Former Diamondback battling cancer, Arizona Cardinal sentenced for criminal speeding: top sports stories

A former member of the Arizona Diamondbacks underwent surgery after being diagnosed with cancer, and a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals was sentenced in his criminal speeding case – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 27 to April 2.

Cardinals' 'Hollywood' Brown sentenced in criminal speeding case

Brown was sentenced to a $473 fine and given credit for time served in jail. Brown pleaded guilty to criminal speeding last month.

Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.

The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Michael Irvin refiles defamation suit, All Arizona teams out of March Madness: top sports stories

From a Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer re-filing a defamation lawsuit involving an alleged incident in Phoenix, to a rather fleeting appearance by Arizona teams in March Madness, here are the top stories in the world of sports this past week.

Carson Briere apologizes, placed on interim suspension for pushing wheelchair down stairs

The son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Daniel Briere is being investigated by his university and placed on interim suspension from the school's athletic department after a video on social media showed him pushing an empty wheelchair down a staircase.

Ezekiel Elliott released by Dallas Cowboys

Ezekiel Elliott is the third-leading rusher in Cowboys franchise history behind Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett.

Aaron Rodgers says joining Jets his 'intention'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday that he intends to play for the New York Jets.

Former Dallas Cowboy player re-files $100m defamation suit in Arizona
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Former Dallas Cowboy player Michael Irvin is going on the offensive amid a controversy over misconduct allegations. Irvin has re-filed his $100 million defamation suit in Arizona, weeks after he was taken off the air during Super Bowl week for alleged misconduct involving an Arizona hotel employee. FOX 10's Elln McNamara has more on the surveillance video from the incident that was just released.

Michael Irvin refiles $100M Marriott lawsuit, plays surveillance video
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Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin refiled his $100 million dollar defamation lawsuit against Marriott and a hotel employee, moving the case from Texas to Arizona.

Michael Irvin refiles $100M Marriott lawsuit, plays surveillance video

Michael Irvin filed the lawsuit last month after a Phoenix hotel employee reported misconduct against him, which later led to him be taken off NFL Network coverage leading up to the Super Bowl.

NFL will consider reviewing roughing-the-passer, personal foul penalties

The two potential NFL rule changes were among nine the league announced this week in its 2023 playing rules, bylaw and resolution proposals submitted by clubs.

Kevin Durant injures ankle during warmups, Cardinals release WR: top sports stories

Kevin Durant's highly anticipated home debut will have to wait after the Phoenix Suns star got injured during pregame warmups, and the Arizona Cardinals have cut ties with a wide receiver that they traded for last season – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 6-12.

Bud Grant beyond the Vikings, iconic Minnesotan

Hall of Famer Bud Grant's legendary status extended long after his days as the head coach for the Vikings. He’s part of the fabric here in Minnesota.

Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Bud Grant dies at 95

The former Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant died Saturday morning. He was 95 years old.