Chris Coppola

@chris_coppola

Assistant sports editor @azcentral & Arizona Republic. @usatoday network. @azcsports. Previously breaking news, local government desks.

Phoenix, Ariz.

Joined April 2009

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Vote in our poll for the all-time best Phoenix Suns' point guard azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral

chris_coppola's tweet card. The Republic has selected five of the best point guards in Phoenix Suns history. Vote for the one you think was best of all time.

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azcentral sports@azcsports · Jul 27

Defending champs: 5 games could define the Arizona State football season azcentral.com/story/sports/c…

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azcentral sports@azcsports · Jul 27

Camp Tontozona: What to know ahead of the ASU football season azcentral.com/story/sports/c…

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 27

After loss, Merrill Kelly reflects on future with DBacks as trade deadline nears azcentral.com/story/sports/m… via @azcentral ⁦@nickpiecoro⁩

chris_coppola's tweet card. The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to make it two straight against the Pirates on July 26 in the second game of their series in Pittsburgh.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 27

Source: Diamondbacks send Randal Grichuk to Royals in latest deadline deal azcentral.com/story/sports/m… via @azcentral @nickpiecoro

chris_coppola's tweet card. The Diamondbacks are set to deal outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals, a source told The Republic.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 26

Diamondbacks-Pirates updates: Start delayed by possibility of rain azcentral.com/story/sports/m… via @azcentral @nickpiecoro

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 25

Diamondbacks GM 'open-minded' about more deals prior to MLB trade deadline azcentral.com/story/sports/m… via @azcentral @nickpiecoro

chris_coppola's tweet card. Even after trading Josh Naylor, general manager Mike Hazen said he hasn't settled on what direction the team will go before the July 31 trade dealine.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 25

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Game time, pitching matchups azcentral.com/story/sports/m… via @azcentral @nickpiecoro

chris_coppola's tweet card. Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson fired six innings of one-run ball against St. Louis over the weekend in his first start out of the All-Star break.

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azcentral preps@azc_preps · Jul 25

Why has Arizona high school football coaching turnover increased? azcentral.com/story/sports/h… via @azcentral @azc_obert

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 25

Phoenix Suns officially sign EuroLeague star Nigel Hayes-Davis azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral

chris_coppola's tweet card. Nigel Hayes-Davis, who earned All-EuroLeague First Team honors in the last two seasons while playing for Fenerbahce Istanbul, signed with the Suns.

Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 24

Phoenix Suns bolster point guard depth with addition of Jared Butler azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral @iam_DanaScott

chris_coppola's tweet card. Jared Butler averaged a combined 9.0 points and 3.7 assists for the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers during the 2024-25 season.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 24

ASU football is 'everybody's big game': New season, same mentality for Big 12 champs azcentral.com/story/sports/c… via @azcentral @MGardnerSports

chris_coppola's tweet card. The start of fall camp is right around the corner for the Arizona State football team, which is the defending Big 12 champion.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 24

What stood out about Suns' top draft pick Khaman Maluach in Summer League azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral @iam_DanaScott

chris_coppola's tweet card. Khaman Maluach was the Phoenix Suns' top pick in the draft at No. 10. What did we learn about him during the NBA Summer League?

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 24

How the Arizona Cardinals view themselves amid raised expectations azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral @theo_mackie

chris_coppola's tweet card. The Arizona Cardinals have missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. Now, entering Jonathan Gannon's third year, expectations are different.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 24

Diamondbacks aim to buck this trend with Eugenio Suarez at trade deadline azcentral.com/story/sports/m… via @azcentral @nickpiecoro

chris_coppola's tweet card. The Diamondbacks aim to buck a recent trend of meager returns for a rental slugger as they have conversations about trading Eugenio Suarez.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 24

Mercury fall flat, lose to Dream in Brittney Griner's return to Phoenix azcentral.com/story/sports/w… via @azcentral @jennarortiz

chris_coppola's tweet card. The Phoenix Mercury (15-8) welcomed back their Big 3 but lacked energy in their loss to Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 24

UPDATED: Report: Phoenix Suns acquire guards Jordan Goodwin, Jared Butler azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral

chris_coppola's tweet card. Jordan Goodwin played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2023-24 season, after he was part of the Bradley Beal trade.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 23

Phoenix Suns bring back guard Jordan Goodwin after he's waived by Lakers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral @iam_DanaScott

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 23

Our 5 key questions to watch as Arizona Cardinals begin training camp azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral @theo_mackie @AZCardinals

chris_coppola's tweet card. The Arizona Cardinals open training camp on July 23, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Here are five key questions for the next two weeks.

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Chris Coppola@chris_coppola · Jul 23

Who will replace Cam Skattebo in Arizona State backfield? Here are 3 candidates azcentral.com/story/sports/c… via @azcentral @LSscribe @TheSunDevils @ASUFootball

chris_coppola's tweet card. With the departure of Cam Skattebo, now with the New York Giants, a lot of attention is on who will step up at running back for the Sun Devils.

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