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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Suns' Justin Ishbia reaches ownership deal with White Sox

22 hours ago | arizonasports.com | Kevin Zimmerman

Justin Ishbia, the Phoenix Suns’ alternate governor, has agreed to a plan that could lead him to take a controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox from current owner Jerry Reinsdorf.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia says he will become more involved

1 day ago | arizonasports.com | Kevin Zimmerman

Just as Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia reportedly agreed to hire Jordan Ott as the new head coach, he has promised to double down on his unconventional leadership style with the goal of pursuing a championship. A letter Ishbia sent internally to basketball operations members, obtained by Arizona Sports’ Kellan Olson, suggests that he is going to change his ways of doing things by becoming more involved to ensure the product on the court matches his ambitions.
Former Cardinals OLB Dennis Gardeck signing with Jaguars

1 day ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Dennis Gardeck. NFL insider Jordan Schultz was first to report the signing. Thank you for everything, @DGardeck đź‘Ź pic.twitter.com/uatjZrTzod— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) June 4, 2025Gardeck heads to Florida after appearing in seven games (three starts) with the Cardinals last year before a torn ACL sidelined him for the year.
Chase Field bill close to 'fiscally responsible'

1 day ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego believes the city and the Arizona Diamondbacks are closing in on a Chase Field renovation bill that will be “more fiscally responsible.”“I very much want the Diamondbacks to stay in downtown Phoenix and thrive. I’d like a World Series while I’m dreaming,” Gallego told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show on Wednesday. “The original legislation was deeply troubling to me.
Suns fans skeptical of Jordan Ott hire, Michigan State ties

1 day ago | arizonasports.com | Kevin Zimmerman

Jordan Ott may have a less substantial resume compared to other reported candidates who were not hired to become the next Phoenix Suns head coach. But it isn’t an unqualified hire. Risky? Possibly. More egregious on paper because of his ties to Michigan State that are shared with current Suns owner Mat Ishbia and general manager Brian Gregory? For sure.
Walter Nolen III picking things up fast

2 days ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

TEMPE — The second round of the Arizona Cardinals’ organized team activities is underway with a noticeable figure back participating in 2025 first-round pick Walter Nolen III. After being seen working on the side during the open portion of OTAs last week, Nolen was front and center alongside his teammates on Tuesday.
Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau, join Suns in head coach search

2 days ago | arizonasports.com | Kevin Zimmerman

As the Phoenix Suns reduced a search down to two candidates for their head-coaching job, the New York Knicks have begun their own hunt for a new leader. Tom Thibodeau has been fired despite leading New York to an Eastern Conference Finals appearance this year, its first in 25 years, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported. The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday night.
Kevin Durant trade reportedly pitched by Suns to Rockets

3 days ago | arizonasports.com | Kevin Zimmerman

The Phoenix Suns have pitched a Kevin Durant trade in multiple calls to the Rockets since the end of Houston’s playoff run, reports The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. Phoenix has done so while attempting to regain its own 2025 first-round draft pick, which was sent to Brooklyn in the acquisition of Durant in 2023 and later redirected to Houston. It falls 10th in the draft at the end of June.
Cardinals' Darius Robinson eyeing a 'crazy' Year 2

3 days ago | arizonasports.com | Tyler Drake

TEMPE — He doesn’t know exactly what Year 2 will bring but Arizona Cardinals second-year pro Darius Robinson knows one thing:“I just know it’s going to be something crazy.”"I just know it's going to be something crazy."Cardinals DL Darius Robinson is ready for a bounce-back Year 2 and "getting back to that highest point" after working through the highest of highs and lowest of lows as a rookie.
Would Suns trade Devin Booker for Mavs' Cooper Flagg pick?

3 days ago | arizonasports.com | Kevin Zimmerman

Before we dive in, let’s start with one asterisk: Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Devin Booker have given every indication that they do not want to part ways with one another in an offseason where literally everything else appears to be on the table.