About
Bailey Leasure is a web content editor for arizonasports.com and KTAR.com and works as an on-call producer and board operator for Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and KTAR News 92.3 FM. A native of Chandler, Arizona, Bailey is a passionate sports fan and rock music enthusiast. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys traveling and attending concerts and sporting events.
Expertise
- Sports journalism and digital content writing
- Radio producing and board operation
- Broadcast and technical direction
- Live sports radio production
Experience
- Web Content Editor (2024–Present) – Writes sports and news articles, updates KTAR and Arizona Sports websites, and manages social media content.
- On-Call Producer/Board Operator (2023–Present) – Produces and operates radio shows, including “Bickley & Marotta” and “Burns & Gambo.”
- Producer/Technical Director – Worked with the Varsity Sports Show on live sports coverage and production tasks.
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (2021)
- Mesa Community College – Associate’s degree (2016)
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | 15 hours agoFormer Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians expresses interest in return to coaching
Arians last coached in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 12, 2026Report: Blue Jays have checked in on Ketel Marte
The Blue Jays checked in on Marte's availability last offseason with the Diamondbacks wanting controllable starting pitching in exchange.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 11, 2026Cardinals designate Hunter Long to return from injured reserve
Long hasn't played since Week 4 after being placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 9, 2026Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff headed to Tucson for Arizona-Utah showdown
Fox's marquee pregame show will broadcast from the University of Arizona mall ahead of the Wildcats' matchup against undefeated Utah.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 9, 2026Dillon Brooks pleads guilty to speeding charge stemming from January citation
Brooks was previously cited and released for reckless driving and exceeding the speed limit by 40 miles per hour on Jan. 12.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 9, 2026Suns’ Jordan Goodwin remains out due to calf issue
Monday's game marks the first of the Suns' back-to-back matchups against the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 8, 2026Kickoff time announced for top-25 Arizona-Utah showdown
The Wildcats will receive a primetime slot for their Week 11 matchup against undefeated Utah.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 7, 2026NFL fines Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown for hit on Cardinals’ Bam Knight
Knight took the hit to the helmet from Overshown in the second quarter, which knocked him out of the game.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 7, 2026Offensive tackle Noah Reid flips commit from Wyoming to ASU for 2027 season
The 6-foot-6, 290-pound lineman is from Shawnee Mission North High School in Mission, Kansas.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 7, 2026Report: Broncos checked in on Trey McBride’s availability ahead of trade deadline
ESPN's Adam Schefter added that the Cardinals have zero intention of trading the two-time Pro Bowler.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 4, 2026Jordan Goodwin out for Suns-Trail Blazers due to calf issue
Wednesday's game marks the first of the Suns' back-to-back matchups against the Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 3, 2026Arizona appears in 1st College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 season
Arizona makes an appearance in the rankings despite losing to Texas Tech last week.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 1, 2026Arizona Wildcats still in AP Top 25 despite loss vs. Texas Tech
The Wildcats appeared in the AP Top 25 poll for the third straight week despite seeing their five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 1, 2026Big 12 admits incorrectly awarding BYU a 1st quarter TD vs. ASU
The Big 12 acknowledged a mistake on the call that was reviewed twice in BYU's victory against Arizona State on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2026Cam Skattebo goes beast mode with several punishing runs vs. Texans
The former Arizona State running back was back to his usual self with a career-best 124 rushing yards against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2026Arizona Wildcats move up in latest AP poll following 5th straight win
Arizona moved up after appearing in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in 2026 last week.
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HABOOB | Oct 24, 2026Sam Leavitt gets rejected by the rim as touchdown celebration goes awry vs. Auburn
The missed dunk was just about the lone lowlight for the former ASU quarterback as he threw for over 380 yards and scored four touchdowns in a win over Auburn.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 20, 2026Oso Ighodaro on contract extension: ‘Amazing that my hometown team has this belief in me’
Entering Year 3 in his NBA career, Ighodaro said Tuesday the new deal shows how much belief the organization has in him.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 20, 2026Suns’ Luke Kennard questionable ahead of season-opener vs. Trail Blazers
Head coach Jordan Ott said Tuesday that Kennard was a full participant in practice and was trending toward playing against the Trail Blazers.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 8, 2026Report: Colts would entertain idea of trading for Marvin Harrison Jr.
Harrison's name continues to pop up in early season trade rumors with the Colts emerging as a potential team interested in acquiring the third-year wide receiver.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Oct 8, 2026ASU’s Graham Rossini says program is ‘days away’ from naming next hockey head coach
The Sun Devils have been without head coach Greg Powers after he was placed on leave amid an independent investigation into Matthew Mayich’s collapse.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Oct 4, 2026Report: Arizona’s Tre Spivey expected to miss rest of the season with a broken foot
Spivey limped off the field after appearing to go down with an injury during the final drive of the first half against the Bearcats on Saturday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 3, 2026Cardinals elevate linebacker Cameron Robertson ahead of Week 4 matchup vs. Giants
Robertson's elevation comes as Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat is questionable for Sunday's game due to a groin issue.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 3, 2026Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald narrates hype video for USA-Mexico friendly in Glendale
Sporting a U.S. Soccer jersey, Fitzgerald hyped up the rivalry and setting in Glendale, describing Saturday's game as "the next moment that can change everything."