Jared Bray
Jared has written and reported for KBYU, BYUTV, KULR, and KSL, in addition to his work as a contributor for Yahoo! Sports, where he mostly writes about the Utah Jazz.
He also reports in English and Tagalog (a language he picked up while serving a church mission in the Philippines) as Salt Lake City correspondent for The Filipino Channel s 30-minute nightly news program Balitang America.
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He also reports in English and Tagalog (a language he picked up while serving a church mission in the Philippines) as Salt Lake City correspondent for The Filipino Channel s 30-minute nightly news program Balitang America.
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Derrick Favors Seems Ready for Bigger Role with Utah JazzIt’s time for the Jazz to favor Derrick.
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Five Point Guard Prospects the Utah Jazz Should Get to KnowHere are five ones the Jazz may want to trade up for or use their current selections on in the June 27 draft.
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Five Free Agent Point Guards the Utah Jazz Should ConsiderWith the Core Four ready to go, all the Utah Jazz really need are point guards. Here are five free agents who could provide some assistance.
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Five Reasons Utah Jazz Fans Should Be OptimisticIt was a difficult season for the Utah Jazz, but there are reasons to be optimistic about next year. Here are five.
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What the Utah Jazz Need to Do for Next YearHere are three things the Utah Jazz need to do to make it back to the playoffs in 2014.Also published on:
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Utah Jazz Have Good Chance to Leapfrog Los Angeles LakersIf the Jazz beat the Grizzlies, and the Lakers lose to the Rockets, Utah will clinch a 2013 playoff berth.
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Kobe Bryant’s Injury Opens Door for Utah JazzWith Kobe Bryant out, the Utah Jazz could sneak in.
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Utah Jazz Injury Update: Enes Kanter Likely Out for SeasonIt looks as if the Utah Jazz will have to finish their 2012-13 campaign without second-year center Enes Kanter.
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Mavericks and Lakers and Jazz, Oh My!With less than two weeks left in the regular season, three teams are vying for that No. 8 spot: the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz.
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Utah Jazz Heating Up at the Right TimeThanks to a 112-102 victory over the Portland Trailblazers on April 1, the team from Salt Lake City extended its consecutive win total to five. And with Kobe and Dirk nipping at their heels, the streak couldn’t have come at a better time.
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Utah Jazz Injury Update: Enes Kanter Expected to Miss 2-3 WeeksEnes Kanter is out indefinitely after an MRI confirmed that he has suffered a dislocated left shoulder.
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Despite a Total Collapse, Utah Jazz Still Right Behind L.A. LakersIn spite of their struggles, the Jazz are just one win and one Los Angeles Lakers loss from recapturing the final Western Conference playoff spot.
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Understanding the Utah Jazz’s Crunch-time WoesSince Feb. 25, the Utah Jazz are 1-6 in contests that were within five points in the final five minutes.
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Utah Jazz Fall Behind Los Angeles Lakers for No. 8 SpotNow that they’ve lost seven of their past eight games -- and fallen behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 8 spot in the West -- it’s safe to say the Utah Jazz have hit a bit of a flat note.
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Three Reasons the Utah Jazz Should Be Worried About the Los Angeles LakersAfter starting 2013 with a 16-7 record, the eighth-seed Utah Jazz have dropped five of their past six games, opening the door to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Enes Kanter Looks Ready for More MinutesThe Big Turkey deserves to gobble more minutes.
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Alec Burks Shines in New Role with Utah JazzAlec Burks is finally free. -
Eric Bledsoe Would Be a Nice Fit with the Utah JazzAccording to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Clippers are exploring a deal that would send combo guard Eric Bledsoe to the Beehive State for power forward Paul Millsap.
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Randy Foye Lighting it Up from DowntownRandy Foye is on pace to shatter the team record for most 3s in a single season.
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Utah Jazz Would Be Wise to Trade Al Jefferson or Paul Millsap, Give More Minutes to Derrick Favors and Enes KanterIf the Jazz ever want to be great, they'll have to let the youngsters play and grow.
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Gordon Hayward Does it All in Win Against Dallas MavericksHayward impacted the game on both ends of the floor and came up big when his team needed him most.
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Jamaal Tinsley, Earl Watson Step Up for Utah JazzMo may have a hurt digit, but the team is in good hands.
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Arizona Cardinals Make Big Mistake by Firing Ken WhisenhuntThe Arizona Cardinals reached a Super Bowl under coach Ken Whisenhunt and were always a threat to win the NFC West. However, they’re moving on without him.
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2013 BYU Football Offseason To-Do ListIf the Cougars are going to turn things around in 2013, they’ll need to be active this offseason.
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Top Five BYU Wins Over UtahHere are five classic clashes from the Holy War that favored the Cougars.
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BYU Wide Receiver Cody Hoffman to Return for Senior YearThe player who collected one of the best receiving seasons in BYU history will be back in Cougar blue next year.
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J.R. Smith Should Be Punished for Undercutting Goran DragicJust one day after Christmas, the Smith was back to his thuggish ways.
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Kyle Van Noy Leads BYU to Poinsettia Bowl VictoryBYU's offense rarely looked pretty Thursday night in San Diego, but its defense picked up the slack, as the Cougars beat SDSU 23-6.
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Was Deron Williams Better Off with the Utah Jazz?Despite the fact that Williams got what he wanted financially, he hasn’t had, and probably won’t ever have, very much success in the gymnasium now that he’s not sporting a J-like music note on his jersey.
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Suns Should Promote Kendall MarshallHis shooting percentages are Jared Bray-esque (33 percent from the field, 17 from downtown), but it's time to bring Kendall Marshall back from the D-league.
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Jose Calderon Deserves to Keep Starting JobHe’s not your average Jose.
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A Utah Jazz Fan's Letter to SantaI was thinking about asking for an iPhone 5 this year, but seeing how the Utah Jazz could use some help (and thanks to a little Yuletide spirit), I've decided to dedicate my wish list to others, particularly the guys in navy and gold.
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Mo Williams’ Buzzer-Beater Lifts Jazz Over SpursThe Jazz’s 6-1 point guard hit a three-point buzzer-beater to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 99-96.
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Poinsettia Bowl Preview: BYU and SDSUBrigham Young (7-5) will face San Diego State (9-3) in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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Offseason Acquisitions Paying Off for Utah JazzThanks to the newcomers, the Jazz are now ninth in the league in 3-point shooting percentage (37.4) and tied for tenth in 3-pointers made (151).
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Suns Should’ve Signed MayoToo bad there aren't any mulligans in contract negotiations.
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Utah Jazz Need a CloserWith a 9-10 record, the guys in navy and gold are in desperate need of a closer.
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Gordon Hayward Breaks Out of SlumpUtah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward found his A-game in New Orleans Tuesday night and made his team’s 96-84 victory look like a Big Easy.
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Suns’ P.J. Tucker Finding His Niche in the NBAAfter an unsuccessful rookie stint with Toronto in 2006-07 -- one that only lasted 17 games -- P.J. Tucker is back and thriving in the NBA.
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Jermaine O’Neal Turns Back the Clock in Recent PerformancesAs the Suns’ backup center, O’Neal scored 12, 10, 17, and 13 points, respectively, in his last four games.
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Lakers Show Interest in Raja Bell: Fan ReactionFirst Steve. Then Mike. Now Raja?
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The Phoenix Suns Will Rise Sooner Than You ThinkThe guys in purple and orange may be off to a slow start, but things are about to get bright in the valley of the Suns.
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Thanksgiving 2012: Three Games I’m Thankful ForWith Thanksgiving on the horizon, I can’t help but reminisce about some of the wonderful experiences I’ve had while watching or attending athletic events. Here are the three games stick out the most.
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Why Pacquiao Will Vanquish His Dec. 8 Foe: Fan OpinionHere are three reasons why Pacquiao will beat Marquez for the third time.
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BYU to Face Several High-Profile Programs in Coming Years: Fan ReactionNo longer stuck in the Mountain West Conference, the Cougars have been loading their future schedules with multiple opponents from BCS conferences.
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Pacquiao Training Hard for MarquezThe last time Manny Pacquiao faced Juan Manuel Marquez, the fight was so close my wife had to watch by peaking through fingers that covered her face. -
Mayweather Scared to Face Pacquiao: Fan OpinionIf a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight doesn’t happen, don’t blame Manny.
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Fan Opinion: Should BYU Have Gone with Jake Heaps Over Riley Nelson?Would BYU have won those games with Jake Heaps at the helm? Eh, maybe not all of them, but I would venture to say that the result would’ve been different in at least one of those contests.
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Enes Kanter Enjoying a Strong 2012 Preseason: Fan ReportIt’s a good time to be Enes Kanter. The 6-11 center is having success both on and off the court.
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BYU Struggles in Second Half, Loses to Notre Dame: Fan ReportBrigham Young led 14-7 at halftime but wound up falling to Notre Dame 17-14.
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BYU Falls Apart Late, Loses to Oregon State: Fan ReportAfter losing heartbreakers on the Hill and blue turf earlier this year, Brigham Young suffered another gut-wrenching defeat Saturday afternoon.
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Defense Comes Through Again for BYU: Fan ReportBYU’s offense could only manage one score against in-state rival Utah State Friday night, but thanks to its defense, the Cougars came out on top 6-3.
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Eaton Gives D-backs Some Much Needed Speed, Scrappiness: Fan ReportAdam Eaton -- the Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year -- has gotten off to a fast start with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Pacquiao to Fight Marquez: Fan ReportIt’s official -- Rep. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao will step out of the office and back into the ring later this year.
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Brigham Young Beats Weber State: Fan ReportThe Holy War is on the horizon, but BYU's focus was on a different in-state school Saturday afternoon.
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D-backs Still Have a Shot at Making Playoffs: Fan OpinionOK, I’ll admit it: The odds of the Arizona Diamondbacks making the playoffs this year are not good. But not all hope is lost. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to believe that the Snakes will be playing ball this fall.
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Pros and Cons of Pacquiao's Plausible Opponents: Fan’s LookWhom should Pacquiao face? Here are the pros and cons of the fighters on his hit list.Also published on:
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Five Can’t-Miss Players for the 2012 Fantasy Football SeasonFantasy football can be pure jollification -- if you can get your cursor on the right guy.
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BYU Dominates Washington State: Fan ReportBrigham Young University beat Washington State University 30-6 in its season opener Thursday evening.
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Utah Jazz 2012-13 TV ScheduleThe Utah Jazz will be featured on national television 15 times in 2012-13, including six games on ESPN and nine games on NBATV.
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Phoenix Suns 2012-13 TV ScheduleThis year the Suns only have five nationally televised games -- one on ESPN, two on NBATV, and two on TNT.
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Steve Nash Traded to Los Angeles Lakers: Fan ReactionNash was Benedict Arnold a few days ago. The enemy. Not one of us. But since then, I’ve realized something. Stephen John Nash deserves to play wherever he wants. Even in La-La Land.
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Mo Williams Returns to Utah Jazz: Fan ReactionWilliams, who started his career in Utah nearly 10 years ago, isn’t the All-Star he once was, but he should be an upgrade over Ludacris look-a-like Devin Harris. Especially when it comes to shooting the leather sphere through the metal cylinder.
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Kendall Marshall Should Be a Good Fit for Phoenix Suns: Fan’s TakeHe’s no Nash, but the 6-4 southpaw brings a lot to the court.
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Jarrod Parker, Ryan Cook Step Up for Oakland A’s: Fan ReportAbout seven months ago the Arizona Diamondbacks and Oakland A's were involved in a five-player trade. Though it's still too early to issue a final grade, it looks as if the A’s may have gotten the better end of the deal.Also published on:
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Confidence, Hard Work Help Erik Spoelstra Win NBA Title: Fan ReportOn Thursday evening, the master of X’s and O’s led the Miami Heat to a 121-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Finals in five games.Also published on:
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WBO to Review Pacquiao-Bradley Fight: Fan ReactionOn Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden, boxing’s Superman ran into some kryptonite: three geriatric judges.Also published on:
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Pacquiao Shows Class Following Bradley Bout: Fan’s TakeAfter the judges robbed him of a victory over Timothy Bradley on Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao should’ve been -- and definitely deserved to be -- irate. But instead of grumbling or going on a profanity-laced tirade, he took the high road.Also published on:
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Five Reasons Pacquiao Will Beat Bradley: Fan’s OpinionAlthough the undefeated 28-year-old is a solid fighter, Manila Ice should have no problem securing a victory. Here are five reasons Pacquiao will win.Also published on:
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Spelling List for Sports FansWith the Scripps National Spelling Bee on the horizon, now is the perfect time for sports fans to develop their ability to form words.
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Best Day Hikes in Utah ValleyI love summer. Everything about it. Sunshine. Snow cones. The scent of sunscreen. It’s a beautiful thing -- especially in Utah Valley. -
Why the Phoenix Suns Will Make the PlayoffsAlthough cracking the top eight will be a difficult task (Denver, Houston, and Utah are also in the mix) look for Planet Orange to lockup a playoff berth by the end of April.
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Redd-hot Shooting Helps Suns Make Playoff PushIt seems as if the Phoenix Suns’ trainers have worked their magic once again.
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2012 Real Salt Lake ScheduleReal Salt Lake is scheduled to play 34 regular season games this year, all of which will be broadcast live on either local or national networks.
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Reasons to Root for Manny PacquiaoWhy am I so drawn to Manny Pacquiao? The reasons are as numerous as the sand on the Sarangani seashore.
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Frye Helps Suns Hold Off ClippersChanning Frye missed his first 10 shots and ended the game 2 of 18 from the floor. But thanks to the 6-11 forward, the Los Angeles Clippers had the same problem. -
Utah Jazz Need to Be Active at Trade DeadlineIn a matter of just a few weeks, the Utah Jazz have gone from a crescendo to a flat note. -
Peyton Manning to the Cardinals? Yes, Please!The Arizona Cardinals need Payton Manning in red when the team reports to training camp next fall.
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Best Trades in Suns History: Fan’s TakeHere’s a look at the five best trades in Suns history.
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Suns Fan: Give Childress a ChanceChildress is only a few years removed from averaging 11.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in four years with the Atlanta Hawks, and at 28 years of age, there’s still so much he can do for this club.Also published on:
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It's Time to Believe in TebowThou better be ready, Bill Belichick. Sunday school -- or should I say, Tebow Time -- comes a day early this week.Also published on:
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Jazz Start Season on Wrong NoteNot long after they got pounded by the Los Angeles Lakers in their season opener, Coach Corbin and Co. become the victim of another blow out, this time to the Denver Nuggets.Also published on:
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Jazz Fans Can Expect a Positive Tune in 2012With a young, talented nucleus in place, things are looking up in Salt Lake City, and there are plenty of reasons to believe that the Jazz are rebuilt and ready to return to the postseason.Also published on: -
Trade Fortifies D-backs' Pitching Staff: Fan's OpinionTrevor Cahill, who will likely be the No. 3 starter behind 21-game winner Ian Kennedy and 16-game winner Daniel Hudson, already has three successful big league seasons under his belt.Also published on: -
Why Pacquiao Will Crush MarquezAlthough many believe the third time will be a charm for Juan Manuel, he has no chance against the Filipino congressman.Also published on:
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Future Looks Bright for Arizona Diamondbacks: Fan’s TakeNo one knows for sure how things will play out next year, but one thing is certain: the future looks bright in the Valley of the Sun.
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Towers turns D-backs into winners: A fan's perspectiveThough skipper Kirk Gibson and his crew deserve most of the credit, it’s important that fans don’t forget to give some praise to general manager Kevin Towers.
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Why the D-backs will win the NL West: Fan's takeI realize there's still plenty of baseball left to play, and the defending champs remain on their rattler, but right now, it looks to me like the Snakes have the division locked up.
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Micah Owings deserves rotation spot with Diamondbacks: A fan's takeAlthough Marquis has only pitched twice for the Snakes, and team officials spent a lot of time and money to add him to the roster, I believe it's time for Owings to step into the rotation.
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Daniel Hudson does it all: A fan's reportWhether he was on the mound or at the plate, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson took matters into his own hands last night.
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Bruce Bochy botches All-Star picks: A fan's opinionWith 21 years of Major League Baseball experience, I thought San Francisco Giants skipper Bruce Bochy had the brains to properly fill out the National League's All-Star roster. Alas, I was wrong.
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Best D-backs trades of all time: Fan's takeHere's a look at some of the best trades in Diamondbacks history.
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Suns finally choose the right brother: Fan reactionLooking to add muscle to their frontcourt, the Phoenix Suns selected Kansas forward Markieff Morris with the 13th overall pick.
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Worst D-backs trades of all time: Fan's takeHere's a look at some of the worst trades in Diamondbacks history.
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D-backs need to be buyers: A fan's opinionThe Snakes look poised to make a post-season run, but there are some weaknesses that should be addressed.
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Sharing baseball with dad: 26 years in the makingMy father and I share many interests, but the one that we enjoy most is baseball -- a sport that has been a part of our lives for more than 26 years.
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Diamondbacks slither into first place: Fan reactionAfter winning 13 of their past 14 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks have slithered to the top of the NL West.
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Arizona Diamondbacks go streaking: Fan's reportThey're no Charlie Sheen, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are hexa-winning.
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Free Wily Mo Pena: A fan's viewShould the Diamondbacks allow Pena to depart from the farm, the team could very well kiss those one-run losses goodbye.
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Diamondbacks ready for 2011 interleague schedule: A fan's reportI've always been a big advocate of interleague play, and this year is no different, especially with a schedule filled with teams from the AL Central -- a division heavy with players who used to don D'backs jerseys.
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Diamondbacks heating up at home: Fan's lookAfter losing seven of eleven on the road, and getting swept by the lowly New York Mets, the Snakes are thriving at Chase Field.
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Season not a total loss for Phoenix SunsThe Suns may have finished the season with their worst record in seven years, but there a couple of positives to take away from 2010-2011.
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Expect Daniel Hudson to bounce back for Diamondbacks: A fan's viewAlthough his ERA is rising with the mercury, and his record has fallen to 0-4, there are three reasons why Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson will rebound in the near future.
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How to Fix the Phoenix SunsFor the second time in seven years the Suns missed the playoffs. Here's what the team should do to return to the postseason in 2012. -
Fan report: How the Arizona Diamondbacks got their nameWhen Jerry Colangelo brought baseball to the desert, I was a 13-year-old seventh grader who, having grew up playing Little League for the Pirates, loved the MLB team in Pittsburgh. However, it didn't take long for the Diamondbacks to catch my attention. -
Fan reaction: Bloomquist re-energizes Arizona DiamondbacksAs an Arizona fan, it's been pretty difficult to watch the Diamondbacks approach the plate this month -- except Willie Bloomquist, who's sizzling like a Scottsdale sidewalk in mid-July.
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Fan's take: Bullpen shows improvement for Arizona DiamondbacksAlthough its only played two games, Arizona's bullpen currently possess a 0.00 ERA with nine punch-outs -- not bad for a group who was among the worst in the league last season.
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Fan's take: Diamondbacks fans should be excited to open 2011 seasonArizona's drought for a title is longer than Randy Johnson, but there are reasons why Diamondbacks fans should be excited for Opening Day this week. -
Three Reasons BYU Makes the Final FourAlthough this is March Madness, and any team has the ability to come along and upend BYU's season'"including the Wofford Terriers'"the road to the Final Four is looking awfully smooth for the Cougars. -
Holi Festival to Color Utah with Foreign HeritageAlthough Utah Valley is mostly known for its Latter-day Saint culture, there's more to the area than BYU basketball and necktie-clad missionaries, especially in the spring.