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Arizona sports are heating up — and we’re breaking it all down. The Cardinals' season schedule is about to drop. What matchups matter most? And what does it reveal about expectations this year? Plus, can ASU Softball make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament? After Phoenix Mercury's first home game, how does this team look early in the season? And, Diamondbacks rising rookie Ryan Waldschmidt is making noise early.
**Posted** May 13, 2026 7:14pm MST