Sun sets on Phoenix playoff hopes, Dbacks skid continues and the Coyotes clean out their lockers

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The Phoenix Suns magical ride came to a screeching halt last night as Memphis eliminates Jeff Hornacek’s team from the playoff race. The Dbacks get pounded by the Mets as their struggles continued. ESPN baseball analyst Pedro Gomez (14:10 on podcast) talked about who to blame for this horrible start and why African Americans are no longer playing baseball as Jackie Robinson is honored around the league. Sporting News college basketball insider Mike DeCourcy (28:53 on podcast) shared his thoughts on Aaron Gordon and Nick Johnson leaving UofA for the NBA, plus the future of former ASU star Jahii Carson. Plus, Arizona United SC head coach Michael Dellorusso (56:26 on podcast) on the Valley’s newest soccer franchise who opened play last weekend in Peoria.