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What Deion Sanders said about Arizona’s ‘disrespectful’ opening kick
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes turned a perceived sign of disrespect into a statement win against Arizona, cruising to a 34-7 victory. One of the pivotal moments came early in the game when Arizona attempted an onside kick, a tactic often reserved for desperate situations or when a team believes its opponent is unprepared. Coach Prime, however, took exception to this move, interpreting it as an affront to his team’s readiness. “It’s kind of disrespectful, too,” Sanders said postgame, adding that the play implied Colorado wasn’t prepared for such tactics. But, in typical Sanders fashion, the Buffaloes responded swiftly.
Colorado’s special teams unit was more than prepared for the surprise onside kick, quickly recovering the ball and giving their offense prime field position. The Buffs didn’t waste the opportunity, immediately marching down the field and scoring a touchdown. “Hats off to the special teams,” Sanders said, praising the poise and focus of his players in crucial moments. The quick score following the onside recovery not only shifted momentum but also sent a message: Colorado was ready for anything Arizona threw their way.
Throughout the game, Shedeur Sanders played a crucial role, throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns, continuing his strong season as one of college football’s top quarterbacks. The Buffaloes’ rushing attack was equally effective, amassing 148 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. This balanced offensive performance allowed Colorado to control the pace of the game and keep Arizona’s defense on its heels.
The win pushed the Buffaloes to another dominant showing under Coach Prime, who continues to instill a sense of discipline and readiness in his team. Colorado now returns home to face Cincinnati in their next matchup, set for Saturday night at 10:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, looking to build on the momentum and continue their impressive season.
Arizona Diamondbacks (45-45, second in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (44-46, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (0-0); Padres: TBD
LINE: Padres -131, Diamondbacks +108; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres are looking to end their three-game home slide with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
San Diego has a 44-46 record overall and a 23-22 record at home. The Padres have a 26-13 record in games when they record at least eight hits.
Arizona is 45-45 overall and 18-25 on the road. The Diamondbacks have gone 16-4 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
The teams match up Tuesday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Manny Machado has 16 doubles and 18 home runs for the Padres. Fernando Tatis Jr. is 11 for 43 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
Ketel Marte has 18 doubles, three triples and 17 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Geraldo Perdomo is 13 for 39 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 1-9, .255 batting average, 8.02 ERA, outscored by 51 runs
Diamondbacks: 4-6, .222 batting average, 3.84 ERA, outscored by one run
INJURIES: Padres: Jason Adam: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Randy Vasquez: 15-Day IL (ankle), Freddy Fermin: 10-Day IL (head), Matt Waldron: 15-Day IL (arm), David Morgan: 15-Day IL (knee), Jeremiah Estrada: 15-Day IL (knee), Lucas Giolito: 15-Day IL (elbow), Nick Pivetta: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ramon Laureano: 60-Day IL (hip), Bryan Hoeing: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Diamondbacks: James McCann: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Lawlar: 10-Day IL (hamstring), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ryne Nelson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mike Soroka: 15-Day IL (lower body), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Andrew Saalfrank: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
MESA, AZ — For many seniors, scam texts and phone calls can be confusing, intimidating, and costly.
One Mesa teenager believes getting help shouldn’t be.
BASIS Mesa student Shilo Karakkattu created ScamSafe after watching older family members struggle to sort through suspicious messages.
The goal is straightforward: help people avoid becoming the next victim of fraud.
For many seniors, scam texts and phone calls can be confusing, intimidating, and costly. Karakkattu saw that the problem was affecting people he loves and decided to create a solution.
Now, organizations that work with seniors are taking notice of his invention, which could soon help thousands of people across Arizona stay one step ahead of scammers.
Watch in the player above to see the remarkable student whose latest project is protecting some of Arizona’s most vulnerable residents.
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Where to watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres: TV channel, start time, streaming for July 6
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Monday as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the San Diego Padres.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
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What time is Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres?
First pitch between the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. (ET) on Monday, July 6.
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