Kelly brilliant on mound, D-backs beat skidding Giants 7-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won three of four games since the All-Star break, playing arguably their best chunk of games all season.

Cardinals unveil black alternative helmets for 2022

The new helmet has a shiny, black gloss shell with red flecks and a black facemask, as well as iridescent chrome decals with a radiant screen of the team's Cardinal logo, and front and back bumpers with “Arizona” written in black.

Former Laker Slava Medvedenko auctions NBA title rings for Ukraine

Slava Medvedenko was a power forward on the Lakers’ championship teams in 2001 and ’02, playing alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.

Kyler Murray signs contract extension, Arizona senators demand Brittney Griner's release: top sports stories

The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray agreed to a long-term contract extension following a passive-aggressive offseason contract squabble, and Arizona's two United States senators are calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner from a Russian jail – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 18-24.

Ruiz gets 3 hits, Nats avoid sweep with 4-3 win over D-backs

Keibert Ruiz had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, as Washington avoided a three-game sweep by beating the D-backs on Sunday in Phoenix.

Murray embraces franchise QB label, ready to lead Cardinals

A low-key personality by nature, Murray is happy that a high-stress offseason contract squabble with the Arizona Cardinals is over.

MadBum rolls, Kelly homers, D-backs beat Nationals 7-2

Bumgarner threw eight effective innings — striking out Soto twice on seven straight fastballs — and the Diamondbacks topped the Nationals 7-2 on Saturday night.

Gallen superb on mound, D-backs beat struggling Nats 10-1

Carson Kelly started the team’s offensive onslaught with a laser-beam double to lead off the bottom of the first, Ketel Marte added a three-run homer in the third and Daulton Varsho clobbered a 451-foot solo shot in the sixth.

Dwight Smith, 1995 Braves World Series champion, dies at 58

Former Atlanta Braves outfield John Dwight Smith Sr., who helped his team clinch the 1995 World Series has died. He was 58.

Dallas Keuchel DFA’d by Diamondbacks after 4 ineffective outings

The 34-year-old Keuchel hoped to resurrect his career with the D-backs after signing on June 7 but struggled with an 0-2 record and 9.64 ERA, giving up 20 earned runs over 18 2/3 innings.

ESPYS Winner's List: Shohei Ohtani named best male athlete

The ESPYS honor major sports achievements, memorable moments from the past year and top sports performers and performances.

Newsom demands accountability from UCLA for move from Pac-12

Newsom says UCLA needs to explain publicly how the move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten is beneficial for student-athletes