Author: Dana Scott, Arizona Republic

Bismack Biyombo talked about playing under Michael Jordan prior to the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time leading score,r says she’s heartbroken over her Phoenix Mercury teammate’s ongoing confinement in Russia.

Phoenix remains a contender to land Kevin Durant, but Brooklyn is not rushing and determined to explore all trade options to get the best return.

Cardinals coach Kingsbury believes Bill Belichick should win the NFL’s top honor for coaches as long as the Patriots’ leader is roaming the sidelines.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray said the final play against the Packers, his intercepted pass on a ball toward A.J. Green, was “just a miscommunication.”

The Arizona Cardinals’ All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt will miss Thursday night’s showdown against the Green Bay Packers.

Robert Johnson became owner of a new franchise in Charlotte in 2002 after Jerry Colangelo helped pave way with NBA owners.

Phoenix councilman Sal DiCiccio lashed out at NBA players, while Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver said he backed his team’s decision.

Reynolds played for Arizona from 2007 to 2010 and ranks among the top 10 in several Diamondbacks’ offensive categories.