Sports in 2022: A look at this year's top stories
As we get ready to ring in 2023, we're taking a look back at the top stories in the world of sports from this year.
J.J. Watt to retire from NFL: 'My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude'
In a tweet, JJ Watt wrote the Cardinals' overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 27 was his “last ever NFL home game.”
Billionaire agrees to buy Suns and Mercury, NFL legend Franco Harris dies: top sports stories
A billionaire who played college basketball for Michigan State has agreed to buy the Phoenix Suns and Mercury franchises, and the man responsible for the most iconic play in NFL history passed away – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 19-25.
Tom Brady, Buccaneers rally to beat Cardinals 19-16 in OT
Arizona (4-11) has lost five straight games, while Tampa Bay snapped a two-game skid.
Cardinals eliminated from playoffs after losing to Broncos
The Cardinals were eliminated from the NFC playoff race after losing to the Broncos 24-15 on Sunday and the team’s avalanche of injuries continued.
Cardinals' Steve Keim takes leave of absence, Brittney Griner returning to WNBA: top sports stories
After she was freed from a Russian prison in a high-level prisoner exchange, WNBA star Brittney Griner announced she will return for the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming season, and the general manager of the Arizona Cardinals is taking an immediate leave of absence from the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 12-18.
Rypien overcomes pressure, rallies Broncos past Cards 24-15
Backup quarterback Brett Rypien overcame relentless pressure from a J.J. Watt-led Arizona defense, Justin Simmons had two interceptions and the Denver Broncos held off the Cardinals 24-15 on Sunday.
Backup show: Cardinals vs. Broncos features Rypien, McCoy
Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson were two trendy picks to lead their teams on deep playoff runs this season. For that matter, two trendy picks to lead fantasy teams to playoff success, too. It hasn’t exactly gone according to script.
Fired Cardinals coach Sean Kugler hires law firm, requests arbitration
The law firm claims Kugler was fired for "unsubstantiated allegations that he inappropriately touched a female security guard."
Cardinals GM Steve Keim taking indefinite leave of absence
In a statement posted on the team's website, officials said no timetable has been revealed for Steve Keim's return.
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Cardinals QB Kyler Murray tears ACL, will miss rest of the season
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL during Monday night's game against the New England Patriots.
Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Kyler Murray hurt
Kyler Murray was hurt on the third play of the game, immediately changing the complexion of the evening. The fourth-year quarterback was flushed out of the pocket and running to his right when he tried to juke past a Patriots defender, but tumbled to the grass in obvious pain.
Next 5 games could shape reeling Cardinals’ long-term future
Even if the postseason is a long shot, the final five games of the season provide plenty of intrigue for the Cardinals (4-8). The team’s performance over the next month could decide whether owner Michael Bidwill ends up making big changes.
Ex-Cardinal Patrick Peterson critical of Kyler Murray in podcast
The Minnesota Vikings cornerback — who played his first 10 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals — said on his "All Things Covered" podcast that "Kyler Murray don’t care about nobody but Kyler Murray."
Cardinals head into bye week smarting from last-minute loss
The Cardinals (4-8) couldn’t hold a fourth-quarter lead Sunday, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 25-24 win.
ASU names new head football coach, Cardinals' Kingsbury on hot seat after latest loss: top sports stories
Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is on the hot seat after Arizona's latest loss, leaving the team with almost no shot at making the playoffs, and Arizona State introduced its new head football coach after the Sun Devils fell to the Wildcats in the Territorial Cup – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Nov. 21-27.
Kingsbury’s seat heating up after Cards’ loss to Chargers
The clock may be ticking on coach Kliff Kingsbury’s time in the desert. "We had our chances. Both teams played well enough to win," the head coach said. "They made the plays at the end and we didn’t."
Herbert rallies Chargers to 25-24 win over Cardinals
Justin Herbert threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Austin Ekeler with 15 seconds left, then hit Gerald Everett for the decisive conversion to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 25-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Chargers try to shake tough losses, beat Cardinals on road
The Cardinals have a 1-4 record in their home stadium this year and are just 4-9 in Arizona over the past two seasons. They’re 11-3 in road games over the same stretch.