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Catching up with Fiesta Sports Foundation CEO Erik Moses

September 11, 2026

During the High School Football Showdown on Thursday, I was able to chat with Fiesta Sports Foundation Executive Director and CEO Erik Moses. We talked all about his travels, community…

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REPLAY – Notre Dame Prep at Desert Edge

The Fiesta Bowl High School Football Showdown on CW7 Arizona took place at Desert Edge high school this week. The Scorpions stung the Notre Dame Prep Saints, winning 46-7.

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The Big 12’s barrage of Week 2 showdowns vs. the Big Ten and SEC will define the season, for better or worse

September 10, 2026

The marquee matchup in the Big 12 this week is, of course, set for Provo, where BYU hosts Arizona in a duel of teams pursuing the conference title and a berth in the…

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30-Year Voice of NAU Mitch Strohman retires, takes on new role for Lumberjacks

VIDEO – Eliav Gabay sat down with Northern Arizona University great in former Voice of the Lumberjacks Mitch Strohman. After three decades behind the microphone for NAU, he knew it…

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Picks of the week: Texas edges Ohio State, Oregon rolls and Arizona State looks to continue road dog success in the din of Texas A&M

Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. The…

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Zone Read: Bijan Robinson Unplugged 2.0

Last Friday morning in Tucson, Salpointe Catholic High School made it officially official, retiring Bijan Robinson’s number (number 5), in front of a packed crowd at the schools’ gymnasium. The…

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One area where each Suns starter must improve to make it work: Miles Bridges’ secondary playmaking

By Gerald Bourguet The Phoenix Suns will have a new starting lineup this season, and although they have yet to play a single game together, there are justifiable concerns about how well…

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July 13, 2026

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D-backs sweep Dodgers, enter All-Star break in unique position

July 12, 2026

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July 11, 2026

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Mailbag: Pac-12 expansion targets, Protect College Sports Act options, Nike’s stock price, Fisch’s recruiting, Cal’s cash and more

August 30, 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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Cutter Boley Named ASU Starting Quarterback

August 29, 2026

As Arizona State football navigates the completion of fall camp and preparation for the 2026 season, another massive decision has been made by Kenny Dillingham regarding the starting lineup. Kentucky…

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Wilner College Football Playoff picks: More format changes, familiar names and the end to the Big Ten’s title streak

August 27, 2026

The College Football Playoff will once again feature 12 teams, but the conference commissioners overseeing the event couldn’t help but tinker with the details (once again). The first change involves the…

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August 26, 2026

Story by Daniel Rios “The Draft Nick.” College football is back. Week 0 action is set to kick off later this week, and with it, scouts are keeping their eyes…

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Catching Up with Jordan Bachynski on Life, Fatherhood…and Stand-up Comedy

August 25, 2026

Jordan Bachynski certainly left his mark in Tempe. The big man was a fierce competitor with ASU men’s basketball, and set the career record for blocks in Pac-12 history. After…

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Big 12 QB rankings: Fifita, Bachmeier, Weigman and Dampier lead the way as half the teams turn to transfers

August 24, 2026

Only five teams in the Big 12 return their starting quarterbacks. Three more are relying on former backups to make the transition to full-time starters. The other eight teams have turned to…

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Mailbag: Future schedules for Oregon, Washington and USC; playoff expansion, more…

August 21, 2026

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Catching up with Fiesta Sports Foundation CEO Erik Moses

REPLAY – Notre Dame Prep at Desert Edge

The Big 12’s barrage of Week 2 showdowns vs. the Big Ten and SEC will define the season, for better or worse

30-Year Voice of NAU Mitch Strohman retires, takes on new role for Lumberjacks

Picks of the week: Texas edges Ohio State, Oregon rolls and Arizona State looks to continue road dog success in the din of Texas A&M

Zone Read: Bijan Robinson Unplugged 2.0

One area where each Suns starter must improve to make it work: Miles Bridges’ secondary playmaking

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Mailbag: Pac-12 expansion targets, Protect College Sports Act options, Nike’s stock price, Fisch’s recruiting, Cal’s cash and more

Cutter Boley Named ASU Starting Quarterback

Wilner College Football Playoff picks: More format changes, familiar names and the end to the Big Ten’s title streak

5 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch During College Football Week 0

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