that's where we find jason snavely. jason, we had some new faces out there today. >> reporter: really the story of the day out here and glendale. several key players returning to the practice field but none more important and the return of tyrann mathieu. he hit the field today for the first practice since tearing his acl last december. one of the toughest injuries to bounce back from and he did it in just eight months. very impressive. other notable returns, smoky brown cleared from the concussion protocol today and justin bethel and frostee season surgeries. good news from today's breast -- press conference with bruce arians. he said 95% of friday night's mistakes are fixable, it's just the preseason, and in no way has their confidence and shaken. >> our starters have played 15, maybe 20 plays. that's not even a good house. we have had bad halves before and come back to win games. that's all history. continue to look at ou installations and move on. it's not a doomsday situation by any stretch of the imagination.>> re

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. >>> we have jason snavely back. we didn't know you were such a historian. >> what's the history? stay tuned. but not just one history update, but multiple history books. a historic sunday around the world in sports. between you and me, they're, they're strange creatures. they don't think like you and i. you know it. they just, they ignore us. totally. it's like we're only here to serve them. yeah, that's what i been saying. but then they turn around and fill you up with chevron with techron. i guess we're doing something right. yeah but, come on, humans? humans are weird. your car takes care of you, care for it. chevron with techron. care for your car. and what's up with the cat? >>> today, the diamondbacks make it official. they have released veteran pitcher josh commentor, the same guy who was the opening day starter just last season. they certainly broke out their best today with eight going. three runs in the 4th. five more in the 5th. the d-backs end up running away with this one. they top the birth 9 -3, taking 2 out of 3 for the brew crew. >> we were trying to make things

jason snavely is at the university of phoenix stadium, and sounds like the team is not reading too much into the record. >> reporter: yeah, we may have only seen one touchdown for the arizona cardinals, but bruce arians played about 20 plays, and most of the gays last friday -- guys last friday night won't make the team, so no need to panic. the house hold names we're used to watching every sunday v barely seen -- have barely seen the field. they'll probably play the majority of the first half in houston. of course they'd like to win the games, but the ws don't start to count until mid- september. >> i was in detroit when he and went 16-0 in the regular season, so it helps you build confidence, i think sometimes people get caught up in the record, and you want to win, every time you step on the field you want to put the best foot forward, but we're gettings better, and -- getting better, and we want to win the next two games. >> reporter: we'll see if they can put one in the win column this sunday afternoon, and we'll probably get th look at the rookie robert nkemdiche, he made his trai

jason snavely is all over this one. pokemon go has invaded university of phoenix stadium. serious investigative journalism, but i got to the bottom of it, and some of the guys actually talk more frasier in pokemon -- trash in pokemon than football. ? [ music ] ?? >> reporter: rumor has it you're one of the pokemon goers in the parking lot. >> yes, i'd say probably my skills. everyone else tries to question it, but they know what it is. >> you know, we talk smack who's the best. >> reporter: have you gotten into the pokemon stuff? >> oh, no, i'm not into that, i'm 24 years old so. >> reporter: do you judge that guy for doing it? >> yeah, but he's like my little brother so, he's got some growing up to do that. >> reporter: who's the most intense about it? >> intense about it, probably me. >> reporter: yeah, you see earl come in here and you have to understand it's about catching the pokemon, get the in the gym life. >> reporter: what does ba think of all this? >> i don't know even know what the hell it is. >> reporter: sometimes football gets in the way of pokemon. >> yeah,

this is wher jason snavely. the grind is almost over. >> reporter: easy there. air conditioned stadium, camp cupcake. it is the frosting stage of the camp cupcake. one more day of training camp and back to tempe. that is when the cardinals will get back to their regular season routine at the training facility and get back to the team seems excited about that. ba looking forward to wrapping things up. >> i am anxious to get back to playing real football. this is fun to work the roster and -- but we still got good battles going on. everybody is anxious to get out. >> we ever been up here for a while. it will be good to break and get home. it will be good to get >> we heard that from several guys. looking forward to the family reunions. one more practice here. a morning practice. closed to the public. and saturday they take off for houston for the pre-season game number three. fun to watch. [ talking at the same time ] >>> the real question if you go ready? new at 6:00 p.m. helping you get the game for the best price. you can get the ultimate fan experience with ab

jason snavely, abc 15 sports. >> >. they're hosting the raiders friday at 7:00. pre-game at 6:30 with live coverage starting at 4:00 right here. >>> and tonight returning against the mets. he picks up his 11th win as the diamondbacks top the mets by 3. >>> and we're confirming the name of the 16-year-old accused of killing his 3-year-old brother. shea holloway. we'll have more in the morning. >>> and heads up to parents sending your kids off to school in the morning. there's a chance the bus stops could be wet, so keep in in we're looking at about a 60 percent chance of rain throughout the day tomorrow. it's more likely to happen for your morning drive in, but there's still a chance going home as well. temperatures in the 70s to low 80s in the morning. going home in the 90, and there's the seven-day forecast. after tomorrow things gradually dry out, and by saturday the >> dicky: from hollywood, it's "jimmy kimmel live!" tonight, from "suicide squad," cara delevingne. comedian jeff ross. and music from culture club. and now, here's jimmy kimmel! [ cheers and appla

. >> and one guy specifically really can't wait, our own jason snavely, live at camp all throughout, and soon you'll have a game to report on! >> reporter: can you believe it? a full game of football? four quarters and everything? so excited for friday. practices are fun and all, but there's nothing like game day. meanwhile the battle to see who will play on game day still on really turned heads the last couple of weeks, rookie cornerback brandon williams. it looked like he would just fill in, but looks like it's the rookie's spot to lose, not the veterans. i asked the vet if he's starting to fill the heat. bruce says that might be a reason you're getting healthier faster [ laughter ] >> um, no, i definitely want to get back just because i want to be out ther playing with them, and making plays and being excited about it. >> reporter: do you get a sense you'll have to earn the spot back? >> i kind of had the sense before the season started, nothing is really given to you in this league, and you know, i knew we were going to bring guys in, and it was going to be competition for the sp

. >> to quote jason snavely, it they are going to get to the playoffs. >> without carson palmer? >> he has seen what a super bowl winning quarterback looks like. he needs our performance to get them over the hump. i am still concerned about carolina last year. >> the playoffs aren't even a question if we can't keep him healthy. let's talk a rod. friday. what's his legacy? >> $387 million career earnings, $200,000 per game since 2001. those are staggering numbers. he's not done. you know darn well he wants 700 home runs. he is four shy and he will sign with the marlins and team up they will have one heck of a chemistry set and he will get those four home runs. he isn't stopping at 696. >> legacy wise, it always comes down to the fans. people used to say he could be the best ever. not anymore. what do you think of when you think of the name a rod? i think of him lying to katie couric's face. >> i guarantee you he wants 700 home runs. he wants those digits. he will be back to get those. i think he is done with the yankees and he's made enough money. >> but he's becoming a special in

jason snavely live from university of phoenix stadium. can we fast forward to the patriots game already? >> reporter: we are not the only one tha pre-season is fun but we want to see our team, not the backups. we want to see our team. no secret thepression record hasn't been anything to get excited about but there are still reasons to get excited. one being a stout defense. and bruce arians would have to agree. he doesn't like to gush when it comes to his team but this morning he wasn't shy about the defense. >> you know, they have been playing high level already. and, you know, they have been put in bad situations. but, yeah, i think our defense has a chance to be really solid. [ indiscernible ] [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: yeah. fast start would help. while a good showing the next couple weeks would be nice, he is already thinking about new england and he has for the last several months. >> get the ultimate experience with abc 15 and the arizona cardinals. you can get the ultimate fan experience with abc 15 and your arizona cardina ls

know it the fans will be piling into the >> yes, it's almost time for the red to rise up, and jason snavely is live notary public glendale. the -- live in glendale, and the seat behind you will be packed. >> reporter: yes, it was hard to get used to it being sol quiet, but -- so quiet in here, but it's just four days and counting until the pre-season kickoff. new sound system blaring, the excitement as football officially returning to the desert, and as far as the players they can't wait to see a new jersey for the first time in almostsix months. how excited are you to face enough team? >> any time you see scuffles and stuff in practice, it's always time to go up against somebody. you don't want to argue with your teammates. >> i know it's going to be pretty exciting. we have the best should be excited. >> reporter: that's a safe bet, they have to get that bitter charlotte taste out of the their mouths. >> yes, we're readied for good cardinals football. >> and check out the cards right here on abc 15 this friday. the cards host the raiders at university of phoenix. live coverage starts at 4

abc15's jason snavely has a preview of tonight's preseason match-up. >> reporter: we are down to the final hours, guys. it's here, cardinals game day has arrived. of course it's all quiet for now here at university of phoenix stadium but not for long. play. now, don't expect to see much of the starters in this one. they will see very little action this early on. it will mainly be the guys fighting to make that final roster, the bottom line cardinals football is back. cards welcome the oakland raiders to town. kickoff set for 7:00 right here on abc15. pregame starts at 6:30 and we will have live reports all throughout the night beginning at 4:00. but for now that's all from glendale, send it back to you. >> again, the cardinals football kicks off right here on abc15 tonight. the cards are hosti, the raiders. the game starts at 7:00, cardinals pregame 6:30 and of course our live coverage starting at 4:00 right here on abc15. >> just want to make sure you don't forget. can't say it enough. >>> we know you love a good deal. the popular retailer just starting to see the benefits of bringi