ASU men’s basketball has its first members of preseason awards watch lists since 2021 in Jayden Quaintance and BJ Freeman, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced. Quaintance was among 20 candidates for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award given to the nation’s best center, and Freeman was part of the 20 for the Julius Erving Award, which recognizes the best small forward. The … [Read more...] about Jayden Quaintance, BJ Freeman land on preseason awards watch lists for ASU men’s basketball
Report: Diamondbacks accept Merrill Kelly’s $7 million club option
The Arizona Diamondbacks picked up their club option for Merrill Kelly to return in 2025, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on Saturday. Kelly signed a two-year extension in 2022 with a $7 million team option and $1 million buy-out. The 36-year-old has been a keystone in the rotation since signing with the club ahead of the 2019 season after pitching in Korea, creating a … [Read more...] about Report: Diamondbacks accept Merrill Kelly’s $7 million club option
Diamondbacks’ Joc Pederson declines mutual option, to enter free agency, per reports
Joc Pederson has reportedly declined his $14 million mutual option with the Diamondbacks for 2025, entering free agency after one stellar season in Arizona. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Saturday first reported the decision. Pederson stepped into a designated hitter role against right-handed pitchers, and he fared extremely well in the three-hole between Ketel Marte and Christian … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Joc Pederson declines mutual option, to enter free agency, per reports
Cardinals welcome Jonah Williams back to practice with window opened
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jonah Williams has been designated to return Wednesday, allowing him on the practice field with 21 days to determine if he is activated to the 53-man roster. Head coach Jonathan Gannon announced the positive step forward for Williams, who signed a two-year deal as a free agent this offseason. Arizona Cardinals OT Jonah Williams is expected … [Read more...] about Cardinals welcome Jonah Williams back to practice with window opened
Cardinals-Bears: Arizona gets another crack at a rookie QB
TEMPE — The Chicago Bears sport two very different records entering their Week 9 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Sitting at 3-0 all-time, the Bears have never lost at State Farm Stadium. And yes, that includes Dennis Green’s infamous “They are who we thought they were!” rant in 2006. You can’t properly prepare for Sunday’s action without watching it at least once. But … [Read more...] about Cardinals-Bears: Arizona gets another crack at a rookie QB