How to: Make Your Own Swiss Army-Style Flip Out Key Ring

The key bulge. That tangle of metal in your pocket that does no one any favors, and is usually more hassle than its worth...until you're out and you actually n … read more

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Moviegoers Climb Aboard 'Noah's Ark This Weekend

Paramount's prayers were answered this weekend, as Darren Anonofsky's controversial Biblical epic Noah opened in first place with a mighty $44 million.Meanwhile, Sabotage's debut was the worst for star Arnold Schwarzenegger in nearly three decades.At the international box office, Captain America: The Winter Soldier got off to a strong start, while Frozen hit one of its biggest milestones yet.Noah's $44 million debut ranks fourth so far this year behind 300: Rise of An Empire ($45 million). ...



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Friday Report: 'Noah' Opens to $15.2 Million, 'Sabotage' Bombs

Noah set sail with a solid $15.2 million on Friday, while Sabotage was the latest Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle to blow up.Noah's $15.2 million debut is a bit up from Russell Crowe's Robin Hood ($13 million), and is also noticeably higher than February's Son of God ($9.5 million). Still, its miles away from disaster movies 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow, both of which opened over $23 million.The movie received a poor "C" CinemaScore, which isn't surprising given some of the unexp...



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After Months of Controversy, 'Noah' Finally Storms Theaters

Following months of controversy, audiences will finally get a chance to make their own assessment of Noah this weekend. Sabotage and Cesar Chavez also open, though both should be under $10 million.Playing at around 3,500 theaters, director Darren Aronofsky's Noah brings to life the well-known Old Testament story of Noah's Ark. Months ago, word began to spread that the movie took serious creative license with the story, which is fairly brief (Chapters 6 to 9 in Genesis) and strange (for exam...



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How to: Make Custom 3D Paper Letters

If you've been in the craft store during the last few years, you've seen the walls of chipboard or basswood letters. Which are cool, except for one thing: the typefaces are, at best, limited, and at worse...awful. (Curlz … read more

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25 Whiskey Quotes from the Famous Drinkers Who Loved It Best

Most have heard, and can quote, the famous line attributed (probably inappropriately) to Benjamin Franklin, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." And plenty of us have likely created our adages to remind ourselves of experiences with tequila, wine, or some other overindulgence. But, throughout the last few hundred years, many of our greatest writers, thinkers, and humorists have dedicated their lines to that most aged and crafted of spirits: … read more

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How to: Make a Large DIY Worktable or Multi-User Desk

I'm digging this one: by embracing very affordable materials (OSB subfloor panels, pine 2x4s and 2x6s), this project pulls off a high/low aesthetic that actually benefits from it's low cost. … read more

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EAT: Romesco Gruyere Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This recipe to make a gooey, crunchy, grilled cheese sandwich is the exactly the kinda thing we want to eat on an early spring Saturday. Or, um, any … read more

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Blow My Mindsday: March 26, 2014

Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.

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CinemaCon: Worldwide Box Office Up 4% in 2013

At industry gathering CinemaCon in Las Vegas, NATO and the MPAA unveiled their annual industry report, which featured aggregate data about 2013 box office. The report shows that worldwide box office increased four percent to $35.9 million, which is a new record.Most of that was driven by overseas growth: the international box office was up five percent to $25 billion. The international box office now accounts for 70 percent of worldwide earnings, which is up from 64 percent in 2009. The big...



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Stylish Illumination: 6 Masculine Lighting Choices To Brighten Your Space

Time to come out of the dark ages of winter and shine some light in your home with some sleek, yet guy-friendly lighting … read more

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Hand Carve Wooden Art Supplies by Camilla Barnard

London-based sculptor and illustrator Camille Barnard created this hand-carved "Pencil case collection," featuring wooden versions of her commonly used and carried art … read more

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Hand Carve Wooden Art Supplies by Camilla Barnard

London-based sculptor and illustrator Camille Barnard created this hand-carved "Pencil case collection," featuring wooden versions of her commonly used and carried art … read more

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DIY Idea: Make a LEGO Utensil Organizer

There's nothing new to say about LEGO: they're awesome, they're fun, and they're surprisingly strong...as long as you don't ask them to bear much … read more

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How to: Properly Pour Beer in a Glass

A beer "head" of foam is, like most things in life, an example of perfect balance; too much and its undrinkable, and if not enough, you can't full experience the unique compounds of a given … read more

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10 Ways to Improve Your Style Without Spending a Dime

There are times to add new pieces...to make investments, to research, to spend a couple hours in the dressing room. (Turn, turn, turn.) And then, there are times to get creative with what you already have, and improve your wardrobe and own personal style without spending a single cent. … read more

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How to: Make a DIY Geometric Photo Display For Your Wall

Most of us have one: that big blank wall that you're saving for just the right piece to add some color, texture, and a bit of … read more

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'Divergent' Dominates, 'Muppets' Misses, 'God' Lives

Young-adult adaptation Divergent ruled the box office this weekend with an estimated $56 million. While that's a step down from the first Twilight, it's still good enough to justify Lionsgate/Summit's aggressive sequel plans.Among the other new releases, Muppets Most Wanted opened significantly lower than its predecessor, while Christian drama God's Not Dead put up some surprisingly strong numbers.Divergent's $56 million debut was down 20 percent from the first Twilight, and wasn't in the s...



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'Divergent' Scores $22.8 Million, 'God's Not Dead' Surprises

Young-adult adaptation Divergent got off to a strong start yesterday, and is now on pace for an opening weekend north of $50 million. Meanwhile, Christian drama God's Not Dead is shaping up to be a surprise box office hit.Playing at 3,936 locations, Divergent opened to an estimated $22.8 million on Friday. That includes $4.9 million from late Thursday shows. While that opening day figure is nowhere close to Twilight ($36 million) or The Hunger Games ($67.3 million), it's still one of the be...



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'Divergent' Leaps Into Theaters -- Will It Be the Next YA Hit?

Young-adult adaptation Divergent, which is being positioned as the successor to Twilight and The Hunger Games, should easily take first place at the box office this weekend. Meanwhile, Muppets Most Wanted also opens, though with a bit less fanfare than its predecessor.Opening at 3,936 theaters, Divergent is the latest in a long line of young-adult adaptations aimed at the young female audience that turned out in droves for the Hunger Games and Twilight franchises. Unfortunately, other recen...



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2014 Box Office Reaches $2 Billion

As of Sunday, total domestic box office earnings have surpassed $2 billion in 2014. To date, the box office is up around eight percent from last year.If that pattern continues, 2014 would come close to being the first $12 billion year. That isn't guaranteed, though: 2014 is lagging behind 2012, 2010 and 2009, none of which even came close to $11 billion.Two animated hits are leading the way so far this year. The LEGO Movie is number one so far with $236.9 million (as of Sunday), which accou...



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Make Your Own DIY Leather Tablet Sleeve

Protect your tablet from dust and scratches (or pet attacks) and make this super snuggly, stylish … read more

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How To: Make a DIY Dining Table and Matching Bench

No more eating your dinner on the couch. Even if you can't afford, or have space for an heirloom quality dining table, you can outfit what ever space you've got with a proper eating space, … read more

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8 Ways to Take Care of Your Sneakers and Make Them Last Longer

Spring is the time for taking a break from your boots and embracing something much lighter and easier to wear: sneakers. Or tennis shoes, or whatever you call them where you're … read more

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'Mr. Peabody' Races Past 'Need for Speed' This Weekend

Video game adaptation Need for Speed wasn't fast enough to take the checkered flag this weekend. Instead, first place went to DreamWorks Animation's Mr. Peabody & Sherman.In its second weekend, Mr. Peabody fell 34 percent to an estimated $21.2 million. That's a better hold than last March's The Croods (39 percent), and is on par with How to Train Your Dragon (34 percent). To date, Mr. Peabody has earned $63.2 million; with good word-of-mouth and a lack of competition, it should reac...



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'Need for Speed' Downshifts, 'Single Moms' Bombs on Friday

Need for Speed got out of the gate first, though it wasn't nearly as fast as expected. Meanwhile, Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club bombed.At 3,115 locations, Need for Speed opened in first place with an estimated $6.6 million. That puts it behind other video game adaptations like Silent Hill ($8.1 million), Max Payne ($7 million) and Resident Evil ($6.8 million). It's also lower than the worst of the Fast & Furious movies (Tokyo Drift, $9.7 million). For the weekend, it's going to...



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Before and After: A Vintage Camper Gets an Affordable, Stylish Makeover

If you've spent any amount of time on the DIY or design blogosphere, you've likely seen plenty of these vintage camper rehab projects, where an old shabby Airstream or bus becomes some usable live/work/travel space for some enterprising young individuals ready to go on an … read more

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How to: Take Care of Your Tools

The older I get, the more I'm convinced by the "but the right thing once, use it for the rest of your life" approach to supplies. Yes, it might mean waiting a little longer and saving up to get the best option, but it's a better investment of not only your money, but your storage space and your time. This rings especially true for tools: woodworking and DIY tools, kitchen tools, art supplies, etc. Getting the right one first guarantees you won't outgrow it later, unless your needs … read more

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Before and After: A Vintage Camper Gets a Stylish, Affordable Makeover

If you've spent any amount of time on the DIY or design blogosphere, you've likely seen plenty of these vintage camper rehab projects, where an old shabby Airstream or bus becomes some usable live/work/travel space for some enterprising young individuals ready to go on an … read more

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'Need for Speed' in Three-Way Race for First This Weekend

Video game adaptation Need for Speed starts its engines this weekend, though it faces tough competition from holdovers 300: Rise of An Empire and Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Don't count out Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club, which could also factor in.Meanwhile, the Veronica Mars movie opens in nearly 300 theaters, and Jason Bateman's Bad Words debuts in six locations ahead of its nationwide release on March 28th.Need for Speed is the latest in a long line of video game adaptations, mos...



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The Best Affordable Irish Whiskey: 5 Bottles to Try Under $30

Do me a favor this weekend: skip the green beer. Please. But, while you're not drinking that silliness, do try some Irish Whiskey. Often overlook by bourbon and Scotch drinkers, the Irish whiskey tradition is as old as it is varied. In fact, they kinda invented it. … read more

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How to: Make Your Own DIY Wooden Sunglasses

There are a couple of great small companies making wooden sunglasses - most awesomely Shwood - but I love this DIY tutorial from Norwegian … read more

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ASU basketball's Jahii Carson has shined in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Luck? Perhaps not in this case. In a town where fortunes change with every roll of the dice, Jahii Carson has found a way to beat the odds. In five career games in Sin City, the Arizona State sophomore point guard has averaged 28.5 points, giving the Sun Devils an ace up the sleeve as they open the Pac-12 Tournament Thursday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.



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Phoenix Suns drop third straight in Eric Bledsoe's return

Just because Eric Bledsoe came back did not mean it would be easy. Just because the visitor was a skidding, poor-shooting team did not mean the defense did not need to get tougher.



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Mark Trumbo hoping to show he's more than a power hitter for Arizona Diamondbacks

Mark Trumbo and home runs have long been associated with each other. At best he can remember, the new Diamondbacks slugger hit his first homer when he was 6. He was almost always bigger than his peers -- at 6-4, 235 pounds, he still is -- and early on his swing imparted a lot of backspin on the baseball, allowing it to carry farther.



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Youthful infusion providing Phoenix Coyotes a late-season jolt

BOSTON -- The arrival of minor-leaguers late in the season usually is a sign of a team primping prospects for the future amid a non-playoff fate -- except, apparently, in the Coyotes' case, because they've welcomed in a contingent from the American Hockey League while still very much in postseason contention. "We think they give us a chance to win," coach Dave Tippett said. "That's the bottom line. We're not seeing how young guys respond or this or that. We're trying to win, and that's the bottom line. If you're in a situation where you're out of the playoffs, maybe you're looking at young guys. But that's not our case at all.



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Matt Shaughnessy to re-sign with Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals starting outside linebacker Matt Shaughnessy has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the team, according to an NFL source. Shaughnessy visited the Patriots on Wednesday, but the Cardinals managed to re-sign a key part of their defense.



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Arizona Cardinals sign ex-Raider Jared Veldheer

It's official. The Cardinals have a new left tackle. Jared Veldheer, who spent the previous four seasons with Oakland, signed a five year contract with Arizona on Wednesday. He will be introduced at a press conference at 1:30.



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DIY with a Purpose: To Clean Drinking Water, All You Need Is A Stick

I hate starting blog posts this way, but I'ma exercise my one or two a year: I freaking love this idea. … read more

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How to: Make Your Own DIY Upcycled Plant Markers

Spring is just around the corner...kinda. While we're waiting a little longer to get seeds in the ground, here's a fun indoor project to prep for the season. … read more

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Phoenix Suns chat with Paul Coro

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Arizona Wildcats feel they hold cards

When Aaron Gordon was asked what he knew about his conference's annual showdown in Las Vegas, the Arizona freshman had a clever quip. "I know, 'He touched the ball,' " he said smiling. "That's pretty much the one thing I know about the Pac-12 Tournament."



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Phoenix Coyotes' Radim Vrbata picks up goal pace

SUNRISE, Fla. -- It's difficult to attribute Coyotes winger Radim Vrbata's recent offensive surge to his new linemate, winger Martin Erat, because Erat hasn't even been on the ice for two of the four goals Vrbata has scored in his past four games. So some other explanation must exist for why Vrbata has been productive, especially in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Panthers when he managed a goal and two assists.



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Eric Bledsoe's return provides Phoenix Suns defense badly needed help

Eric Bledsoe has never quite checked into a game with the feeling and reception he will feel Wednesday night. After a 10-week injury absence, Bledsoe will come off the Suns bench to return to game action Wednesday night at US Airways Center against Cleveland. Bledsoe has come back from injuries while with the Clippers and Suns but never with the weight of Wednesday night's moment. The point guard returns from his second right knee surgery just as his Suns need to reverse a 3-6 stretch that dropped them behind the Western Conference's eight playoff slots.



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Trevor Cahill's knee injury ugly, but evidently not serious

It appears right-hander Trevor Cahill might have dodged a serious injury on Tuesday afternoon, but whether he can make his scheduled start in Australia on Sunday, March 23 (March 22 in Arizona) remains to be seen. For now, it seems safe to say it wasn't as bad as it looked in the fifth inning when he crumbled to the ground in foul territory after trying to avoid a collision at first base with Cleveland's Jason Kipnis.



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Phoenix Mercury trade for Erin Phillips from the Indiana Fever

The Mercury announced a trade Tuesday, acquiring guard Erin Phillips from the Indiana Fever in exchange for forward Lynetta Kizer and a first-round draft pick. Phillips, a six-year veteran with the Fever and Connecticut Sun, has averaged 6.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 152 games (67 starts), and won the 2012 WNBA championship as a member of the Fever.



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Phoenix Coyotes top the Florida Panthers for second straight win

The Coyotes scored early and never trailed as they defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 for their second win in two days. More to come.



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Pac-12 tourney guide: All in with sharpest dealers in Las Vegas

Showtime, baby! The Pac-12 Tournament tips off Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Before the first game tips off at noon, here's everything you need to know:



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Arizona Diamondbacks' Matt Reynolds, Daniel Hudson stuck in no-man's land

For all the talk of how slow of a game baseball is, it sure is quick to move on. Just over a year ago, the Diamondbacks seemed certain they had found a stellar lefty killer and potential closing candidate when they acquired Matt Reynolds from the Rockies. Amid the many question marks in Arizona's bullpen, Reynolds began his Diamondbacks campaign by tying a club record with 19 scoreless outings. And then, in early June, Reynolds popped up on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow strain. As the Diamondbacks relief staff continued to implode, Reynolds was forced to watch and grit his teeth.



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Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker suspended one game

Suns forward P.J. Tucker has been suspended one game without pay for elbowing Clippers forward Blake Griffin in the chin, President of Basketball Operations Rod Thorn announced. Tucker will sit out Wednesday's home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.



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Grading Mojo's Holiday Forecast

Back in November, Box Office Mojo made specific box office predictions for the upcoming holiday season. Now that the awards season is over, these titles are finally wrapping up their runs, so it's time to assess how we did.For each title, we will list the domestic forecast, the actual gross (in most cases an estimate) and the percentage difference [(Actual-Forecast)/Forecast]. Each prediction will be assigned a grade on the following arbitrary scale: A (less than 10% difference), B (10-19.9...



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Karlos Dansby expected to sign with Cleveland Browns

Karlos Dansby's second stint in Arizona turned out to be just a layover. Dansby, an unrestricted free agent, is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Browns that will pay him $10 million in the first year and guarantee him a total of $14 million, according to an NFL source.



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The Cocktail Every Man Should Be Drinking This March

Some guys have their go-to libation: no matter the time, no matter the place, they want this beer or that drink, and the matter really isn't up for discussion. Others are constantly switching up their poisons, perusing the menu for familiar flavors, taking the advice of the bartender, or simply having what everyone else at the table … read more

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How to: Make a Custom, Heavy Duty Tool Roll to Carry Your Tools Anywhere

95% of the time, a tool box is overkill. Whether taking some items to help a friend with a project, or just working on something in my own home two floors above my basement shop, the act of dragging out the toolbox, selecting the items from the pegboard and arranging them appropriately, and then lugging the whole thing around is simply … read more

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Arizona Cardinals' odds of keeping Karlos Dansby dwindling

The odds of inside linebacker Karlos Dansby staying with the Cardinals appeared to dwindle Tuesday morning, just hours before free agency started. The Cardinals have made a two-year offer to Dansby, but they don't want to overpay for a player his age (32). Another team apparently is willing to give Dansby a more lucrative deal. The Browns are believed to be the leading contender, and the Titans have also expressed interest.



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Eric Bledsoe's return could provide Phoenix Suns needed boost

LOS ANGELES -- The best part about the Suns going without Eric Bledsoe is that it is over. The next best thing is that they were a shade over .500 without him for nine weeks, although the shine has come off that with the recent downswing.



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Veteran lefty Oliver Perez signs 2-year deal with Arizona Diamondbacks

As Diamondbacks' decision-makers met in recent weeks to go over the makeup of their roster, General Manager Kevin Towers said one area of weakness kept coming up in conversation: left-handed relief. But the Diamondbacks believe they plugged that hole by signing left-hander Oliver Perez, whose two-year, $4.25 million deal was officially announced on Monday evening.



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Phoenix Suns can't claw back in loss to Los Angeles Clippers

The Suns cut a 25-point deficit to four late in the fourth quarter but fell 112-105 to the Los Angeles Clippers on the road. More to come.



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Phoenix Coyotes' Dave Tippett keeps tinkering with lineup

TAMPA -- As much as the outlook for a playoff berth becomes bleaker with confounding losses like the one Saturday in Washington, it sure looks like Coyotes coach Dave Tippett will continue tinkering with his lineup to find success until time eventually runs out. That was definitely the case against the Lightning after that 3-2 loss to the Capitals to start a four-game trek along the East Coast.



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Arizona Diamondbacks' Henry Blanco hoping for 1 more shot

Baseball's old guard has slowly started to fade out of sight. Omar Vizquel is now a first-base coach for the Tigers. Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs just became announcers for the Phillies. Jim Thome took a job as a special assistant with the White Sox.



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Eric Bledsoe's return poses new challenges for Phoenix Suns

LOS ANGELES -- The Suns have won 16 of 24 games with Eric Bledsoe on the court. They won 12 of 18 games when Bledsoe and Goran Dragic were the starting backcourt.



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Phoenix Coyotes blow late lead, but prevail in shootout against Tampa Bay Lightning

The Coyotes allowed the game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation but went on to win 4-3 in a shootout at Tampa Bay. More to come.



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Jay Feely says he has re-signed with Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals spent last weekend preparing for guests, although they won't begin to know until Tuesday who and how many show up. The league year begins at 1 p.m., which means teams can arrange visits and sign free agents.



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LIVE: Coyotes vs. Lightning

Follow our live game feed for updates and analysis and chat with Coyotes fans in the comment section below. Game updates:



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Artist Paints Common Foods to Disguise them as Other Foods

This is not a cucumber. It's....

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Style Roundup: 5 Transitional Winter-to-Spring Basics

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NBA Power Rankings: Phoenix Suns expected to get boost

USA TODAY Sports unveils its latest NBA Power Rankings and the Suns, locked in a tight battle for a playoff spot, are expected to receive a much-needed boost. Records through March 9, 2014. Previous record in parenthesis.



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Pac-12 basketball awards: Arizona's Nick Johnson, Sean Miller, ASU's Jordan Bachynski honored

Arizona junior Nick Johnson was named the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Player of the Year, headlining the conference awards that were announced Monday. Johnson's teammate, Aaron Gordon, was named the Freshman of the Year, and Wildcats coach Sean Miller earned Coach of the Year honors.



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Manager Ron Roenicke determined to end Milwaukee Brewers' 2-year slide

Ron Roenicke hit the ground running as a major-league manager, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 96-66 record in 2011. That represented the most wins in franchise history, gave the Brewers their first division title in 29 years and made Roenicke the team's only manager to make the playoffs while managing the club for a full season. The Brewers defeated the Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series before being eliminated by the St. Louis Cardinals in the League Championship Series.



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Arizona Diamondbacks reliever J.J. Putz has spring struggles, but manager Kirk Gibson isn't worried

The results haven't been there for J.J. Putz this spring, but manager Kirk Gibson doesn't sound concerned about his veteran reliever. "The thing about J.J. is, he's pitched a lot games, he's been through a lot of spring trainings, he's saved a lot of games, and I think that when the season starts it'll be a whole different game for him," Gibson said. "He's one of those guys."



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As Australia trip looms, Arizona Diamondbacks say they're 'ready to go'

In less than a week, the Diamondbacks will play a Cactus League game in the afternoon and board a plane bound for Australia in the evening. There, less than a week later, they will open their season with two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kirk Gibson has been calling this "the week before the week." He says his team is eager to get started.



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Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith: Tampa demotion just 'baggage'

TAMPA -- It's been easy for Coyotes goalie Mike Smith to forget about the low point of his career, a demotion to the minors with the Tampa Bay Lightning, because so many rewarding milestones came in quick succession in the three years since then. A trip to the Western Conference finals with the Coyotes that Smith keyed.



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Golden State Warriors' third-quarter run too much for Phoenix Suns

The Suns were outscored by 21 points in the third quarter as they lost 113-107 to the Golden State Warriors on the road. More to come.



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Cancer fails to pin ASU's Eskam or derail his big plans for life

Four years ago, the future was clear for Chace Eskam. He would wrestle four or five years at Cal State-Fullerton, not far from where he excelled in high school in Carlsbad, Calif., then make a lot of money, per his Titans biography.



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Arizona Cardinals' Rashard Mendenhall announces retirement

Arizona Cardinals' running back Rashard Mendenhall announced his retirement via a blog on Huffington Post. Mendenhall hinted at the decision in a previous blog but confirmed it on Sunday.



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NASCAR: Brad Keselowski passes Dale Earnhardt Jr. on last lap in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Brad Keselowski surged ahead on the final lap when Dale Earnhardt Jr. ran out of fuel, claiming a dramatic victory Sunday in the NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Keselowski swept a weekend's races for the first time in his career with his first Cup victory at Las Vegas. He also won Saturday's Nationwide Series race.



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Arizona Cardinals set sights on Oakland Raiders' Jared Veldheer

The Chiefs' Branden Albert, one of the top left tackles in free agency, is expected to sign with the Dolphins on Tuesday, according to an NFL source. The Cardinals had expressed interest in Albert, but apparently have set their sights on a younger, cheaper alternative who might have more potential.



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'300' Sequel Conquers Box Office This Weekend

While it didn't come close to matching its predecessor, 300: Rise of An Empire still managed to dominate the weekend with an estimated $45 million. Also opening this weekend, Mr. Peabody & Sherman became the latest DreamWorks Animation movie to disappoint at the domestic box office.Playing at 3,470 locations, 300: Rise of an Empire's $45.05 million debut was off 36 percent from the original 300, which opened on the same weekend in 2007. Adjusting for ticket price inflation and 3D pr...



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Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe expects to return at 'full throttle'

When a 400-meter runner hits the final turn, a remaining burst in the legs for the sprint to the finish line can be a difference maker. Eric Bledsoe just might be that pop for the Suns at the season's three-quarter pole.



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Arizona Cardinals to release veteran guard Daryn Colledge

In a move that surprised no one, the Cardinals told starting guard Daryn Colledge on Saturday that he will be released on Tuesday, the first day of the NFL's 2014 year. Colledge tweeted a good-bye to Cardinals fans on Saturday evening and confirmed it later in an interview.



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Long road to recovery: Arizona Cardinals' Tyrann Mathieu patient, passionate about journey back from knee injury

Tyrann Mathieu is measuring success these days by the smallest of accomplishments. He no longer has to wear a brace on his surgically repaired left knee, meaning a better night's sleep and easier access to the television's remote control. That's a big deal to someone who has spent most of the past three months relying on others for help with almost everything, from the menial to the major.



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Former Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Tony Clark enjoying new role as players union director

How did an aspiring former college basketball player from the University of Arizona, who turned into a humble switch-hitting slugger in the majors and has always preferred to live in a modest West Valley neighborhood, become the leader of arguably the most powerful and successful labor union in America? "I didn't dream that big, to be very honest," Tony Clark said.



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Carson Palmer eager for his encore season with Arizona Cardinals

The self-scrutiny is over. Fifty-plus hours of football have been dissected. The deconstruction of Carson Palmer is now complete. "I couldn't be more excited," Palmer said.



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Arizona Diamondbacks benefit as Paul Goldschmidt's defense gains more attention

The amount of progress first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had made on defense was maybe most apparent in a game late last season, when Goldschmidt was unable to pick a throw out of the dirt. "We were all shocked," manager Kirk Gibson recalled.



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Phoenix Coyotes center Jeff Halpern makes the donuts when he's not on ice

WASHINGTON -- Donuts aren't usually offered up for the Coyotes players, especially on game days, but exceptions are apparently granted when the treats come from a shop co-owned by center Jeff Halpern. The D.C. native opened Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken about a year ago with a friend of his, and the shop has branched out from one location to also having a truck on the move.



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Phoenix Coyotes' third-period woes continue in loss to Washington Capitals

The Coyotes allowed three consecutive goals in the third period as they fell 3-2 to the Washington Capitals on the road. More to come.



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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley meets Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols, then strikes him out

Not only did Archie Bradley meet Albert Pujols on Saturday, he got to face him twice, including in a key situation with runners on base. As usual, the Diamondbacks' top prospect seemed undaunted by it all, retiring Pujols both times and tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his second start of the Cactus League season.



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ASU basketball falls to Oregon State in overtime after rally

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Arizona State could have made it easy on itself. A win over Oregon State here on Saturday would have secured the No. 3 seed in next week's Pac-12 Tournament. But the Sun Devils couldn't get it done, falling 78-76 in overtime on Senior Day at Gill Coliseum, ending their regular season with consecutive road defeats.



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Arizona Wildcats basketball upset by Oregon Ducks in final regular season game

The No. 3 Arizona Wildcats lost to the Oregon Ducks today in Eugene, Ore., 64-57. It was just the third loss of the season for Arizona. All three losses have come in Pac-12 Conference play.



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LIVE: ASU basketball vs. Oregon State

2:30 p.m.: ASU men's basketball takes on the Beavers. Get live updates and analysis from Doug Haller here. <a href="http://ift.tt/1k4sP7S" data-mce-href="http://ift.tt/1k4sP7S">ASU basketball vs. Oregon State</a>



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LIVE: UA basketball vs. Oregon

Follow our live game feed for updates and analysis and chat with Wildcats fans in the comment section below. Game updates:



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'300' Flexes Its Muscles with $17.7 Million on Friday

300: Rise of An Empire ruled the box office on Friday with an impressive $17.7 million. Mr. Peabody & Sherman was a distant second, while The Grand Budapest Hotel got off to one of the best starts ever for a limited release.As expected, Rise of an Empire's $17.7 million was significantly lower than the original movie's $28.1 million first day haul. Still, it's a noticeable improvement over similar March releases like 10,000 B.C. ($12.5 million) and Olympus Has Fallen ($10 million). ...



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ASU softball defeats Texas, Nebraska in Judi Garman Classic

FULLERTON, Calif. - No. 10 Arizona State extended its winning streak to five games with back-to-back wins over Texas and No. 16 Nebraska in a Friday doubleheader to continue play in the Judi Garman Classic. Dallas Escobedo pitched her third consecutive gem to knock off Nebraska 1-0 in eight innings in another one-hit effort and her third victory over a Top 25 opponent this season.



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Arizona State's baseball team hands Tennessee its 1st loss of season in series opener

And now there is only one undefeated team in major college baseball. Arizona State made sure of that Friday night, defeating No. 21 Tennessee 3-1 at Packard Stadium. The Volunteers lost for the first time after a 12-0 start, best in school history, while ASU (7-4) won its fifth in a row. South Carolina is the remaining unbeaten.



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Arizona State men's basketball team wants 1 win on the road before Pac-12 Tournament

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Entering the final weekend of the regular season, Arizona State has a significant concern: The Sun Devils haven't won a road game in 38 days. Since defeating California in overtime Jan. 29, ASU has lost at Stanford, Colorado, Utah and Oregon. In Tuesday's loss to Oregon, the Sun Devils fell into a 15-0 hole and couldn't recover, losing 85-78. They have not shot better than 41.2 percent over their road losing streak.



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Phoenix Coyotes newcomer Martin Erat hopes to get to know team better on East Coast trip

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Coyotes winger Martin Erat had been pining for a one-way ticket out of Washington since the beginning of the season when he asked the Capitals for a trade. His request was finally met Tuesday when the Capitals shipped him to the Coyotes a day before the league's trade deadline.



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Arizona Cardinals head into free agency with patience

If Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim needs reminding about the importance of patience in free agency, he can look back at the timeline of the team's transactions in 2013. Which he did just the other day.



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Double-digit deficits are no problem for 2013-14 Phoenix Suns

Many NBA teams might seem finished when they fall behind by double digits. For the Suns at home, they often are just beginning.



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Fomer Sun Devil players try to impress NFL scouts at Arizona State's pro day

The past three months have been hard for Marion Grice. The Arizona State running back broke his left fibula late in a victory over UCLA on Nov. 23. At the time, Grice expected to return for ASU's bowl game, but the injury took longer to heal than expected. In February, Grice attended the NFL combine in Indianapolis but couldn't perform. And on Friday he was limited to just position work at ASU's pro day held in front of NFL scouts and personnel at Sun Devil Stadium.



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Fitness freak Prince Fielder hoping to impress his new Texas Rangers teammates

When Prince Fielder agreed to let a film crew from ESPN follow him around during one of his off-season conditioning workouts, which included the introduction of a heavy dose of mixed martial arts, he was asked a simple question: Why?



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Arizona State misses 3-pointer at buzzer, falls to USC in Pac-12 tournament

SEATTLE - Arizona State scoring leader Deja Mann missed a 3-pointer under heavy defensive pressure as time expired in USC's 59-57 victory Friday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 women's basketball tournament. The Sun Devils (22-9), who dropped out of the Top 25 this week, have lost three in a row and six of the past eight games. They still figure to draw consideration for the NCAA Tournament.



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College basketball fans need more self-control after latest stupid incident

Call it "Fans Gone Wild." Or maybe just stupid.



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Oakland Athletics silence Arizona Diamondbacks' offense at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

Rewind Athletics 2, Diamondbacks 0 At Phoenix Municipal Stadium



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Arizona Diamondbacks agree to terms with Oliver Perez

The Diamondbacks made a surprise addition to their bullpen on Friday, agreeing to terms with left-handed reliever Oliver Perez on a two-year deal, according to multiple media reports. Perez is coming off a successful two-year stint with the Seattle Mariners, with whom he reinvented himself as a reliever. After posting a 2.12 ERA in 29 2/3 innings in 2012, Perez last season had a 3.74 ERA in 53 innings, striking out 74 batters.



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Arizona Cardinals sign ex-Viking John Carlson

The Arizona Cardinals made their first major acquisition of the off-season on Friday, signing tight end John Carlson to a two-year contract. Financial terms were not available.



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AIA Legislative Council approves amendment to promote diversity in committees

The Arizona Interscholastic Association's Legislative Council approved an amendment on Friday that promotes ethnic diversity among committees and boards. After two hours of discussion during the legislative council meeting that included votes on tweaking language that would give conferences leverage to vote in AIA Executive Board members, the original proposed bylaw for diverse representation in the Executive Board's membership was voted on.



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High school boys volleyball season preview: Arizona making strides

From a handful of teams in the '90s to 67 today, Arizona has made big strides in boys volleyball. It still doesn't get a lot of major college recruiting attention, but Mesa 6-foot-3 outside hitter/setter J.T. Hatch got discovered by UCLA, where he'll sign in April, after playing well in a tournament.



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Brophy Prep's Bobby Grant sets sights on state hurdles mark

Bobby Grant has a tough act to follow. But after turning in the second-fastest time in the 300-meter hurdles in Arizona high-school track-and-field history last season, only to finish second in the race to Phoenix Brophy Prep teammate Devon Allen, the senior is ready to go where no one has gone before.



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LIVE: ASU football pro day 2014

Get live updates from our insiders at ASU football's pro day.



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NAU men's basketball dumps Montana State

FLAGSTAFF -- Max Jacobsen and Kris Yanku both scored 16 points as Northern Arizona ran away with a 61-48 win over Montana State on Thursday. Yanku was just 4 of 13 from the floor, but hit 7 of 9 free throws. Jacobsen was 7 of 10 shooting with nine rebounds. Gaellan Bewernick added 10 points and nine boards. Northern Arizona (14-16, 11-8 Big Sky) benefited from a 19-9 advantage on points off turnovers and 38-19 rebounding edge.



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New Mexico State rolls by Grand Canyon men's basketball

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Sim Bhullar scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead a balanced offense as New Mexico State rolled by Grand Canyon 81-57 on Thursday. Kevin Aronis and Daniel Mullings added 17 apiece and Tshilidzi Nephawe had 15 for New Mexico State (23-9, 12-4 Western Athletic Conference).



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USC women hold off Arizona 59-54 in Pac-12 Tournament

SEATTLE -- Ariya Crook scored 19 points, including three free throws in the final 30 seconds, as the fifth-seeded USC women beat No. 12 seed Arizona 59-54 in the first round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament on Thursday. Carissa Crutchfield hit a 3-pointer with 7:41 to play, pulling Arizona within three, 52-49, but the Wildcats made just 1 of 8 field goals the rest of the way and USC (19-12) held on for the win.



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ASU women's basketball eyes momentum shift in Pac-12 tournament

Arizona State women's basketball probably is securely into the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years no matter what happens in the Pac-12 Tournament. But Friday's quarterfinal against USC in Seattle is important, because the Sun Devils (22-8) are just 2-5 in their past seven games and need some momentum to fuel their postseason.



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King of Outlaws Steve Kinser's royal send-off rolls into Tucson

It's the auto-racing equivalent of seeing Babe Ruth, Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky or Michael Jordan play in their final season. Steve Kinser, sprint-car racing's most successful driver with 20 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series championships and over 500 A-feature wins, will make what likely could be his last Arizona start in Saturday night's NAPA Wildcat Shootout at Tucson International Raceway.



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Gerald Green scores 41 points to lead Phoenix Suns past Oklahoma City Thunder

The NBA needs to look into flex scheduling. While that intracity Lakers-Clippers game Thursday night in Los Angeles has not looked intriguing for months, the Suns and Thunder had some pop before it even exploded off the US Airways Center court and Valley television screens on Thursday night.



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Radim Vrbata scores twice, Phoenix Coyotes rout Montreal Canadiens

The value in adding a winger like Martin Erat wasn't just the offense he could potentially provide on his own, which the Coyotes confidently believe he's capable of doing despite underachieving up to this point in Washington with the Capitals. But Erat was acquired to also kickstart those around him -- on the ice by being another set-up option and threat around the crease and off it by being a symbol from management that it still has faith this team can reach the playoffs.



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Arizona Cardinals look at ex-Minnesota Viking John Carlson

Tight end John Carlson, released by the Vikings this week, visited the Cardinals on Thursday, according to an NFL source. There was no immediate word on whether the team had made Carlson an offer, but that has been the Cardinals' usual business practice in General Manager Steve Keim's one-year tenure.



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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado doing best to stay upbeat in uncertain spring

The way things stand at the moment, Randall Delgado's chances of cracking the Diamondbacks' Opening Day lineup as a member of their five-man starting rotation appear to be about as tiny as Keira Knightley's waist. And that's pretty small.



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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson: Left-handed specialist isn't mandatory to start year

When asked who was in the mix to be the lefty specialist in the bullpen for 2014, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson cast a wide net. Anyone in camp who is left-handed is in consideration, he said. Or, if the Diamondbacks can't find anyone they trust, none of them will be.



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Bickley: Here are 5 reasons to be optimistic about 2014 Arizona Cardinals on eve of free agency

Twelve years ago, the Cardinals changed divisions. The move was supposed to be liberating. Somehow, the new neighbors are even more aggravating. The Seahawks are a budding dynasty, fresh off a 35-point win in the Super Bowl; the 49ers have played in the last three NFC championship games and are moving into a new stadium; the Rams own the No. 2 and No. 13 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft and might ultimately end up with all the amenities of playing in Los Angeles.



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Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett easing Martin Erat into lineup

Coyotes coach Dave Tippett met with newly auired winger Martin Erat on Thursday morning to debrief him on the team's structure and style, but Erat is still being afforded somewhat of a grace period to settle into the lineup. "I think the first couple games we just gotta get him up and running a little bit," Tippet said. "He's a smart player. I went through a bunch of stuff with him this morning. He's a veteran, smart player. It's not as if this is all new to him. He knows how to play the game. It's just a matter of him getting in and getting comfortable."



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Arizona Diamondbacks earn spring training tie with Oakland Athletics in Cactus League matchup

Rewind Diamondbacks 8, Athletics 8 (10 innings) -- At Salt River Fields



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Phoenix Suns coach Jeff Hornacek says each player has improved in 2013-14

When you are arguably the NBA's most improved team, singling out which player has improved the most is like choosing a favorite child. Suns coach Jeff Hornacek can't do it.



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Bordow: Lots to like about Arizona's AIA state basketball tournaments

The basketball season is over. But we're not finished. One last look at the recently completed state tournament:



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Somers: Rule-change talk fills NFL quiet period

There is more than a month between the Super Bowl and the start of free agency in the NFL, but that doesn't mean the league shuts off the office lights and enables the automatic "out of office" reply to e-mail during that time. Some story lines sprout "organically," as the hipsters like to say these days, during that time. Coaching staffs are hired. Contracts are restructured. Players are released. Ticket prices are raised.



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'300' Sequel to 'Rise' Up Against 'Mr. Peabody' This Weekend

Seven years after 300 ruled the box office, a sequel finally arrives in theaters this weekend. While Rise of an Empire isn't going to come anywhere close to that movie's $70 million debut, it should still be mighty enough to take first place ahead of DreamWorks Animation's Mr. Peabody & Sherman.In March 2007, 300 reached theaters with fairly modest expectations: its cast was largely unknown at the time, and director Zack Snyder's only previous movie was the 2004 Dawn of the Dead rem...



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ASU baseball weekend series: vs. Tennessee

ASU baseball weekend series No. 21 Tennessee at Arizona State When: 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday.



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Fans pick up on Oakland A's second baseman Eric Sogard's 'nerd' trend

The face of Major League Baseball nearly was a 5-foot-10, 188-pound platoon player who wears black-rimmed glasses and could pass for Harry Potter. Yeah, Oakland A's second baseman Eric Sogard doesn't understand it, either.



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Pac-12 Insider: Doug Haller's choices for all-conference honors

Pac-12 coaches this week are voting on all-conference honors. The awards will be announced Monday, but why wait? Here are my selections:



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Weekend Project: How to Build a Rustic Headboard with Built-In Hidden Storage

Weekend project? On a Thursday? Yep, and for two reasons: one, I'll be out of town tomorrow, doing a weekend intensive course and dive program to get my SCUBA certification. But two, and most importantly, this storage headboard project is exactly the sort of thing you could put together in a … read more

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The 100 Best Places to Eat in the USA...According to Yelp

Everyone likes finding an interesting new place to try, or a new dish to make their go-to. And it's fun and fine and interesting to read the major food magazine's restaurant issue, and keep track of all the exciting new places to check out next time you're in a certain … read more

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Best of Both Worlds: How to Make Bahn Mi Tacos

When you think about it, a great bahn mi sandwich and a perfect taco are pretty similar: a small amount of super flavorful meat topped with crunchy veg, something spicy, and plenty of aromatic cilantro and lime, all wrapped up in a tender, toothsome baked starch thing that brings it all … read more

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Bronson Arroyo out 7 to 10 days with inflamed disk

The Diamondbacks signed 37-year-old pitcher Bronson Arroyo in part because of his legendary durability. You could put him down for 200 innings every year and write it in permanent ink. Arroyo still may reach that threshold, but he'll have to overcome an injury hiccup to do it. The right-hander is expected to miss at least the next seven to 10 days with an inflamed disk. The injury is similar to one he suffered in 2011 while with the Cincinnati Reds, although Arroyo did not miss a start that time.



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San Francisco Giants stay loyal to their championship pieces of puzzle

If baseball were simply about order and cadence, the San Francisco Giants would have the World Series in the bag after titles in 2010 and 2012. Alas, the sport has a rhythm dictated more by hot streaks and healthy arms, leaving the Giants one of the bigger mysteries of the 2014 season. Color me intrigued by their loyalty-first approach.



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Is addition of left wing Martin Erat enough to help Phoenix Coyotes?

After months of strategizing and weeks of negotiations, the fate of the Coyotes can no longer be influenced by General Manager Don Maloney. "You hope to God you did enough to help your team," Maloney said.



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Phoenix Suns' Eric Bledsoe to return in the next week

First, the "if" was removed from an Eric Bledsoe return from knee surgery this season. Now, the "when" is somewhat answered.



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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock packs tools, ready to build on '13

A.J. Pollock was a first-round pick and a well-regarded prospect, so it's kind of a stretch to say he flew under the radar. But there were aspects of Pollock's game that emerged last season, not just for a Diamondbacks organization that has entrusted him with center field but for the players with whom he shares a clubhouse. "He flies," catcher Miguel Montero said. "When I first saw him, I thought he was he was fast, but not as fast as he is."



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March Preview (Part 2): 'Divergent,' 'Muppets,' 'Noah'

<< Continued from "March Preview (Part 1)" March 21Divergent is the latest young-adult adaptation geared toward fans of the Twilight and Hunger Games franchises. Confident that it's going to be a hit, distributor Lionsgate has already hired a director for the second installment, and put the third and final movie on the release schedule in 2016. Of course, getting audiences to show up for a young-adult adaptation is easier said than done, and in the past year ther...



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Rincon names Andre Rison as football coach despite felony conviction

Tucson Rincon High School has named former NFL wide receiver Andre Rison as its football coach even though Rison pleaded guilty in April 2012 to not paying more than $300,000 in child support -- a felony -- and is on five years' probation. Which begs the question: Did Rincon and the Tucson Unified School District not know of Rison's status as a convicted felon or did they not think it was an issue?



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College basketball chat with Doug Haller

Leave your questions now and join our chat on Thursday at 1 p.m. Questions:



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Coyotes chat with Sarah McLellan

Leave your questions now and join our chat on Thursday at 2 p.m. Questions: Coyotes chat with Sarah McLellan



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Get Fit: 5 Running Shoe Options under $100

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Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will miss four to six weeks after fracturing his left hand

Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will miss four to six weeks after fracturing his left hand while taking a charge at the end of the first quarter of Tuesday night's loss to the Clippers.Paul drove into Barbosa at the free throw line, making Barbosa lose his balance and back-pedal rapidly in



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10 Indoor DIY Project to Get Ready for Outdoor Camping Season

Winter is still here, but spring is just over the horizon. And with it, comes all sorts of reasons to get outside and explore. So, take … read more

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Blow My Mindsday: March 5, 2014

Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.

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Phoenix Coyotes did their research before acquiring Martin Erat

The addition of winger Martin Erat required quite a bit of homework on the part of the Coyotes. General Manager Don Maloney quizzed fellow Czech Republic countrymen Radim Vrbata, Martin Hanzal and Zbynek Michalek about him, and coach Dave Tippett watched footage of Erat from the previous two weeks.



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Jahii Carson's 28 points not enough in ASU basketball's loss to Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. -- Oregon's bubble was able to avoid the pitchfork. Arizona State dug itself a 15-0 hole to start the game and never led during an 85-78 loss to Oregon on Tuesday night at Matthew Knight Arena.



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Base running latest step in 'amazing' comeback for Arizona Diamondbacks' Cody Ross

On Monday, Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross ran the bases for the first time since having surgery to repair a dislocated hip suffered last August. Ross, who injured the hip stretching for the bag while running to first base, ran at about 75 percent, he said, and did some change of direction. He said he had no trepidation about stepping on first base for the first time in six months.



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Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado has mile-high expectations in '14

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado thought he was going to make the club after the spring of 2013. He'd hit .278 and posted an .852 on-base-plus-slugging in 54 spring training at-bats. He'd hit four home runs and racked up 12 RBIs.



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Phoenix Suns' Alex Len optimistic after setbacks

Suns rookie center Alex Len was talking Tuesday morning about his decreasing playing time with diminishing results, small lineups and Shavlik Randolph's addition. "I've just got to stay ready and wait for my opportunity," Len said.



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Mike Smith, Phoenix Coyotes blank the Vancouver Canucks

Help is on the way, and they knew that before taking the ice, but the Coyotes still had plenty to prove. While management believes a base is already in place that's good enough for a playoff berth, the Coyotes certainly haven't lived up to that billing -- not in the weeks before the Olympic break when their inconsistency was at its peak and definitely not in the days leading up to today's league-wide trade deadline when they developed a habit of blowing leads en route to losses.



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Phoenix Suns can't slow down the Los Angeles Clippers in second half

The Los Angeles Clippers outscored the Suns by 19 points in the third quarter as Phoenix fell 104-96 at home. More to come.



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Matt Tuiasosopo is keeping faith in job hunt

For a guy who helped his chances to make the Detroit Tigers by begging the general manager through an e-mail to give him a shot, the last thing Matt Tuiasosopo wanted to do was miss the very first spring-training game of the year. But that's what happened a year ago when Tuiasosopo left camp to be at the side of his wife, Abi, who was about to give birth to the couple's first child.



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MVP voters might give Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic a high-5

When Suns fans broke into an "MVP" chant at US Airways Center with Goran Dragic at the free-throw line during a career-best 40-point night against New Orleans, it was more a show of appreciation than a realistic hope. After all, the MVP race is going to come down to two players. LeBron James of the Miami Heat didn't hurt his chances by pouring in 61 points Monday night against Charlotte. And Kevin Durant boosted his candidacy by keeping the Oklahoma City Thunder rolling while guard Russell Westbrook was recovering from an injury.



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Re-signing linebacker Karlos Dansby a priority for Arizona Cardinals

With a week until the start of free agency, the Cardinals are trying to re-sign a handful of their players, including two important defensive parts. Retaining inside linebacker Karlos Dansby is a priority, but it might be difficult to pull off this week.



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Phoenix Coyotes acquire Martin Erat from the Washington Capitals

The Coyotes have acquired forwards Martin Erat and John Mitchell in a trade with the Washington Capitals. The Coyotes sent forward Chris Brown, defenseman Rostislav Klesla and a fourth-round selection in the 2015 draft to Washington to complete the deal on Tuesday.



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Arizona Diamondbacks' Stryker Trahan: New position 'a great opportunity'

When Diamondbacks farm director Mike Bell called prospect Stryker Trahan into his office last month and asked him what he thought about moving to the outfield, Trahan thought Bell might have been kidding. But the longer they talked, the more he realized that not only was it not a joke, it was a good idea. "I was on board with it from the beginning of the conversation, once I realized it was real -- and that I had a great opportunity," Trahan said. "I've heard nothing but good things that can come out of this."



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March Preview (Part 1): '300,' 'Mr. Peabody,' 'Need for Speed'

With major releases like Divergent, Mr. Peabody & Sherman and 300: Rise of An Empire, the box office should see a bit of an uptick this March. Still, without anything on par with The Hunger Games, it's unlikely that March 2014 beats 2012's $943 million record.March 7The first weekend of March features a showdown between long-awaited sequel 300: Rise of an Empire and DreamWorks Animation's Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Both should open over $30 million, though it's likely that Mr. P...



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ASU starter Ryan Burr moving back to closer

No one on the Arizona State staff asked Ryan Burr to return to the bullpen, although pitching coach Ken Knutson prefers him in that role. Instead Burr initiated the move, partly because of his impatience between starts. The sophomore right-hander, who was a freshman All-American in 2013 thanks to a school-freshman-record 12 saves, will be at the back end again starting this weekend against No. 21 Tennessee.



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Phoenix Coyotes trade David Rundblad to Chicago Blackhawks

The Phoenix Coyotes have traded defenseman David Rundblad to the Chicago Blackhawks for a second-round pick this year. Return for updates.



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How to: Make a DIY Shop Brush Desk Organizer

A few days ago, I stabbed myself. By accident, I mean. A misplaced X-Acto knife rolled under some paper scraps, and I jammed my left index finger right into the tip of its … read more

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Suns chat with Paul Coro

Leave your questions now and join our chat on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Questions:



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ASU basketball players try to keep an 'edge'

Jordan Bachynski admits to glancing at all the Internet mock NCAA Tournament fields, but the Arizona State senior center insists he doesn't take them seriously. "That's kind of dangerous," Bachynski said. "If you see that, 'Oh, we're in the tournament,' you kind of get that edge taken off of you, and I think that's what happened after our (Arizona win), where we felt pretty good about where we were. People were talking, 'Oh, we're already in the tournament,' and I think we kind of let the edge be taken off."



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Chicago White Sox bullish on Jose Abreu's bat, maturity

The numbers jump off the page when you first see them. They almost don't seem believable. But this is what Jose Abreu did a few years ago in his native Cuba, hitting for Serie Nacional against the best competition in his country:



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Despite recent struggles, spot in playoffs is still within reach for Phoenix Coyotes

A drastic demise between their return from the Olympics and Wednesday's NHL trade deadline would likely have encouraged the Coyotes to replace their add-if-we-can approach with a "sellers" tag. But even a 0-2-1 showing so far in that span, albeit disappointing, probably doesn't qualify as one.



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Replay is a learning process for managers

Manager Kirk Gibson's first taste of baseball's expanded instant replay left him wanting more. In the Diamondbacks' first of seven replay test games in spring training, Gibson did not challenge any plays in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. But he said the experience was eye-opening.



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Struggling Phoenix Suns defense faces big tests

The Suns had the worst defense in the league over the past five games. Their next four games are against top-10 offenses.



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Marcus and Markieff Morris hope to be package deal for Phoenix Suns

Marcus and Markieff Morris have turned themselves into solid NBA players. The twins are the heartbeat of the Suns bench and are so close that it seems they share one heartbeat.



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'LEGO' Leads Not-So-Awesome February at the Box Office

The LEGO Movie was the only clear winner during a so-so February at the box office. Overall domestic grosses came in at around $700 million, which was a 13 percent improvement over last year. Still, it's way off from 2012's $818.2 million record, and is also noticeably lower than 2010 and 2009.Through the end of February, year-to-date box office is trending up 10 percent from 2013. If that pattern can continue, 2014 will be the first year in which the domestic box office breaks the $11 bill...



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How to: Make a Winter BLT Worth Eating

I'm sure I'm not alone in proclaiming: the BLT is a perfect sandwich. Not because it has bacon; many sandwiches have bacon. Rather, it's what it does with the bacon, playing it off of the other requisite parts: crunchy lettuce, a spread of tangy mayo, toasted but-not-too-crunchy bread, and the bright, acidic summer … read more

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5 Ways to Transition Your Style from Winter to Spring

"Soon," says Tanner Guzy, "winter will be waning, and with it we’ll shed our cold weather uniform." The thaw is coming...some of us had a taste last week, until Titan came along and dumped plenty of fresh ice and snow. But, spring will happen, cause it happens every … read more

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Arizona Wildcats remain No. 3 in Associated Press college basketball poll

Florida, Wichita State and Arizona are the top three teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll for the second straight week. The Gators (27-2), who are on a school-record 21-game winning streak, were a solid No. 1 Monday, receiving 46 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel.



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How to: Stay Clean and Organized During DIY and Craft Projects

This weekend, I made a mess. A cover-the-entire-room-in-tiny-little-scraps-of-paper and a get-out-every-marker-and-cutting-tool kinda mess. It's still on the floor, on my office chair, on the main work table, on the computer desk, on my cutting mat, and its trail has seeped into the hallway. See, I've always been the kinda of maker that gets all the requisite tools and materials out … read more

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Arizona Wildcats move dates of two games on 2014 football schedule

The University of Arizona has moved the dates of two games on its 2014 football schedule, the school announced Monday. The Wildcats' season opener against visiting UNLV has been moved from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Friday, Aug. 29. Kickoff will be either 7 or 7:15 p.m. Arizona time.



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NBA Power Rankings: Phoenix Suns in fight for the postseason

USA TODAY Sports unveils its latest NBA Power Rankings and the Suns are in tight battle for the postseason in the West. Records through March 2, 2014. Previous record in parenthesis.



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Arizona Diamondbacks announce starting pitchers for season-opening trip in Australia vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Diamondbacks announced their starting pitchers for their season-opening two-game series in Australia, tabbing left-hander Patrick Corbin and right-hander Trevor Cahill as their choices for the two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Diamondbacks as the designated home team, Corbin will throw the first pitch of the 2014 major league season. He was one of the better pitchers in the National League last year, posting a 3.41 ERA in 208 1/3 innings in his first full season in the big leagues.



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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s success can give NASCAR a boost

The supersized expectations are always looming. In his draft, around blind turns. As much as his poised demeanor tries to dismiss it, it's not always easy being Dale Earnhardt Jr. It is why his smile lingered a bit longer Sunday. His second-place finish in The Profit on CNBC 500 at Phoenix International Raceway followed a victory in the Daytona 500 a week earlier, and sent a message to those who thought his career was done.



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Arizona State baseball deals Ks in win over Oklahoma State

If Arizona State pitcher Ryan Kellogg was "fantabulous," Brett Lilek's description of his performance Sunday, then what's the right word for Kellogg and Lilek combined. Supertabulous?



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Didi Gregorius' goal at plate: 'Improve on everything'

For Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson, Didi Gregorius' struggles at the plate in the second half of last season can be traced back to teams pounding him inside. Gregorius might have made too severe of an adjustment, exposing himself to other types of pitches.



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Markieff Morris is the Phoenix Suns' 'biggest key'

The Suns were piling up points early Sunday night, but their defensive stops could not keep up until Markieff Morris and Ish Smith entered the game. Markieff Morris' presence can swing a game, and it usually has been for the better -- like Sunday night, when he posted 12 points, five rebounds and three assists in 14 first-half minutes to swing the Suns from trailing to a double-digit lead.



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Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Ribeiro regrets his penalty purgatory

Before it was time to return to the ice for the second period of Friday's game against the Colorado Avalanche, Coyotes center Mike Ribeiro poked his head out from the tunnel that led to the team's bench and surveyed the ice. Once he ducked back into the hallway, he slapped his stick against the wall and then mimicked taking a shot. Once, twice and then again.



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Phoenix Coyotes fall apart in third period against St. Louis Blues

The Phoenix Coyotes entered the third period against the Blues tonight in Glendale with a 2-0 lead. It wasn't enough.



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Phoenix Suns erupt on offense in win over the Atlanta Hawks

Gerald Green went for 33 points as the Suns scored a season high in their 129-120 win over the Atlanta Hawks at home. More to come.



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Arizona Wildcats basketball tops Stanford in final home game of season

The Arizona Wildcats basketball team defeat Stanford in its final home game of the season tonight in Tucson, 79-66. Return for updates.



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Joey Logano makes aggressive moves at end of The Profit on CNBC 500

Joey Logano got aggressive and tried what he admitted was a "last-ditch effort" to win Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. It didn't work.



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Arizona Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin is keeping his cool

Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin is a go-with-the-flow kind of guy. A TV reporter wants to attach a lapel microphone to his wrapped-up throwing arm during a postgame interview? Sure, why not.



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ASU women's basketball falls in rout to Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Ruth Hamblin had 16 points, eight rebounds and seven blocked shots as Oregon State rolled over No. 20 Arizona State 66-43 on Sunday. Oregon State (21-9, 13-5 Pac 12) shot 52 percent and made all seven of its throws. Syndey Wiese added 15, Ali Gibson had 13 and Deven Hunter 11 points (4 of 4 field goals, 3 of 3 free throws).



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Hoops program symbolizes GCU's emergence

There were no weeds or boarded windows on Grand Canyon University's campus. But the images are striking between now and 10 years ago, when a "for sale" sign hung out front on Camelback Road, and nobody knew if the school would shut down.



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Tyler Skaggs trying to make most of chance with Los Angeles Angels

Tyler Skaggs is sitting in front of his locker, a cup of coffee in one hand, an iPhone in the other. His hair is shorter than what Diamondbacks fans might remember. It stops just below his cap rather than run down to the top of his shirt collar. If Jerry Dipoto is correct, Diamondbacks fans also won't recognize the Skaggs that pitches for the Angels this season. Dipoto, Los Angeles' general manager, engineered the three-team off-season deal that landed Skaggs with the Angels and brought outfielder Mark Trumbo to Arizona.



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Kevin Harvick wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Kevin Harvick charged to the front early and dominated the rest of the way Sunday for his second straight Sprint Cup victory at Phoenix International Raceway. Coming off a disappointing finish at the Daytona 500, Harvick had the fastest car in practice and kept it rolling in the race, leading 224 of 312 laps on the odd-shaped mile oval.



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Neeson Beats Jesus, 'Frozen' Hits $1 Billion This Weekend

Non-Stop and Son of God ruled the box office over Oscar weekend. The Liam Neeson action movie took first place with $30 million, while Son of God was an impressive runner-up.Meanwhile, Disney Animation's Frozen became the 18th movie ever to earn over $1 billion worldwide. More importantly, it's only the fifth movie ever to hit that milestone that's not a sequel or prequel. With an opening in Japan on the way, Frozen will likely end its run in the Top 10 all-time.Playing at 3,090 locations, ...



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Image can tarnish a baseball star's legacy

Image isn't everything in the major leagues, but it ultimately has a big say in how a star player is perceived. The smart ones get it.



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ASU basketball enjoying return to relevance

Think back to November. Think back to the curious, hodge-podge roster that Herb Sendek served up. Did you imagine this?



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Phoenix Pinnacle's Dorian Pickens deserving of a state basketball championship

Dorian Pickens had to be dying inside. He had to. For the second straight year, Tempe Corona del Sol was celebrating a state championship in front of him. Some of Pickens' Phoenix Pinnacle teammates were crying. Others sat on the bench, their head buried in their hands.



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