East Valley Tribune - Sports

A few simple fixes for the D-Backs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:02:58 -0700

The Diamondbacks have the second-worst record in baseball, they lead the league in errors, and they’ve lost nine of their last 11 series. On Friday, after Arizona had nearly as many errors (three) as hits (four) in a 5-0 loss to Colorado, infielder Mark Reynolds all but called his teammates quitters.

Ex- NFL QB McNair killed in Tennessee

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:17:58 -0700

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death Saturday inside a residence in Nashville, police said.

Too on One: Ron Wolfley

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:46:50 -0700

Cardinals analyst and radio talk show host Ron Wolfley tells about the joys of fatherhood.

MCC coaches fired, then reinstated

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:31 -0700

Popular Mesa Community College coaches Tony Cirelli and Steve Jacobs found out in a letter from athletic director Jeff Fore they had been fired. But after a public outcry from the baseball and track communities, both have been reinstated.

If Suns are rebuilding, should they trade Nash?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:12:03 -0700

Point-counterpoint: Shaq is gone. Assuming Amaré Stoudemire is also dealt, should the Suns trade Steve Nash as well before his contract runs out at the end of next season?

D-Backs' skid continues with loss to Rockies

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:48:46 -0700

DENVER — Jorge De La Rosa begged for the ball in the ninth inning, wanting desperately to get a chance at his first career complete game.

Glendale trying to keep arena lease talks secret

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:09 -0700

Glendale officials are fighting in court to keep documents about negotiations over the Phoenix Coyotes confidential until they finish talks with a potential new owner of the NHL team over use of city-owned Jobing.com Arena.

Mercury's Taurasi cited for DUI

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:04:10 -0700

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi was cited for drunken driving a few hours after she helped lead her team to victory over the Seattle Storm.

Manny returns, goes hitless in Dodgers' win

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:14:17 -0700

SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could.

Strasburg wins award over ASU's Leake

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:51:08 -0700

LUBBOCK, Texas - Former San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Washington Nationals last month, has been selected as the winner of the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's player of the year.

D-Backs blow late lead, lose in 10 innings

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:14:49 -0700

CINCINNATI — Joey Votto still has his touch in the clutch.

Coyotes won't splurge on free agents

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:34:38 -0700

Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney wishes he had a larger budget for next season. What general manager doesn't? But he says there's enough room in this budget "to put a good team on the ice, and to continue to get better."

Dodgers' Ramirez a reflection of society

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:21 -0700

Scott Bordow: You want to know why athletes such as Manny Ramirez believe there are no serious consequences for their actions? Because we make them feel that way.

Manny's return will be spectacle | Manny being Manny means not having to say sorry

Shaq's new motto: Win a ring for the King

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:53 -0700

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — His nickname hasn't arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place.

Ex-Cardinal Pace suspended 4 games

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:19:56 -0700

NEW YORK — The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Game and Fish seeks award nominations

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:15:21 -0700

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is seeking nominations for its 2009 Commission Awards to recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the welfare of the state's wildlife and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Manny's return expected to be a spectacle

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:01:10 -0700

SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues on Friday night after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy. His return should be nothing short of a spectacle.

Stoudemire says no to Golden State?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:28:58 -0700

Valley Sports blog: Despite trade rumors to the contrary, Amare Stoudemire reportedly has no interest in playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Bordow: Suns have to trade Amare | Suns pick up Admundson's option

Coyotes sign Aucoin to bolster defense

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:48:06 -0700

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed free agent defenseman Adrian Aucoin to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cueto, Reds beat slumping D-Backs 1-0

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:23:31 -0700

CINCINNATI — They saw him reach for his back on the mound. They saw him stretching in the dugout. The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Johnny Cueto was hurting.