Welcome to a playoff race, Dan Haren. The D-Backs ace was traded to theAmerican League Angels on Sunday in exchange for Joe Saunders and minor leaguers Rafael Rodriguez and southpaw Patrick Corbin. They also get a player to be named later, rumored to be pitching prospect Tyler Skaggs. Long rumored to…

Of the hundreds of sports franchises in the world, the Arizona Cardinals are worth quite the pretty penny. According to Forbes magazine, the Cards rank as the 30th most valuable sports team in the world. The value of the team, owned by William Bidwill, is a hefty $935 million, and…

As the days pass, it seems there are more and more rumors surrounding D-Backs pitcher Dan Haren. With the July 31 trade deadline inching closer and closer, the word around baseball is that Haren probably is going to get traded — sorry D-Backs fans. But Haren himself spoke out yesterday, saying he…

It’s a date that’s been circled on the calendars of video-game and football geeks for months: August 10, 2010. Which’s the release date of Madden 2011, pretty much the most successful video game ever. Since some nerds will be lined up to buy their copy at midnight, we thought we’d…

The Diamondbacks open up a four-game series tonight at home against the San Francisco Giants. The D-Backs are trying to win their fourth game in a row while the Giants are trying to stay in the playoff race. It’s pretty much just another series in July. But the teams could…

There were six runs scored over the first six innings of the D-Backs and Mets game last night. Over the next eight, there was only one. But it’s a run the D-Backs will take, as it gave them a sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-3 win. Chris…

Dan Haren could be on his way out of town by July 31, the MLB’s trade deadline. According to Fox Sports Arizona, Haren would be willing to waive his partial no-trade clause if the deal was presented. Haren has a clause in his contract that allows him to cancel trades to…

It turns out Robin Lopez won’t be giving it a go for Team USA, after all. Even though the Suns center was invited to training camp in Las Vegas last week, Lopez has decided not to participate. Instead, he will continue to heal a back injury that slowed him down…

While the Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Coyotes dominate the sports headlines around town, one team actually is a proven winner. Yes, we’re talking about the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. While they may not get the attention they deserve, they were honored by President Barack Obama yesterday for winning the…

As we all know, Amar’e Stoudemire is now a member of the New York Knicks. But STAT wanted to stay here in Phoenix, at least that’s what he’s saying now that he signed a huge contract. All the Suns had to do was offer him fully guaranteed five-year maximum contract…

With the July 31st trade deadline looming on the horizon, many are wondering if the D-Backs will make any noise in the following days. One name that keeps getting thrown around is starting pitcher Dan Haren, who is 7-8 with a 4.60 ERA and 133 strikeouts this year. The team…

Although he was highly successful during his stint with the Phoenix Suns,Charles Barkley’s heart apparently lies elsewhere. At least when it comes to the gridiron. Speaking to an NBC affiliate in Washington over the weekend, Barkley announced that he is now a follower of the Washington Redskins…

This was not the way the Diamondback wanted to start the second half. In a their first series after the All-Star break, the D-Backs were trounced and swept by the San Diego Padres while getting outscored 26-10. The most electrifying moment of the weekend came yesterday when Snakes’ third baseman…

Yesterday we wrote about the scenarios in which Phil Mickelson could overtake Tiger Woods for the top spot in golf. Well, less than 24 hours later, we can throw all of that out the window. After battling heavy wind and chilly temperatures for two days, the former ASU star is…

Amar’e Stoudemire is no LeBron James when it comes to talent on the basketball court. But James may want to take note of Stoudemire’s ex-team-etiquette after Amare took out a full page ad in the Arizona Republic this morning. (Amar’e, where’s the love, where’s New Times’ full-page ad?) In the…

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez is getting an opportunity to shine. Lopez, who will be entering his third year in the league this fall, has been invited to Team USA’s training camp next week in Las Vegas. Team USA will play in the world championships in Turkey from August 28-September…

The British Open teed off this morning at the Old Course at St. Andrews, one of the most historic links in all of golf. Over 150 golfers will take their hacks to try to win the third major this golf season. But the tournament also means it’s yet another chance…

The first half of the 2010 season was a mostly forgettable one for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sure, there was Edwin Jackson’s no-hitter and Chris Young’s selection as an All-Star. But it’s mid-July, and the Snakes’ playoff hopes are essentially finished. With a 34-55 record, the D-Backs are already 17.5 games…

The Phoenix Suns made another official move today. Hours after completing a sign and trade for Josh Childress, the Suns traded for Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu. Leandro Barbosa and Dwayne Jones were sent to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Turkoglu…

After days of speculation and rumors, Josh Childress is officially a Phoenix Sun. The deal is a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks, who receive Phoenix’s 2012 second-round draft pick. Childress, who played four seasons with the Hawks from 2004-08, has spent the previous two seasons with Greek club Olympiacos…

Finally, the monkey is off the back of the National League. After 13 long and frustrating years, it finally notched a win in the Midsummer Classic in Anaheim, beating the American League 3-1. Arizona’s Chris Young didn’t contribute much to the win, much like his disappointing showing in the home…