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Putting a wrap on the busiest day in Phoenix sports history

Wow. What a day. July 1, 2010. A day on which the Phoenix Mercury were the only local team actually playing a game, turned out to be the (unofficial) busiest day in Phoenix sports history. We knew there would be [...]

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Former Valley athletes starring in some pretty funny commercials

Randy Johnson was never described by anyone as light-hearted during his playing days, which included eight years in Phoenix with the Diamondbacks. And who knew that in addition to featuring Heisman Trophy candidate Jake Plummer and future American hero Pat [...]

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ESPY nominations miss the mark–at least in one category

As I was perusing the nominations for the 2010 ESPYs, a couple things jumped out at me. First, as always, I checked the list for any local ties, and there are some this year as well. Mercury star Diana Taurasi [...]

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Jan 10, 2010; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby (58) scores on a 17-yard fumble recovery in overtime of the 2010 NFC Wild Card playoff game after a fumble by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Packers 51-45 in overtime.No Comments

Hall and Oates taking a stand on SB1070

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Arizona. Hall and Oates, the musical duo responsible for six number one hits in the U.S. (and none since 1984), were scheduled to play a post-game concert at Chase [...]

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Is Phoenix a better sports city than Miami?

I know, I know–that’s a really random question for a headline. But it’s a question that’s being asked right now in The Ultimate Sporting City Debate, a bracket-style competition going on at a Georgia Tech sports blog called From the [...]

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Thank you, Spurs–for “rekindling the flame”

I’ve been a Phoenix Suns fan since 1979. That was the year my father was promoted to Captain in the New York Police Department, decided to retire, and relocate his family all the way across the country in Phoenix, Arizona. [...]

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Top Ten Ways to Improve Diamondbacks’ bullpen

No, you’re not trapped in a bad dream, and no, it’s not Groundhog Day. The scenario you saw unfold at Chase Field on Wednesday night is really happening. Another implosion by the Arizona Diamondbacks’ bullpen led to a 9-4 loss [...]

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According to ESPN, the Coyotes didn’t make the Playoffs

During the ESPN Sunday Night broadcast of the St. Louis Cardinals against the Milwaukee Brewers, I spent a good amount of the broadcast marveling at the talent both teams have, and a good portion of the time pulling my hair [...]

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Three games, one person. What’s a fan to do? Blog, of course!

Wow. What a night in Phoenix sports. Three pro teams, all in action, all at home. Honestly, I was planning on going to Fan Appreciation Night at Jobing.com Arena, but due to the fact that I’ve been at Diamondbacks’ games [...]

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How does Jobing.com Arena stack up?

Do you ever wonder how the arenas in your home city stack up against the sporting venues in other cities around the country (and continent)? Wonder no more. A cool website called StadiumJourney.com that rates all sporting venues on different [...]

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