The sports team at Arizona's Family brings you a unique look at Arizona sports. Spanning from the pros like the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, to colleges like ASU, Arizona, NAU and GCU, to high schools and youth sports, we'll bring you stories that will make you laugh, cry, cheer, and remember why you fell in love with the games.
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Are the Sun Devils entering a “Gilded Age?” Sundevilsource's Chris Karpman joins The Extra Point to preview ASU's showdown with BYU.
ASU will hold its annual Legends Luncheon on Friday Nov. 22 at the Omni Tempe Hotel. Sun Devil legends D.J. Foster and Nathan LaDuke stopped by Arizona's Family studios to reflect on their legendary careers, that took them from Valley high schools, to Tempe, to playing for the Arizona Cardinals.
Cardinals Coach Jonathan Gannon said Kyler Murray was the best player on the planet in Sunday's win over the Jets. Sports Director Mark McClune, AZ Family Sports analyst Lorenzo Alexander and intern Max the Zippe react to Cards grounding the Jets and taking a hammer lock on the NFC West heading into the bye week.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will combine football and his love of "Call of Duty" to support veterans this weekend. Kyler will donate $75,000 to the "Call of Duty" Endowment and host 7 veterans at the game against the Jets. Kyler's mother Missy Murray joins "The Extra Point" to discuss the family's military legacy and their commitment to serving those who served our country.
NASCAR Championship week has arrived in the Valley. Starting on Friday, drivers will compete for titles in the three highest levels of NASCAR. Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron will race for the Cup series championship after some controversy in the penultimate race at Martinsville. Cole Cusumano from The Arizona Republic and Devon Henry from Sports360AZ made a pit stop by the Extra Point Podcast to break down the unusual circumstances with Mark McClune and Arizona's Family Sports Producer Matt Hippe.
The Arizona Cardinals have won three straight and are on top of the NFC West. Can they keep this up?
The Cardinals are in first place in the NFC West after their last second win in Miami. Mark McClune, Julia Lopez, and Derek Hagan break down the win, with the help of intern Max the Zippe.
The Arizona's Family sports team discusses the Cardinals' Monday night win, the state of the Sun Devils, and looks ahead to the Suns' season opener.
Mark McClune and Amanda Pflugrad break down the biggest story lines heading into th 2024-25 Suns' season
College sports are changing and Big 12 Commisioner Brett Yorkmark is on the front line. He was at the Venues Now Conference at the Arizona Biltmore this week and sat down to talk with The Extra Point on Arizona's Family.
Sports 360AZ's Brad Cesmat joins The Extra Point to talk all things Arizona football.
Cardinals sideline reporter (and former CBS 5 sports anchor) Paul Calvisi joins The Extra Point podcast to break down what went wrong at Lambeau Field. Then the AZ Family Sports Team break down what went right at AZ Family news reporter David Caltabiano's bachelor party in Nashville.
The AZ Family Sports Team previews ASU vs. Utah, the Cardinals trip to Green Bay, and Michigan hockey at ASU because Elliott Polakoff went to Michigan.
Will conference realignment result in Grand Canyon making a move to the Pac-12? Mark McClune discusses the situation with John Canzano.
The AZ Family sports team previews the Cardinals' matchup against the Commanders this Sunday in Glendale.
The AZ Family Sports Team breaks down the Cardinals impressive 41-10 win over the Rams.
Moments after ASU rallied to beat Texas State to improve to 3-0, Mark McClune broke down the game with Speak of the Devils host Brad Denny.
D-backs insider Jesse Friedman from PHNX joins “The Extra Point” to discuss the D-backs chances of playing October baseball.
The AZ Family Sports Team breaks down the Cardinals season opening loss in Buffalo and what to expect when the L.A. Rams come to town this Sunday
Longtime Valley sports broadcaster Brad Cesmat from Sports360 AZ joins The Extra Point to examine some of the big issues on the horizon for Arizona high school football. The former AZ Family sports anchor will also be our guest halftime guest this week on the AIA Arizona Cardinals High School Football “Game of the Week.”
Katherine Fitzgerald covered the Cardinals for AZCentral. These days she's on the Bills beat with the Buffalo News. Fitz joins The Extra Point to preview the week one matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Buffalo Bills.
Sun Devil legend Jaelen Strong is now Coach Strong. The former record-setting receiver has hung up his cleats in favor of a whistle. He's leading Compass Prep in 8-man football this season with big plans for the future. Coach Strong brought some of the stars of his team by AZ Family studios for a conversation on The Extra Point podcast.
Cody Cameron joins The Extra Point to preview the top story lines in Arizona high school football in 2024.
The D-backs head to Fenway Park this weekend for a 3 game series with the Red Sox. D-backs sideline reporter Jody Jackson joins “The Extra Point” to preview the series.
Arizona's Family Sports analyst Lorenzo Alexander made a living on special teams. The former Cardinal previews Sunday's week 3 of the preseason matchup between the Cardinals and Broncos.
The key to the Arizona Cardinals' successful season is Kyler Murray. When he returned from a knee injury in 2023, Kyler had the Cardinals' offense ranked number one in the NFL for the final four weeks of the season. Can it carry over? The Cardinals quarterback joined Arizona's Family to chat while at training camp.
In his second year as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, Jonathan Gannon is aiming to improve upon last year's 4-13 record. With quarterback Kyler Murray's successful return from a knee injury, there is a renewed sense of confidence in the team's performance. Gannon is vocal about his football philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of both aggression and teamwork. He developed this philosophy during his time at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and throughout his 16 years as an NFL assistant and scout. Mark McClune interviewed Coach Gannon ahead of our pregame coverage of the Arizona Cardinals on Arizona's Family.
The Arizona Cardinals will be on Arizona's Family this preseason, with Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley bringing you all the action, starting with the Saints visiting the Valley this Saturday. These guys have been in the booth together for 20 seasons, doing TV in the preseason and radio during the regular season. They work hard to give you the inside scoop while also having a lot of fun, mostly by poking fun at each other. Join them as they sit down with Mark McClune on "The Extra Point" podcast to get their take on the 2024 Cardinals straight from the broadcast booth.
What should we expect from the college football season in 2024? Fiesta Bowl President Erik Moses is a man who would know. He's been to multiple conference media days and stops by “The Extra Point” to preview one of the most anticipated college football seasons in recent memory.
At 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds, Cardinals rookie Tip Reiman was built to play football. But that hasn't always been a foregone conclusion. Reiman reflects on his journey to the NFL and shares his unique sense of humor on “The Extra Point” podcast.
Sportico writer Barry Bloom joins The Extra Point to discuss his interview with Suns Owner Mat Ishbia. Ishbia says he has interest in helping bring the NHL back to Arizona.
Cardinals rookie running back Trey Benson is known for his breakaway speed. He scored 23 touchdowns at Florida State and once accounted for 50 points during a high school game in Mississippi. His path to the NFL wasn't a straight line. Benson suffered a knee injury while at the University of Oregon and had to work his way back into being the big-play running back. Trey also has quite a sense of humor, displayed when he visits Arizona's Family studios and joins The Extra Point #podcast .
Cardinals first round pick Darius Robinson loves the details. The rookie defensive tackle from Missouri was First Team All-SEC and made headlines on draft night for his explanation of his work week. He joins “The Extra Point” podcast to detail his journey to the NFL.
As the Arizona Cardinals' training camp approaches, we dive into the upcoming season with Arizona's Family now serving as the team's official television station. Join host Mark McClune, Arizona's Family Sports Director, as he chats with Darren Urban from azcardinals.com about all things Cardinals football. Darren gives us the scoop on the team's offseason, the changing vibe around the Cardinals, and what fans can look forward to as training camp begins. We talk about the buzz from last season's wins, Kyler Murray's growing confidence, and the potential impact of rookies like Marvin Harrison Jr. and BJ Ojalari. Plus, we spotlight key players like James Conner and the crucial role of a strong defense.
The Howard family had a quick reunion this summer. Jordan Howard will play in the Olympics for Team Puerto Rico, while Markus Howard will continue to play professionally in Spain. They joined The Extra Point with dad Chuck and older brother Desmond to talk about their basketball journey around the world.
International basketball influencer Cam Wilder returns home to his elite AAU basketball tournament this weekend in Gilbert. Cam tells The Extra Point that if you're going, get there early.
In the second round of the NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns stayed local, taking Oso Ighodaro, who played prep ball at Desert Vista in Phoenix. Ighodaro's high school coach Gino Crump joined The Extra Point to tell us what the Suns are getting.
PHNX's Craig Morgan returns to The Extra Point podcast to discuss the latest Arizona Coyotes drama, as team owner Alex Meruelo is walking away.
Suns insider Kellan Olson from Arizona Sports joins The Extra Point to preview the NBA Draft.
With Corbin Carroll escaping a significant injury, can the D-backs make a playoff push? PHNX's Jesse Friedman joins The Extra Point to discuss.
Dr. Glynnis Zieman from Barrow Neurological in Phoenix joins "The Extra Point" to discuss the playbook for parents who's kids play contact sports.
It's a season of change in college football. Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses joins The Extra Point to talk about a change to the game's kickoff time and the changing landscape of college football.
Nick King talks with hoops Hall of Famer and Phoenix Mercury broadcaster Ann Meyers Drysdale on the team's recent play and the decision to keep Caitlin Clark off the U.S. Olympic team.
WNBA rookie Cameron Brink joins The Extra Point podcast to discuss how she's navigating her rookie season with the L.A. Sparks.
Professional hockey will return to Mullet Arena. The AHL's Tucson Roadrunners will play six games in the Valley next season. What does it mean for the future of the NHL? Craig Morgan of PHNX joins The Extra Point.
"The Bus" Jerome Bettis stops by The Extra Point to preview the NFL season and give fans a chance to attend the Aire Serv Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft Party.
The sports world was stunned with the news of Bill Walton's death. Nick King is joined by ASU media relations director Doug Tammaro to discuss Walton's life and legacy.
A star's son to the Suns? Perhaps it's a path to land LeBron James. With LeBron's son Bronny set to participate in a pre-draft workout with the Suns, speculation has picked up that it could lead to LeBron coming to Phoenix. Mark McClune discusses the possibility with Espo from PHNX.
The new ASU Athletic Director Graham Rossini joins The Extra Point on AZFamily to discuss the future of Sun Devils Athletics.
With abour a quarter of the season in the books, where do the Diamondbacks stand? Nick King and Julia Lopez discuss the state of the Snakes with Jody Jackson.
NASCAR has extended its agreement to hold the championship race in the Valley through 2025. Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey joins The Extra Point to discuss.