Cardinals hire new head coach, Brittney Griner returning to Phoenix Mercury: top sports stories

The Arizona Cardinals hired a new coach to replace Kliff Kingsbury, and Brittney Griner reportedly signed a new deal to return to the Phoenix Mercury – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Feb. 13-19.

Steph Curry takes daughter Riley to Stanford game, continues support for women's basketball

Steph Curry showed support for Stanford women's basketball Friday night, with a special guest at his side. Curry brought his daughter Riley to watch the game courtside.

Kevin Durant practices with Suns, to be introduced at news conference on Feb. 16

The 34-year-old Durant is still playing at an elite level, averaging nearly 30 points per game this season. He asked for a trade last summer and the Suns were interested, and finally got him before the NBA trade deadline.

Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.

Suns top Kings 120-109 with Kevin Durant watching from bench

It was the first home game for the Suns since they completed a trade with Brooklyn for Durant, who is recovering from a right knee injury and hasn’t played since Jan. 12.

Chiefs beat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Kevin Durant traded to Suns: top sports stories

The Kansas City Chiefs are the kings of the NFL after claiming the Lombardi Trophy by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium, and the Phoenix Suns shocked the basketball world by pulling off a stunning trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire superstar Kevin Durant.

Brooklyn Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant's time in Brooklyn ended Thursday when the Nets traded him to the Phoenix Suns as part of a four-team deal.

Ishbia takes over Suns, works to improve team culture

“Basketball is my life — a huge part of my life — always has been,” Ishbia said. “So when I realized I wasn’t good enough to be in the NBA, how can I one day maybe own a team?

Mat Ishbia: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’

"I’m going to spend a lot of time listening and learning, then make the adjustments to make this not only one of the best organizations in the NBA but also one of the best places to work," Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press.

Ayton has 35, Suns hold off Thomas, Nets in Booker’s return

Booker missed 21 games with left groin strain. The Suns had a stretch of nine losses in 10 games early in his absence but hung in well at the end and have won nine of 11.

NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia

Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver.

Murray scores 21 points, Hawks roll past Suns 132-100

Phoenix — with star guard Devin Booker close to returning from a groin injury — lost for just the second time in eight games.

Dinwiddie scores 36, Mavs top Suns 99-95 after Doncic hurt

Cam Johnson and Paul led the Suns with 22 points apiece. Deandre Ayton scored 19 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, but made just 6 of 20 shots. Paul added 10 assists.

NBA hopes augmented reality basketball game will be next Pokémon Go

Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.