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Aaron Schmidt

Aaron Schmidt is a web content editor for Arizona Sports and KTAR News. A Valley native, Schmidt graduated from Arizona State University in May 2024 and has experience covering the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona State athletics. Schmidt started with Bonneville as an intern in 2023 and has also written for The Arizona Republic and Arizona's Family. Find him on X at @ASchmidtSports.

ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 16, 2023
ASU’s Ro Torrence accepts invitation to 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl

Arizona State defensive back Ro Torrence has accepted an invitation to the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.
ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 15, 2023
Bowl projections have Arizona Wildcats headed to Las Vegas Bowl, Holiday Bowl

Where are analysts projecting the Arizona Wildcats to land in the college football bowl game system in Jedd Fisch's third year?
CHARACTER COUNTS - LOCAL | Nov 14, 2023
Campo Verde’s Addison Gavigan spreads positivity, overcomes academic adversity

Addison Gavigan might don a 3.20 GPA as a senior at Campo Verde High School, but there's more to her academic career than the eye can see.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 9, 2023
6 Diamondbacks among 2023 All-MLB Team nominees

Christian Walker, Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll were among Arizona Diamondbacks listed on the All-MLB Team ballot.
ASU BASKETBALL | Nov 9, 2023
What we learned about Arizona State basketball in season-opening loss

It wasn't pretty for the Arizona State men's basketball team against Mississippi State, but there were immediate takeaways.
PHOENIX MERCURY | Nov 7, 2023
Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi aim for spot on US roster prior to 2024 Olympics

Mercury teammates Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi are on the 16-player roster for Team USA's training camp prior to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
HABOOB | Nov 7, 2023
Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo gets his ice cream to mourn World Series loss

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo may not be camping and sucking his thumb, but he got his ice cream after a World Series loss.
ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Nov 6, 2023
Arizona Wildcats’ Kylan Boswell overcomes adversity, in leadership role for 2023-24

Kylan Boswell returns to the Arizona backcourt alongside Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love in what is one of the most dynamic guard trios.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 3, 2023
Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort explains Joshua Dobbs trade

The Cardinals wanted to make a change at quarterback, leading to the trade of Joshua Dobbs, general manager Monti Ossenfort said.
ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 3, 2023
Arizona State travels to No. 18 Utah as Sun Devils look to keep momentum going

Coming off a victory against Washington State, the Sun Devils will look to keep their momentum when they take on No. 18 Utah.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 2, 2023
Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll among 2023 MLB Silver Slugger finalists

Among the finalists for the 2023 Silver Slugger awards are Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 31, 2023
By the numbers: Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker’s turnaround here?

Christian Walker has struggled at the plate for the Diamondbacks in the playoffs, but there are signs he is turning a corner.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 27, 2023
Diamondbacks’ latest World Series draws quirky, coincidental connections to 2001

It's been 22 years since the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees to win their first championship.
ARIZONA COYOTES | Oct 27, 2023
Coyotes’ Travis Dermott: NHL still ‘lagging behind’ after reversal of Pride Tape ban

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott spoke about why he pushed back against the Pride Tape ban that was reversed by the NHL.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 26, 2023
Tim Kurkjian: Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series ‘great for baseball’

Two underdogs, two pennants. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers both overcame doubt en route to a World Series appearance.
THREADS BLOG | Oct 26, 2023
ASU football to wear ‘Ghost Story’ uniforms against Washington State

Halloween is near, and the Arizona State Sun Devils will look to put a scare into Washington State with their Ghost Story uniforms.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 24, 2023
Brandon Pfaadt’s rookie campaign with the Diamondbacks: A timeline

Game 7 NLCS starter Brandon Pfaadt has come a long way since his first MLB promotion in May with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
CHARACTER COUNTS | Oct 24, 2023
Red Mountain’s Matt Hamilton faces adversity, leads with purpose

At Red Mountain, Matt Hamilton has faced adversity throughout his running career. Despite his challenges, he remained a leader off the track.
PHOENIX MERCURY | Oct 21, 2023
Nate Tibbetts ‘willing to learn’ as Mercury head coach

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Mercury hiring Nate Tibbetts as the team's new head coach sparked controversy that had…
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 19, 2023
Diamondbacks ticket prices plummet as they trail Phillies 2-0 in NLCS

The Diamondbacks garnered respect en route to the NLCS against the Phillies. But now down 2-0, it's not showing in Phoenix ticket prices.
PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 19, 2023
Phoenix Suns announce dates for Shawn Marion, Amar’e Stoudemire Ring of Honor inductions

Shawn Marion will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor on Dec. 17. Amar'e Stoudemire's big night is set for March 2.
GCU | Oct 17, 2023
Grand Canyon chosen by WAC coaches to repeat in 2023-24 men’s basketball preseason poll

For the second straight season, Grand Canyon men's basketball returned to the top of the preseason WAC men’s basketball coaches poll.
CHARACTER COUNTS | Oct 17, 2023
ALA Ironwood’s Braxton Henderson impacting community at young age

As a student, business owner and varsity baseball star, ALA Ironwood's Braxton Henderson has had quite the high school experience.
PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 13, 2023
Suns’ Kevin Durant 7th in ESPN’s 2023-24 NBARank

Limited to only eight regular season games for the Phoenix Suns in 2022-23, 35-year-old Kevin Durant will have…