PHOENIX (AP) — For the first time in school history, the Grand Canyon Antelopes are regular-season co-champions of the WAC. What a Moment for Bryce Drew. 1 Season. 1 Championship. #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/Pzpo1W7Q26 — GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 7, 2021 Alessandro Lever had 16 points to lead five Grand Canyon players in double figures as the ‘Lopes topped Utah … [Read more...] about GCU tops Utah Valley to win share of 1st regular-season WAC title
ASU gets No. 8 seed in Pac-12 tourney, will face Washington State
The Arizona State Sun Devils’ 2020-21 regular season is officially in the books. And for the first time since 2019, ASU will be heading to Las Vegas for the Pac-12 Tournament. The Sun Devils finished the season with a 10-13 record (7-10 in conference) following Saturday’s 98-59 loss to Utah. As a result, Arizona State will be the No. 8 seed and is set to tip-off against … [Read more...] about ASU gets No. 8 seed in Pac-12 tourney, will face Washington State
Arizona Coyotes come back to win, split series with Minnesota Wild
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tyler Pitlick scored twice, Conor Garland had a goal and an assist, and the Arizona Coyotes rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Saturday night. Lawson Crouse scored for the first time in 21 games, and Jakob Chychrun also scored for the Coyotes, who trailed 2-0 after one period. Niklas Hjalmarsson, Clayton Keller and Derick Brassard each had two … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes come back to win, split series with Minnesota Wild
Zac Gallen throws 3 scoreless innings in D-backs’ loss to Rangers
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen took the mound for the second time this spring, throwing three scoreless innings in a 7-6 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Gallen allowed just one hit, walked one and had three strikeouts on the day. The right-hander threw 46 pitches, 31 of which were for strikes. “I thought his stuff looked very crisp, very sharp,” manager … [Read more...] about Zac Gallen throws 3 scoreless innings in D-backs’ loss to Rangers
Remembering Chris Paul’s, Devin Booker’s All-Star Saturday history
It was supposed to be a case of deja vu for the Phoenix Suns’ backcourt combo of Chris Paul and Devin Booker at the NBA’s All-Star Saturday competitions on Sunday. But unfortunately for Booker, a mild left knee sprain sustained in Thursday night’s 120-98 win over the Golden State Warriors has ruled him out for the festivities. He is listed as day-to-day and will be re-evaluated … [Read more...] about Remembering Chris Paul’s, Devin Booker’s All-Star Saturday history
GCU falls to Utah Valley in matchup of WAC’s top 2 teams
PHOENIX (AP) — Evan Cole scored 20 points and Trey Woodbury scored 16 and Utah Valley edged Grand Canyon 59-55 on Friday night. Fardaws Aimaq grabbed 15 of the Wolverines’ 45 rebounds as Utah Valley (11-9, 9-3 Western Athletic Conference) out-rebounded Grand Canyon by 13. Alessandro Lever had 16 points for the Antelopes (14-6, 8-3) and Mikey Dixon and Oscar Frayer each scored … [Read more...] about GCU falls to Utah Valley in matchup of WAC’s top 2 teams
Arizona Coyotes get blown out at home in loss to Minnesota Wild
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mats Zuccarello had a goal and an assist, Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 24 shots and the Minnesota Wild jumped on the Arizona Coyotes early in a 5-1 victory Friday night. The Wild had a lackluster performance two nights earlier in a loss to Vegas, but were all over the Coyotes from the start in the opener of the two-game series. Zuccarello scored on Minnesota’s … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes get blown out at home in loss to Minnesota Wild
Suns’ Devin Booker to miss All-Star Sunday due to left knee sprain
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will miss Sunday’s All-Star festivities due to a left knee sprain, the league announced on Friday. He sustained the injury in Thursday night’s 120-98 win over the Golden State Warriors. The team said in a press release that he is considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break. Booker had previously been chosen by … [Read more...] about Suns’ Devin Booker to miss All-Star Sunday due to left knee sprain
ESPN’s Barnwell backs paying up for players like J.J. Watt and Tom Brady
Compliments and complaints have been flying at the Arizona Cardinals since J.J. Watt announced he was signing with the team as a free agent on a two-year, $31 million deal. Consider ESPN’s Bill Barnwell as a member of Team Compliment. He joined Arizona Sports’ Bickley & Marotta, analyzing the defenseive lineman and what it means to sign someone to a large contract on the … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Barnwell backs paying up for players like J.J. Watt and Tom Brady