Cardinals QB Kyler Murray tests positive for COVID-19

Coach Kliff Kingsbury said that Murray was experiencing “minor” symptoms. The coach added that Murray will miss a minimum of five days.

'Homework' clause removed from Kyler Murray's contract, D-backs trade David Peralta: top sports stories

The Arizona Cardinals removed a controversial addendum from Kyler Murray's new contract that required the quarterback to complete at least four hours of “independent study" and the Arizona Diamondbacks traded a fan favorite who spent nearly a decade with the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from July 51-31.

Riley double in 9th lifts Braves over D-backs 1-0 for sweep

Arizona’s Merrill Kelly gave up three hits and two walks in seven innings with eight strikeouts, He lowered his ERA to 1.31 over his last six starts.

NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88

Bill Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr.

Arizona Cardinals prepare for 6 games without suspended star DeAndre Hopkins

The Cardinals will play their first six games of the season without the three-time All-Pro receiver, who was suspended in May for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Contreras, Anderson power Braves to 6-2 victory over Arizona

The victory was Atlanta’s second straight and boosted the defending World Series champion Braves to 38-14 since June 1, the best record in the major leagues over that span. Atlanta stayed three games behind the New York Mets in the NL East.

Rays acquire OF David Peralta in trade with D-backs

The 34-year-old Peralta has played his entire nine-year MLB career with the D-backs, where he won a Silver Slugger award in 2018 and a Gold Glove in 2019.

Cardinals RB Conner in prime, ready to carry rushing load

James Conner enters his sixth NFL season as the unquestioned leader on the Cardinals' running back depth chart.

Cardinals remove Kyler Murray’s independent-study addendum

The Cardinals announced that they’ve removed an addendum to Kyler Murray’s $230.5 million, five-year contract that mandated at least four hours of “independent study” during game weeks.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray defends work ethic during impromptu news conference

"To think I can accomplish everything I’ve accomplished in my career and not be a student of the game, and not have that passion and not take this serious, it’s disrespectful and almost a joke," Murray said.

Bucs center Ryan Jensen suffers knee injury during training camp

Just two days into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, the team suffered a significant injury. Bucs Center Ryan Jensen had to be carted off the field with a left knee injury. 

Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan

A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.

D-backs complete three-game sweep of Giants with 5-3 win

Noé Ramirez (3-3) allowed a run on one hit in 1 1/3 innings and Mark Melancon worked around two runners for his 14th save in 16 chances. Ketel Marte also homered in Arizona’s first three-game home sweep of San Francisco since 2017.

Phoenix Suns, Monty Williams agree to contract extension

Monty Williams has led a quick turnaround in three seasons with the Suns, taking them to the NBA Finals in 2021 where they lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Cardinals hopeful 'Hollywood' Brown isn’t out long with hamstring injury

The Cardinals put Marquise Brown on the active/non-football injury list on July 26, meaning the receiver counts toward the 90-man preseason roster but can’t practice or play until he’s removed from the list.

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner

The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.