John Marshall, Author at Valley News

Boston Bruins' Chris Wagner (14) gets pinned up against the boards by the Arizona Coyotes' Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) and Christian Fischer (36) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Bruins bank another win against Coyotes

by John Marshall AP Sports WriterOctober 6, 2019

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jaroslav Halak was tested from the start, facing breakaways, odd-man rushes, numerous good chances on power plays.He turned away every one and the Boston Bruins won yet another game in the desert.Halak stopped 35 shots, Brad Marchand…

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State forward Rocky Kreuser (34) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Get ready for a Sweet 16 filled with favorites

by John Marshall AP Basketball WriterMarch 27, 2019

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) celebrates after Duke defeated Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

NCAA Tournament: Can this March top the last one?

by John Marshall AP Basketball WriterMarch 20, 2019

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) shoots over San Diego forward Isaiah Pineiro during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Court is in session: Focus shifts to college basketball

by John Marshall AP Basketball WriterFebruary 5, 2019

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo ,Duke' R.J. Barrett (5) shoots against a Toronto defender during a college basketball exhibition game in Mississauga, Ontario. Barrett was the lone freshman included in the Associated Press preseason All-America team. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

College Basketball 2018-19: Better News On the Court Than Off

by John Marshall AP Basketball WriterNovember 2, 2018

FILE - In this Saturday, March 17, 2018, file photo, Duke's Marvin Bagley III (35) shoots against Rhode Island during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Pittsburgh. Duke takes on Syracuse in a regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

The Action’s About to Get Sweeter at NCAA Tourney

by John Marshall AP Basketball WriterMarch 21, 2018

In this Jan. 5, 2018, photo, Northern Arizona assistant basketball coach Jason Sanchez goes over game film from the night before on a bus ride to Pocatello, Idaho. The Lumberjacks lost to Weber State by 40, then had to leave the next day on a two-hour bus ride for a game against Idaho State before driving back through Ogden to Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/John Marshall)

Travel an Extra Grind for Division I’s Smallest Schools

by John Marshall AP Basketball WriterJanuary 12, 2018

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Arizona State coach Todd Graham stands on the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against San Diego State in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State fired Graham on Sunday, Nov. 26, after six seasons with the Sun Devils that earned five bowl trips. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Arizona State Fires Football Coach Todd Graham

by John Marshall The Associated PressNovember 27, 2017

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2017, file photo, Arizona coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has the type of team that could end his Final Four-less run. The Wildcats have a strong core of experienced players returning from an Elite Eight team last season to with a stellar recruiting class, highlighted by athletic big man Deandre Ayton. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

College Basketball 2017-18: Disorder Off the Court

by John Marshall AP Basketball WriterNovember 8, 2017

Detroit Lions players lock arms during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Protests Muted Week After NFL Responds to Trump Criticism

by John Marshall AP Sports WriterOctober 2, 2017