115,000 to witness game at Coliseum Mar 29, 2008
John Nadel Associated Press Mar. LOS ANGELES - Carl Erskine vividly remembers a most distressing experience at the Los Angeles Coliseum 50 years ago. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns bounce back vs. 76ers Mar 29, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. PHILADELPHIA - The Suns painted Friday night's 107-93 triumph with a "big" and "important" brush. (AZCentral -- Sports)
D-Backs trade Nippert to Rangers Mar 29, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. Dustin Nippert on Friday welcomed a new member to his family then learned he will have a new team. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Nippert traded to Rangers Mar 29, 2008
Phoenix gets Class A reliever Marte in return. Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bell rains 3s at his away 'home' Mar 29, 2008
Bell rains 3s at his away 'home. Bell rains 3s at his away 'home. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Unit feels good after latest start Mar 28, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. TUCSON - He didn't look particularly sharp, and his results weren't good, but Randy Johnson came away from his outing Wednesday saying he felt great and was encouraged to be another step closer to being ready for the regular season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Barbosa: Learning in slump Mar 28, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. PHILADELPHIA - It was odd enough for a guy who has averaged 13 shots per game over the past two seasons to take four shots Wednesday. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Nuggets forward Nene to return Mar 28, 2008
Associated Press Mar. DENVER - Denver Nuggets forward Nene is returning to the court, 2 1/2 months after surgery to remove a malignant testicular tumor. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns: No margin for error Mar 28, 2008
Due to tight West standings, Suns 'need a win' vs. hot 76ers. Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cactus League sets attendance mark Mar 28, 2008
Cactus League sets attendance record. Cactus League sets attendance record. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Drew hopes for better luck Mar 27, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. TUCSON - Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew seemed mildly amused when reporters approached him late last season, asking him what he was doing differently at the plate. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Harden, A's beat Red Sox Mar 27, 2008
Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer Mar. TOKYO - Rich Harden and Emil Brown helped the Oakland Athletics accomplish baseball's newest tradition: a season-opening split in Japan. (AZCentral -- Sports)
3rd-quarter woes doom Suns Mar 27, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. BOSTON - The Suns can look as great as their recent seven-game winning streak with improved defense and potent offense, or as ordinary as losing at Detroit and Boston successively. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Shaq, Riley disputing via media Mar 27, 2008
Heat coach calls O'Neal's words 'sad. Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Trufant: $50.2 million, 6-year deal Mar 27, 2008
2 million, 6-year deal. 2 million, 6-year deal. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Red Sox top A's in MLB opener Mar 26, 2008
Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer Mar. TOKYO - Daisuke Matsuzaka's homecoming was saved by Manny Ramirez. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns happy with play despite loss Mar 26, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. BOSTON - The Suns could not go angry. (AZCentral -- Sports)
So far, Wood's good as Cubs closer Mar 26, 2008
So far, Wood's good as Cubs closer. So far, Wood's good as Cubs closer. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Did Clemens lie in testimony? Mar 26, 2008
Did Clemens lie in testimony. Did Clemens lie in testimony. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Shaq to volunteer with Tempe police Mar 26, 2008
Shaq to join Tempe police. Shaq to join Tempe police. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Amar, Garnett meet again Mar 26, 2008
Amar, Garnett meet again. Amar, Garnett meet again. (AZCentral -- Sports)
It's another rough outing for Owings Mar 25, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. TUCSON - Right-hander Micah Owings showed flashes of effectiveness for the second consecutive start, but like the rest of his spring-training appearances, it was marred by generally erratic command of his fastball. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Melvin: Fast start not a necessity Mar 25, 2008
Doug Haller The Arizona Republic Mar. With the National League West expected to be so competitive, you would think Bob Melvin would place an emphasis on a quick start. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bell cleared to play Mar 25, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. - Suns guard Raja Bell will return to the starting lineup tonight when Phoenix plays at Detroit. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns drop tough one to Pistons Mar 25, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. - The Suns have had excruciatingly close losses and frustratingly bad ones. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bell feels no ankle pain Mar 25, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. - Don't judge Suns guard Raja Bell by Monday's game summary. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Vazquez contributing for W. Sox Mar 25, 2008
Kevin Murphy The Arizona Republic Mar. Remember Javier Vazquez. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Vazquez-Young deal works for White Sox Mar 25, 2008
Vazquez contributing for W. Sox. Vazquez contributing for W. Sox. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cubs pick Wood as their closer Mar 25, 2008
Cubs pick Wood for closer. Cubs pick Wood for closer. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns seeking unprecedented wins Mar 24, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. The Suns are going where no other NBA team has had success this season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Former ASU star eyes big year with A's Mar 24, 2008
Odeen Domingo The Arizona Republic Mar. Almost everything important to him was gone. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Haren's splitter on target Mar 23, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. TUCSON - Not that right-hander Dan Haren's nasty split-fingered fastball is a secret, but he showed Saturday for the first time in spring training just how devastating a pitch it can be when he has it working. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Skinner working hard Mar 23, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. Brian Skinner has been out of his normal position. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns stay hot against Rockets Mar 23, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. Now who's streaking like a meteor. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Young's hard work pays off Mar 23, 2008
Hard work pays off for Young. Hard work pays off for Young. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Kendall a lasting image behind plate Mar 22, 2008
Brewers add durable catcher to lineup. Jos E. Garcia The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ref's wife seeks restraining order Mar 22, 2008
Associated Press Mar. - The wife of a former NBA referee charged in a betting scandal wants a restraining order against her husband, who she said verbally and physically abused their children. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Scoring not sacrificed with Shaq Mar 22, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. If you want to find Shaquille O'Neal in Phoenix, try the Wal-Mart near 38th Street and Thomas Road. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bell's absence creates void Mar 22, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. In the NBA, there is no good night to go without your best perimeter defender. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Johnson shows improvement Mar 22, 2008
Melvin pleased with Unit's progress in 3rd start of year. Kevin Murphy The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
A good problem to have Mar 22, 2008
Not enough spots for quality pitchers. Kevin Murphy The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Big Unit shows progress in 3rd start Mar 22, 2008
Johnson shows improvement. Johnson shows improvement. (AZCentral -- Sports)
5 competing for 1 position in bullpen Mar 22, 2008
A good problem to have. A good problem to have. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Diamondbacks see big future for Parker Mar 21, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. The junior-varsity squad needed a pitcher one day, and Jarrod Parker, a freshman middle infielder on varsity, figured he'd volunteer to take the mound. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Melvin still tweaking lineup Mar 21, 2008
Bob McManaman The Arizona Republic Mar. Bob Melvin doubts he will draw up as many different batting-order combinations as he did a year ago when his total numbered 146. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ankle may sideline Bell Mar 21, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. Suns guard Raja Bell is unlikely to play Saturday against Houston because of the right ankle sprain he suffered Wednesday at Seattle. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Tracy uncertain of return date Mar 21, 2008
Nick Piecoro and Kevin Murphy The Arizona Republic Mar. TUCSON - Chad Tracy realizes that being ready for Opening Day no longer is very realistic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Giants' Wynn leads by example Mar 21, 2008
Doug Haller The Arizona Republic Mar. The San Francisco Giants finished batting practice just after 11 a.m. Thursday. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Nash sees filmmaking in future Mar 21, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. Steve Nash sat down and reviewed every clip of the film. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Boycott coming to end Mar 20, 2008
Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer Mar. - The Boston Red Sox have taken the field for their final spring training game in Florida, now scheduled to begin an hour late amid a pay dispute for their trip to Japan. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Giricek sits with bruise on leg Mar 20, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. SEATTLE - Suns guard Gordan Giricek wants so badly to make good on his stay in Phoenix that he is trying to make every play that he can. (AZCentral -- Sports)
D-Backs show pluses, minuses Mar 20, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. TUCSON - Reading too much into the sights and stats of spring-training baseball is often treading in dangerous evaluation waters. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Padres' Greene rejects negative labels Mar 20, 2008
Padres' Greene refuses to accept negative labels. Padres' Greene refuses to accept negative labels. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fans give Dodgers a taste of desert Mar 20, 2008
Team eager for Cactus League debut next year. Doug Haller The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns battle for 6th win in a row Mar 20, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. SEATTLE - The Suns say it time and time again. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Heat tie 3rd-lowest total ever Mar 20, 2008
Associated Press Mar. TORONTO - In a season of misery, the Miami Heat set a new low. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Torre brings resume to NL West Mar 20, 2008
Doug Haller The Arizona Republic Mar. For 12 seasons he was a portrait of calm amid a storm that always seemed on the brink of chaos. (AZCentral -- News)
Suns roll to 5th straight win Mar 19, 2008
Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Mar. - It had only been two weeks since the Suns last played at Portland's Rose Garden, but they made it look like a lot longer by how well they played in Tuesday night's 111-98 victory. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Celtics end Rockets' streak Mar 19, 2008
Chris Duncan Associated Press Mar. HOUSTON - The shots stopped falling, Boston's stars took over and just like that, the Houston Rockets' 22-game winning streak was history. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Nixon breaks out of slump Mar 19, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. With Yankees fans heckling him at Tucson Electric Park on Monday, outfielder Trot Nixon must have felt like he was back with the Red Sox. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Mariners' Sexson aims for big return Mar 19, 2008
Seattle 1B shakes off tough '07, sets sights on winning division title. Bob McManaman The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bell picking up defensive pace Mar 19, 2008
Bell picking up defensive pace. Bell picking up defensive pace. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Reynolds quits trying to change Mar 18, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. Part of spring training is experimenting, and third baseman Mark Reynolds' experiment at trying to work counts and lower his strikeout total has come to an end. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Patience is a virtue for Raines Mar 18, 2008
All-Star's son keeps positive despite long odds of making D-Backs' lineup. Bob McManaman The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Angels' Hunter aims to work magic Mar 18, 2008
7-time Gold Glover signed as free agent. Doug Haller The Arizona Republic Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
