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Super Bowl XLVI: Patriots coach Bill Belichick's legacy is on the line
Bickley: If the Patriots lose to the Giants again in the Super Bowl, the smoke of the Spygate scandal from years ago would still linger, leaving coach Bill Belichick without a title in the past seven years.

Spencer Levin's personality fits the WM Phoenix Open he currently leads
Boivin: It was something watching Spencer Levin take ownership of TPC Scottsdale on Saturday. Nothing rattled him -- not even the lubricated fans at 16.

Michael Redd, Suns pull away from Bobcats for win
Michael Redd's first start led to 17 points from the ex-All-Star guard, and the Phoenix Suns came away with a 95-89 win over the Bobcats.

Coyotes regroup, get big win over Sharks at home
Lauri Korpikoski scored two goals and the Coyotes came together for a 5-3 win over the Pacific Division-leading Sharks at home on Saturday night.

WM Phoenix Open: Phil Mickelson gets back on track
Notes: Phil Mickelson got back to form Saturday, firing a 4-under 67 in the third round of the WM Phoenix Open -- his best score of the tournament.

ASU basketball suffers ugly loss at California
Shorthanded and overwhelmed, the Sun Devils lost 68-47 to California at Haas Pavilion.

WM Phoenix Open: Spencer Levin holds big lead heading into final round
Spencer Levin is at a loss to explain how his golf game suddenly came together at TPC Scottsdale, where he leads by six shots at 17-under with one round to play in the WM Phoenix Open.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy on radar after superb 2011 season
Kennedy might have opened eyes during a breakout 2011 season, but the element of surprise won't be in play this year -- not for Kennedy or the Diamondbacks as a whole.

Suns' Markieff Morris' path diverges from brother Marcus
Suns extra: For 21 years, Markieff and Marcus Morris were more like conjoined twins. Now they're on separate NBA teams and on different paths (thus far).

Elite quaterback, pass rush key to reaching Super Bowl
Super Bowl XLVI preview: Football romantics want to cling to the notion that only great, well-rounded teams make it to the Super Bowl. But in reality, that notion is old-fashioned.

Kyle Fogg's 14 points help Arizona beat Stanford
Kyle Fogg scored 14 points to help Arizona beat Stanford 56-43 on Saturday.

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Super Bowl XLVI: Patriots coach Bill Belichick's legacy is on the line
Bickley: If the Patriots lose to the Giants again in the Super Bowl, the smoke of the Spygate scandal from years ago would still linger, leaving coach Bill Belichick without a title in the past seven years.

Placing your bets on all things Super Bowl XLVI
Heat Index: We thought it would be fun to head to our first Super Bowl party armed with a boatload of official proposition bets to pass around and discuss before settling in to watch the Patriots vs. the Giants.

Giants: Antrel Rolle matches up well with Patriots' Wes Welker
Super Bowl XLVI notes: It's hard to find a player more confident in his abilities than the Giants' Antrel Rolle, a former Cardinals safety.

Video: Celebrities predict Super Bowl XLVI
Will the Giants or Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI? Playboy Playmates, Guy Fieri, Ne-Yo NFL legends and current stars give their thoughts on Sunday's big game.

Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs wins Defensive Player of Year
Former Arizona State star Terrell Suggs, the most dynamic player on the Ravens' staunch defense, has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.

Elite quaterback, pass rush key to reaching Super Bowl
Super Bowl XLVI preview: Football romantics want to cling to the notion that only great, well-rounded teams make it to the Super Bowl. But in reality, that notion is old-fashioned.

Curtis Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame
Running back Curtis Martin and four linemen were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, along with one senior committee choice.

Super Bowl XLVI: Rob Gronkowski a 'competitive fool'
Throughout this Super Bowl week, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has sported a goofy grin so wide the city's host committee could have strung a zip line ride from one side to the other and sold tickets.

Giants won't take Super Bowl XLVI trip for granted
The Giants were in the Super Bowl just four years ago, but two consecutive seasons out of the playoffs should keep them from taking this year's trip for granted.

Ex-Cardinals great Aeneas Williams under consideration for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Cardinals cornerback Aeneas Williams is among 15 modern-day finalists under consideration today by the Hall of Fame's selection committee.

Video: Should the Cardinals pursue Peyton Manning?
Should the Arizona Cardinals pursue Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning? Dan Bickley of The Arizona Republic discusses this question and more from Super Bowl XLVI.

Super Bowl XLVI scouting report, prediction: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
The Arizona Republic's Kent Somers breaks down Sunday's big game between the NFC champion Giants and AFC champion Patriots and offers his prediction.

Rumors surface about Peyton Manning, Larry Fitzgerald dinner date
Notes: The rumors of Peyton Manning perhaps playing for the Cardinals picked up speed Thursday with a report that Manning and receiver Larry Fitzgerald have a dinner date planned.

Super Bowl XLVI offers valuable lessons for Arizona, the Cardinals
Bickley: There's a lot to take for the state of Arizona and the Cardinals franchise from the high times going on in the Hoosier State right now.

Prince Amukamara takes a rough path to Super Bowl XLVI
Super Bowl XLVI: To say that Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara is living a dream by playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday implies his rookie season has been idyllic. It has not.

Super Bowl: What the Arizona Cardinals can learn
Can the Cardinals learn from the Super Bowl-bound New York Giants and New England Patriots? Will the Cards pursue Peyton Manning?

Kurt Warner defends Peyton Manning scrutiny
Notes: Former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner defended all of the attention being paid this week in Super Bowl XVLI to Peyton Manning.

Ex-Cardinals star Roy Green can relate to New England Patriots two-way player Julian Edelman's role
Not many of today's players are asked to do what Roy Green did - play two ways - earlier in his career with the Cardinals.

Kurt Warner weighs in on Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning
Somers: It was interesting to hear the opinions of another quarterback who has made the journey Peyton Manning might soon start.

John McNulty likely to stay with Arizona Cardinals
It appears certain that receivers coach John McNulty will stay with the Cardinals rather than become Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator.

New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski sticks to the script
Rob Gronkowski is becoming a NFL superstar. It would be nice if his head coach took off the muzzle.

New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle playing a vital role
New York safety's words, play important to late-season push from Giants.

Peyton Manning not done playing yet
Super Bowl notes: The four-time NFL MVP told a group of reporters in Indianapolis Tuesday he doesn't plan to stop playing and added that his recovery from a third neck surgery continues to be on schedule.

Ken Whisenhunt talks Peyton Manning, Ryan Williams and the Arizona Cardinals' strong finish last season
Video: Cardinals' head coach Ken Whisenhunt took part in the Waste Management Phoenix Open's Dream Day activities and took some time to talk football with 12 Sports' Kevin Hunt.

NFL Super Bowl media day part reality, part wackiness
Heat Index: There's nothing quite like Super Bowl media day.

Pittsburgh Steelers interview former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley
The Pittsburgh Steelers have interviewed former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley for the team's vacant offensive coordinator position.

Video: Tom Brady at Super Bowl XLVI media day
New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady take his turn at the microphones in Indianapolis at Super Bowl XLVI media day.

Video: Eli Manning at Super Bowl XLVI media day
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning take his turns at the microphones in Indianapolis at Super Bowl XLVI media day.

New York Giants vs. New England Patriots II worth 4-year wait
Four years after what many consider the best finish in Super Bowl history, the Giants and Patriots are facing off once more for the NFL championship.

Pro Bowl: Larry Fitzgerald's three TDs not enough for NFC
Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday.

Breaking down quarterback Peyton Manning's top likely destinations
Heat Index: The writing's on the wall -- the Colts will probably move on without quarterback Peyton Manning. To help Manning, we break down the pros and cons for the teams likely to contend for his services, including the Cardinals.

Peyton Manning to the Cardinals? Don't get your hopes up
Bickley: Future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning likely will be available. But history says he'll be out of the Cardinals' reach.

Cardinals deny Buccaneers permission to speak to receivers coach John McNulty
The Cardinals denied the Tampa Bay Buccaneers permission to interview receivers coach John McNulty for the offensive coordinator's job under new coach Greg Schiano, according to NFL sources.

Cardinals' running back Beanie Wells begins rehab on knee
Running back Beanie Wells is back in the Valley after undergoing athroscopic surgery earlier this week on his right knee.

ASU alum Grey Ruegamer sees similarities between Super Bowl XLVI coaches
Bickley: Former ASU star Grey Ruegamer played for Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin, giving him special insight for Super Bowl XLVI.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy on radar after superb 2011 season
Kennedy might have opened eyes during a breakout 2011 season, but the element of surprise won't be in play this year -- not for Kennedy or the Diamondbacks as a whole.

Diamondbacks taking it slow with Stephen Drew
The D-Backs have been receiving Stephen Drew updates for months -- the shortstop is working out with a non-team-affiliated trainer -- and although spring training is only about two weeks away, there is little that can be said definitively on his status.

Diamondbacks' Derrick Hall in full speed, here to stay
Back to work after a bout with prostate cancer, CEO Derrick Hall has returned to full speed. He's also attracting attention from potential rivals.

What needs to go right for the Diamondbacks
Heat Index: For the past few years, the Diamondbacks have gone into the season needing things to go right. Now, it feels like they just need things to not go wrong.

Video: Arizona Diamondbacks at Waste Management Phoenix Open
Kevin Hunt catches up with Luis Gonzalez, Derrick Hall and Diamondbacks' players Ian Kennedy and Willie Bloomquist.

Arizona Diamondbacks agree to one-year contracts with Miguel Montero, Ryan Roberts
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a pair of one-year contracts that settled arbitration cases, giving C Miguel Montero $5.9 million and INF Ryan Roberts $2,012,500.

College strikeout king Buddy Schultz hosting Scottsdale celebrity baseball game
Boivin: Of all the personalities that will play in Sunday's 20th annual Molina Celebrity Baseball Game in Scottsdale, the one that grabbed my attention is the guy promoting the event.

Arizona Diamondbacks, Brad Ziegler agree to 1-year deal
Pitcher Brad Ziegler and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoids arbitration.

Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants agree to $40.5M, 2-year deal
Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants reached a verbal agreement Tuesday on a two-year contract worth $40.5 million.

Source: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers agree on 9-year deal for $214 million
Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions' need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said.

Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall is cancer free
Video: Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall discusses life post-cancer.

Daniel Hudson: Arizona Diamondbacks 'hungry' for more
Boivin: The Diamondbacks have my attention. They should have your attention, too.

Arizona Diamondbacks' front office gambles on payroll
The Diamondbacks find themselves with a payroll they say will be north of $79 million, putting them in position to potentially lose money if things don't go according to plan.

Arizona Diamondbacks sign pitcher Joe Saunders
In a surprise move, Joe Saunders agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year, $6 million contract.

Craig Counsell retires, joins Brewers' front office
After a 15-year major league playing career that included two World Series victories, Craig Counsell announced his retirement as a player Tuesday, taking a front office job with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Andre Ethier re-signs with Los Angeles Dodgers for one-year, $10.95 million deal
Andre Ethier's $10.95 million contract means he avoids salary arbitration and will be eligible for free agency after this season.

Diamondbacks have interest in pitcher Bartolo Colon
The Diamondbacks still are perusing the free-agent market for a veteran pitcher to compete for a spot at the end of their rotation, and right-hander Bartolo Colon appears to be their latest interest.

MLB Commissioner Bug Selig's contract extended through the 2014 season
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has been given a two-year contract extension through the 2014 season.

8th annual Arizona Diamondbacks FanFest set for Feb. 11
The Diamondbacks announced they will host the eighth Subway D-Backs FanFest on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chase Field.

What's up with former baseball player Royce Clayton
Clayton spent 17 seasons in the major leagues, playing for 11 teams, including the San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers and the Diamondbacks.

MLB expected to extend contract of commissioner Bud Selig
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, who had said he planned to retire following the 2012 season, is expected to receive a two-year extension this week during owners' meetings in Paradise Valley.

MLB free agent signings
The 76 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract.

Barry Larkin elected to baseball Hall of Fame
With video: The former Cincinnati Reds shortstop received 495 votes (86 percent) in balloting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Arizona Diamondbacks announce spring-training reporting dates, non-roster invitees
The Diamondbacks will report to spring training beginning Feb. 20, with a few familiar faces set to be in attendance as non-roster invitees.

Joe Torre quits MLB to pursue Los Angeles Dodgers ownership
Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Diamondbacks not interested in trading Gerardo Parra
GM Kevin Towers, on outfielder Gerardo Parra: "I'm not really motivated to move him" after signing outfielder Jason Kubel earlier in the offseason.

Diamondbacks poised to reclaim Valley's sporting allegiance
Bickley: Two years ago, this team was the laughingstock of the industry. Now, the Diamondbacks are Arizona's most promising professional franchise.

Georgia signee Kyle Carter wins home run derby title
Kyle Carter says his dream is to play Major League Baseball. So the slugging senior high school player from Georgia can only hope scouts were paying attention at Chase Field on Wednesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks charity gave $14.9 mil in 10 years
The Arizona Diamondbacks once again provided hundreds of shoes, sweatshirts and gift bags to needy children this month, but the baseball team's charitable giving isn't limited to the Christmas season.

Joe Saunders: Arizona Diamondbacks wanted a 'different direction'
Joe Saunders made it clear to anyone who would listen that he wanted to return to the Diamondbacks next season. The team had other ideas.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jason Kubel eager to play at hitter-friendly Chase Field
Jason Kubel officially became a Diamondback this week, finalizing a two-year, $15 million deal that includes a $7.5 million mutual option for 2014.

Arizona Diamondbacks' pickup of Jason Kubel raises questions
It's an interesting signing, both because it came out of nowhere and because of the questions it raises, most of which revolve around incumbent left fielder Gerardo Parra.

Arizona Diamondbacks shift gears, agree to terms with outfielder Jason Kubel
Tired of waiting around in their pursuit for pitching help, the Diamondbacks shifted gears and went after a bat, agreeing to terms with free agent outfielder Jason Kubel on a two-year deal worth more than $15 million.

Arizona Diamondbacks reach agreement with Takashi Saito
The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million contract with 41-year-old right-hander Takashi Saito.

Arizona Diamondbacks decline salary arbitration for pitchers Joe Saunders, Micah Owings
Joe Saunders and Micah Owings will become free agents after the Arizona Diamondbacks did not offer salary arbritration to the two pitchers by Monday's 10 p.m. deadline.

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Michael Redd, Suns pull away from Bobcats for win
Michael Redd's first start led to 17 points from the ex-All-Star guard, and the Phoenix Suns came away with a 95-89 win over the Bobcats.

Phoenix Suns' Jared Dudley misses game against Charlotte Bobcats
Guard Michael Redd started in Dudley's place Saturday night, getting his first start with Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns give and go: Sebastian Telfair
Each week, we ask a member of the Suns some off-the-court questions. This week: Backup guard Sebastian Telfair.

Suns' Markieff Morris' path diverges from brother Marcus
Suns extra: For 21 years, Markieff and Marcus Morris were more like conjoined twins. Now they're on separate NBA teams and on different paths (thus far).

Suns' Marcin Gortat's rebounding helps lift 'worst' team
Notes: Marcin Gortat's work as a top-10 rebounder in the NBA defies his team's standing as the league's second-worst rebounding team.

Rockets' balanced scoring attack cripples Suns
Seven players score in double figures for the Rockets en route to a 99-81 defeat for the Suns.

Rockets' Goran Dragic prepares for third reunion with Suns
It has been nearly a year since Goran Dragic was awakened by Steve Nash on a Suns team flight and told that he had been traded.

Veteran Michael Redd working to get more comfortable in Phoenix Suns system
Notes: Redd still is in a comeback phase, having played nearly as many games for the Suns as he did for Milwaukee last season.

Steve Nash leads Phoenix Suns over New Orleans Hornets
With video: A second-half turnaround meant a 120-103 Suns victory at New Orleans that defined Steve Nash as the most prolific passer in Suns history.

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash breaks franchise career assists record
Suns point guard Steve Nash set the franchise career assists record Wednesday night in New Orleans on a night that has been more about his scoring.

Phoenix Suns' Channing Frye struggling with shot
Frye would like to recapture the ease in mind and body that he had the previous two seasons, when he made 41 percent of his 3-point shots.

Social media: Blake Griffin's monster dunk over Kendrick Perkins spawns widespread reaction on Twitter
With video: Another highlight-reel dunk by Clippers forward Blake Griffin -- one which some are already calling the "dunk of the year" -- took over the social-media world Monday night. We capture some of the best Twitter reactions.

Without Steve Nash, Suns punished by Mavericks
With video: The Mavericks shot 55.2 percent on Monday night in Phoenix en route to a 122-99 rout of the Suns, who were missing Steve Nash.

Suns' Josh Childress works way back into rotation
Notes: One positive movement for one positive player came out of the rubble of negativity Friday night at Portland: Josh Childress, a swingman who sat out the nine previous games, found his way back on the floor.

Suns' Steve Nash sitting out vs. Mavericks with injury
Point guard Steve Nash's chase for the Suns' all-time assists mark will have to wait another game. He's sitting out with a left thigh injury he suffered Saturday vs. the Grizzlies.

Suns' Steve Nash (thigh) questionable vs. Mavericks
Notes: Steve Nash will need to heal from another thigh bruise in time for Monday's game vs. the Mavericks if he hopes to attain the seven assists needed to set the new Suns career assists mark.

Suns' offense suffers without Steve Nash on floor
Notes: One consistent thing that coach Alvin Gentry feels is undermining the Suns offense from finding any rhythm is the drop-off when point guard Steve Nash leaves the game.

Suns bounce back, hold off Grizzlies in a home thriller
Jared Dudley made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift the Suns to an 86-84 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Phoenix Suns give and go: Marcin Gortat
Each week, a member of the Suns talks about topics outside of Suns games. This week: Center Marcin Gortat.

Kevin Johnson saw big-time potential in Suns' Steve Nash
Suns extra: For two years in the late 1990s, point guards Steve Nash and Kevin Johnson were Suns teammates, passing to help win games. Few could have predicted that Nash would one day break Johnson's Suns record for career assists (6,518).

What some NBA mock drafts are predicting for the Phoenix Suns
Heat Index: The way the Suns have been going, we figure it isn't too early to begin looking at the NBA draft lottery.

Suns' Steve Nash on verge of team's career assists record
Nobody in the 43-year history of the Suns has passed like Steve Nash, and now it will be reflected in the numbers.

Trail Blazers get payback, steamroll Suns in Portland
With video: In testing the all-time lows in franchise offense, the Suns (6-12) experienced a 63-point swing for the worse Friday night when they took a demoralizing 109-71 loss to the same Portland team they had beaten by 25 earlier this month.

Suns' Ronnie Price's starting role not a new gig
Notes: Ronnie Price has held a starting job before coming to Phoenix -- just not often.

Suns' offense in tailspin as Trail Blazers await
Considering the Suns' only landmark win this season was against a Trail Blazers team that is only tied for eighth in the West says a lot about how the Suns have wasted the season's first 17 games.

Video: Is it time for the Suns to trade Steve Nash?
Is it time for the Suns to trade Steve Nash for a better future? If so, where will the future Hall of Famer land? CineSport's Noah Coslov and The Arizona Republic's Paola Boivin discuss.

It's time for the Phoenix Suns to trade Steve Nash
Bickley: The talent-deprived Suns must trade two-time MVP point guard Steve Nash if they want to protect their spot in the NBA Draft lottery.

Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez suspended 1 game by NBA
Robin Lopez of the Phoenix Suns has been suspended one game without pay for improper conduct towards a game official.

Phoenix Suns winning streak vs. Toronto Raptors snapped
With video: Suns' 14-game winning streak vs. Toronto snapped as late rally attempt falls short in 99-96 loss.

Phoenix Suns' starting lineup continues to shuffle
Suns notes: Coach Alvin Gentry and the Suns still are trying to figure out, on the fly, just who they are.

Shawn Marion leads Dallas Mavericks over Phoenix Suns
With video: The Suns shot a season-worst 37.3 percent from the field and let a former Suns All-Star, Shawn Marion, score a season-high 29 points to lead to Dallas' 93-87 victory.

Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez might explore value on open market
Notes: The Suns have until Wednesday to come to a contract extension with Lopez or he becomes a restricted free agent on July 1.

Phoenix Suns defense keys recent surge
Winning the past two games with only 170 points just might say more about who the Suns are. Suns-Celtics

Phoenix Suns' Marcin Gortat making great strides
Since a splint was removed from his right thumb, which had sustained a hairline fracture, Marcin Gortat has averaged 17.0 points and 11.2 rebounds in nine games. His 59.9 percent shooting leads the NBA.

Phoenix Suns seeking rise in class
Suns extra: The Suns had better start taking advantage of their home court if they want to be a playoff team.

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Super Bowl lodging a Phoenix-based scam?

Indiana homeowners say they may have been duped by a Phoenix company promising to help rent out their homes during Super Bowl week.

Show Low FD recounts plane crash rescue

Two people rescued from the wreckage of a Show Low plane crash are expected to survive thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters.

ICE agents fire at suspect in Tucson

Tucson police are investigating a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that ended with no one hurt.

Obama refuses to pick Super Bowl winner

President Barack Obama isn't picking sides this Super Bowl Sunday.

Florence officer involved shooting

A Florence Police officer fired his weapon while trying to make an arrest southeast of the Valley Sunday morning.