA top 100 ranking
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is one of three Suns players making major jumps in Sports Illustrated’s annual ranking of the top 100 NBA players. This is the the ninth year of the annual ranking. Sports Illustrated is releasing its rankings throughout the week, with positions 30-11 coming on Wednesday. Ayton is 37th in this year’s list, a vast improvement from last season’s … [Read more...] about Trio of Suns players enter Sports Illustrated’s NBA top 100 ranking
Report: Chasson Randle to join Phoenix Suns on camp deal
Guard Chasson Randle is among the players invited to Phoenix Suns training camp heading into the 2021-22 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Randle, 28, has extensive playing experience in the NBA and otherwise since he went undrafted out of Stanford in 2015. The guard made his NBA debut in 2017 with the Philadelphia 76ers and has also appeared for the New York … [Read more...] about Report: Chasson Randle to join Phoenix Suns on camp deal
NFL analyst Aqib Talib calls Kyler Murray the best QB in the NFC West
Former All-Pro cornerback and FOX Sports NFL analyst Aqib Talib was in the broadcast booth during the Arizona Cardinals 34-33 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. He watched as quarterback Kyler Murray threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns while making athletic runs and off-balance throws to lead the offense. On Monday, Talib joined the Rich Eisen Show, and Eisen … [Read more...] about NFL analyst Aqib Talib calls Kyler Murray the best QB in the NFC West
Trailer drops for ‘American Underdog,’ movie of Kurt Warner’s journey
Lionsgate Movies on Tuesday released the trailer for the biopic detailing former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner’s career path. “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story,” features Zachary Levi as Warner, Dennis Quaid as former St. Louis Rams head coach Dick Vermeil and Anna Paquin as Warner’s wife, Brenda. Kurt and Brenda Warner are co-producing the Christian drama about the … [Read more...] about Trailer drops for ‘American Underdog,’ movie of Kurt Warner’s journey
Cardinals activate WR Antoine Wesley, release K Matt McCrane
The Arizona Cardinals activated receiver Antoine Wesley from the COVID-19 reserve on Tuesday and released kicker Matt McCrane from the practice squad. Wesley had been on the COVID-19 reserve since Sept. 10. He signed a one-year deal with Arizona in May and quickly shot up the depth chart, making the 53-man roster over the likes of KeeSean Johnson, the 2019 sixth-round pick … [Read more...] about Cardinals activate WR Antoine Wesley, release K Matt McCrane
Cardinals’ Kyler Murray named NFC Offensive Player of Week for Week 2
After getting beat out for the NFC Offensive Player of the Week seven days ago, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was named winner of the award for his play in the team’s 34-33 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The award marks Murray’s fifth such honor in his career, tying former Cardinals QB Kurt Warner for the most in team history. In Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Kyler Murray named NFC Offensive Player of Week for Week 2