Arizona football: Scott's NFL hopes lift after dark start

Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star

Matt Scott's NFL career started like a bad dream. First, the former Arizona Wildcats quarterback didn't get picked in last month's NFL draft -…

Arizona football: Easy cure for Scott's disappointment — he's in the NFL

By Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star

Matt Scott’s NFL career started like a bad dream.

NFL draft notebook: New coach: Barkley 'best value'

The Associated Press The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA - While Matt Barkley's stock dropped around the league, Chip Kelly saw a guy he coveted.

NFL draft: 3 Cats hoping NFL is on other end of line

Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star

The glitz and glamour of the NFL draft was on display Thursday night in New York City.

NFL Draft: Chargers grab Te'o; Jets take QB Smith

Barry Wilner The Associated Press

NEW YORK - Manti Te'o and Geno Smith provided the sizzle missing from the NFL draft.

Arizona Cardinals: 'Honey Badger' gamble

John Marshall The Associated Press

TEMPE - Tyrann Mathieu could barely get the words out, the sobs and tears muffling his voice through the telephone.

NFL Draft: 'Blind faith' guides Jordan, who becomes the highest Arizonan ever taken in NFL Draft

Richard Obert The Arizona Republic

Former Chandler High School standout Dion Jordan was the third overall pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday, becoming the highest Arizona prep pr…

NFL Draft: KC takes Fisher at No. 1; Cards choose tackle

Barry Wilner The Associated Press

NEW YORK - Short on glam, slim on glitter and no sign of Manti Te'o, the NFL draft was still a solid B-plus.

NFL draft: Unknown a year ago, Arizona QB Scott likely to be drafted this week

Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star

Matt Scott has never met Robert Griffin III. He doesn't know Russell Wilson and, if he passed Colin Kaepernick in the street, the two would pr…

NFL draft: In off year for QBs, lineman may go first in NFL draft

The Associated Press The Associated Press

NEW YORK - Playing on the offensive line is about as unglamorous as it gets in professional football.

Photos: Arizona Wildcats in the NFL Draft

Quarterback Matt Scott will try to become the latest Arizona Wildcats player taken in the NFL Draft when the three-day event begins this week.…

Former Arizona Wildcat Chris Gronkowski finds new NFL home

Arizona Daily Star

Former Arizona Wildcats standout Chris Gronkowski has a new NFL home. 

Interactive: NFL draft

Associated Press

An HTML interactive looking at the best and worst first-round draft picks for each NFL team; with draft quiz.

UA softball: Ducks fly past Cats in 8-0 win

Arizona Daily Star Arizona Daily Star

EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins threw a no-hitter Saturday as the Ducks thumped the visiting Arizona Wildcats 8-0 in five innings.

UA BASEBALL: Wildcats split with Cougars in Palouse

Arizona Daily Star Arizona Daily Star

PULLMAN, Wash. - The Arizona Wildcats survived wintry weather and a wacky ninth inning to edge Washington State 6-5 on Saturday and forge a st…

NFL NOTEBOOK: Ravens suffer another blow as Reed signs with Texans

The Associated Press The Associated Press

HOUSTON - Ed Reed knew right from the start of free agency that he wanted to play for the Texans and that his days in Baltimore were over.

NFL meetings: Defenders could be safer under new rules

The Associated Press The Associated Press

PHOENIX - The NFL says it made pro football safer, particularly for defensive players, with rule changes passed at the owners meetings.

Arizona Cardinals: Cards dump Kolb, bring on ex-Wildcat Cason

Kent Somers The Arizona Republic

PHOENIX - Quarterback Kevin Kolb was either set up to fail, or just plain failed. It doesn't matter much now. He's no longer an Arizona Cardinal.

Arizona Cardinals: Injuries, salary cap figure help end Kolb era in Glendale

By Kent Somers The Arizona Republic

Quarterback Kevin Kolb was either set up to fail, or just plain failed. It doesn’t matter much now. He’s no longer a Cardinal.

Arizona Wildcats football: Former star Cason agrees to deal with Cardinals

Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star

Former Arizona Wildcats star Antoine Cason is headed back to the state where he shined as a college player.

NFL free agency Notebook: Bills cut QB Fitzpatrick; Gonzalez returns

Barry Wilner The Associated Press

Ryan Fitzpatrick is out at Buffalo and Paul Kruger is in with the Browns in the first major moves as NFL free agency began Tuesday.

Arizona football: Buckner out to prove NFL made mistake in not inviting him to combine

By Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star

Dan Buckner was ready to start proving NFL scouts wrong.

Draft prospect Lotulelei has heart ailment; Te'o fizzles

The Associated Press The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS - Top draft prospect Star Lotulelei will undergo more extensive heart tests when he returns to Utah.

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Game of the day: Indians 11, Reds 10: Francona, Indians shake off rust in Cactus League opener

Tom Withers The Associated Press

GOODYEAR - Terry Francona froze like a rookie manager.