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Brittney Griner is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury, the AP reports

Griner has re-signed with the WNBA team on a one-year contract, a source told The Associated Press. The 32-year-old returned home from Russia in December after a high-level prisoner swap.

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Sam McDowell: The NFL has earned the distrust that comes with Eric Bieniemy’s move to Washington

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Super Bowl week’s opening night in downtown Phoenix, a particular crowd of reporters ignored a gallery of star players centered inside Footprint Center and instead migrated to the corner to surround one of the Chiefs’ assistant coaches.

Tribune News Service

Dylan Hernandez: WBC will never be the World Cup of baseball if paperwork bars stars from playing

PHOENIX — Does the World Baseball Classic want to remain a glorified exhibition or does it want to be baseball’s equivalent of a World Cup?

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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw won't take part in World Baseball Classic

PHOENIX — Clayton Kershaw will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic after all.

Los Angeles Times

Beverage(s) of the week: An Arizona Super Bowl smorgasbord, starring hazy IPAs and Emmitt Smith tequila

A trip to Phoenix paved the way to try a whole bunch of regional drinks. The IPAs were great. The cocktail based on a candle? Less so.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Down to Earth: The Arizona teen whose death in extreme heat is a warning of tragic things to come

In this week’s newsletter: Caleb Blair’s death showed how the climate crisis is a ‘risk multiplier’, amplifying problems with housing, mental health and addiction services, policing and more

The Guardian - UK

Paul George, Terance Mann help Clippers fend off Suns

PHOENIX — Long, languid strides brought Kevin Durant, the 13-time All-Star in all-black, from one end of Footprint Arena’s court to a chair at its middle Thursday. A personal highlight reel played on a jumbotron overhead, and a midday crowd packed into one side of the arena’s lower bowl howled…

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The Suns’ Gamble on Kevin Durant Begins Now

The move for the 34-year-old means the clock has already started ticking on Phoenix’s championship window.

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant ‘upset’ his time with Nets came to an end: ‘I built a family over there’

During an introductory press conference on Thursday, the Phoenix Suns’ newest superstar, Kevin Durant, said he was “upset” following Kyrie Irving’s trade request, which then led to himself requesting a trade out of Brooklyn.

Tribune News Service

Clayton Kershaw facing ‘challenges’ to get cleared for World Baseball Classic

PHOENIX — The Dodgers are still expecting Clayton Kershaw to play in next month’s World Baseball Classic for Team USA.

Los Angeles Times

Michigan State baseball set to open 2023 season in Phoenix against rival

MSU baseball is set to open the 2023 season this weekend, and they will face an arch-rival on opening day:

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred calls Angels owner Arte Moreno 'a good steward'

PHOENIX — On a day Arte Moreno made his first appearance at Angels spring training, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shared his thoughts on the Angels owner and his decision to take the team off the market last month.

Los Angeles Times

Dave Roberts denies Dodgers cheating accusations, says MLB probe found ‘nothing’

PHOENIX — Dave Roberts hasn’t yet read “Winning Fixes Everything,” Evan Drellich’s wide-ranging book released this week that detailed the Houston Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal.

Los Angeles Times

John Niyo: Mat Ishbia living out hoop 'dream' as new NBA owner

PONTIAC, Mich. — As the older sibling, part of Justin Ishbia’s job wasn’t just to look out for his younger brother, Mat, growing up in suburban Detroit. It was also to put him in his place, even as he showed him the way.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Losing Jonathan Gannon is the Eagles’ bigger coordinator loss

PHOENIX — Jeffrey Lurie looked sad. Howie Roseman looked mad.

Daily Mirror

Mum claims rubbing her hands in own breast milk every day cured her of skin pain

Ashley LeMieux, from Phoenix, Arizona, US, said her chronic psoriasis left her struggling to move her fingers until she started pouring breast milk on her hands

Reason

Phoenix's Delegation to NFL of Power Over Signs Near Super Bowl Violated First Amendment, and

was an unconstitutional delegation of government power, an Arizona trial judge held.

Chicago Tribune

Spring training travel: A guide to what’s new in Arizona for Cubs and White Sox fans

When the Chicago Cubs signed papers in 1951, to make Mesa, Arizona, their new spring training home, the Tribune lauded one local amenity — a mineral bath — 9 miles away.

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Andy Reid didn’t ‘put much stock’ in report that Super Bowl could be his final game

PHOENIX — The bleary-eyed morning-after Super Bowl news conference is mostly a photo opportunity as the Vince Lombardi and Pete Rozelle trophies are handed out to the coach of the winning team and the game’s MVP.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Chiefs’ Andy Reid brushes off retirement, seems poised for even more Super Bowl success

PHOENIX ― For 20 years, 14 in Philadelphia and his first six in Kansas City, all Andy Reid heard was “that he couldn’t win the big one.” The evidence was strong: five conference championship defeats, and a clock management meltdown late in a 24-21 loss to the New England Patriots…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: The Fumble. The Penalty? The Receivers! Eagles issues at Super Bowl LVII.

PHOENIX — There are two types of Super Bowl hangovers. One is physically painful, what with the dehydration, headaches, and gastrointestinal challenges that accompany all-night partying, but the lingering joy makes it worth all the nausea.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles' James Bradberry owns up to pulling the jersey in the Super Bowl. To the ref, it was a clear penalty.

PHOENIX — Having hope isn't the same as having a plan.

Sports Illustrated

Super Bowl LVII: Sports Illustrated’s Complete Coverage

The news, analysis and highlights from Kansas City’s win against Philadelphia at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner spotted smiling at the Super Bowl after release from Russian prison

A relaxed, smiling Brittney Griner was seen smiling at the Super Bowl after taking in the PGA Tour in Phoenix

The Independent UK

Cardi B brings energy at pre-Super Bowl concert, joins crowd

Cardi B teamed with her husband Offset onstage, embraced Serena Williams and later partook with a lively crowd during the rapper’s energetic pre-Super Bowl concert in suburban Phoenix

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