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Merry Christmas Rusty, we’ve sold you to Japan

No, that’s not a line from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Rusty Ryal, who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 and 2010, has been sold to the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. Sold. Such a harsh term, [...]

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Hedo making an early impression in Orlando…on the rim, that is

Many in Orlando cheered the return of Hedo Turkoglu to the Magic after Saturday’s trade with the Phoenix Suns. Just as many (if not more) in Phoenix were cheering Hedo’s departure. In just 25 games as a Sun, Turkoglu complained [...]

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Dec 8, 2008; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15) during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center. The Magic defeated the Clippers 95-88. Photo via Newscom Photo via Newscom75 Comments

Turner Thorne speaks on UConn’s accomplishment

While Charli Turner Thorne’s Arizona State Sun Devils were scoring an impressive 79-66 win over 16th-ranked DePaul, another team from the Blue Demons’ conference was making history across the country. Top-ranked UConn dismantled 20th-ranked Florida State 93-62 for their 89th [...]

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HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 21: Coach Geno Auriemma of Connecticut celebrates a win over Florida State on December 21, 2010 in Hartford, Connecticut. Connecticut set a record with 89 straight wins without a defeat. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)849 Comments

Sun Devil men’s and women’s hoops serve up a double helping of wins

Things are just better when they’re doubled. Oreos are great. Oreo Double Stuffs are out of this world. A cheeseburger is delicious. Throw another beef patty on there, and you’ve got yourself a party in your mouth. Marisa Miller is [...]

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Poll: Who is the 2010 Phoenix Athlete of the Year?

For the last two years, we here at Fanster.com have taken it upon ourselves (and a panel of Valley media members and bloggers) to name the Fanster Phoenix Athlete of the Year. The inaugural award went to then-Cardinals quarterback Kurt [...]

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GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 31:  Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 and Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals talk on the sidelines during the game against the Denver Broncos on August 31, 2006 at Cardinals Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.  The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 29-23.  (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)314 Comments

Six Points: Punchless Cardinals lose to Panthers in Carolina

Arizona Republic Cardinals beat writer Kent Somers succinctly set the stage for the Cardinals visit to Charlotte to take on the woeful Carolina Panthers Sunday via Twitter. Somers tweeted: Cards will never have easier road situation than this: 1-12 opponent, [...]

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 19: John Skelton  of the Arizona Cardinals call a play against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)No Comments

Hedo’s gone…but does it make sense for the Suns?

The Phoenix Suns saw enough of Hedo Turkoglu in 25 games to jettison him off to Orlando in a 6-player [...]

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Phoenix Suns Hedo Turkoglu (19) of Turkey puts up two as Golden State Warriors David Lee (10) tries to defend in the second half at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on December 2, 2010. The Suns defeated the Warriors 107-101. UPI/Terry Schmitt Photo via Newscom6 Comments

Crystal Ball – It’s time to go bowling

After a 58-18 regular season straight up, a forgettable 31-36-1 record against the spread and two weeks to regroup, it’s time to polish off the old Crystal Ball and get ready for bowl season. Before we do this, let me [...]

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Pettis’ “Showtime” kick highlights WEC 53 at Jobing.com Arena

The WEC is merging with UFC, and Thursday night’s WEC 53 card in Glendale will go down as the final night of fighting in the organization’s history. And one particular maneuver performed during the night’s event has the internet buzzing. [...]

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Suns not faring so well in All-Star voting

The National Basketball Association has released the latest voting totals for the NBA All-Star Game, which will be played this season at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 20th. And not surprisingly, the Phoenix Suns candidates aren’t faring so [...]

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Nov 12, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (13) dribbles the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the U.S. Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Kings 103-89. Photo via Newscom Photo via Newscom64 Comments