Sports News from The Arizona Republic

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Adam Eaton doesn’t have structural damage in elbow

Nick Piecoro — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:33:43 +0000

It doesn’t sound like the Diamondbacks are going to be getting center fielder Adam Eaton back in the lineup anytime soon.Eaton visited with team physician Dr. Michael Lee on Wednesday and underwent an MRI after more discomfort surfaced in his left elbow Monday during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno.

Gerardo Parra proving to Arizona Diamondbacks he performs better the more he’s on field

Nick Piecoro — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:21:41 +0000

Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra is back to being an everyday player. And he’s back to performing at a high level.
General Manager Kevin Towers doesn’t think these two developments are unrelated.

News, notes from league that never takes break

Kent Somers — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:16:00 +0000

Off-season? The NFL has no stinking off-season, so we’ll explore some news and notes for the next 20 inches or so:
Whoever said a person should never revel in the misery of another never played in the NFL, or the NFC West. Outside the Bay Area, there were no tears this week when news broke that 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles’ tendon in voluntary practice.

Arizona basketball releases non-conference schedule

Anthony Gimino — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:31:39 +0000

The Arizona Wildcats announced on Thursday its non-conference basketball schedule for next season, featuring two challenging road games and potential marquee matchups in Madison Square Garden.
Duke, anyone?

Pitch and catch with … Arizona Diamondbacks’ Pat Corbin

Bob McManaman — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:53:22 +0000

Each week, azcentral sports talks with a Diamondbacks player or coach.
Today: Starting pitcher Pat Corbin.

Source: Phoenix Coyotes GM Don Maloney close to contract extension

Sarah McLellan — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:43 +0000

Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney is in the midst of negotiating a contract extension with the NHL and is close to completing a new deal, a league source confirmed.No timeline for when the contract might be finalized has been set.

Arizona Cardinals sign Tyrann Mathieu to four-year contract

Bob McManaman — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:58:04 +0000

The Cardinals announced Thursday they have signed third-round draft pick Tyrann Mathieu, a safety from LSU, to a four-year contract. Mathieu was the 69th overall pick in the NFL draft. Contract terms were not disclosed by the Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals’ Ryan Williams says he was playing scared

Scott Bordow — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:11:58 +0000

Professional athletes don’t give in to their fear. They ignore it, rationalize it or pretend it doesn’t exist. Playing scared is a sign of weakness, and the weak get devoured, particularly in the NFL.
It’s startling, then, to hear Cardinals running back Ryan Williams talk so candidly about a play in Arizona’s game against the New England Patriots on Sept. 16.

ASU football head coach Todd Graham ‘twice as prepared’ to face tough schedule

Doug Haller — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:38:11 +0000

Todd Graham sat in his Arizona State office last week, watching film on an 82-inch television.
“I’m a big research, analyze-type person,” the football coach said.

Phoenix Suns’ draft options at No. 5 include Maryland big man Alex Len

Paul Coro — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:35:05 +0000

The NBA draft lottery slotted the Suns fifth in the selection order, assuring they will not get a chance to pick Nerlens Noel without a trade.
But they could take the center who dominated Noel to start the past college season.