Ilya Bryzgalov stops 27 shots, Coyotes beat Sharks 2-0 in preseason finaleGLENDALE, Ariz. — Ilya Bryzgalov made 27 saves and Martin Hanzal scored 15 seconds into the third period to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the San Jose Sharks 2-0 Saturday night in preseason finale for both teamss. Diamondbacks 8, Padres 5
BC-FBC–T25-Arizona St.-Georgia Stats, FBCBig night for Green, Walsh’s game-winning kick leads No. 21 Georgia past Arizona St. 20-17.ATHENS, Ga. — Blair Walsh kicked a 37-yard field goal on the final play and No. 21 Georgia escaped an upset, beating Arizona State 20-17 Saturday on another big night for A.J. Green. Montana seals 41-35 win with interception against Northern Arizona in OTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — After scoring on the first play of scrimmage in overtime, Montana came up with an interception on Northern Arizona’s ensuing drive for a 41-34 win over the Lumberjacks in overtime Saturday. Parker has 24 points and 18 boards, Leslie scores 20 as Sparks even West finals with 87-76 winPHOENIX — The Los Angeles Sparks played with the desperation of a team on the brink of elimination — and a player facing the end of her career. Correia tosses six-hitter as San Diego Padres beat Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0PHOENIX — Kevin Correia tossed a six-hitter for his first complete game and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Friday night. Padres 4, Diamondbacks 0
Arizona Cardinals have sellout for Sunday night game against Indianapolis ColtsTEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have a sellout for Sunday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Cardinals rookie Wells totes football to meetings as penance for fumblesTEMPE, Ariz. — Beanie Wells is toting a football with his name on it from the locker room to meetings at Arizona Cardinals headquarters this week. Hours after Gretzky resigns, Coyotes hire Dave Tippett as coachGLENDALE, Ariz. — With a four-year contract, new Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett might be the most stable piece in the organization. With team’s future uncertain, Wayne Gretzky resigns as Coyotes coachGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes asked Wayne Gretzky to be the face of their franchise. Uribe’s homer, 3 RBIs lead Giants to 5-2 win over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Juan Uribe hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs and San Francisco’s bullpen backed Jonathan Sanchez with 3 2-3 innings of scoreless relief as the Giants gained a game in the NL wild-card race with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. Giants 5, Diamondbacks 2
Venable puts a crimp in Rockies’ NL wild-card cushion as Padres beat Colorado 6-3DENVER — Will Venable homered and tied a career high by driving in four runs in the San Diego Padres’ 6-3 win over Colorado on Wednesday night that snapped the Rockies’ eight-game home winning streak. Fitzgerald ‘disappointed’ in brother’s tweet, says he and Warner are fineTEMPE, Ariz. — Larry Fitzgerald is not his little brother’s keeper. Coyotes assistant coach Dave King goes home after trip to hospitalGLENDALE, Ariz. — New Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Dave King has been released from a Seattle-area hospital after undergoing a battery of tests. In revised bid, Balsillie agrees to keep Coyotes in Glendale this yearPHOENIX — Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie has pledged to keep the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale this season if he wins an auction for the financially troubled club. Rockies survive poor start, wild 9th in 11-10 win over Padres that boosts wild-card lead to 5DENVER — The Colorado Rockies survived a wretched start and a wild finish to increase their NL wild-card lead. Iowa’s defense, after stellar back-to-back outings, gears up for big test in No. 5 Penn StateIOWA CITY, Iowa — Arizona star Nic Grigsby broke off a spectacular weaving run against Iowa last week that went longer than the length of a football field and had nearly everyone in Kinnick Stadium holding their breath. Arizona third baseman Mark Reynolds breaks his strikeout record with 205th K this seasonPHOENIX — Arizona third baseman Mark Reynolds broke his major league strikeout record by fanning three times against San Francisco on Tuesday night. Arizona gets to Cain early and beats Giants 10-8PHOENIX — Miguel Montero had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored nine runs in the second and third innings to drive Matt Cain out of the game, dampening San Francisco’s NL wild card chances with a 10-8 victory Tuesday night. Diamondbacks 10, Giants 8
Giants breath life into wild-card hopes with 5-4 victory over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — The bases were loaded with one out in the eighth and the last thing San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy wanted was an inning-ending double play. Taurasi has 30 points, rallies Mercury past Silver Stars 100-92 to advance to West finalsPHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 30 points and keyed a tiebreaking run in the fourth quarter to help the Phoenix Mercury advance to the Western Conference finals with a 100-92 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars in Game 3 of their opening round series Monday night. Giants 2B Sanchez leaves Arizona game with leg injuryPHOENIX — San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez left Monday night’s game against Arizona in the first inning with a twisted left knee. Warner goes from over-the-hill to nearly perfect, says he stole NFL recordTEMPE, Ariz. — A week ago, Kurt Warner was over the hill, a graybeard quarterback finally showing his age. With Gretzky’s future in doubt, Coyotes add Dave King as assistant coachGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes hired Dave King as assistant coach on Monday, raising questions about Wayne Gretzky’s future behind the bench. Judge order brief hearing on request to force NHL to mediate Coyotes salePHOENIX — A federal bankruptcy judge has scheduled an emergency hearing on Wednesday on a request by Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes to force the NHL into mediation over the contentious issues surrounding the sale of the team. Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 1
Jimenez outduels Haren, Rockies tighten wild-card grip with 5-1 win over ArizonaPHOENIX — Jason Giambi homered for the second consecutive game and Ubaldo Jimenez outpitched Dan Haren to help the Colorado Rockies tighten their grip on the NL wild card with a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Dodgers beat Lincecum and Giants 6-2 to go 30 game over .500 for first time in 24 yearsLOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier hit a go-ahead two-run homer off Tim Lincecum, Ronnie Belliard added a two-run single against the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday to go 30 games over .500 for the first time in almost 24 years. Kurt Warner nearly perfect as Cardinals dominate Jaguars 31-17 in front of empty seatsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With a huge lead, an NFL record and a sore right shoulder, Kurt Warner headed to the bench late in the third quarter against Jacksonville. Bolden’s kickoff return sparks Arizona State to 38-14 victory over Louisiana-MonroeTEMPE, Ariz. — Omar Bolden returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown and picked off a pass, and Arizona State routed Louisiana-Monroe 38-14 on Saturday night in a tuneup for its trip to Georgia. Rockies 10, Diamondbacks 4
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