The departure of the NHL from Arizona with the Coyotes’ sale to a Utah ownership group has opened the television market to other NHL teams. While the Utah Hockey Club will be available in the state of Arizona via a streaming subscription, the Vegas Golden Knights will begin airing for the 2024-25 season over the air in Phoenix and Tucson. The Golden Knights and Scripps Sports … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights enter Arizona TV markets in Phoenix, Tucson
Athletics win in emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay treated this moment, this daunting day, like the World Series he has never had as a player or manager. Kotsay fought tears, just like so many others Thursday, as the Oakland Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like plumbing problems and rally possums — and … [Read more...] about Athletics win in emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum
How can the Diamondbacks clinch a playoff spot this weekend?
The final weekend of regular season baseball is here, and there remain so many scenarios that end with champagne showers for the Arizona Diamondbacks or an unceremonious end to their NL pennant defense. Arizona putting together a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres at Chase Field punches its ticket, no matter what fellow NL Wild Card contenders the New York Mets and … [Read more...] about How can the Diamondbacks clinch a playoff spot this weekend?
Former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury feels good about banking career on Kyler Murray
TEMPE — If you ask Kliff Kingsbury, he’ll say he’s vindicated by what Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has shown this season. The former Cardinals head coach is back in the Valley for a game against his former pupil this week, and he said it’s been fun to see a more confident look to Murray. “At the end of last year I thought you could see the confidence getting back … [Read more...] about Former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury feels good about banking career on Kyler Murray
Mike Hazen: D-backs have got to start playing better baseball
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has complimented his team’s talent dating back to before the trade deadline and before a 20-5 push that thrust the D-backs into the playoff mix to the point a berth seemed inevitable. It’s no surprise a guy who built the roster would believe in it, especially coming off a World Series appearance last year with a quite similar … [Read more...] about Mike Hazen: D-backs have got to start playing better baseball