• THURSDAY LINKS: Allen powers D-backs to sweep; Leinart still a Cardinal


    By Vince Marotta
    September 2nd, 2010 8:17 AM
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    Rosters expanded in the Major Leagues on Wednesday, and among the players recalled by the Arizona Diamondbacks was Brandon Allen a first baseman/outfielder from Triple-A Reno who was in the lineup on Wednesday afternoon against the San Diego Padres. Allen, who admitted he hadn't slept the night before had a monster game, making two great catches in left field and connected on a grand slam [...]

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    Details emerge about Coyotes’ “mystery buyer”


    By The Hub
    September 1st, 2010 5:07 PM
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    For the past few days there's been rumblings that a "mystery buyer" was interested in buying the Phoenix Coyotes and keeping them in town--and no it's not Jerry Reinsdorf. But it is a guy with Chicago ties. Matthew Hulsizer. Don't know him? He's the CEO of PEAK6 Investments LP, based in Chicago. Reports say he's working out a lease agreement deal with the City of Glendale (good luck with that) and [...]

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    Brownie Points: Matty’s sulking, but the Cardinals need him


    By Jerry Brown
    August 31st, 2010 11:27 AM
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    Well, now we know why Matt Leinart didn’t want any competition in training camp this year. You want answers, Matt? Can you handle the truth? Kurt Warner is going to be dolled up in sequins with the top three buttons of his tight shirt open for the next few months, and he’ll still look more like an NFL quarterback than you. Don’t expect “Dancing with the Stars” to [...]

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    TUESDAY LINKS: Leinart speaks his mind


    By Vince Marotta
    August 31st, 2010 8:32 AM
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    GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 14: Quarterback Matt Leinart  of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during preseason NFL game against the Houston Texans at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 14, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Texans 19-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
    Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt [...]

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    Stempniak re-signs with the Coyotes – 2 years $3.8 million


    By AZ Vibe
    August 30th, 2010 10:55 AM
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    GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 20: Lee Stempniak #22 of the Phoenix Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a third period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on March 20, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 5-4 in an overtime shootout. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
    Make sure to follow us on Twitter! @azvibesports GLENDALE-The Phoenix Coyotes officially announced today that free agent forward Lee Stempniak has re-signed with a two year, $3.8 million dollar (numbers via Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet and verified by EJ Hradek of ESPN) contract with the club. The 27 year old previously played for the Toronto [...]

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    Valley native Spina signs with Blues


    By The Hub
    August 30th, 2010 10:21 AM
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    TORONTO - APRIL 16:  Staffan Kronwall #77 of the Toronto Marlies battles for the puck with David Spina #17 of the San Antonio Rampage April 16, 2007 at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Brad White/Getty Images)
    Valley native and former Coyotes minor-leaguer David Spina will continue his quest as the first native Phoenician to make it to the NHL as a member of the St. Louis Blues' organization.[...]

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    MONDAY LINKS: It looks like Threet will be the man for ASU, at least at first


    By Vince Marotta
    August 30th, 2010 8:00 AM
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    • The official announcement won't happen until noon on Monday during head coach Dennis Erickson's first weekly press conference of the season, but word has leaked that it will be junior Steven Threet who starts at quarterback for Arizona State in Saturday's season opener against the Portland State Vikings. • Elsewhere at ASU, the women's soccer team moved to 2-0 to open up their season with a [...]

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    Former Coyotes goalie found guilty of DUI in Scottsdale


    By The Hub
    August 28th, 2010 2:28 PM
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    22 Oct 1996:  Forward Geoff Courtnall #14 of the St. Louis Blues attempts to screen goalkeeper Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Phoenix Coyotes as they scramble for the loose puck while defenseman Oleg Tverdovsky #20 prepares to clear the zone during the sec
    Nikolai Khabibulin, who played for the Phoenix Coyotes from 1996 to 1999, was found guilty of DUI Friday after being arrested in February. [...]

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    WEDNESDAY LINKS: D-backs’ scoreless streak at 20 innings and counting…


    By Vince Marotta
    August 25th, 2010 7:42 AM
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    Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Rodrigo Lopez starts the game with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on August 24, 2010. The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 5-0 and Lopez was the losing pitcher. UPI/Roger Williams Photo via Newscom
    • Another night, another shutout dealt to the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Tuesday, it [...]

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    FRIDAY LINKS: Ho hum…another sweep


    By Vince Marotta
    August 20th, 2010 7:57 AM
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    • The Diamondbacks lost to the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on Thursday, completing another three-game sweep. It was the 12th time this season the D-backs have had the broom used on them. • It was thought that the D-backs would explore trading first baseman Adam LaRoche before the deadline. That didn't happen. [...]

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