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Big Ten and SEC dominate the AP Top 25 preseason poll: Our reaction to the rankings

August 17, 2026

Disclaimer: Jon Wilner is an AP Top 25 voter. His preseason ballot was published Aug. 3 and has been updated to include each team’s Top 25 ranking. The Associated Press Top 25…

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Diana Taurasi scores again in Phoenix Mercury Ring of Honor ceremony

August 16, 2026

The Phoenix Mercury always throw a great party. It’s the on-court product that needs improvement. A three-day celebration of Diana Taurasi, arguably the greatest player in the WNBA’s first three…

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Diana Taurasi’s message to Phoenix at her No. 3 jersey retirement

VIDEO – “I want to speak to Phoenix directly…the Phoenix #Mercury are great because of you.” Diana Taurasi’s moment of appreciation for the Valley during her jersey enshrinement. Diana Taurasi’s…

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ASU Flag Football head coach Jesse Pap at Banner HPC Flag Combine

VIDEO – We anchored this week’s Sports360AZ Show from the Banner High Performance Center Flag Football combine. Honored to have Arizona State Flag Football head coach Jesse Pap start it…

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Three Dot Thoughts…Amar’e is living in the Hall of Fame

August 15, 2026

Time flies when I see that Amar’e Stoudemire is being enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame later today. 2002 NBA Draft, he was taken with the ninth pick by…

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Dillon Brooks on the moment he knew he wanted to stay with the Phoenix Suns long term

August 14, 2026

VIDEO – “Coaches, players, front office, Mat – that’s how I envisioned a team…Right before I got hurt with my hand…I knew I don’t want to be anywhere else.” Most…

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Former Red Mountain Standout Ja’Kobi Lane Drafted by Ravens

April 24, 2026

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VIDEO – First Mercury Minute of 2026: Kahleah Copper

April 29, 2026

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WNBA Champion & former Mercury coach Corey Gaines returns with Team Japan

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Suns next steps: Making the case against complacency after feel-good season

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Daniel “The Draft Nick” talks Cardinals 2026 Draft Class

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Suns face possible sweep despite best efforts vs OKC in Game 3

April 25, 2026

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Former Sun Devil Keyshaun Elliott Selected by Bears

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Three Dots…Love and Beck for MY Cardinals…

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Recruiting Roundup: NCAA approves 5-year Eligibility

June 24, 2026

On this special edition of the OrthoArizona Recruiting Roundup, National Recruiting Analyst Brandon Huffman joins Claudia Collins and Cody Cameron to discuss the newly approved NCAA ruling that allows collegiate…

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Perry Alum, Arizona Wildcat Koa Peat Drafted By Mavericks, Reportedly Traded to Suns

June 23, 2026

All Koa Peat does is win. Four state championships with Perry High School, multiple gold medals with Team USA. He was a part of Arizona’s first Final Four since 2001….

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Arizona Guard Brayden Burries Selected By Bucks with No. 10 Pick in NBA Draft

Brayden Burries had a strong debut season with the Arizona Wildcats and now is a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft. The Arizona guard is headed to Milwaukee after the…

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There was plenty of talent at Arizona Athletic Grounds for the girls weekend of Section 7 last weekend. College coaches were also well-represented as they continue to evaluate and recruit…

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Mailbag: How the Senate bill could spark realignment, fate of the Group of Six, two 24-team conferences and loads more

June 20, 2026

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include “mailbag” in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity…

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2026 NBA Draft profile: Baba Miller’s two-way playmaking at the 4 deserves a look from Suns

June 17, 2026

By Gerald Bourguet The 2026 NBA Draft is just a week away, and while the Phoenix Suns currently only have one distant pick at No. 47, recent history suggests there’s…

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Brendan Sorsby opts for NFL, Big 12-Texas Tech crisis resolved but the damage will linger in Lubbock

June 15, 2026

The Big 12 lowered the legal hammer Monday, with help from three state attorneys general, and Texas Tech caved. Or Brendan Sorsby caved. Or they both did. The details are…

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Former Red Mountain Standout Ja’Kobi Lane Drafted by Ravens

Highland’s Caleb Lomu Selected By Patriots In NFL Draft

Betting On Themselves Paid Off for Shaffer Siblings

Bleacher Talk 2026 NFF Scholar-Athlete Banquet Special

From one Shaw Courage Award winner to another

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Trio of Shadow Ridge Scholar-Athletes recognized by NFF

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