Arizona Sports Leadership Spotlight: Newsmakers Week Returns
Each February, Bickley & Marotta on Arizona Sports hosts its annual Newsmakers Week, bringing together the key decision-makers shaping the state’s athletic landscape. The event serves as a crucial platform to analyze current trajectories and focus on the defining narratives surrounding Arizona’s teams. This year’s discussions come at a pivotal moment, with the Phoenix Suns striving for postseason contention and the Arizona Diamondbacks confronting challenges posed by a significant number of player injuries.
The comprehensive lineup extends beyond the NBA and MLB, encompassing collegiate and motorsport representation. Leaders from the Arizona State Sun Devils, Grand Canyon Antelopes, and Phoenix Rising FC will share insights, alongside executives from prominent local events like the Fiesta Bowl, Women’s Final Four, Phoenix Raceway, and WM Phoenix Open. Arizona Sports aims to provide listeners with an in-depth understanding of the forces driving success – and navigating obstacles – across the state’s diverse sporting community.
Daily Interview Schedule: Key Voices and Timings
The series of exclusive interviews will air live on Bickley & Marotta, Tuesday through Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Listeners can access archived interviews and the complete upcoming schedule through the Arizona Sports website. Tuesday’s broadcast features a strong baseball presence, kicking off with Geraldo Perdomo, shortstop for the D-backs, at 7:30 a.m.
Later that morning, the program will welcome legendary figure Jerry Colangelo, often referred to as the “Godfather of Valley sports,” at 8:15 a.m., followed by Derrick Hall, President and CEO of the Diamondbacks, from 8:30-8:55 a.m. The schedule continues with Bobby Hurley, head coach of ASU men’s basketball (9:00 a.m.), Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway (9:15 a.m.), and Jay Parry, CEO and President of the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, discussing the Women’s Final Four (9:30 a.m.).
Mid-Week Insights: Suns, Fiesta Bowl, and Collegiate Athletics
Wednesday’s lineup focuses on the NBA and major event planning. Brian Gregory, General Manager of the Phoenix Suns, will appear at 8:45 a.m. to discuss the team’s playoff push. Following him, Erik Moses, Executive Director and CEO of the Fiesta Bowl, will join the show at 9:00 a.m. to provide updates on the organization’s activities.
Thursday’s schedule includes an early appearance by Kenny Dillingham, head football coach for Arizona State, at 7:00 a.m. Later, Torey Lovullo, manager of the Diamondbacks, will be interviewed at 7:30 a.m., with Graham Rossini, ASU’s Athletic Director, following at 8:15 a.m. The day concludes with insights from Tommy Lloyd (Arizona men’s basketball, 9:00 a.m.), Bryce Drew (GCU men’s basketball, 9:15 a.m.), and Willie Bloomquist (ASU baseball, 9:30 a.m.).
Weekend Outlook: Rising FC, Front Office Updates & More
The week culminates on Friday with a diverse range of voices. Bobby Dulle, President, and Pa-Modou Kah, Head Coach, of Phoenix Rising FC will appear at 6:45 a.m. The morning continues with Mike Hazen, General Manager of the Diamondbacks, at 7:00 a.m. and Josh Bartelstein, President of the Suns, at 8:45 a.m.
Rounding out the interviews are Molly Miller, head coach of ASU women’s basketball (9:00 a.m.), and Jason Eisenberg, Chairman of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open (9:15 a.m.). For ongoing updates and further information, follow @AZSports.
