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 | 2 hours agoMike LaFleur earns a game ball after 1st win as Cardinals head coach
With the win, LaFleur became the first Cardinals head coach to win his first game on the job since Don Coryell in 1973.
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ASU FOOTBALL | 3 hours agoCam Skattebo lands backflip following first TD since injury
The former ASU running back celebrated his touchdown in his first game back after suffering season-ending leg injuries last season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 12, 2026Cardinals elevate CB Kalen King from practice squad ahead of season opener vs. Chargers
King's elevation comes as the Cardinals will be without cornerback Garrett Williams and safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 10, 2026Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll to return to lineup Friday following MRI
The three-time All-Star was scratched from the Diamondbacks' game against the Royals on Tuesday and did not play in the series finale on Wednesday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 5, 2026Arizona State, Morgan State agree to 10-minute 4th quarter in Sun Devils’ season opener
The decision came after a dominant performance by ASU's offense, which racked up nearly 700 yards in Saturday's win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 5, 2026Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno delivers clutch RBI in extra-innings win vs. Astros
With the win and a Padres loss, the Diamondbacks moved back into the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 4, 2026Corbin Burnes’ expected return vs. Royals next week is the ‘worst kept secret’
Burnes has not pitched since June 2025 after leaving a game against the Washington Nationals and later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
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THREADS BLOG | Sep 3, 2026ASU football rocking maroon-gold uniforms with Monster Energy patches for season opener
The jerseys have a Monster Energy and Big 12 patch on the front of one shoulder and an Adidas logo on the front of the other.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 3, 2026Cam Skattebo considered retirement after season-ending injury last season
The former Sun Devil said that a month into his recovery was when he first thought about retiring, but realized he didn't want to retire after playing in just eight games last season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 2, 2026Cardinals legend Adrian Wilson provides 2 cents on Michael Wilson contract saga
Michael Wilson is in the final year of his rookie contract and is set to be a free agent following the season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 2, 2026Report: Cardinals sign CB D’Shawn Jamison to practice sqaud
Jamison has appeared in 19 games across two seasons in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 30, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte to address teammates at Chase Field ahead of Phillies series
Marte is eligible to come off the injured list on Monday after being placed on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 20.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 30, 2026Aaron Donald coming out of retirement, returning to Rams on 1-year deal
Aaron Donald has 47 tackles and 16 sacks in 20 career games against the Arizona Cardinals.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 30, 2026Bowl game projections for ASU, Arizona ahead of opening games
Arizona sees the return of quarterback Noah Fifita for his senior year, while Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley takes over as Arizona State's signal-caller this season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 29, 2026Report: Cardinals waive OT Christian Jones
Drafted in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Jones appeared in four games in two seasons with the Cardinals.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 29, 2026Giants 3B coach Ron Wotus ejected pregame vs. Diamondbacks
Wotus is the second Giants coach to be ejected in this series after manager Tony Vitello was tossed out of Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 29, 2026Diamondbacks make multiple roster moves ahead of doubleheader vs. Giants
Mitch Bratt was recalled as the 27th man for the Diamondbacks' doubleheader and will start in the second game against the Giants.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 29, 2026Cardinals trade RB Corey Kiner to the Patriots for 2028 7th-round draft pick
The news comes as the Cardinals make their first move toward finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of cutdown day on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 28, 2026Torey Lovullo says it will be his job to ‘smooth things over’ with Ketel Marte ahead of return
Ketel Marte is eligible to come off the injured list on Monday ahead of a three-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Aug 28, 2026ASU’s Matthew Mayich reportedly participated in military-style workout before collapse
Matthew Mayich was hospitalized after collapsing during the Aug. 20 workout with what paramedics called a "heat-related illness."
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 26, 2026Cardinals begin 1st concrete pour at new performance center in north Phoenix
The new Cardinals performance center in north Phoenix will open in summer 2028. The site will replace the longtime Tempe facility.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Aug 26, 2026Report: DeWanna Bonner signs with Atlanta Dream following buyout with Mercury
DeWanna Bonner joins the Dream, which is fourth in the league standings and has already clinched a playoff berth.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 23, 2026How to watch Diamondbacks-Reds on Sunday
Sunday's matchup marks the fifth time this season a Diamondbacks game will be streamed on Peacock.
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NHL | Aug 22, 2026NHL’s Bill Daly says league has had talks with Phoenix for potential expansion team
Bill Daly said the NHL had talks with groups in Phoenix and Atlanta that are interested in landing the league's 34th team.