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NFL Network (at least Jamie Dukes) says stay away from Fitzgerald in fantasy drafts

That’s right…Jamie Dukes of the NFL Network says the best wide receiver in football should be avoided in fantasy drafts because of what he calls “the uncertainty at the quarterback position” for the Cardinals. I guess now, Cardinal fans who [...]

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FLAGSTAFF, AZ - AUGUST 01: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald  of the Arizona Cardinals warms up for training camp at Northern Arizona University Walkup Skydome on August 1, 2010 in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

Former Sun Devil Wakamatsu fired by Mariners

The expectations were high this year for the Seattle Mariners. With a starting rotation that boasted a 1-2 combo of Cliff Lee and Felix Hernandez, many were picking the M’s to win the A.L. West this season. Unfortunately, the Mariners [...]

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Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu watches his team take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 15, 2010. UPI/Bill Greenblatt Photo via NewscomNo Comments

Former Devil Larish drives in 10 during doubleheader

You may remember Arizona State’s Jeff Larish hitting 3 home runs in a game against Nebraska in the College World Series in 2005. Well the former Sun Devil had a double header on Friday that brought back memories of his [...]

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OMAHA, NE - JUNE 22: Jeff Larish #11 of the Arizona Sun Devils bats during game 11 of the 59th College World Series with the Florida Gators at Rosenblatt Stadium on June 22, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska. The Devils won 6-1. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)641 Comments

Mercury now over .500 with win over San Antonio

Tangela Smith and Penny Taylor led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points each, while Temeka Johnson and Kara Braxton chipped in with 17 apiece, helping the Phoenix Mercury to a 103-87 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars at [...]

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PHOENIX - JULY 14: Penny Taylor  of the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at US Airways Center on July 14, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 111-107 in triple overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)2 Comments

Rattlers season comes to an end with playoff loss in Spokane

Kyle Rowley threw 7 touchdown passes and the Spokane Shock survived five touchdown hookups from Nick Davila to Rod Windsor in a 57-49 win over the Arizona Rattlers in the first round of the Arena Football League Playoffs. With the [...]

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Burfict running with 2nd team, not doing any interviews

Hmm… Dennis Erickson’s Arizona State Sun Devils are back on the field, beginning preparations for the 2010 season opener against Portland State on September 4th, and many eyes are on sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Burfict, picked by many publications as [...]

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Whatever you do, don’t compare ASU hoops to Princeton

All academic jokes aside, Arizona State hoops coach Herb Sendek doesn’t like the comparisons between the Ivy League school and [...]

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 14:  Head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils, Herb Sendek, stands on the sideline during the Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament Championship Game against the USC Trojans at the Staples Center on March 14, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)73 Comments

Reebok banking on Leinart

Matt Leinart is under the microscope. Many are waiting to see if the former Heisman Trophy winner is ready to take over the Cardinals’ offense now that Kurt Warner has retired. Others are wondering if Leinart is still marketable, including [...]

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FLAGSTAFF, AZ - AUGUST 01: Quarterback Matt Leinart  of the Arizona Cardinals practices during training camp at Northern Arizona University Walkup Skydome on August 1, 2010 in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)1 Comment

Dupree helps Mercury even record with win at San Antonio

Candice Dupree scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Diana Taurasi pumped in 21 and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the San Antonio Silver Stars 103-92 on Tuesday night. It was the 8th time the Mercury had eclipsed the 100-point [...]

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PHOENIX - JULY 14: Candice Dupree  of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball during the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at US Airways Center on July 14, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 111-107 in triple overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

Former Sun Devil Davis honored with unique bobblehead

Former ASU first baseman/pitcher Ike Davis has made quite the splash in his rookie season with the New York Mets–including a couple of spectacular reach-over-the-railing snags of foul balls that have landed him on highlight shows all over the country. [...]

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New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis reaches over the dugout railing to make the final out on Washington Nationals batter Ian Desmond in the ninth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in New York May 11, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)74 Comments