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Troy Mihalek

Troy appears on the widely unsyndicated In The Zona, Arizona's Premier Sports Podcast, as well as 1060AM the fan on Saturday mornings. He is the voice behind the mic in more ways than one. Besides writing for the site and co-hosting the radio show, his passion lies in the art of voiceovers.

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In the Zona Exclusive: 1060 Roundtable all about the D’Backs


By Troy Mihalek on May 10th, 2008

Brandon Webb and the D-backs are the best team in the league…so far…

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Matt and Troy joined Mike Grose to delve deep into the Diamondbacks recent skid, there defensive mishaps and the return of Doug Davis. They also talk about the [...]

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In the Zona: The Suns Suck…


By Troy Mihalek on April 24th, 2008

Do the Suns Suck, or will their luck change tonight?

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Yet another riveting edition of "In the Zona" talking Arizona sports. This week Matt and Troy talk Suns basketball and hash out whether the Suns have what it takes to take own the [...]

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Suns Lose Game 2 and Possibly Series


By Troy Mihalek on April 22nd, 2008

Suns and Spurs

Once again, the Suns game into San Antonio firing at all cylinders. They looked good. They looked poised. They looked like a bunch of ticked off, slighted, emotionally-driven avengers who had nothing but victory on their agenda. And then the first half ended. Going into half time leading the Spurs 61-54, [...]

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Battle of the Suns Songs


By Troy Mihalek on April 20th, 2008

Suns Song

Here it goes! Two songs have been submitted which creatively represent the 2008 Playoffs and the Phoenix Suns. Now they will go head to head to find out which song is the people's favorite. Comment below if you feel the need, but remember your vote will determine the winner, so choose carefully. The songs are listed below: {democracy:92} Song #1:[...]

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AZSH on 1060AM the Fan: Diamondbacks, NCAA, and Suns are all in the Cards…


By Troy Mihalek on April 6th, 2008

The Fan 1060AM

Back for another Saturday morning run-down, Greg and Troy talk about the hot topics in Arizona Sports with Mike Grose on 1060AM the Fan. Between the Diamondbacks' first week of the 2008 season, the NCAA Championship picks, the Suns' run to the playoffs and the Cardinals' upcoming draft pick, sports fans [...]

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In The Zona: We Have a Listener!


By Troy Mihalek on April 2nd, 2008

Charles Barkley and Golf is One Ugly Couple

In the Zona is back and ready to rock! Matt, Greg, and Troy are all together again for yet another breath-taking edition of Arizona's best sports podcast. This week they talk Diamondbacks, Suns, and the Kevin O'Neill bust, along with their [...]

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Amare Out for Season


By Troy Mihalek on April 1st, 2008

STAT Out for the Season? (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Amare Stoudemire is out for a minimum of eight weeks after aggravating his left knee in practice today. MRI results have not been released, as Amare is waiting to hear from his doctor to [...]

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AZSH on 1060 AM The FAN Roundtable: Discusses ‘Cats and D’Backs


By Troy Mihalek on March 29th, 2008

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As we do every Saturday morning, AZ Sports Hub represented during the weekly roundtable discussion with Mike Grose and Glenn Clark on 1060AM The Fan. This week, Troy made the rounds with the guys and to discuss: The Wildcats' expectations in regards to Kevin O'Neill and Lute Olson The Diamondbacks pre-season proclamation Concerns with [...]

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In The Zona Talk NCAA Tournament: UofA Could be Among the Elite 8…


By Troy Mihalek on March 18th, 2008

Could UofA Possibly Be One of the FInal Four?

In a shortened version of the show, Michael Schwartz, UofA Men's Basketball Beatwriter, joins Troy and Matt as a guest host for the NCAA tournament special. He was getting ready to head out to Washington DC to watch the [...]

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AZ Sports Hub’s Bracket Challenge: Win D-backs Tix


By Troy Mihalek on March 17th, 2008

Final Four

Are you better than the rest? Do you know college basketball like the back of your hand? Are you confident in your abilities to forecast an upset? Do you just want to enter another free tournament? Here's your chance! AZ Sports Hub is hosting our very own Bracket Challenge on Yahoo! To join, log on to Yahoo! [...]

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ASU Denied, UofA Allowed


By Troy Mihalek on March 16th, 2008

When the ball dropped today, it was just out of reach for the Devils

After a tremendous start, a disappointing end, and a few questionable calls in more ways than one, ASU's remarkable turnaround season ends short. To add insult to injury, their [...]

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In the Zona Exclusive: Pac-10 Roundtable w/True Rivals


By Troy Mihalek on March 4th, 2008

Pac 10 Basketball…the best?

Chris Karpman (ASUDevils.com) and Josh Gershon (GOAZCATS.com), both affiliates of RIVALS.COM, go head-to-head in our round table discussion that answers whether or not we will see our beloved Wildcats and/or Sun Devils in the big tournament and how they will fair in the Pac-10 tournament. Also, how much is a [...]

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Rumor Mill: The Suns Will Miss the Playoffs


By Troy Mihalek on March 3rd, 2008

Shaq gets Owned

After losing their fourth game out of the last six since Shaq has been in the lineup, the Suns are on the road to disaster. What seemed like a promising season at yet another run to a championship is quickly taking on a metamorphosis of early dismissal and disappointment. Because the West is [...]

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In the Zona Decides if Fitz is Worth the Trouble and Whether to Attend the Suns’ Outdoor Game Next Year


By Troy Mihalek on February 20th, 2008

The Suns to Play Outdoors

(AFP/GETTY IMAGES/File/Donald Miralle) Among other things... We're back and in full force. For the first time in a few weeks, Greg is returns to deliver yet another stellar performance. Rumors on the Fitz trade, ASU basketball, The West Coast Dominance in the NBA, Spring Training, and even the Coyotes are all discussed in another riveting [...]

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Mark Grace Foundation Sponsors Bowling Tourny 2/15/08


By Troy Mihalek on February 13th, 2008

Mark Grace

Baseball player-turned-color analyst, Mark Grace is hitting the lanes to rack up the strikes and rake in the dough. Unlike his MLB days as first baseman for the Cubbies and later the Diamondbacks, three strikes in this league is a turkey, not an out. The Mark Grace Foundation is sponsoring a bowling tournament (dubbed [...]

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Exclusive Interview: Paul Coro Discusses the Shaq Trade and Whether the Suns Will Win a Championship


By Troy Mihalek on February 8th, 2008

Paul Coro - Arizona Republic

Paul Coro, Phoenix Suns' insider from the Arizona Republic, gives us an in depth look at what to expect from Shaq and the Suns' trainers. Was it a good trade or one of the worst? Will the Suns truly benefit or did the Heat get a [...]

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In the Zona talks Shaq, College Ball, and Stoops’ Attack on ASU


By Troy Mihalek on February 7th, 2008

Nash v. Hornets

Shaq to the Suns? Shaq to the Suns! Does that mean championship? Troy and Matt mull over the good, the bad, and the hopeful in regards to the biggest trade of 2008. As usual, they bring you "This or That" and decide who will win the Pro Bowl, among other games this weekend. Tune in [...]

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Bright Lights Shined on Royce Clayton’s Star-studded Poker Celebrity Bowl Event Kicking Off Super Bowl XLII


By Troy Mihalek on February 5th, 2008

Poker Celebrity Bowl

PHOENIX, AZ– February 3, 2008 – Major League Baseball’s Royce Clayton hit a home run with the inaugural Poker Celebrity Bowl at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort. The Poker Celebrity Bowl (PCB) was a Texas No-Limit Hold’em event kicking off Super Bowl weekend. Stars from sports and Hollywood came out in [...]

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The NFL Experience…of a Lifetime?


By Troy Mihalek on February 2nd, 2008

Super Bowl 42, Glendale Arizona

Glendale, Arizona. The Super Bowl is just one short day away, and the city of Glendale is trying to make every second worth a thousand...dollars. With the FBR to boot, hundreds of thousands of people have called the valley of the sun the valley of their weekend [...]

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Exclusive Interview: Check Out MLB’s Royce Clayton at the Poker Celebrity Bowl, Friday, February 1st


By Troy Mihalek on January 29th, 2008

Royce Clayton World Series Celebration

Free agent shortstop, Royce Clayton, most recently a part of the 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, spoke about his time in the big leagues, his hopes for the future, and most importantly, the impact that the Royce Clayton Family Foundation has had on surrounding communities over the last 11 years. [...]

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Coyotes Sign Bryzgalov


By Troy Mihalek on January 22nd, 2008

In news off the ice, the Coyotes announced Tuesday that they have signed goalie Ilya Bryzgalov to a 3 year-$12.75 million contract. Bryzgalov was nabbed off waivers by the Anaheim Ducks in November and has recorded a 16-10-2 record with a .921 save percentage in 28 games this season. He spent four seasons with the Anaheim Ducks [...]

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Hello, Canada!


By Troy Mihalek on January 8th, 2008

Coyotes win again

The Coyotes are on a roll and are taking their stellar play north of the border. There won’t be any welcoming arms for this rolling team in any of the next four cites. The Coyotes are coming into Calgary with a 13-8 record on the road. They have lost the last five [...]

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