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John McCain Wants Americans to Be Able to Pick Their Own Damn Television Channels

Are you an alpha male whose gonads shrivel up every time you see the Lifetime channel? A radical environmentalist who faints at the sight of a Formula One race? Do you just vomit instantly upon hearing the voices of Bill O'Reilly or Rachel Maddow?Don't worry, folks, Senator John McCain's here for al ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Rumor of the Day -- Matt Cassel: Yay or Nay?

We're now getting to the point where it's impossible to go 24 hours without hearing a rumor from a legitimate sports reporter involving a quarterback and the Arizona Cardinals.On Tuesday, the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers said the Cardinals were "exploring the possibility" of trading for San Franci ... More >>

The Madden NFL 13 Soundtrack is a Massive Fail

See also: Five Artists ESPN Should NOT Tag to Replace Hank Williams Jr.Hear that buzz in the air? No, not the whirring noise coming from your trees. I'm talking about the electricity caused by the click-clack of cleats; the smell of freshly cut grass and iron-tinged blood. Ah, yes -- football season ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Trade for Peanuts as MLB Trade Deadline Passes

Despite several of the big-name players for the Arizona Diamondbacks being mentioned in trade rumors, the non-waiver trade deadline passed this afternoon, and they're still Diamondbacks.Instead, the D-backs opted to trade Yale-educated lefty Craig Breslow to the Boston Red Sox for reliever Matt Albe ... More >>

Daniel Hudson Has Another Poor Outing as Diamondbacks Get Wrecked by Atlanta Braves

It looks like the near-endless hit parades the Arizona Diamondbacks had against the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs last week didn't carry over into Atlanta.The Diamondbacks were limited to just one run against the Braves last night, as D'Backs starting pitcher Daniel Hudson tossed four or fewer i ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Maul Minnesota Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns kicked off the second half of their season on a high note last night when they trumped the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to a 104-95 drubbing of the Twin Cities team at US Airways Center.Steve Nash fared far better during Thursday night's game then he did in his five minutes of me ... More >>

Five Artists ESPN Should NOT Tag to Replace Hank Williams Jr.

As you already know by now Hank Williams Jr. and ESPN have officially parted ways. For 20 years Williams' song, "All My Friends" has opened "Monday Night Football" games. However, after comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler, Williams has belted out his last, 'Are you ready for some foot ... More >>

Breakfast Noir at the 5th Avenue Cafe

​In an effort to make mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a weekly review of local breakfast spots.If this was 1930's L.A., patrons would find a spectacle of gangsters and detectives at the 5th Avenue Café. The ... More >>

ASU Softball Team One Win From National Championship After Routing Florida

Strange game, fast-pitch softball.Dallas Escobedo on cusp on taking Sun Devils to national crown​Just last Friday night, the Florida Gators were poised to post a come-from-behind victory over the top-ranked ASU Sun Devils.Alas, the Devils pulled their own comeback and stole a 6-5 victory on their ... More >>

ASU Softball Team Reaches National Championship Finals; Plays Florida Tonight in First of Best-of-Three

Arizona State and Florida, the two best-hitting teams in the Women's College World Series, won berths in the championship finals in Oklahoma City yesterday.ASU softball team hopes to be soon wearing a 2011 version of this cap​The best-of-three series promises to be a great one, with veteran, well- ... More >>

ASU Women's Softball Team Begins Quest For NCAA Crown Today

The top-ranked Arizona State women's softball team takes the field this afternoon against the Oklahoma Sooners in a first-round game at the NCAA World Series in Oklahoma City.NCAA College World Series starts this afternoon​The 4 p.m. game will be nationally televised on ESPN2 (Channel 32). It shou ... More >>

ASU Redux: Another Pac-10 Game, Another Flippin' Loss

In the world of standing headlines, the above one is getting quite very tiresome for Arizona State men's basketball fans.​Arizona coach Sean Miller is on a roll​The Sun Devils lost last night 79-62 to the formidable Washington Huskies at Wells Fargo Arena in a game they never were in once it rea ... More >>

Easy Does it For Phoenix Suns Against Golden State Warriors; Suns Face Real Test Tonight

nba.com/sunsSuns reach .500. Will consistency follow?​The Phoenix Suns reached .500 for the first time since December 19 yesterday, beating the hapless Golden State Warriors 112-88 at the US Airways Arena. Planet Orange opened up a can of whoopass on the Warriors right from the beginning, at one ... More >>

Arizona Wildcats Snag Big Win in Tucson as ASU Goes Down In Tempe

Two men's college basketball teams going in opposite directions at the moment, those being the Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State Sun Devils.Down year continues for ASU​We watched the Cats break open a tight game against the formidable UCLA Bruins last night on ESPN-2, coming away with an 85-7 ... More >>

Now Open: The Herb Box

​The Herb Box opened its new SouthBridge location over the weekend, just in time for the live ESPN college football broadcasts taking place right outside its door this week. The upstairs restaurant takes over the former Estate House space (which has been completely renovated), while the ... More >>

Next Week: Bud Light Fiesta

​For college football fans, it's a chance to tailgate, celebrate, and socialize. And for anybody else, it's a chance to chow down on two-buck nibbles from local restaurants, take in some live music, and enjoy the glory of January in Arizona. While the rest of the country is digging itself out from ... More >>

Amar'e Stoudemire's Running Wild in Big Apple: Big Test Tonight

We were as frustrated at times as almost everyone else with Amar'e Stoudemire, whose mercurial career with the Phoenix Suns ended after seven seasons last June when he signed a mammoth deal with the New York Knicks. Mr. Stoudemire in previous incarnation​ His lack of defensive prowess, ... More >>

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At least for one night under the Sun Devil Stadium lights

O.A.R. @ Celebrity Theatre

Teharu Sushi Just May Be the Fastest Food

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Juans, II

A fight-of-the-year rematch on the big screen

Arizona Cardinals Ranked 15th On ESPN Off-Season Rankings

Matt Leinart will be feeling the heat this season​ With NFL training camps set to start up soon, ESPN has released their off-season Power Rankings. This list, which ranks all 32 NFL teams from top to bottom, has the usual suspects at the top. But another predictable team is your Arizona Cardinal ... More >>

Valley Sports Teams Rank Unexpectedly High in ESPN's "Ultimate Standings"

blogs.bu.edu ESPN​ESPN has released its "Ultimate Standings", a list that ranks each sports franchise in the four major categories (football, baseball, basketball and hockey). This is the eighth year ESPN has compiled such a list, and this year's rankings should please Valley sports fans. ... More >>

Phil Jackson's Asinine, Nativist Remarks About Los Suns and SB 1070

from AltoArizona.comSay it ain't so, Phil...Is Lakers head coach Phil Jackson -- generally known for his lefty ways -- a nativist as well?That's the only conclusion one can draw from his recent statements to ESPN in support of SB 1070, a law sponsored by neo-Nazi hugging Mexican-hater, state Senator ... More >>

Tiger Woods' CBS Interview Denied by Network Because it Wanted More Than Five Minute Interview

​CBS has declined an opportunity to speak with beleaguered sex great Tiger Woods because Tiger would only allow a five-minute interview.Really? Turning down one of the most sought after interviews in the world right now over a time requirement? Someone should tell CBS it takes a lot less than five ... More >>

Cubs Say they're Stickin' With Mesa; Assuming the City can Come Up With the Cash

www.collateraldamage.com​It's not officially official yet but if ESPN's Chicago insider Bruce Levine is right, which he often is, the Cubs have chosen Mesa as their first choice for their new spring training facility Suck on that, Charlie Crist.The Cubs have spent the last several months deciding ... More >>

Good News From Glendale: Coyotes are Winning and Attendance is Up

​For the first time in months, there is some reassuring news coming out of Glendale regarding the turbulent Phoenix Coyotes: people are actually going to games.The Coyotes have won their last 10 home games and are shaping up to be one of the better teams in the NHL.The Howlers are currently th ... More >>

Cardinals Host the St. Louis Rams After Clinching Division; After the Last Two Weeks, a Little Practice Couldn't Hurt

​The Arizona Cardinals clinched the division last week with a sloppy win over the dismal Detroit Lions -- sealing their fate for a second consecutive post-season appearance.  Woo-hoo. However, if the Cards head into the playoffs playing like they have the last two weeks, it will probably ... More >>

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D-Backs Annual Attendance Drops Big Time; Wonder Why?!

www.blogspot.com Chase Field. No, there is no game going on in this photo, but the stands don't look much different when there is.​What do the Arizona Diamondbacks have in common with the dentist? Um, nobody in their right mind wants to see them, and it's painful when they do.The Diamondbac ... More >>

GZA Heads to Gammage Auditorium for “Civil Disobedience WU”

Erin Andrews Peephole Video Links on Internet Likely Contain Viruses

  Image: Wikimedia Commons Computer hackers inadvertently came to the rescue of ESPN sportscasting hottie Erin Andrews, scaring off would-be voyeurs from downloading a peeping Tom's video because of a threat of computer viruses. Confession: We found this out on the I ... More >>

Kobe: Doin' Work

The Pistons and The Palace Await the Struggling Suns on Sunday, After Tonight's Rematch With Golden State

Home of the Pistons: The Palace at Auburn Hills For Phoenix Suns fans, there have been some stomachache-inducing moments this season. The disheartening blowouts in Boston and Charlotte. The heartbreaker on Christmas Day against San Antonio. However, the team's official fall into bottomless pit of a ... More >>

Jan. 23 In Blogs: Super Bowl, Nik Richie, Miniature Tigers and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: In ESPN Super Bowl Blog, Lil Wayne Sides With State That's Prosecuting ... More >>

Western Conference Rival Mavs Return Tonight for Another Shot at Suns

What's the one thing the Phoenix Suns learned during their spirit-crushing Christmas Day defeat by the San Antonio Spurs? That they still have heaps of trouble with the Western Conference's elite. (They also have problems with getting clipped at the buzzer. See Wednesday night's gut-wrenching defe ... More >>

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Speakin' Spell

Who would have thought -- a compelling film about spelling!

Break Stuff

Oft neglected or completely forgotten, Phoenix b-boy culture thrives thanks to the efforts of one Furious crew

Sports Fight

ESPN battles Phoenix webmaster over domain name

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