Sammy Sosa

9 Totally Crazy Pieces of Band Merch

If someone is a hardcore fan of a band or artist, it seems he will shell out any amount of money to get his hands on their merch.I'm not just talking shirts or albums, either, and bands have been answering that call by offering up some truly ridiculous shit to satisfy the needs of their fans to have ... More >>

Incoming: Social Distortion, Hot Hot Heat, Ra Ra Riot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback

A picture of Canadian rock band Nickelback​I remember it like it was yesterday: it was the summer of 2002 and I was in super-humid Milwaukee for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. We were in the parking lot of Miller Park, enjoying the pre-game festivities, eating and drinking all of the ... More >>

New York Yankees Turn the Tables on the Arizona Diamondbacks in 9-2 Win

Dan Haren: Is his time as a D-Back winding down?​Dan Haren nearly matched Andy Pettitte for seven innings, but once again, it was the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen that let it get out of hand. With the New York Yankees leading just 3-2 after seven innings, Esmerling Vasquez entered the game ... More >>

Modifiest: Friday the Thirteenth

​Apart from a markedly talented five band bill, the first night of the last Modifest brought Modified Arts owner Kimber Lanning to the event's forefront. After Treasure Mammal completed an invigorating set, Lanning stepped toward the stage and addressed the crowd. "Music is my number one passion," ... More >>

Two Surprises: D-Backs Win a Series, and Mark Reynolds Is Left Off All-Star Squad. Up Next: San Diego Padres.

Mark Reynolds: He should be an All-Star.The most valuable slugger on the Arizona Diamondbacks this season is not going to play in the All-Star Game in St. Louis next week -- not yet, anyway. The fans still have an opportunity to vote Mark Reynolds to be the final player named to the National League ... More >>

Sundance 2008 leaves just a handful of buzz-worthy movies in its wake

Mark Reynolds: He should be an All-Star.The most valuable slugger on the Arizona Diamondbacks this season is not going to play in the All-Star Game in St. Louis next week -- not yet, anyway. The fans still have an opportunity to vote Mark Reynolds to be the final player named to the National League ... More >>

Great Scots

Get some dirt up your kilt at the Highland Games

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Get some dirt up your kilt at the Highland Games

BEST OLD SCOTTSDALE

Pink Pony Steakhouse

3831 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

480-945-6697

Field Artillery

The 2004 Cactus League comes out swinging

Run of a Bitch

FOOT WORK

Best Professional Athlete (Team Sport)

Luis Gonzalez

The Umpire Strikes Back

Yet another baseball movie, Hardball pitches some soft-hearted charm

Jackie Robinson of the Jews

Documentary on The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg hits the emotional core of the man and the game

Perpetual Heat

What makes Randy Johnson the most feared Pitcher in baseball?

The Strong Arm of the Law

Police go to great lengths -- including civil injunctions -- to combat gangs. The jury is out on their effectiveness

Buck's the System

Busk Showalter, the Diamondbacks' workaholic manager, proves that there is crying in baseball.

Auction Figure

Comic-book mogul finally makes the big leagues

Flashes

Comic-book mogul finally makes the big leagues

Flashes

Comic-book mogul finally makes the big leagues

Kid Pics for the week

Comic-book mogul finally makes the big leagues