Coyotes aiming to stay focused following Chayka resignation

The inopportune timing puts the Coyotes in the position of having to prepare for what should be a tough postseason series against the Predators while trying to shake off yet another off-ice distraction.

MLS is Back Tournament: Quarterfinals preview

It’s time for the quarterfinals at the MLS is Back Tournament; all of a sudden, there are more teams at home than in Orlando, it’s a lot quieter around the host hotel, and everyone is now just three wins away from lifting a trophy.

Pistons agree to buy Suns’ G League team for Detroit

The Pistons, the Phoenix Suns and the G League announced the purchase on July 29. A new arena for the team is being constructed on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit. The Pistons also said they’re soliciting ideas for the team’s new name.

Kelly takes no-hit bid into 7th as Dbacks beat Rangers 4-1

Rougned Odor’s one-out homer in the seventh was the first of three hits off Kelly (1-0), who struck out seven and walked one in 7 2/3 innings. The right-hander threw 71 of 104 pitches for strikes, departing after Texas got two singles in the eighth.

MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups

Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.

‘End Racism’ and ‘It Takes All of Us’ will be displayed on NFL end zone borders for season home openers

Fans anticipating the upcoming 2020 NFL season will notice a change in the end zones consisting of bold font that spells out the messages: “End Racism” and “It Takes All of Us,” for home openers, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, who tweeted the announcement from a memo that was sent out by NFL executive Anna Isaacson. 

Report: Marlins season may be put on hold after more players test positive

The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.

NFL commissioner announces cancellation of 2020 preseason games over coronavirus concerns

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in an open letter published on Monday that the league’s preseason games have been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the game “unraveled for us a little in the fourth inning. It’s one big inning that was the difference in the game. I thought Luke up to that point threw real well, but they were grinding him down and I think he started to elevate his pitches to the last few hitters.”

Preview: Preds vs Coyotes in 1st playoff series since ’12

The last time the Coyotes were in the playoffs, they reached the Western Conference finals by beating Nashville in five games. The Predators have reached the postseason each of the past five seasons but lost in six games to Dallas in the first round in April 2019.

Arizona Coyotes collecting water donations to benefit Phoenix Rescue Mission
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The Arizona Coyotes, along with Valley firefighters, are collecting water donations at Gila River Arena to benefit the Phoenix Rescue Mission. arizonacoyotes.com/water

At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak

Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.

Diamondbacks rally against Padres' pen for 4-3 win

Ketel Marte hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly off struggling Kirby Yates on Sunday, and Arizona rallied for four runs off San Diego’s vaunted bullpen to earn a 4-3 victory after the Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era.

Chayka steps down as Arizona Coyotes GM a week before qualifier

Arizona general manager John Chayka has stepped down, one week before the Coyotes open the Stanley Cup qualifiers against Nashville.

Dbacks' Lovullo is first manager ejected in COVID-19 era

A masked Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era when he was tossed while arguing with unmasked plate umpire Mark Ripperger in the fifth inning at San Diego.