Coronavirus sports roundup: Mercury honor Breonna Taylor; fake fans to highlight games at Chase Field
PHOENIX – Mercury, Suns players begin making decisions about social justice messages on jerseys. Fox announces virtual fans for MLB games.
Play ball: Diamondbacks, MLB prepare to play America’s pastime in coronavirus era
PHOENIX – Facing a unique challenge, Major League Baseball owners and players agree to begin a 60-game schedule starting in late July. Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said the organization is ready
Nineteen years ago, Diamondbacks’ Luis Gonzalez tied major league home run record
PHOENIX – In April of 2001, Luis Gonzalez hit 13 home runs in one month to tie a major league record, but it was only the beginning of the Diamondbacks’ magical season.
MLB’s idea to play every game in Arizona might be desert mirage, some believe
PHOENIX – Baseball reporters Zach Buchanan and Bob Nightengale believe MLB’s proposal to play all of its 2020 games in Arizona is flawed in several ways.
Diamondbacks, other MLB clubs will provide $1 million for ballpark employees
Diamondbacks, other MLB clubs will provide $1 million for ballpark employees The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with 29 other MLB clubs, announced Tuesday that they will donate $1 million apiece to ballpark employees affected by the season’s delay.
‘Patriotism and support’: Cheez-It Bowl winner Air Force feels the love from Arizona
PHOENIX – Air Force felt the military support from Arizona as it bettered the Washington State air raid offense with its triple option to win the Cheez-It Bowl.
Diamondbacks’ Adam Jones comes face to face with his history: the Orioles
PHOENIX – Diamondbacks outfield Adam Jones will have mixed feeling when he faces the team he played with for 11 years, the Baltimore Orioles.
More Arizona communities cancel firework shows because of extreme fire danger
Prescott Valley, Show Low and Heber-Overgaard join the cities cancelling Fourth of July Fireworks show this year.
Eye on the ball: Humidor debuts in D-backs opener
The Diamondbacks on Feb. 13 announced they would incorporate a humidor for the 2018 season to increase weight on the balls and decrease and how far they travel.
Peanuts and Cracker Jack? Try Dutch Bros. and Portillo’s at Chase Field this season
Peanuts and Crackerjacks? Try Dutch Bros. and Portillo's at Chase Field this season. Diamondbacks expanding their dining and entertainment options.
Cool it: From slushy ice to high utility bills, sports in desert can be costly
GLENDALE-- Going to the rink in shorts and flip flops is a perk that comes with playing hockey in Arizona. Behind the scenes, however, the heat is a strain on the state’s professional teams, especially from a financial standpoint.
From covert dips to sponsorship opportunities, Chase Field pool has unique history
PHOENIX — Fans discover different things when passing through the turnstiles and finding their seats at Chase Field.
