All-Star Zach Duke pitches Pirates past Diamondbacks 10-3, Jones homers againPHOENIX — Zach Duke won for the first time in a month and rookie Garrett Jones hit his major league-best 10th homer in July, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Reinsdorf group submits bid to buy Coyotes, second bid promisedPHOENIX — A group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf submitted a bid by Friday’s deadline to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes, and an offer by a second bidder was promised. Taurasi set to return to court in WNBA All-Star game after suspension for DUI arrestUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Diana Taurasi is ready to get back to basketball after being suspended following a drunk-driving arrest. Phoenix Coyotes LW Daniel Winnik gets 1-year contract after arbitration hearingGLENDALE, Ariz. — Phoenix Coyotes forward Daniel Winnik was awarded a one-year contract following of an arbitration hearing. Arizona’s Miguel Montero has big hit in five-run seventh of 11-4 winners over PiratesPHOENIX — Miguel Montero doubled in the go-ahead run in a five-run seventh and pinch-hitter Chad Tracy capped the inning with a three-run home run, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 11-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. Agent confirms Nash agrees to 2-year, $22 million extension with SunsPHOENIX — Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, his agent said. Person familiar with negotiations tells AP Nash agrees to 2-year extension with SunsPHOENIX — Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, a person close to the negotiations said. Phoenix Mercury suspend Diana Taurasi after DUI arrestPHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have suspended guard Diana Taurasi for two games without pay after she was cited on drunk-driving related charges. Diamondbacks, Rockies moving spring training base to tribal land near Scottsdale, Ariz.PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies are NL West rivals. Now they’re partners in a spring training facility planned for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Phoenix. No deal for Cardinals LB Dansby, who will wear franchise tag for second straight yearPHOENIX — Karlos Dansby will be the Arizona Cardinals franchise player for the second straight season. Phoenix Coyotes sign newly acquired left wing Lauri Korpikoski to a 2-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed newly acquired left wing Lauri Korpikoski to a two-year contract. Taurasi scores 22, Pondexter has team-record 15 assists in Mercury’s 100-81 win over MonarchsPHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 22 points and Cappie Pondexter had a franchise-record 15 assists to lead the Phoenix Mercury past the Sacramento Monarchs 100-81 on Wednesday. Channing Frey comes home to play for Suns
Suns want to see healthy Stoudemire before offering a contract extension
Police report: Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi faces three drunk-driving related chargesPHOENIX — Mercury star Diana Taurasi faces three drunk-driving related charges, including extreme DUI, for a July 2 incident in which she also was cited for speeding. Rangers trade young Korpikoski to Coyotes for right wing Lisin
Suns reach agreement with Frye, signing set for Tuesday
Judge nixes Jerry Reinsdorf deposition in Coyotes sale; Gary Bettman agrees to testifyPHOENIX — Jerry Reinsdorf and his partners won’t be subjected to questioning by attorneys for team owner Jerry Moyes as they work to put together a bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Diamondbacks release veteran first baseman Tony ClarkDiamondbacks release veteran infielder Tony ClarkPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have released veteran infielder Tony Clark. Johnson blanks Arizona for 6 innings, Marlins win 8-1 to split seriesPHOENIX — All-Star Josh Johnson blanked Arizona through six innings and Cody Ross drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, leading the Florida Marlins past the Diamondbacks 8-1 Sunday for a split of their four-game series. Upton, Garland lead Diamondbacks to 5-1 victory over MarlinsPHOENIX — All-Star Justin Upton matched a career high with four hits, Jon Garland allowed one run in eight innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Saturday night. Haren throws 4-hitter to lead Diamondbacks to 8-0 rout of MarlinsPHOENIX — All-Star Dan Haren threw his second career shutout, Felipe Lopez hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Florida Marlins 8-0 on Friday night. Phoenix Suns sign first-round draft pick Earl Clark to contractPHOENIX — First-round draft pick Earl Clark has signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns. Ten-run inning lifts Marlins to 14-7 rout of DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll’s three-run homer sparked a franchise-record 10-run eighth inning, and the Florida Marlins stormed back from a seven-run deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-7 on Thursday night. Florida Marlins set club record with 10-run inning at ArizonaPHOENIX — The Florida Marlins scored a team-record 10 runs in the eighth inning at Arizona on Thursday night. Marlins’ Burke Badenhop knocked out of game by line drivePHOENIX — Florida Marlins reliever Burke Badenhop was hit in the right arm by a line drive off the bat of Arizona’s Gerardo Parra and had to leave Thursday night’s game. NHL accuses Moyes trying to derail Reinsdorf bid, cites another potential buyerPHOENIX — The NHL is accusing Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes of trying to derail the sale of the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf by filing a flurry of requests for depositions before the July 24 deadline for formal submission of the bid. Taurasi Engineered Victory for Mercury
Five-run eighth inning lifts Diamondbacks past Padres 6-2PHOENIX — Felipe Lopez hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run rally in the eighth, Max Scherzer pitched seven sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 6-2 on Wednesday to win their season-high fifth straight game. Stoudemire puzzled by Suns’ plans, isn’t sure about extensionPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire is puzzled by the Phoenix Suns’ plans, and isn’t sure he’d want to stay with the team unless they are figured out. Doug Davis gets first win in a month, Arizona beats Padres 4-3 for fourth straight win
San Diego Padres designate RHP Silva for assignment, call up INF StansberryPHOENIX — The San Diego Padres have designated right-hander Walter Silva for assignment and called up infielder Craig Stansberry from Triple-A Portland. Mark Reynolds’ RBI single in 9th wins it for Diamondbacks, 6-5 over Padres
Dockett says he won’t allow contract issue to disrupt Cardinals campPHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett says he will report to training camp and not allow his contract issues to affect his performance this season. |