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Former Arizona Cardinal weighs in on D-Backs’ Ketel Marte situation

PHOENIX — The recent controversy surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte has left the baseball world, with a former Cardinals linebacker now weighing in. Since Marte’s no-show at Fenway Park on Aug. 17, questions about trust, accountability and what happens inside a clubhouse when a star player’s actions leave teammates searching for answers have risen. […]

Phoenix Suns’ future and front office ranked one of worst in NBA

PHOENIX – Despite a nine-game win increase from year-to-year, the Phoenix Suns stocks among other NBA franchises didn’t improve according to some experts. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes and CBS Sports Sam Quinn ranked the franchise’s future and front office the fourth-worst in the NBA. Hughes discussed the Bradley Beal dead money as a major part […]

Former Mercury Forward DeWanna Bonner Signs with Atlanta

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner is heading to Atlanta to team up with Angel Reese and company. Bonner, the 17-year veteran, had the remainder of her contract bought out by the Mercury earlier this week, the team announced in a statement. Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner reach contract buyout. pic.twitter.com/n81yU7MYjQ — Phoenix […]

Which surprise NBA star was spotted practicing with the Phoenix Suns?

PHOENIX – Sometimes a video of an offseason 5-on-5 is just another training clip. Other times, it is enough to make Phoenix Suns fans stop scrolling. Devin Booker, Jalen Green, and other Suns players recently had Jeremiah Fears on the court during a practice session, even though the 20-year-old guard is a member of the […]

NBA

Kahleah Copper’s early birthday party came with cowboy hats, fan love and 35 points

PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper wanted to celebrate her birthday with the people who have supported her and the Phoenix Mercury all season. So, one day before turning 32, Copper asked the Mercury staff and X-Factor to dress in Western gear for Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics — and they obliged. Cowboy hats, boots […]

Have the NHL and Arizona Coyotes picked out two arena sites?

PHOENIX –For years, the biggest question surrounding a potential NHL return for the Arizona Coyotes has been painfully simple, as fans have been asking, where would the team play? Could the Arizona Coyotes return to the NHL? Craig Morgan on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast about Arizona: Yeah there’s a lot in the works […] There’s […]

NHL

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia shuts down hypothetical Devin Booker trade

DETROIT – Trade rumors are part of life in the NBA, but Phoenix Suns fans got something increasingly rare in professional sports: an owner publicly drawing a line in the sand. During a discussion about rates and mortgages, Suns owner Matt Ishbia opened the floor for questions. One fan asked whether he could trade Devin […]

Could the Phoenix Suns be getting new Nike Basketball jerseys?

PHOENIX – Nike Basketball has collabed with the Phoenix Suns on a social media post with a mysterious teaser featuring its old-school logo against a grainy black background, accompanied by one date: Sept. 15, 2026. Almost immediately, the speculation began. Is a new Suns jersey coming? On the horizon. pic.twitter.com/c09uFoFPon — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August […]

D-backs CEO Derrick Hall says Ketel Marte has ‘explaining to do’

PHOENIX – The situation surrounding Ketel Marte’s return is quickly becoming about more than when he can get back on the field. Marte has personally targeted the Phillies series for his return while working through a knee issue. But the circumstances surrounding his absence have created a second storyline, one involving accountability and trust. D-backs […]

Could Eugenio Suárez return to the Diamondbacks after being waived by Reds?

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks may have a reunion opportunity worth exploring. Eugenio Suárez was recently waived by the Cincinnati Reds, opening the door for contenders to consider adding a veteran power hitter for the stretch run. For Arizona, bringing Suárez back to Chase Field would make considerably more sense than it might appear at […]

Suns’ Collin Gillespie calls out social media post trashing Devin Booker

PHOENIX – When the Players’ Choice podcast criticized Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, arguing that while he can score, he does not make teammates better and does not impact games enough through defense or playmaking, people took notice, including Suns PG Collin Gillespie. 👎🏼 bad take https://t.co/XbAOxRMI9F — Collin Gillespie (@Colling1021) August 26, 2026 Colin […]

Should D-Backs ace Eduardo Rodriguez be in the MVP conversation?

PHOENIX — When baseball fans think of an MVP, they typically think of a player who excels on both sides of the ball — a power hitter who also provides elite defense. Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez might be forcing that conversation to include pitchers this season. *Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and […]

Why Kelsey Plum’s Mercury-home debut was about more than the box score

PHOENIX — Kelsey Plum finally made her home debut in front of the Phoenix Mercury’s X-Factor, but the performance was less about a spectacular arrival and more about a measured step in her return from injury. Plum scored 10 points in 17 minutes off the bench Tuesday night as the Mercury fell 94-84 to the […]

NBA

Why isn’t Ryan Waldschmidt starting every day for the Diamondbacks?

PHOENIX – One of the biggest questions surrounding the Diamondbacks isn’t whether Ryan Waldschmidt can make an impact; it’s why Arizona isn’t giving him more chances to prove it. Schmidt Happens pic.twitter.com/oGl1ttEOEV — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 26, 2026 Will Ryan Waldschmidt get more opportunities for the D-backs? Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off home run against the Chicago […]

D-backs fans react to Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off home run

PHOENIX – Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off home run Tuesday night was about far more than watching a baseball disappear over the fence; it felt like a statement. With Arizona fighting for a Wild Card spot alongside the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies, every game carries additional weight. The timing made Waldschmidt’s blast even […]

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gives update on Jordan Lawlar

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gave a positive update on outfielder Jordan Lawlar after he was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs after being hit by a pitch. The moment happened during the bottom of the eighth inning, with Lawlar at the plate facing Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia. Palencia unintentionally threw […]

MLB

Ryan Waldschmidt does it again as D-Backs rally past Cubs

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to prove why they’re nicknamed the “Answerbacks,” coming back down 4-0 against the Chicago Cubs to win 5-4 thanks to Ryan Waldschmidt’s heroics once again. It was a bit of a struggling night for Arizona, being shut out for seven innings, dealing with defensive miscues and losing Jordan Lawlar […]

Jordan Lawlar takes scary hit to the head against Cubs

PHOENIX — Another scary moment unfolded at Chase Field on Tuesday night, this time involving Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar. Lawlar, who had just returned after recovering from a hamstring injury that had kept him out for two months, was at the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning against Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel […]

Mikal Bridges was ‘pissed’ when traded to the Phoenix Suns on 2018 draft night

PHOENIX –Mikal Bridges has revealed that his famous draft-night smile was not exactly what it appeared to be. Bridges said he was “pissed” when the Phoenix Suns selected him in 2018 during his interview on Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Matt Hillman’s “Roommates Show” podcast. He had hoped to hear his name called to a […]

Wings sign former Mercury guard after Azzi Fudd ruled out for season

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings’ No. 1 pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, Azzi Fudd, won’t play again this season, as the club picked up a former Phoenix Mercury guard to stabilize its backcourt. The Dallas Wings have signed guard Kitija Laksa to a rest-of-season contract. With Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd sidelined for the […]