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Russ Pennell committed to staying at Grand Canyon
Russ Pennell said he's not about to leave what he just started at his Division II school in Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Rusty Ryal aims for bench role
Call him a surprise if you must. Just don't expect Rusty Ryal to go along with it.

A Senior and his Father experience 1 final basketball game
Work took the Father out of town during the first round of the recent state high school basketball tournament, so he had to rely on text messages to follow what could be his Senior's last game.

Arizona Wildcats bench beefs up as Kevin Parrom returns
Arizona coach Sean Miller needs a strong effort from his bench for a deep Pac-10 tournament run.

Phoenix Coyotes to host Vancouver Canucks team at the end of 14-game road trip
The Canucks end a 14-game road odyssey Wednesday night when they visit Jobing.com Arena.

Dennis Erickson says ASU football is reaching 'turning point' on offense
Fourth-year coach Dennis Erickson says "You'll probably see as fast an offensive team that you've seen in a long time here."

Pac-10 basketball tournament clouded by parity, mediocrity
No one outside of Cal is assured an NCAA bid, making the Pac-10 Tournament tough to predict.

Suns' Frye suspended 1 game for scuffle with Pacers
The Suns' Channing Frye was suspended for 1 game for his part in an altercation against the Indiana Pacers.

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Kerry Rhodes looks forward to fresh start with Cardinals
New Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes is excited about being on a new team after five years with the Jets.

Ex-Cardinal Anquan Boldin introduced in Baltimore
Former Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver Anquan Boldin can't wait to try out his new role as the primary target of Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco.

Cardinals' drama hits hard, early
Somers: In many ways, this is a way of life for any NFL team. The off-season has more drama than an MTV series.

Cardinals' off-season begins in reverse
Bickley: The Cardinals have lost three key players since Kurt Warner's retirement, most notably Anquan Boldin. Fearful fans worry that the team is moving in reverse, all the way back to 1999.

Cardinals trade for Jets safety Kerry Rhodes
The Cardinals filled their void at free safety Saturday, agreeing in principle on a trade for Jets safety Kerry Rhodes.

Boldin has 'mixed emotions' about leaving Arizona Cardinals
Traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, receiver expresses mixed feelings on Saturday.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault in Georgia
For the second time in a year, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being accused of sexual misconduct, with police investigating him Saturday for an alleged assault at a nightclub in a Georgia college town.

Free agency: NFL gluttons pledge moderation
NFL execs say they'll be thrifty this off-season, but Cards already lost 2 to big deals.

Antrel Rolle signs 5-year deal with New York Giants
Former Cardinals free safety Antrel Rolle has signed a five-year $37 million contract with Giants.

Arizona Cardinals trade Anquan Boldin to Baltimore Ravens
The Cardinals traded receiver Anquan Boldin and a fifth-round draft pick for Baltimore's third- and fourth-round picks.

Linebacker Karlos Dansby agrees to five-year deal with Dolphins
The Cardinals found out Friday that inside linebacker Karlos Dansby, an unrestricted free agent, has agreed to terms with the Dolphins.

Cardinals release safety Antrel Rolle
The Cardinals have released started free safety Antrel Rolle but hope to re-sign him in free agency.

NFL free-agent period set to open
The NFL free-agent market opens Thursday night and there won't be much on the shelves.

Cardinals extend tender offers to Steve Breaston, 4 others
Arizona made tender offers to each of its five key restricted free agents, including Steve Breaston.

Cardinals may be more motivated to deal Anquan Boldin
Cardinals will listen to trade offers for Anquan Boldin again and might even make some counteroffers this year.

Cardinals look to reach deal with safety Antrel Rolle
Notes: The Cardinals are trying to make a deal with safety Antrel Rolle, plus more.

Cardinals need to replenish quarterback position
Chances are, the Cardinals will use both the draft and free agency to do it.

49ers won't take Kurt Warner-less Arizona Cardinals lightly
Notes: 49ers don't view Kurt Warner's retirement as altering the balance of power in the NFC West.

Cardinals extend contracts of coach Ken Whisenhunt, GM Rod Graves
The Cardinals agreed to four-year contracts with coach Ken Whisenhunt and General Manager Rod Graves.

Cardinals' Leinart ready to take on starting quarterback role
Questions of QB's ability won't be easy to avoid as team moves from Kurt Warner era.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Allen finding comfort zone in batter's box
Notes: First baseman has had five hitting coaches but seems to finally have it figured out.

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Rusty Ryal aims for bench role
Call him a surprise if you must. Just don't expect Rusty Ryal to go along with it.

Justin Upton homers as Arizona Diamondbacks top Reds
Justin Upton hit a two-run homer, and the Diamondbacks pulled away to a 10-4 win.

Diamondbacks have many options at top of order
Notes: Hinch will use multiple players at the top two spots and gradually fine-tune his preferred order.

Diamondbacks closer Chad Qualls ready after tough injury
Chad Qualls appears ready to take his closer's role back when the regular season begins.

Diamondbacks' Conor Jackson happy to be back on field
Conor Jackson couldn't be more eager to put 2009 behind him. And the Diamondbacks can't wait to get his bat back in the lineup.

Diamondbacks' Brandon Webb no closer to making spring training debut
Notes: To say Brandon Webb has hit a wall in his comeback attempt might be laying it on too thick.

Baseball video game puts you on the field
MLB 10 The Show offers gamers and casual sports fans a shot at the big leagues.

Q&A: Producer talks about MLB 10 The Show
Jason Villa, a senior producer for MLB 10 The Show spent some time talking to azcentral.com about the game and what the team did to put users in the shoes of rookies, superstars, and general managers.

Kennedy sharp in Diamondbacks debut
Ian Kennedy pitched 2 scoreless innings in his first start for the D-Backs, a 9-3 victory over Colorado.

D-Backs fall; Rockies' Cook sharp in debut
Aaron Cook pitched two-hit ball for three innings in his spring debut, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Diamondbacks 4-1 in a game between split squads that was called because of rain with one out in the seventh inning Sunday.

Diamondbacks' Chris Young gets rare bunt hit
Notes: Chris Young did a little of everything on Saturday in Scottsdale, including a little of something he'd like to do more: bunting.

Edwin Jackson makes debut for Diamondbacks in spring training loss to Giants
Edwin Jackson pitched two innings of two-hit ball in his first start since being acquired in an offseason trade, but the Arizona Diamondbacks lost to a San Francisco Giants split squad 12-6 Saturday.

Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds tiring of contract 'distraction'
The ongoing discussions between Mark Reynolds and the Diamondbacks come on the heels of the team's agreement with Justin Upton.

Diamondbacks' Brandon Webb may start the season on DL
Notes: ''If we get 30 starts from him, great,'' General Manager Josh Byrnes said Friday. ''If we get 20, that's great. We just need to get it right.''

Justin Upton hits grand slam but Diamondbacks lose to Cubs
Justin Upton's sixth-inning grand slam wasn't enough for the Diamondbacks in an 8-7 loss to the Cubs on Friday.

Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb 'stagnant' in bullpen session
After throwing another bullpen session on Thursday, Brandon Webb says he feels "stagnant" and can't "let loose and let it go."

Diamondbacks' Chris Young says Justin Upton needs no advice
D-Backs notes: Chris Young says he doesn't plan to impart any wisdom on his close friend.

Rockies rout Diamondbacks in spring training opener
Seth Smith might have hit for the cycle had he stayed in the game for a fourth at-bat.

Diamondbacks' Justin Upton: 'I want to be great'
Justin Upton, who now has a six-year contract worth more than $50 million, says he feels no pressure that he wouldn't otherwise put on himself.

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Suns' Frye suspended 1 game for scuffle with Pacers
The Suns' Channing Frye was suspended for 1 game for his part in an altercation against the Indiana Pacers.

Suns' Leandro Barbosa back; Steve Nash getting needed rest
Leandro Barbosa has returned to practice while Steven Nash has a chance to work on his beaten-up body.

With Robin Lopez, Suns no longer playoff pushovers
Bickley: The soft-serve Suns have changed since inserting Robin Lopez in the starting lineup.

NBA still reviewing Channing Frye's involvement in Suns-Pacers altercation
Suns coach Alvin Gentry said he isn't optimistic about his chances of having Channing Frye available Friday when the Lakers visit Phoenix .

Spring break: Suns off till Friday against Lakers
17 games left, only 4 vs. teams at. 500 or better, starting with LA at US Airways Center.

Suns expecting word on fallout from Pacers scuffle
Either more interviews or a punishment decision for Saturday's fracas expected today.

Suns show some fight in victory against Pacers
Suns get hard-fought 113-105 win in physical, chippy game that included third-quarter altercation.

Rookie Earl Clark strives to be in Suns' rotation
Notes: Since playing 20 minutes on opening night, Clark has not played more than 12 minutes in a game other than in a few blowouts.

Pistons' Rodney Stuckey 'doing well,' released from hospital
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey was "doing well" and was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon following his collapse on the bench Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Suns guard Steve Nash still hurting
Notes: Steve Nash is hurting but there is not time for that with Goran Dragic still down.

4th-quarter letdown dooms Suns vs. Jazz
The Suns blew a 10-point lead with seven minutes to go to lose 116-108 to the Jazz at US Airways Center.

Amar'e Stoudemire in no hurry to talk about extension with Suns
Notes: Amar'e Stoudemire said he wants to shelve contract-extension talks until after the season.

Suns roll past Clippers, eye 4th spot in West
The Suns set up themselves for a chance to move into fourth place in the West.

Suns winning at home again under coach Alvin Gentry
Notes: On a five-game home streak, the Suns are 37-10 at home since Gentry took over last year.

Heat Index: Can Michael Jordan succeed as NBA owner?
New Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan made some great moves on the court and some really bad ones off the court.

Suns' Amundson a high-energy mainstay off bench
Backup forward Louis Amundson brings it nightly, whether his role is small or large.

Suns rally comes early in win over Nuggets
The Suns outscored the Nuggets 33-11 in the second quarter on their way to a 101-85 win.

Suns guard Leandro Barbosa gets medical clearance
Leandro Barbosa used Monday's pregame time to take his first perimeter shots since his surgery.

Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire keeps firing
Notes: Amar'e Stoudemire gets more aggressive with his shot than ever.

Suns can't complete rally in loss to Spurs
The Suns let three quarters of back-and-forth action slide into a 113-110 road loss Sunday at AT&T Center.

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PD: Hospital worker arrested for molesting teen patient
Officials said staff members at St. Luke's Hospital alerted police to the alleged incident last week.

Mesa councilman, residents fired up over 'brownout'
Officials say they are adjusting the budget to make sure no more fire trucks are pulled out of service.

Valley’s record-setting rain enough to beat the drought?
SRP officials say they have been releasing water in state reservoirs to make room for even more rains expected to hit.

All Scottsdale propositions to pass? Election results are in
Preliminary results show a much-debated bed tax increase looks to be passing, though not by much.

PD: Stolen school computer tracked to substitute teacher
Surprise police reportedly teamed up with a software tracking company to locate the woman.