Will the Phoenix Coyotes Get Their First Playoff Series Victory?

The Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime last night, marking the team’s third win in the opening round, all of them coming in overtime.For the second time this series, Mikkel Boedker scored the game-winner for the Coyotes.Now, the Coyotes are one win away from winning the first playoff…

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose Series to Pittsburgh Pirates. Yeah…

After starting the season with seven wins and just three losses, the Arizona Diamondbacks just lost a home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.You know, the same Pittsburgh Pirates that lost 90 games last year while the D’Backs won a division title.The D’Backs couldn’t put runs together in yesterday’s matinee game…

Is Arizona’s New Law Allowing Bible Classes in Schools a Good Idea?

Governor Jan Brewer signed House Bill 2563, which allows high schools to offer classes on “how the Bible has influenced Western culture,” although nothing requires youngsters to take the class.It also creates and exemption for the Bible from a law that says “all books, publications, papers and audiovisual materials of…

Does Paul Babeu Have a Shot at Winning His Congressional Race?

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu is still trying to win a seat in Congress, despite the unflattering information about the sheriff that seems to come out with regularity during his campaign.First it was Babeu as Sheriff studboi1, and his ex-lover’s allegations that the sheriff threatened him with deportation — a…

James Peters, Scottsdale Cop With Six Kills, Applies for Retirement

James Peters, the Scottsdale police officer who made headlines in February for shooting and killing the sixth person of his 12-year stint with the department, is applying for retirement.According to a meeting agenda for Scottsdale’s police board for the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, Peters has submitted an “accidental disability…