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Past articles by Zachary:

2021 NFL odds, lines, picks: Expert predictions for the week 1 schedule including Browns vs. Chiefs, Steelers vs. Bills – The Athletic

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2019-20 Conference bowl records: Scores, updates through title game

We're tracking conference bowl records every day during the 2019-20 college football bowl season through the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 13 → Read More

By trusting Okobo, an end to the Suns’ point guard search could be near

With the NBA season nearing, the Phoenix Suns continue to decipher their point guard conundrum. General Manager Ryan McDonough may have cracked the code. → Read More

Four-star big man Uros Plavsic signs with Arizona State

Head coach Bobby Hurley's third recruiting class at Arizona State was already among the best in program history, now it is among the best in the nation. → Read More

Arizona Cardinals take Josh Rosen in Mayock's NFL mock draft

Mike Mayock's assessment of NFL Draft prospect Josh Rosen both highlighted his throwing ability and mentioned decision making as an area to improve in. → Read More

Experts make predictions on Arizona State NFL Draft projections

Entering the home stretch of NFL Draft prep, experts gave their predictions on where they think Arizona State players will be drafted. → Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks have lowest Fan Cost Index for 10th straight year

For a 10th consecutive year, the Arizona Diamondbacks have the lowest Fan Cost Index in Major League Baseball. → Read More

Arizona State Sun Devils have their first kickoff time of the 2018 season

While Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards' hypothetical train has not yet left the station, we now know when it'll pull into San Diego in Week 3. → Read More

Rams' Jared Goff pranks JUCO team into thinking he's a top QB prospect

Rams quarterback Jared Goff has been among the best at every level. But there is one stage that Goff has not yet shined on. → Read More

Mayock: Josh Allen is the pick if Cardinals move up in NFL Draft

Despite signing quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon, speculation of the Arizona Cardinals trading up in the 2018 NFL Draft remains intact. → Read More

What are Clayton Keller's Calder Memorial Trophy chances?

With finalists for the 2018 NHL Awards set to be announced on Sunday, the Arizona Coyotes' Clayton Keller could be up for the Calder Memorial Trophy. → Read More

Dolphins, Jaguars aim for classic look in jersey unveilings

Tradition and history are two of the themes embodied in the newest uniforms of the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars. → Read More

Hall: Though limited, D-backs could still look to free agents for pitching

For the third time in five years, the Arizona Diamondbacks have lost a starting pitcher to Tommy John surgery. Pitcher Taijuan Walker suffered a partial tear of his UCL on April 14. → Read More

The 5: Arizona Cardinals' biggest losses in free agency

As free agency winds down and the 2018 NFL Draft approaches, the Arizona Cardinals have undergone changes to their roster. → Read More

NFL.com: Arizona Cardinals take Calvin Ridley in latest mock draft

Having wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald back on the field for a 15th season is a big boost for the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. → Read More

Phoenix Mercury release sneak peek of Nike uniforms

Ahead of the 2018 WNBA Draft on Thursday afternoon, the Phoenix Mercury gave fans a sneak peek of their new Nike uniforms. → Read More

Diamondbacks take on Dodgers in search of fifth straight series win

At 9-3, the Arizona Diamondbacks lead the NL West and are among the top teams in baseball to begin the 2018 campaign, largely in part due to their pitching. → Read More

Free agency shuffles the NFC West, shifts the balance of power

The NFC West underwent a changing of the guard during the 2017 NFL season. For the first time since 2003, the Rams won the division crown. → Read More

Arizona Coyotes' Antti Raanta on new contract: 'I wanted to stay here'

Arizona Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta has come a long way since he joined the NHL. When he arrived from Finland in 2013, he didn't know what a check was. → Read More

Suns' Triano beginning offseason process ahead of season finale

The Phoenix Suns' season comes to a close on Tuesday night, but head coach Jay Triano has already started preparing for the offseason. → Read More