2021 March Madness: Second-round matchups kick off the week

The second-round matchups start with a lunchtime game between Oregon and Iowa and conclude with a game between USC and Kansas that should wrap up after midnight in the east.

D-backs’ Clippard has shoulder sprain, out at least 6 weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard said the injury was diagnosed as a “capsule sprain” and his shoulder will be re-evaluated at the end of six weeks of rest.

Derick Brassard has hat trick, Coyotes beat Ducks 5-1

The Arizona Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.

Meet Bravery: Arizona Coyotes adopts new service dog

Bravery will call the Coyotes family his own, all while helping to raise awareness for NADI and the work it does to provide assistance to anyone in need, especially veterans.

Minor league Cubs player arrested over drugs in Colorado

A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.

Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.

More lawsuits filed against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson

Four more women have filed lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, accusing him of sexual assault and harassment.

D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke

D-backs manager Torey Lovullo and GM Mike Hazen don’t have any real excuses for the team’s 25-35 finish last year that placed them last in the National League West.

Cards add WR A.J. Green, C Rodney Hudson to boost offense

The Arizona Cardinals added seven-time Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Green on a one-year deal, traded for three-time Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson and signed two-time Pro Bowl kicker Matt Prater.

Drone helps keep spring training fans safe from COVID-19 in Surprise

Spring Training 2021 took place amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and officials in Surprise found a high-tech way to help keep visitors safe from COVID-19 and other illnesses.

How to win $25,000 on St. Patrick's Day with NBA Super 6

An Eastern Conference showdown between the Bucks and 76ers highlights a loaded night of NBA action on St. Patrick’s Day.

Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing allegations of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed on behalf of a female masseuse.  

Cardinals bring back starting RT Kelvin Beachum on 2-year deal

The 6-foot-3, 308-pound Beachum started all 16 games at right tackle in 2020 after playing the three previous seasons with the New York Jets.