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Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham says he's been struggling through turf toe

Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham says he's been struggling through turf toe

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Arizona outfielder Tommy Pham has been dealing with turf toe, which has limited the veteran to designated-hitter duties for the Diamondbacks for most of the last couple of weeks. Pham said he would "probably get an injection to help that out" before Game 1 of the Wild

Arizona Coyotes add veterans to join skilled young players in third year of a steady rebuild

Arizona Coyotes add veterans to join skilled young players in third year of a steady rebuild

ARIZONA COYOTES COACH: Andre Tourigny (53-90-21 in two seasons with Arizona). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 at New Jersey. DEPARTURES: D Shayne Gostisbehere, F Christian Fischer, F Brett Ritchie. ADDITIONS: F Jason Zucker, F Alex Kerfoot, F Nick Bjugstad, D Sean Durzi, D Matt Dumba. GOALIES: Karel Vejmelka (18-24-5, 3.43 GAA,

Woodruff's shoulder injury leaves Brewers down a starter against Diamondbacks in Wild Card Series

Woodruff's shoulder injury leaves Brewers down a starter against Diamondbacks in Wild Card Series

One of Milwaukee's biggest strengths just got a little weaker on the eve of the postseason. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff, slated as a potential Game 3 starter, will miss the NL Wild Card Series with a shoulder injury, leaving the Brewers without one of the top arms against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Even a 19-point loss has some silver linings for the growing Arizona Cardinals

Even a 19-point loss has some silver linings for the growing Arizona Cardinals

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — It's not often a 19-point loss generates feelings of optimism in the NFL. Considering where the Arizona Cardinals are in their current rebuild, there are still many reasons to consider Sunday's 35-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers an encouraging step forward. Among them was the

Suns finish dizzying wheel-and-deal summer, focus on building around Booker, Durant and Beal

Suns finish dizzying wheel-and-deal summer, focus on building around Booker, Durant and Beal

PHOENIX (AP) — Mat Ishbia has lots of good traits for an NBA owner, including deep pockets and a huge desire to win. Patience doesn't appear to be his strong suit. The Phoenix Suns — outside of three-time All-Star Devin Booker — are nearly unrecognizable just eight months after Ishbia

Milwaukee Bucks add former Suns guard Cameron Payne to their backcourt

Milwaukee Bucks add former Suns guard Cameron Payne to their backcourt

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne. Payne, 29, played 48 games for the Suns last season and averaged 10.3 points, 4.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 20.2 minutes. The 6-foot-1 guard had been a free agent since getting waived by the San Antonio

The Cardinals fight back from early deficit before faltering late in 35-16 loss to the 49ers

The Cardinals fight back from early deficit before faltering late in 35-16 loss to the 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — If the Arizona Cardinals have proven anything four games into coach Jonathan Gannon's tenure, it's that they won't be an easy out. Coming into the game as a heavy underdog for a second straight week, the Cardinals fought back from a big first-half deficit to

Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title

Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title

PHOENIX (AP) — The Houston Astros celebrated clinching a playoff spot with T-shirts and a subdued toast. A day later, after rallying to claim a bigger prize in their crosshairs, the Astros held an all-out locker room rager of cigars and champagne-and-beer showers that left puddles on the plastic-covered floors.

McCaffrey scores 4 TDs to lead the 49ers past the Cardinals 35-16

McCaffrey scores 4 TDs to lead the 49ers past the Cardinals 35-16

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The only person who could stop Christian McCaffrey from tying a San Francisco franchise record with a fifth touchdown was his own coach. McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Arizona Cardinals 35-16 on

October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set and postseason action beginning Tuesday

October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set and postseason action beginning Tuesday

PHOENIX (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and the hard-hitting Atlanta Braves have earned a couple days of rest and relaxation after Major League Baseball's long 162-game regular season. So have Jose Altuve, Justin Verlander and the defending World Series champion Houston Astros — who won the AL West

Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up

Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrone Taylor homered and Adrian Houser pitched five sharp innings as the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday in their final playoff tune-up. After wrapping up their third division title in six years last week, the Brewers will host the Arizona

Penix picks apart Arizona's defense in No. 7 Washington's 31-24 victory

Penix picks apart Arizona's defense in No. 7 Washington's 31-24 victory

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Washington's big-play offense had few deep options with Arizona sitting back on defense. Forced to adapt, Michael Penix Jr. went to his checkdowns, his receivers turned short passes into chunk plays and the Huskies' run game finished it off with touchdowns. Penix Jr. threw for 363

Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots

Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated their return to the postseason with the typical party, a champagne-soaked fun fest in the clubhouse that eventually included a dip in the Chase Field swimming pool behind the right-center field wall. The Houston Astros celebrated their return to the postseason by doing

Marlins, D-Backs, Rangers, Astros, Blue Jays all clinch playoff berths on next-to-last day

Marlins, D-Backs, Rangers, Astros, Blue Jays all clinch playoff berths on next-to-last day

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jazz Chisholm hit his 19th home run, Josh Bell delivered a late two-run double and the Marlins clinched the fourth playoff berth in franchise history with a 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. The final five playoff berths were clinched Saturday by the Marlins,

Ott and California's defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State

Ott and California's defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jaydn Ott rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown, California's defense made a pivotal interception then forced a turnover on downs to stop Arizona State's final drive, and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday. Sam Jackson V passed for 130 yards and