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‘No regrets’: Patrick Peterson retires, reflects on Hall of Fame career with Arizona Cardinals
TEMPE – Legendary cornerback Patrick Peterson hangs up the cleats after 13 years in the NFL. He retired with the Cardinals, who selected him fifth overall in 2011, and reflected on his journey Monday afternoon at the team facility.
For family, for Guinea: Mamadi Diakite’s NBA dream grinds forward with Valley Suns
PHOENIX – Mamadi Diakite had a unique journey to the G League. From growing up in Africa and wanting to play soccer to making the switch to basketball at a later age, he has persevered through language barriers and unfamiliarity with the sport to reach new heights.
Arizona Cardinals’ Trey McBride becomes NFL’s highest-paid tight end, calls $76 million deal ‘biggest honor’
GLENDALE – Trey McBride became the NFL’s highest-paid tight end, and reflected on his journey to get to this stage.
Jacoby Brissett and Dalvin Tomlinson bring veteran vibes to Arizona Cardinals
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have bolstered their roster by signing veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett as a backup to Kyler Murray and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to strengthen their defensive line.
Battle-tested and NFL ready: Tyler Shough’s draft journey shaped by experience, adversity
INDIANAPOLIS – With the evolution of NIL and the transfer portal, NFL front offices have to adapt their thinking. Typically teams prefer younger prospects, but older players like Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, who turns 26 after the NFL season begins, are changing the conversation.
Speed bump ahead? Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan faces questions ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
INDIANAPOLIS – Tetairoa McMillan was mocked and perceived as a top-10 pick in January. As the NFL Combine ends and the NFL draft moves closer, the receiver has started to fall in some mocks. What are the factors to this, and can he fix them before April?
Like a Skat out of hell: Physical and punishing, ASU’s Cam Skattebo set to prove NFL doubters wrong
INDIANAPOLIS – ASU’s Cam Skattebo is drawing a lot of questions about his top speed as a prospect. It may not matter as some general managers said at the NFL Scouting Combine that they don’t feel like it defines the value of a running back in the league.
Deep in the trenches: Arizona Cardinals searching to disrupt QBs in 2025 NFL draft
INDIANAPOLIS – Philosophy can dominate moves from NFL front offices. One specific belief paved the way for the Eagles to win the Super Bowl convincingly. That same theory exists in the front office of the Cardinals as they approach the 2025 NFL Draft.
From Michael Phelps to Corbin Burnes to Jelly Roll, WM Phoenix Open celebrity pro-am brings out the stars
SCOTTSDALE – From Arizona Diamondbacks players to stars in the entertainment world, celebrities took center stage at the WM Phoenix Open Annexis Pro-Am Wednesday at TPC Scottsdale.
Westwood High teacher bids farewell with final ‘Very Special Baseball Game’ for special needs students
MESA – The Mesa community came together Saturday morning to partake in the 11th annual “Very Special Baseball Game” between Westwood and Red Mountain High School. It’s an event fueled by family and tradition, but this year was the final time one member took part.
