Phoenix Coyotes sign defenseman Shaun Heshka to 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed defenseman Shaun Heshka to a one-year contract Friday. Phoenix police say Mercury’s Diana Taurasi cited for DUI in hours after win over Seattle StormPHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi said Friday that she’s embarrassed after being cited for drunken driving a few hours after she helped lead her team to victory over the Seattle Storm. Phoenix Coyotes sign LW Stefan Meyer to 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have signed left wing Stefan Meyer to a one-year contract. Phoenix Coyotes sign veteran free-agent defenseman Adrian Aucoin to 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — Free agent defenseman Adrian Aucoin has signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes, giving the team a veteran presence on and off the ice. Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb decides to forgo surgeryPHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will not have surgery on his ailing pitching shoulder, hoping he can play again this season. NHL supports Jerry Reinsdorf’s bid to buy the Phoenix CoyotesSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The NHL believes Jerry Reinsdorf can succeed where Jerry Moyes failed as owner of the financially ailing Phoenix Coyotes. One mistake at a time, Diamondbacks stumble into major league lead in errorsPHOENIX — When Arizona manager A.J. Hinch recently ordered extra fielding practice before games, he stressed that it was “maintenance,” not punishment. Matthews Jr. steals home to lead Angels to 12-8 victory over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Gary Matthews Jr. stole home and hit a three-run double, Juan Rivera, Jeff Mathis and Maicer Izturis homered and the Los Angeles Angels cashed in on four Arizona errors to defeat the Diamondbacks 12-8 on Sunday afternoon. Napoli’s ninth-inning homer lifts Angels to 2-1 win over Diamondbacks; Fuentes gets 21st savePHOENIX — Mike Napoli hit a tiebreaking home run in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Torii Hunter homers to cap eight-run second inning in Angels’ win over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Torii Hunter hit a two-run homer to cap an eight-run second inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-3 Friday night. Reinsdorf group offers $148 million to buy Phoenix Coyotes and keep team in GlendalePHOENIX — A group led by Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf has offered to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes for $148 million and keep the team in Arizona. NHL veteran Claude Lemieux becomes American citizen after 20 years of living in the USPHOENIX — NHL veteran Claude Lemieux (leh-MYOO’) has become an American citizen. Davis and Murphy homers lead Rangers to 9-8 victory over Diamondbacks in 12 inningsPHOENIX — Chris Davis and David Murphy hit back-to-back homers in the 12th inning, Andruw Jones also homered and the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Thursday night. Despite ongoing court battles, several Coyotes players believe the team will stay in ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — The future of the Phoenix Coyotes remains in limbo, but several players believe the bankrupt NHL team will stay in Arizona. Omar Vizquel becomes career hits leader among players from VenezuelaPHOENIX — Texas Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel singled in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks for his 2,678th career hit, the most ever by a native of Venezuela. Shaquille O’Neal trade could have Suns, with No. 14 pick, looking to go big again in draftPHOENIX — The impending trade of Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers could have the Phoenix Suns looking to go big in Thursday night’s draft. Report: Suns trade Shaq to Cavs for Wallace, Pavlovic, draft pick and cashPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. Padilla pitches Rangers to 2-1 victory over Diamondbacks, snapping a five-game skidPHOENIX — Vicente Padilla pitched seven sharp innings, Taylor Teagarden and David Murphy drove in a run each and the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Upton, Scherzer lead Diamondbacks past Rangers 8-2PHOENIX — Justin Upton homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and Max Scherzer won his third straight start as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Texas 8-2 on Tuesday night, sending the Rangers to their fifth straight loss. As injuries mount, Diamondbacks put catcher Chris Snyder on 15-day DLPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed catcher Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. The Great One is waiting and watching as Coyotes future is decidedVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Wayne Gretzky would like to see NHL hockey in both Phoenix and Hamilton. Judge moves up sale deadline for Phoenix Coyotes, Reinsdorf promises bidPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has moved up the deadline for the proposed sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a local owner. Chicago Bulls and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf promised a bid in a hearing Monday that would keep the team in Arizona. Phoenix Suns shift training camp from Tucson to San DiegoPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will hold this season’s training camp at the University of San Diego. Lauren Jackson scores 25 points to lead Storm past Mercury 93-84PHOENIX — Lauren Jackson scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:03 left, as the Seattle Storm ended the Phoenix Mercury’s three-game winning streak with a 93-84 victory Sunday night. Arizona Diamondbacks tell Tucson they’re leaving spring training base after 2010PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have told Tucson and Pima County officials that they will move their spring training base out of Tucson Electric Park after 2010. Phoenix Coyotes re-sign LW Petr Prucha to two-year dealGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed left wing Petr Prucha to a two-year contract. Phoenix Coyotes trade Steven Reinprecht to Florida for prospect Stefan MeyerGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have traded the rights to center Steven Reinprecht to Florida for left wing Stefan Meyer. Taurasi scores 28, Bonner adds 21 points and 10 rebounds in Mercury’s 104-80 win over LynxPHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 28 points, rookie DeWanna Bonner had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Minnesota Lynx 104-80 Wednesday night. Arizona tight end Patrick suspended 4 games for use of amphetaminePHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Pence and Berkman homer to lead Astros to 8-3 win over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Hunter Pence ended a slump with a homer and Lance Berkman also homered to help the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Sunday. Taurasi scores 31 points, Willingham adds 26 to lead Mercury past Monarchs, 115-104 in OTPHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 31 points and Le’Coe Willingham added 26 points as the Phoenix Mercury recovered after squandering a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter and beat the Sacramento Monarchs 115-104 in overtime on Saturday night. Berkman, Tejada reach milestones, lead Astros past Diamondbacks 6-4PHOENIX — Lance Berkman hit his 300th homer moments after Miguel Tejada singled home a run with his 2,000th hit, and the Houston Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Saturday night. Astros’ Lance Berkman hits 300th career homerPHOENIX — Houston first baseman Lance Berkman hit his 300th career home run on Saturday. Miguel Tejada singles for 2,000th career hitPHOENIX — Houston’s Miguel Tejada singled for his 2,000th career hit on Saturday night. Houston LF Carlos Lee leaves game with leg crampsPHOENIX — Houston left fielder Carlos Lee left Saturday’s game at Arizona in the fourth inning because of cramping in his left leg. |