Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is playing amazing basketball, but that’s no excuse for what happened Sunday night during Game 4 in Phoenix.
Author: Greg Moore, Arizona Republic
Scary news for NBA? Suns are up 3-1 on Clippers without needing a Kevin Durant takeover
Kevin Durant has been very efficient and largely deferential to teammates. But we know he can take over a game, and that should scare Suns opponents.
Arizona Cardinals fumble timing of GM announcement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Opinion
Given the NFL’s diversity issues, it seemed like a bad call to announce the hiring of a new, white, general manager on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Kyler Murray’s ‘study clause’ represents double standard Black athletes face | Opinion
The clause in Cardinals QB Kyler Murray’s contract has been removed, but not before it raised questions about the Pro Bowl quarterback’s work ethic.
Why the Phoenix Suns need to figure out how to land Kevin Durant | Opinion
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers ever. When a guy of his caliber says he wants to come to your city, you figure it out, writes Greg Moore.
J.J. Watt: Cardinals’ season ‘was a massive failure … no other way to describe it’
J.J. Watt set out to do something legendary by returning from injury in the playoffs, but the Cardinals were eliminated by the Rams.
Opinion: Phoenix Mercury arena situation for WNBA playoffs is embarrassing; we all need to do better
Mercury stars Diana Taurasi and Britney Griner shouldn’t have to accommodate Disney on Ice and Maluma, but that’s the reality in the WNBA playoffs.
Opinion: Adding J.J. Watt pushes Arizona Cardinals into NFL’s elite group
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim and owner Michael Bidwill have maneuvered the team into the NFL spotlight by acquiring J.J. Watt.
Opinion: Arizona high school on Navajo reservation clings to mascot tradition, but pro sports can send message
There’s an ongoing debate about Native mascots that centers on opinion and not effect. Professional sports have opportunity to do something positive.
A friend’s suicide sparks a simple idea for ending our COVID plague year on a better note
The pandemic has taken a toll on mental health. Finish 2020 strong by calling people you know but haven’t talked to recently. Make them feel valued.