The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast

The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast

Arizona's Family Sports offers a one-of-a-kind perspective on Arizona sports. We cover a wide range of teams, from professional organizations such as the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Diamondbacks, to local colleges like ASU, Arizona, NAU, and GCU, as well as high schools and youth sports.

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The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast
Previewing the Territorial Cup

ASU and Arizona are facing off in their annual battle for state supremacy. Mark McClune is joined by Shane Dale, author of Territorial: The History of the Duel in the Desert, to discuss this year's showdown.

00:32:57
Nov 25, 2024 4:0 AM
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ASU’s biggest game in a decade

Are the Sun Devils entering a “Gilded Age?”  Sundevilsource’s Chris Karpman joins “The Extra Point” to preview ASU’s showdown with BYU.

00:19:54
Nov 20, 2024 7:17 AM
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Conversations with ASU Legends

ASU will hold its annual Legends Luncheon on Friday Nov. 22 at the Omni Tempe Hotel.  Sun Devil legends D.J. Foster and Nathan LaDuke stopped by Arizona’s Family studios to reflect on their legendary careers, that took them from Valley high schools, to Tempe, to playing for the Arizona Cardinals.

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Nov 17, 2024 9:0 PM
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Rapid Red Bird Reaction: Best QB on the Planet Today

Cardinals Coach Jonathan Gannon said Kyler Murray was the best player on the planet in Sunday's win over the Jets. Sports Director Mark McClune, AZ Family Sports analyst Lorenzo Alexander and intern Max the Zippe react to Cards grounding the Jets and taking a hammer lock on the NFC West heading into the bye week.

00:24:44
Nov 11, 2024 8:47 AM
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A Conversation with Kyler's Mom

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will combine football and his love of "Call of Duty" to support veterans this weekend.  Kyler will donate $75,000  to the "Call of Duty" Endowment and host 7 veterans at the game against the Jets.  Kyler's mother Missy Murray joins "The Extra Point" to discuss the family's military legacy and their commitment to serving those who served our country. 

00:10:58
Nov 8, 2024 11:42 PM
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A veteran’s perspective on Cardinals vs Jets

After suffering an gruesome injury, quarterback Alex Smith returned to the NFL with the help of members of our armed forces. Smith is encouraging everyone watching the NFL this weekend to show appreciation to our veterans. The former No. 1 overall pick reflects on the path back to playing in the NFL. Smith offers his thoughts on the Cardinals path to the playoffs, and their matchup with Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets on Sunday on Arizona’s Family, CBS 5.

00:11:56
Nov 8, 2024 1:4 PM
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Is Hope on the Horizon?

The Arizona's Family sports team discusses the Cardinals' Monday night win, the state of the Sun Devils, and looks ahead to the Suns' season opener. 

00:28:40
Oct 22, 2024 11:7 PM
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Suns Season Preview

Mark McClune and Amanda Pflugrad break down the biggest story lines heading into th 2024-25 Suns' season 

00:27:09
Oct 20, 2024 5:0 PM
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Big 12 Commisioner Brett Yorkmark joins The Extra Point

College sports are changing and Big 12 Commisioner Brett Yorkmark is on the front line. He was at the Venues Now Conference at the Arizona Biltmore this week and sat down to talk with The Extra Point on Arizona's Family.

00:08:07
Oct 18, 2024 10:41 PM
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Who's your Hesiman pick?

Sports 360AZ's Brad Cesmat joins The Extra Point to talk all things Arizona football.

00:23:05
Oct 16, 2024 10:23 PM
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A bad day in Green Bay

Cardinals sideline reporter (and former CBS 5 sports anchor) Paul Calvisi joins The Extra Point podcast to break down what went wrong at Lambeau Field. Then the AZ Family Sports Team break down what went right at AZ Family news reporter David Caltabiano’s bachelor party in Nashville.

00:40:51
Oct 14, 2024 10:21 PM
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Could this be the biggest football weekend of the season so far?
The AZ Family Sports Team previews ASU vs. Utah, the Cardinals trip to Green Bay, and Michigan hockey at ASU because Elliott Polakoff went to Michigan.
00:33:08
Oct 10, 2024 10:24 PM
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GCU to the Pac-12?

Will conference realignment result in Grand Canyon making a move to the Pac-12? Mark McClune discusses the situation with John Canzano.

00:09:17
Oct 1, 2024 6:44 PM
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Kliff, Kyler, and the return of Jayden Daniels

The AZ Family sports team previews the Cardinals' matchup against the Commanders this Sunday in Glendale.

00:33:41
Sep 26, 2024 9:35 PM
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Are the Cardinals a playoff team?

The AZ Family Sports Team breaks down the Cardinals impressive 41-10 win over the Rams.

00:50:20
Sep 16, 2024 10:57 AM
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ASU stays undefeated with gritty road win

Moments after ASU rallied to beat Texas State to improve to 3-0, Mark McClune broke down the game with Speak of the Devils host Brad Denny.

00:10:47
Sep 13, 2024 1:27 AM
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Are the D-backs going to the playoffs?

D-backs insider Jesse Friedman from PHNX joins “The Extra Point” to discuss the D-backs chances of playing October baseball.

00:17:31
Sep 9, 2024 11:33 PM
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What Did We Just See? Cardinals lose in Week 1 and more

The AZ Family Sports Team breaks down the Cardinals season opening loss in Buffalo and what to expect when the L.A. Rams come to town this Sunday

00:31:45
Sep 9, 2024 11:1 PM
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High School Football Scouting Report

Longtime Valley sports broadcaster Brad Cesmat from Sports360 AZ joins The Extra Point to examine some of the big issues on the horizon for Arizona high school football. The former AZ Family sports anchor will also be our guest halftime guest this week on the AIA Arizona Cardinals High School Football “Game of the Week.”

00:27:37
Sep 5, 2024 9:40 PM
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Cardinals vs. Bills Preview

Katherine Fitzgerald covered the Cardinals for AZCentral. These days she’s on the Bills beat with the Buffalo News. Fitz joins The Extra Point to preview the week one matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Buffalo Bills.

00:18:23
Sep 5, 2024 9:27 PM
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A Conversation with Coach Strong

Sun Devil legend Jaelen Strong is now Coach Strong. The former record-setting receiver has hung up his cleats in favor of a whistle. He’s leading Compass Prep in 8-man football this season with big plans for the future. Coach Strong brought some of the stars of his team by AZ Family studios for a conversation on The Extra Point podcast.

00:35:48
Sep 4, 2024 11:21 AM
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Arizona high school football season preview

Cody Cameron joins The Extra Point to preview the top story lines in Arizona high school football in 2024.

00:14:46
Aug 28, 2024 12:43 PM
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D-Backs Head To Boston

The D-backs head to Fenway Park this weekend for a 3 game series with the Red Sox.  D-backs sideline reporter Jody Jackson joins “The Extra Point” to preview the series.

00:19:38
Aug 23, 2024 6:0 AM
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How do you make the team in Week 3 of the NFL preseason?

Arizona's Family Sports analyst Lorenzo Alexander made a living on special teams. The former Cardinal previews Sunday’s week 3 of the preseason matchup between the Cardinals and Broncos.

00:13:09
Aug 21, 2024 5:10 PM
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Cardinals 2024: Kyler Murray Talks Strategy and Goals

The key to the Arizona Cardinals' successful season is Kyler Murray. When he returned from a knee injury in 2023, Kyler had the Cardinals' offense ranked number one in the NFL for the final four weeks of the season. Can it carry over? The Cardinals quarterback joined Arizona’s Family to chat while at training camp.

00:04:56
Aug 10, 2024 6:3 PM
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