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Arizona Cardinals make cuts, but keep four quarterbacks for now
The Cardinals cut their roster to 56 players Friday, and need to get to 53 by Saturday, but for now, there are four quarterbacks on the team.

Arizona Cardinals trade Reggie Wells to Eagles
After 7 seasons in Arizona, Wells is gone.

Arizona Cardinals QB decisions remain after preseason win over Washington Redskins
It was going to take a catastrophe, or at the very least a coup, for QB situation to change Thursday.

Kurt Warner leaves Arizona Cardinals' Matt Leinart a final lesson
Bickley: For 2 1/2 years, Kurt Warner was a mentor to Matt Leinart. Now, the former Cardinals quarterback has one final lesson for his protege.

Last Arizona Cardinals preseason game critical for roster-spot seekers
Notes: Game was important to those fighting for last spots on the roster, plus more.

Phoenix Mercury drop Game 1 to Seattle Storm
Lauren Jackson had 23 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Seattle Storm to an 82-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Arizona Wildcats football faces tough Toledo in season opener
This nationally televised game will either vault the Wildcats into the spotlight or scuttle their 2010 mission before liftoff.

ASU offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone faces a big challenge
Arizona State first-year offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone's latest challenge is breathing life into a Sun Devils' offense that was predictable and stale.

The Friday night high school football experience
We know high school football games are a big deal. But they're not the only reason to enjoy the Friday night experience.

ASU-Portland State scouting report
ASU opens its 2010 season Saturday at home against Portland State. Doug Haller breaks it down.

Arizona high school football top games - Week 2
We break down the best games on the schedule this week.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers pounding inside part of plate
With hitters crowding the plate and loading up with protective body armor, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson believes it's time pitchers take back control of the inside part of the plate.

Rihards Kuksiks to return to ASU for senior season
ASU's leading scorer last season had considered playing professionally in Europe.

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Arizona Cardinals make cuts, but keep four quarterbacks for now
The Cardinals cut their roster to 56 players Friday, and need to get to 53 by Saturday, but for now, there are four quarterbacks on the team.

Arizona Cardinals trade Reggie Wells to Eagles
After 7 seasons in Arizona, Wells is gone.

Arizona Cardinals QB decisions remain after preseason win over Washington Redskins
It was going to take a catastrophe, or at the very least a coup, for QB situation to change Thursday.

Kurt Warner leaves Arizona Cardinals' Matt Leinart a final lesson
Bickley: For 2 1/2 years, Kurt Warner was a mentor to Matt Leinart. Now, the former Cardinals quarterback has one final lesson for his protege.

Last Arizona Cardinals preseason game critical for roster-spot seekers
Notes: Game was important to those fighting for last spots on the roster, plus more.

Arizona Cardinals open to trading Matt Leinart, Reggie Wells
What do the Cardinals do with Matt Leinart? And they also are willing to trade Reggie Wells.

Darnell Dockett signs four-year extension with Cardinals
"I do want to retire an Arizona Cardinal," Dockett said. "I believe in this organization."

Report: Arizona Cardinals shopping Matt Leinart
Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com is reporting that "several teams have confirmed" the Cardinals have contacted them about a trade involving Matt Leinart.

Al Michaels, ASU graduate and NFL icon, as good as it gets
Bickley: Celebrated sportscaster Al Michaels has come a long way from his days at ASU.

Cardinals undrafted receiver Stephen Williams could turn into a steal
Cardinals wide receiver Stephen Williams is making people wonder how he went undrafted this year.

Cardinals QB Derek Anderson picked to start vs. Redskins
Derek Anderson will get his second straight preseason start, fueling more speculation that he will start the season over the deposed Matt Leinart.

Former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner officially to be on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is among the celebrities who will cha-cha-cha on the 11th season of "Dancing with the Stars."

Cardinals, ASU quarterback dramas offer challenge
Boivin: Here's a bird's-eye view of how the media scrambled to cover a busy Monday in local sports.

Arizona Cardinals preseason game vs. Washington Redskins to be televised
The Cardinals-Redskins game is considered a sellout, lifting the NFL's blackout restrictions.

NFL star Troy Polamalu's hair insured for $1 million
Just call Troy Polamalu the man with the million dollar hair.

Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart questions reasons for demotion
Matt Leinart says he must have lost the job as Cardinals starting quarterback for reasons other than performance.

Arizona Cardinals trade for fullback from Philadelphia Eagles
The teams swapped 6th-round picks from April's draft, acquiring Charles Scott for Jorrick Calvin.

Arizona Cardinals' Matt Leinart vs. Derek Anderson: Valley gets another QB controversy
Young: Everybody loves a quarterback controversy. The Heat Index puts 7 points on the board for the Cardinals' Derek Anderson, Matt Leinart.

Arizona Cardinals to consider intangibles when picking starting QB
It's the intangibles that have the biggest impact on coach Ken Whisenhunt's upcoming QB decision.

Arizona Cardinals' Derek Anderson, Matt Leinart solid in preseason win vs. Chicago Bears
Both QBs lead touchdown-scoring drives in 14-9 win against Chicago Saturday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros game chat
The Diamondbacks will send Daniel Hudson to start opposite the Astros' Brett Myers.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers pounding inside part of plate
With hitters crowding the plate and loading up with protective body armor, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson believes it's time pitchers take back control of the inside part of the plate.

Arizona Diamondbacks farm report: Cesar Valdez struggling in Reno
Aces finished August 20-9, becoming the first PCL team this season to win 20 games in a calendar month.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Allen: Pitch and catch
We caught up with the D-Backs first baseman/left fielder.

Arizona Diamondbacks trying Allen as the answer in left field
Notes: Brandon Allen could see extended playing time in left for the rest of the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks finish off sweep of San Diego Padres
Brandon Allen, who was called up earlier in the day, came up big in the 5-2 victory Wednesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks call up 4 players as rosters expand
Tony Abreu, Brandon Allen, Carlos Rosa and Leo Rosales will join the team for today's game.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ian Kennedy corrects plan early in win over San Diego Padres
Adjustments helped pitcher Ian Kennedy settle down and get the win over San Diego.

Ailing Diamondbacks Justin Upton, Adam LaRoche hope to return soon
Notes: Neither player considers his injury serious and both hope to make quick returns to the field.

Arizona Fall League announces 2010 rosters
The Arizona Fall League has announced its rosters for the 2010 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds ends slump with 2 home runs in win over San Diego Padres
Matt Reynolds' pair of home runs helped the D-Backs to a 7-2 win over the Padres.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew hasn't changed a thing during hot streak
Notes: Stephen Drew has gone on a tear, but it wasn't due to any special adjustment.

Manny Ramirez joins Chicago White Sox
Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White Sox back to the playoffs.

Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to six counts of lying to Congress
Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to six counts of lying to Congress at his arraignment in federal court in Washington.

Brandon Webb hopes to remain with Arizona Diamondbacks
Notes: Brandon Webb knows the final five weeks of the season could go a long way toward next year.

Arizona Diamondbacks not hanging heads after series vs. San Francisco Giants
Though the Giants came away with a wild, 9-7 victory on Sunday afternoon, they had to earn it.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Webb pleased after simulated game results, confident he will play this season
After throwing 52 pitches in a simulated game Saturday afternoon, Brandon Webb's smile made clear how he felt.

Arizona Diamondbacks roll past San Francisco Giants
The D-Backs score six first-inning runs en route to an 11-3 victory over the Giants on Saturday.

Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants
Adam LaRoche and Barry Enright powered Arizona past Tim Lincecum and the Giants.

Arizona Diamondbacks unlikely to make more trades, Jerry Dipoto says
Notes: Interim GM Jerry Dipoto doesn't sound confident about making trades before Tuesday.

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United States Beats Tunisia 92-57 at FIBA World Championship
Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away after a sluggish first half on Thursday.

Former Phoenix Suns star Amar'e Stoudemire returns, reflects
Amar'e Stoudemire stepped back in US Airways Center Wednesday, holding no grudge in sharing his thoughts on his departure.

Former Phoenix Sun Neal Walk more than a trivia answer
When you think of Neal Walk you might think of a coin toss. There's a whole lot more to the guy.

Team USA wins first meeting with Iran
In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention.

Phoenix Suns, Dwayne Jones reunite after reluctant parting
Suns notes: Dwayne Jones returns and other tidbits.

USA survives test, holds on to edge Brazil at Worlds
The Americans survived their first tough test in Turkey, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa's shot rattled out at the buzzer.

Phoenix Suns bring back Dwayne Jones
The Suns signed Dwayne Jones, who was part of the trade to Toronto for Hedo Turkoglu.

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash embraces challenge, change
Steve Nash left Phoenix for three months and returned to find new bosses, five new teammates and the same onus on him.

Phoenix Suns new GM Lance Blanks wants to take 'great to greater'
Lance Blanks, who endorsed the Suns' more open style of play, aims to keep a good thing going.

Time for hoop fans to care about FIBA World Championship
Coro: You might as well care about the World Championship. The rest of the hoops world does.

Eddie House joins the Miami Heat, braces for the circus
Bickley: Eddie House reports to the Miami Heat on Monday, when one of the game's most likeable characters joins the most reviled team in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns president Lon Babby's life work prepared him
The Suns' new president of basketball operations has never worked for an NBA team.

Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill plays hoops with Barack Obama
Notes: Grant Hill, a Washington D.C. native, continued his long-held White House connection.

Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes 2 great Olympic champions
Larry Bird stopped just short of calling the Dream Team the best squad ever assembled.

Los Angeles Clippers' sad curse returns
As if playing for the Clippers wasn't bad enough, the 1996-97 team seems to have a special curse.

Phoenix Suns release 2010-2011 regular-season schedule
The Suns will open at Portland and play their first home game against the Lakers. On Dec. 23, it's an early Christmas present when the Miami Heat visit.

NBA to play two regular-season games in London
The NBA is taking regular-season games to Europe for the first time.

Phoenix Suns deal with pleas from playing, coaching hopefuls
Heat Index: The Phoenix Suns scour the world to look for talent but some undesired applicants come to them with blind ambition.

Phoenix Suns' pick Dwayne Collins to play in Italy
Suns second-round pick Dwayne Collins will sign with one of the Italian League's first division teams.

Phoenix Suns' Matt Janning used to proving himself
Newest Suns player Matt Janning has been the star player nobody wanted before and it ended up working out for him.

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EPA to reject Valley air quality plan?

The agency says there could be federally imposed cleanup measures if state and local officials don't develop a stronger compliance plan.

Drug 'kingpin' sentenced to 27 years

Prosecutors say the organization has been linked to violent activity in Mexico and its leader had even fled to the U.S. to avoid assassination.

Gilbert students named 'Best Buddies'

The students involved in "Best Buddies" get more than just a title out of the program.
 

Parody: Brewer debate video goes viral

On YouTube.com and across video sharing sites, the moment has been archived and so have several parodies.

PD: Chandler man plotted to kill ex-wife

The suspect allegedly offered $50,000 to have his ex-wife killed.