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With all eyes on Arizona leading up to Super Bowl LVII, the Phoenix Suns stole the show as new majority owner Mat Ishbia officially took control of the team and quickly traded for NBA Superstar Kevin Durant. Did the Suns pay too much giving up Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder and four 1st round picks? How does Phoenix stack up against the rest of the league now? Plus, several Arizona Diamon...

After much anticipation and high hopes, Arizona Cardinals fans were disappointed to hear Sean Payton is becoming the next head coach of the Denver Broncos. So who will the Cardinals next head coach be? The Phoenix Suns are hurting without their best player on the court but thankfully Devin Booker is on his way back. Arizona State has a new Quarterback in the mix, five-star athlete Jaden Rashada an...

Sean Payton had his first interview with the Michael Bidwill and the Arizona Cardinals yesterday but he left without a job. How concerned should Cards fans be? After winning four straight games, the Phoenix Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks in a nail biter after. Despite the loss, are the Suns on the right track? The Arizona State Sun Devils dropped a game to the Washington Huskies and have now lo...

The Arizona Cardinals finally have their General Manager, Monti Ossenfort takes the helm. Now the Cardinals need to find their next head coach, but has Sean Payton fallen out of contention for the job? Arizona State and UCLA battled it out on the hardwood. The Arizona Coyotes released a new jersey and the reactions are STRONG. Cam Johnson made his return to the court for the Phoenix Suns but is th...

Is Sean Payton the best candidate for the Cardinals? Can Mat Ishbia get control of the Suns? Kliff Kingsbury and Steve Keim are out of their respective positions with the Arizona Cardinals as the team begins their search to fill the vacancies. Permission has been granted by the Saints for Sean Payton to interview for the head coach job, is he the best candidate? Robert Sarver may still have contro...

Could Sunday be the last time we see Kliff Kingbury as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals as they take on the San Francisco 49ers on the road? Both Colt McCoy and DeAndre Hopkins have been shut down for the season. J.J. Watt will finish his NFL career this week. Is Robert Sarver making things difficult for the Phoenix Suns? Why didn’t the Diamondbacks pull the trigger on signing shortstop Dan...

2022 was a rough year for teams in Arizona. What should Devin Booker and the Suns do in 2023 to get over the hump? And can Kyler Murray and the Cardinals bounce back for a disappointing season? Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! 0:00 Intro 2:00 What did you do for Christmas? 5:30 Recapping Arizona Sports 15:10 Favorite 2022 sports moment 21:40 A...

There will be parties for hosting, marshmallow for toasting and Arizona sports to talk about! Lawson Crouse and the Arizona Coyotes AND Budda Baker and the Arizona Coyotes are planted firmly at the bottom of their respective leagues, while Mikal Bridges and the Phoenix Suns fight to stay near the top of the NBA's Western Conference! Join Shawn and Totri as they discuss that and more, plus answer y...

It was a rough week for Arizona sports… The Phoenix Suns have been struggling on the court after their season got off to a hot start, the Arizona Coyotes lost big time to the Edmonton Oilers. The Pac-12 has been all the buzz after Colorado hired Deion Sanders, but who will be better in their first year as head coach, Prime Time or Kenny Dillingham at Arizona State? Join Makayla Perkins and Chierst...

The Phoenix Suns are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are ballin’ out while Chris Paul remains out, but is Charles Barkley right about the Denver Nuggets being the best in the West? AND, it’s been a week filled with drama for Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury following the Arizona Cardinals loss to the LA Chargers. Murray’s last straw was when former teammate Patrick...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverly was suspended after an altercation with Deandre Ayton during their game against the Phoenix Suns. AND, 49ers DB Charvarius Ward makes uncalled for remarks about DeAndre Hopkins following their win over the Arizona Cardinals. PLUS, the Arizona State Sun Devils and University of Arizona Wildcats go head to head in their annual Territorial Cup rivalry game, bu...

It was an up and down week for Arizona Cardinals fans, Eno Benjamin was shockingly released on Monday while Zach Ertz was declared out for the season with a knee injury. Some good news came later in the week when Hollywood Brown was designated to return from IR. After Colt McCoy helped lead the Cardinals to victory, is there going to be a battle for the QB1 position? The Phoenix Suns defeated the...

After the Tempe City Council voted to move forward with negotiations for the Arizona Coyotes proposed arena and entertainment district, it will now be voted on by the citizens in a special election. HBO Hard Knocks featuring the Arizona Cardinals and the struggles Steve Keim, Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray have experienced this season are featured throughout the TV series. The Phoenix Suns debut...

After a crazy offseason, Devin Booker, Cam Johnson and the Phoenix Suns are silencing the doubters early by getting off to a hot start and are currently the second best team in the NBA. Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals are underperforming and can’t seem to get out of their own way. With the season halfway over, are all hopes of making the NFL Playoffs lost? Philadelphia Phil...

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns put the Golden State Warriors to shame which made for a spicy night. Klay Thompson got his first career ejection. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson won the Defensive Player of the Week and the Cardinals prepare to take on the Minnesota Vikings. The Arizona Coyotes are getting ready for their home opener against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and the temporary...

DeAndre Hopkins makes his season debut and the Arizona Cardinals finally snap their home losing streak with a win over the New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns get a little bit of revenge by beating the Dallas Mavericks in their home opener. Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry celebrated his brother-in-law Damion Lee scoring the game-winner. PLUS the Arizona Coyotes continue to be th...

The Clayton Keller and the Arizona Coyotes were blown out by Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins in their season opener, Nick Schmaltz left the game earlier with an upper body injury. Speaking of injuries, the Arizona Cardinals roster has taken a lot of hits from injuries this season. James Conner will not be on the field on Sunday when the Cards take on the Seattle Seahawks. Deandre Ayton finally c...

Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns prepare to start the basketball season, the Arizona Cardinals finally beat the Carolina Panthers curse and Zach Ertz prepares to take on the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since leaving. The Arizona Diamondbacks finish their season with a WIN, Merrill Kelly commits to play for Team USA. PLUS we answer all of your burning Arizona sports quest...

During Phoenix Suns training camp, Deandre Ayton revealed he and head coach Monty Williams haven’t spoken to each other since the Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs in May. Jae Crowder didn’t show up to training camp and is seeking a trade. Despite the hardships for the Arizona Cardinals this season, Kyler Murray says he and his teammates can see the light PLUS the Suns are worth...

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver announced earlier this week that he will being the process of looking for a buyer for the team, following an embarrassing loss to Eastern Michigan, Herm Edwards “relinquished” his role as head coach of the Arizona State football program, Jakob Chychrun made his feelings clear during Arizona Coyotes media day when he stated he still would like to be traded, the Ariz...

The Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has officially suspended by the NBA following league investigation that uncovered sexist and racist behavior. Chris Paul and LeBron James speak out, while many feel league commissioner Adam Silver should have done more. The Arizona Cardinals are looking to bounce back after their week one loss as they take on the Las Vegas Raiders on the road. JJ Watt could mak...

The best time of year is HERE! The NFL is back and Kliff Kingsbury’s team is ready to take the field, well, almost everybody. Injuries have already taken a considerable toll on the Cardinals roster including J.J. Watt, Rondale Moore and Antonio Hamilton. PLUS, Corbin Carroll hits his first MLB home run for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen wins NL Player of the Week, BUT the bullpen is atrociou...

Corbin Carroll didn’t disappoint in his Diamondbacks debut, while the team exercised manager Torey Lovullo’s contract option to keep him in Arizona another year. Cardinals CB Antonio Hamilton suffered a scary cooking accident and will miss the beginning of the season. Plus Herm Edwards leads the Sun Devils to a win in their season-opener, but is Urban Meyer in line to take his job?  Jae Crowder ge...

Kevin Durant is officially staying with the Brooklyn Nets after Sean Marks announced the two parties plan to move forward together, crushing the hopes and dreams of Phoenix Suns fans. The Arizona Diamondbacks are skipping Madison Bumgarner's spot in the rotation due to “performance based” concerns, what does this mean for the southpaw's future with the team? Free agent forward and former Arizona C...

Time to defend the Arizona Cardinals and Kyler Murray as the Ringer came out swinging with many negative projections for the upcoming NFL season. Plus, Zach and Julie Ertz welcome their baby Madden, Kliff Kingsbury has the best self-deprecating humor, Stone Garret makes his MLB debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Decoldest Crawford might just have the best NIL advertisement of all-time, reaction t...