KMVP-FM (Phoenix, AZ)

KMVP-FM (98.7 MHz) is a commercial radio station located in Phoenix, Arizona, known for its sports programming under the name "98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station." The station broadcasts local shows on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., while ESPN Sports Radio is featured during the evenings and on weekends. Owned by Bonneville International, which is based in Salt Lake City, the station's studios are situated on North 16th Street in Phoenix, close to Piestewa Peak, and its transmitter is located in South Mountain Park. Arizona Sports serves as the primary station for several major sports teams, including the MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks, the NBA's Phoenix Suns, the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, and the Arizona State University Sun Devils football games.

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#73466

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#14606

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#29

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Greg Dortch officially re-signs with Cardinals

6 days ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

Wide receiver Greg Dortch signed his one-year tender with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, the team announced. He’ll carry a $3.3 million salary into the 2025 season. Dortch is coming off one of his best seasons as a pro behind 342 yards and three touchdowns on 37 catches (50 targets). He was third among Arizona pass catchers in scores and fifth in both receptions and yards. He recorded another 31 yards on five carries.
Stephen A. Smith walks back part of Mat Ishbia rant

6 days ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

Stephen A. Smith owned up to part of his scathing rant earlier in the week criticizing Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia on Friday. Keyword: Part. After Ishbia told reporters that he expected an apology from the analyst for the rant during Thursday’s end-of-season press conference, Smith shockingly did so on ESPN’s First Take. .@stephenasmith responds to Suns owner Mat Ishbia, who made comments on Stephen A.'s recent take that he could be the worst owner in the history of basketball.
Suns front office shakeup will only matter so much

6 days ago | arizonasports.com | Kevin Zimmerman

It’s been described by multiple observers that the Phoenix Suns under owner Mat Ishbia function with a ready-fire-aim approach. The Suns have now removed three head coaches in the past three offseasons and exited the 2024-25 regular season seemingly with a plan: Finding an identity and a new coach are obvious priorities that Ishbia spoke about alongside CEO Josh Bartelstein and president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones on Thursday.
Changes are coming

6 days ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

Embarrassing. Awful. A failure. That’s the best way Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia could sum up his team’s slog of a 36-46 finish this past season. As for how he and the team dig themselves out of their current hole? It starts at the top. "It wasn't fun to watch."Suns owner Mat Ishbia opens up about the embarrassment the organization is feeling after Phoenix's disappointing season. pic.twitter.com/gJi2R196gn— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) April 17, 2025“I watch every game like you guys do.
Patrick Peterson to announce 2 Cardinals picks

1 week ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

The Patrick Peterson reunion tour continues on. The recently retired Arizona Cardinals cornerback is set to announce the team’s Day 2 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft next week. Arizona currently holds the No. 47 overall pick in the second round and the No. 78 overall pick in the third. The news of Peterson announcing a pair of the Cardinals’ draft picks comes after he announced his retirement with the franchise on Monday.
End-of-season grades: Suns turn in ugly report card

1 week ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

The Phoenix Suns’ season was nowhere close to what many envisioned given the talent in the starting lineup and the amount of dollars being spent. Instead of preparing for a first-round playoff series or even fighting for their lives in a play-in scenario, Phoenix missed the postseason boat entirely behind a 36-46 record. Disappointment is an understatement, which is why head coach Mike Budenholzer was fired shortly after the season ended with even more changes on the way.
Flexibility critical for Arizona Cardinals this NFL Draft

1 week ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

TEMPE — Things are different this NFL Draft for Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort. After back-to-back years of top 5 picks in the first round, Arizona finds itself smack dab in the middle of the draft order at No. 16 overall. And with more teams ahead of the Cardinals than the previous two drafts, there are way more variables to take into account. A lot can happen before Arizona is on the clock. “It certainly is different. I think now it’s more of we sit and wait.
ASU's Plas Johnson suffers torn ACL, expected to miss 2025

1 week ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

Arizona State cornerback Plas Johnson is expected to miss the entire 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL, according to SunDevilSource’s Chris Karpman. Karpman adds that the redshirt freshman went down with the injury during Saturday’s evening practice.
Kelvin Banks Jr. visits

1 week ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

The Arizona Cardinals stayed busy this offseason with numerous top 30 visits with NFL Draft prospects. Teams can hold up to 30 of these private visits with prospects at their training facility through Wednesday (April 16). Here’s a running list of the players linked to Arizona’s top 30 visits this offseason:Who have the Arizona Cardinals brought in for a top 30 visit in 2025?
House case a topic of focus for ASU's Kenny Dillingham

1 week ago | arizonasports.com | Damon Allred

The spring transfer portal window officially opened on Wednesday, and head coach Kenny Dillingham said the way ASU handles it will be dictated in part by the House v. NCAA case that is now before a federal judge for a final decision. The case is a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that pays money back to previous college athletes while setting up those in the future to be paid directly by their respective schools.