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Arizona Rattlers in action against Duke City on Saturday night

Arizona Rattlers win at home in back and forth battle with Duke City Gladiators

James Mackey, Reporter
April 16, 2023
The Seattle Kraken, reaching the 100 point mark, top the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena Monday night

The Seattle Kraken, reaching the 100 point mark, top the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena Monday night

James Mackey, Reporter
April 11, 2023
The Toronto Six and the Minnesota Whitecaps battled at Mullett Arena for the PHFs top prize, the Isobel Cup

Toronto takes Isobel Cup at Mullett Arena

James Mackey, Reporter
March 27, 2023

[Video] Long Story Short with Donovan: Which Coyotes players would the Pack date, marry or kill?

Donovan Krah and James Mackey
March 19, 2023
The Coyotes newest contracted forward on the set of Coyotes Live on Bally Sports Arizona

Forward Josh Doan to exit ASU to turn pro with Coyotes/Roadrunners

James Mackey, Reporter
March 16, 2023
Arizona Coyotes vs. Calgary Flames

Coyotes extend points streak to 6 after OT win against Flames

James Mackey, Reporter
March 15, 2023

Community reaction to Chick-Fil-A ban of minors without a guardian from dining in a Pennsylvania franchise

James Mackey, Sophia Linkous, Curt Arnold, and Marcus Reichley, Reporters
March 6, 2023
The new rules of baseball have been in action since Spring Training started

Spring Training baseball fans at The Fields at Talking Stick give their take on new MLB rules

James Mackey
March 4, 2023

[Video] Long Story Short With Donovan at Mullett Arena: The Pack’s Hidden Talents

James Mackey and Donovan Krah
February 28, 2023
The Arizona Coyotes could be one of the most entertaining teams in the NHL if they added any player they wanted.

If the Fantasy Draft were real, who would Arizona fans add to the Coyotes’ roster?

James Mackey, Reporter
February 17, 2023

[Video] Long Story Short With Donovan – Penguins vs the Pack

James Mackey and Donovan Krah
January 31, 2023
The Arizona Coyotes welcomed Original Six member, the Detroit Red Wings to Mullett Arena on Tuesday night

Fans at Mullett Arena recall their all-time favorite Arizona Coyotes players

James Mackey, Reporter
January 18, 2023
The Arizona Coyotes are 7-6-2 at Mullett Arena this season

Arizona Coyotes fans, Head Coach Andre Tourigny, react to team’s first half of inaugural season at Mullett Arena

James Mackey, Reporter
January 15, 2023
Both the Arizona Coyotes and Buffalo Sabres are in a rebuild, but their fanbases are optimistic the stars will be bright in the future.

Rebuilding and reinforcing a franchise—the Arizona Coyotes and the Buffalo Sabres

James Mackey, Reporter
December 20, 2022
Ole and Preston are primed for the bowl season with new helmets.

4-Down Territory Ep 22-12 The Bowlnanza Show

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Jared Heath, James Mackey, Preston Grace, and Jason Cousineau
December 14, 2022
Mullet Arenas raucous and loud, intimate atmosphere is the only of its kind in the league.

Support for the Tempe Entertainment District resonates from the NHL and Arizona Coyotes fans

James Mackey, Reporter
December 13, 2022
Proof that sports podcasters do grow in trees.

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-12 Power Play or Empty Net?

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Preston Grace
December 6, 2022
4-Downs interpretation of a famous Peanuts bit.

4-Down Territory Ep 22-11 Football Megacast

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Preston Grace
November 30, 2022
No desert is safe from the panel

4-Down Territory Ep 22-10 Food Coma Four

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Jason Cousineau, Jared Heath, James Mackey, and Preston Grace
November 23, 2022
Ole and Preston get ready for the World Cup by blocking some shots.

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-9 No Drinking In the Stands

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Jared Heath, James Mackey, and Preston Grace
November 16, 2022
The Coyotes newest agreement with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is heavily based on supporting the community.

The partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Goodwill seen as a positive impact for Valley

James Mackey, Reporter
November 4, 2022
NEVN studio - Mackey, Grace, Cousineau, Olafson

4-Down Territory Ep 22-8 The Usual Stuff Plus NASCAR Championships

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Preston Grace, Jason Cousineau, and James Mackey
November 2, 2022
Mullett Arena provides NHL fans with an intimate viewing of their favorite NHL players and teams.

Mullett Arena brings rave reviews from Arizona Coyotes fans

James Mackey, Reporter
October 31, 2022
Jake Anderson (vest) brings actual sports knowledge to the panel

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-7 Special Guest Jake Anderson

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Jared Heath, James Mackey, Jason Cousineau, Preston Grace, and Jake Anderson
October 26, 2022
Arizona Fall League players take batting practice

Arizona Fall League Player Adam Hackenberg, Chicago White Sox, enjoys working with fellow White Sox prospects

James Mackey, Reporter
October 22, 2022
Busy studio at NEVN

4-Down Territory Ep 22-6 The Usual Goods, But With MLB Playoffs

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Jared Heath, Alex Keeler, Preston Grace, and Jason Cousineau
October 20, 2022
Mackey and Jared are back from Fall League assignment

4-Down Territory Ep 22-5 Points for Preston

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Jared Heath, Preston Grace, and Jason Cousineau
October 12, 2022
Nick Yorke is one of many prospects in the Arizona Fall League not currently on the MLB Pipeline Top 100 List

Arizona Fall League player Nick Yorke, Boston Red Sox, hopes to rebound from disappointing minor league season

James Mackey, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Robert Hassell III was dealt to the Washington Nationals as part of the Juan Soto trade, and adjusted quickly.

Arizona Fall League player Robert Hassell III, Washington Nationals, learns from watching great left handers

James Mackey, Reporter
October 8, 2022
Scottsdale Stadium, Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants, will play host to the Savannah Bananas on Mar. 31, 2023.

Savannah Bananas announce two ‘World Tour’ stops in Valley

James Mackey, Reporter
October 5, 2022
Salt River Field at Talking Stick is one of six Spring Training venues that plays host to the Arizona Fall League

Arizona Fall League showcases top MLB prospects

James Mackey, Preston Grace, and Jared Heath
September 29, 2022
James Mackey defeated in fantasy football last week by Jared. L to R Mackey, Grace, Heath, Keeler, Cousineau, Olafson

4-Down Territory Ep. 22-3 Jared’s Revenge

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Jared Heath, Preston Grace, and Jason Cousineau
September 28, 2022
The Arizona Diamondbacks closed out their 2022 home games with a 3 game series loss to the San Francisco Giants.

Fielding and bullpen mistakes cost Diamondbacks two of three games in final homestand

James Mackey, Reporter
September 24, 2022
Todd Walsh joins the guys in the NEVN studio this week

4-Down Territory Ep 22-2 Four Downs With Broadcaster Todd Walsh

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Jared Heath, and Preston Grace
September 20, 2022
Preston Grace joins the team this week for a whole lotta football.

4-Down Territory Ep 22-1 Unshelved – Football Frenzy

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Preston Grace
September 14, 2022
An early photo of Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passes away at age 96

James Mackey, Reporter
September 8, 2022
Gila River Arena plays host to Jake Paul v Anderson Silva on Oct. 29.

Former YouTuber turned pro boxer Jake Paul schedules match at Gila River Arena

James Mackey, Reporter
September 7, 2022
James, Alex and Ole. Jared must have gotten grabbed by the UFO coming down the mountain

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-19 Week One Games-O-the-Week

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
September 7, 2022
San Francisco 49ers emblem

Valley High School Alumni Makes Final Roster for San Francisco 49ers

James Mackey, Reporter
August 31, 2022
A shiny new semester!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-18 NFL Preseason Touchdown or Touchback

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
August 31, 2022
Message to all space aliens...return Alex Keeler or else!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-17 PAC 12 Preview Show

Ole Olafson, Jared Heath, and James Mackey
August 18, 2022
Three Js in the Studio! James, Jared and Jake...I seem to be outnumbered!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-16 Special Guest Jake Anderson

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Jake Anderson, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
August 4, 2022
The Diamondbacks traded outfielder David Peralta just ahead of the deadline

Arizona Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay Rays Complete 1-for-1 Swap

James Mackey, Reporter
July 30, 2022
The guys are fired up for a lively round of MLB Fair or Foul.

Incomplete Passes Ep 15 Mid-Season ‘Fair or Foul’

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
July 21, 2022
The Coyotes acquired Zack Kassian from Edmonton during day one of the draft

Arizona Coyotes select three first round players, add Zack Kassian on day one of NHL draft

James Mackey, Reporter
July 7, 2022
Alex Keeler returns!

Incomplete Passes Ep 14 The Big PAC 16

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
July 7, 2022
Lets go Cubs! James Mackey and Jared Heath in studio

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-13 Less Work, More Pay — It’s LIV For Me

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
June 23, 2022
Summer break...Ha! The sports world waits for no one!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-12 The Game With No Name

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
June 14, 2022
Back in action! James Mackey and Jared Heath prepare for takeoff!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-11 USFL Playoff Preview

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
June 9, 2022
James in anti-Blues jersey

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-10 NHL Playoff Megacast

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer and James Mackey
May 12, 2022
Last pod of the regular season. Finals and summer break ahoy!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-9 MLB Early Season ‘Fair or Foul’

Ole Olafson, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Jared Heath, and Adam Vjestica
May 4, 2022
Western branch of the NFL Draft War Room

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-8 NFL Draft Special

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
April 26, 2022
Former Olympic gold medalist, and the captain of the first womens U.S. gold medal team, Cammi Granato poses with her jersey after being introduced as AGM with the Vancouver Canucks.

A sit down with Women’s Hockey Legend, Cammi Granato

James Mackey and Sarah Hall
April 26, 2022
Another day at the NEVN newsroom

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-7 To dink or dunk…that is the question!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Adam Vjestica
April 19, 2022
Thank goodness...back to the selfie slides

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-6 It’s USFL Time!

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, and Jared Heath
April 12, 2022
The Diamondbacks opened the 2022 season against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field.

Seth Beer walks off Opening Night vs Padres

James Mackey and Jared Heath
April 8, 2022
The Coyotes dropped Thursdays affair to the Canucks at Gila River Arena.

Canucks take Ekman-Larsson and Garland’s return to the desert

James Mackey and Marshall Baker
April 8, 2022
Jared Heath joins the I.P. dudes for some laughs!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-4 Free Agency Is Not Free

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Jared Heath
March 29, 2022
Ha! Look at Oles bracket! What a mess!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-3 March Madness

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, Alex Keeler, and Foday Kromah
March 22, 2022
A great day for a Spring Training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

Arizona Diamondbacks sign Mesquite High graduate Zach Davies from free agency

James Mackey, Reporter
March 22, 2022
The Arizona Coyotes traded goaltender Scott Wedgewood to Dallas on Sunday

Arizona Coyotes make several moves before NHL trade deadline

James Mackey, Reporter
March 22, 2022
The Arizona Coyotes fell 4-1 against Pittsburgh on Saturday

Arizona Coyotes fall short against Pittsburgh Penguins

James Mackey and Kye Graves
March 19, 2022
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Washington Capitals, other NHL teams show support for Ukraine

James Mackey, Reporter
March 11, 2022
Sloan Field in Mesa is where the Chicago Cubs play their Spring Training games

MLB to begin Spring Training, plans to play full season following labor dispute

James Mackey, Reporter
March 10, 2022
Actual Seahawks fan Alex Keeler gets ganged up on by actual Seahawks haters Ole Olafson and James Mackey

Incomplete Passes Ep. 22-2 The Big Trade

Ole Olafson - Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and James Mackey
March 8, 2022
GIla River Arena waits for warm ups between the Jets and the Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes lose 5-3 to the Winnipeg Jets

James Mackey, Reporter
February 27, 2022
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