Benes, Garagiola Jr. reflect on Diamondbacks’ first franchise victory 22 years ago
PHOENIX – After opening their inaugural season with five straight losses, the Diamondbacks won the first game in franchise history, a home victory over the San Francisco Giants in 1998.
21 years ago, pitching legend Randy Johnson made his Diamondbacks debut
PHOENIX – On April 5, 1999, it was Opening Day in Los Angeles. The Arizona Diamondbacks were on the road to begin the year and new acquisition Randy Johnson was the starter.
Thirteen years ago, Mercury pulled off blockbuster trade for Tangela Smith that paid dividends
PHOENIX – Thirteen years ago, the Phoenix Mercury traded their No. 1 pick for Tangela Smith, and it paid dividends.
19 years ago, Bob Brenly made Diamondbacks debut, showed what rookie manager could do
PHOENIX – After major league catcher Bob Brenly retired from playing, he bounced between coaching and broadcasting before moving from the Diamondbacks broadcast booth to manage the team.
In era of COVID-19, virtual reality could change how world plays, consumes sports
PHOENIX – Virtual reality could provide fans and spectators with experiences previously thought only possible at in-person events.
Arizona broadcasters McConnell, Schulte and Bloom adjusting to a world without sports
PHOENIX – The sports hiatus affects players and fans but also the broadcasters of the teams no longer playing. Greg Schulte, Matt McConnell and Jon Bloom shared their thoughts on how the pandemic has affected their lives.
ASU’s Brinson Pasichnuk helped build culture, rewarded with NHL contract
TEMPE – ASU’s Brinson Pasichnuk ranked third nationally among defensemen this season with 37 points in 36 games played. His 11 goals placed him second nationally among defensemen.
One year later: The demise of the AAF through a player’s eyes
TEMPE – One year after the Alliance of American Football shut down operations, Arizona Hotshots defensive lineman Dylan Wynn recounts the day it all ended.
On the verge of something special, GCU beach volleyball’s season upended
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon Beach Volleyball was ranked No. 7 in the nation, having notched three wins over ranked opponents already this year, before the coronavirus pandemic upended its season.
‘It’s a weird mindset’: Canadian swimmer reflects on delay of Summer Olympics
LOS ANGELES – Olympian Taylor Ruck of Canada Swim was in disbelief after hearing the news about the Summer Games being postponed.
An alley-oop and a national title: 29 years ago, Bobby Hurley helped Duke to its first championship
PHOENIX – Twenty-nine years ago, Bobby Hurley was a key player in Duke’s first national title.
On the move: Running an important part of Brett Hundley’s life on, off the Cardinals’ field
PHOENIX – Brett Hundley has always been a mobile quarterback, but he has used his passion for running to help him stay in football shape for most of his life.
