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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NFL | Jul 31, 2026NFL OL Andrus Peat, brother of Koa, announces retirement
The Valley native played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Saints, Raiders and Steelers.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 31, 2026Cardinals sign CB Quinton Newsome, place Jaden Davis on injured reserve
Newsome played 10 games with the Houston Gamblers in the United Football League this spring.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jul 31, 2026Sam Leavitt on transferring to LSU from ASU: ‘I wanted to do something different’
Leavitt said he enjoyed the success and relationships he built at ASU, but he wanted something different and felt LSU had what he needed.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 31, 2026ESPN’s Schoenfield list Daulton Varsho to Diamondbacks as top potential trade domino
Varsho spent three seasons with the D-backs before being traded to the Blue Jays in a deal that included Gabriel Moreno and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 29, 2026Cardinals CB Will Johnson confident about health headed into Year 2
The former second-rounder out of Michigan missed five games last season due to various ailments, including back and groin issues.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 29, 2026Suns reveal 2026 preseason schedule
The Suns will play three of their five preseason games on the road, with their first home game against the Spurs on Oct. 10.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 26, 2026Reactions pour in on Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett’s new contract
Questions regarding Brissett's status as the Cardinals' starting quarterback arose when he did not participate in the team's organized team activities this offseason.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 26, 2026The Athletic’s Bowden lists Angels pitcher Jose Soriano as trade target fit for Diamondbacks
Jim Bowden noted the Diamondbacks' need for a starting pitcher and his control beyond 2026 as the main reasons for Soriano's potential fit in Arizona.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 25, 2026Cardinals activate OT Paris Johnson Jr. from PUP list
Paris Johnson Jr. was among four players who opened training camp Thursday on the PUP list.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 24, 2026Former Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins working with Patriots coaching staff
The five-time Pro Bowler has yet to sign with a team or make an announcement regarding his future as a player in the NFL.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 24, 2026Dillon Brooks credits viral meme to oddly timed LeBron James fan interaction
Dillon Brooks said he was surprised that the 22-time NBA All-Star would be focused on what a fan was saying to him with the Lakers facing elimination.
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NBA | Jul 24, 2026LeBron James is signing with the 76ers after mulling retirement
LeBron James' signing comes after he had been linked to several teams during the offseason, including former squads the Heat and Cavaliers.
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HABOOB | Jul 18, 2026Cam Skattebo can’t quite stick landing on backflip during Fanatics Fest
The former Sun Devil running back's failed backflip comes as he looks to return from season-ending leg injuries last year.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 18, 2026Phoenix Suns’ offseason gets a B from The Athletic’s Haller
Doug Haller praised the Suns' re-signings and additions of Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard, while raising concerns over Bridges' fit in the Suns' culture.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 16, 2026Suns to shut down Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming from Summer League
The news comes after all three players played in their fourth NBA Summer League game on Wednesday against the Pistons.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 16, 2026Diamondbacks call up 1B Tyler Locklear from Triple-A Reno
Tyler Locklear will be taking the roster spot previously occupied by Tommy Troy, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 16, 2026Walter Nolen III named by The Athletic’s Haller as breakout player to watch for Cardinals
Doug Haller said Walter Nolen III has a chance to be another impact player on defense for the Cardinals if he can stay healthy this season.
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HABOOB | Jul 14, 2026Mike Trout reveals son Beckham is a Diamondbacks fan
The three-time MVP said his son booed him when he hit a home run against the Diamondbacks in June.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 14, 2026Diamondbacks lefty Eduardo Rodriguez tosses 1-2-3 inning in MLB All-Star Game
Having a successful 2026 campaign, Eduardo Rodriguez delivered a strong outing in his first career MLB All-Star Game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 14, 2026Archie Bradley views Diamondbacks’ sweep of Dodgers as turning point of season
Archie Bradley sees Diamondbacks' sweep as proof they can compete with the best team in baseball, the Dodgers.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 12, 2026Cardinals’ Trey McBride ranked as 2nd best TE in ESPN league poll
Trey McBride, a near-unanimous All-Pro last season, was ranked just below Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2026Diamondbacks OF Tommy Troy getting MRI on shoulder
Tommy Troy will undergo an MRI after being removed from Saturday's game after banging into the center field wall to make a catch in the fifth inning.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 5, 2026Diamondbacks recall Tim Tawa from Triple-A Reno
Infielder LuJames Groover was optioned to Reno in a corresponding move ahead of the Diamondbacks' series finale against the Brewers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 5, 2026How to watch Diamondbacks-Brewers series finale
Sunday's matchup marks the fourth time this season a Diamondbacks game has been streamed on Peacock.