ASU reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor
Damon Allred
About
Damon Allred is the Arizona State reporter for Arizona Sports and is a web editor for arizonasports.com and KTAR.com. Born and raised in the Valley, Damon has lived in the metro Phoenix area for most of his life. He began covering ASU in fall 2024 and also co-hosts the State of the Sun Devils Podcast. When he’s not doing something involving sports, it’s likely you’ll find Damon at a movie theater or a trail up north.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Photography
Education
- Mesa Community College — Journalism program
- Eastern Arizona College — Music education program
Social media profiles
- X: @iamdamonallred
- Instagram: @iamdamonallred
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 1, 2025Jeff Sims rips off 88-yard touchdown run to bounce back from turnovers vs. Iowa State
Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims, in for the injured Sam Leavitt, broke off an 88-yard touchdown run on a third down early in the second half.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 1, 2025Jordyn Tyson out for Iowa State visit, Arizona State bitten badly by injuries
Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was ruled out on Saturday's game day Big 12 availability report ahead of facing Iowa State in Ames.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 31, 2025Arizona State’s Big 12 title rematch at Iowa State resembling less and less of a real rematch
Arizona State's Big 12 title rematch at Iowa State on Saturday will look far different from last December's blowout, with injuries a big reason why.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Oct 31, 2025Point guard Moe Odum at the center of universe for international-laden ASU men’s basketball team
Bobby Hurley's back is against the wall in what could be his last Arizona State season, so he's turning to PG Moe Odum and a bevy of international players.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 31, 2025Is that it for Sam Leavitt? Future of Arizona State QB room after season-ending surgery announced
Sam Leavitt's season is over due to injuries, prompting questions about whether he stays at ASU, enters the NFL Draft or transfers.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 29, 2025Trust goes both ways with QB Jeff Sims set to make 3rd ASU start at Iowa State
Mutual trust empowered Jeff Sims to stay at Arizona State for his final season of eligibility knowing he'd be a full-time backup behind Sam Leavitt again.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 28, 2025Arizona State special teams continuing without Charlie Ragle will be tall task on and off field
Kenny Dillingham is now forced to navigate fixing Arizona State's special teams without his friend and the unit's coordinator, Charlie Ragle.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 28, 2025Sam Leavitt will miss Arizona State’s visit to Iowa State, Jordyn Tyson questionable
Sam Leavitt will miss Arizona State's visit to Iowa State on Saturday, reports CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and SunDevilSource.com's Chris Karpman.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 27, 2025ASU’s Kenny Dillingham calls mentions in LSU, Penn State coaching searches ‘useless’
Kenny Dillingham wants his Arizona State players to stay focused on winning games as external noise grows louder about him being a candidate for other jobs.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 26, 2025ASU special teams coordinator Charlie Ragle taking leave of absence due to health
Arizona State special teams coordinator Charlie Ragle is taking an immediate leave of absence related to his health, according to reports.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2025Arizona State plagued by self-inflicted miscues in Houston loss, students throw bottles onto field
As Arizona State penalties piled up against Houston, students' frustration boiled over as bottles and other items were thrown onto the field.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2025ASU QB Sam Leavitt exits twice vs. Houston, will undergo further evaluation
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt did not finish the 24-16 loss to Houston on Saturday, exiting twice with separate issues.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2025ASU’s Prince Dorbah does not play vs. Houston, 3 questionable starters cleared
Arizona State edge rusher Prince Dorbah will be a game-time decision while Jordan Crook, Myles Rowser and Adrian "Boogie" Wilson were cleared for Saturday's game against Houston
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 23, 2025Jordyn Tyson ruled out for Arizona State-Houston with apparent hamstring injury
Arizona State star receiver Jordyn Tyson was ruled out for Saturday's game against Houston due to an apparent hamstring injury. Sam Leavitt is probable.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 23, 2025Mark Williams impresses off bench in Suns debut, working through conditioning ramp-up
After not playing in the preseason due to a conditioning and strength ramp-up, center Mark Williams showed a lot in his Suns debut.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 23, 2025Jaren Hamilton, Derek Eusebio among ASU WRs who need to step up with Jordyn Tyson out
Jordyn Tyson has dominated the Arizona State wide receiver production this season, so who will step up against Houston with him out?
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 20, 2025Dillingham calls ASU’s special teams miscues ’embarrassingly bad,’ vows to fix them
Special teams miscues late in Arizona State's win over Texas Tech nearly cost the Sun Devils the game, and Kenny Dillingham vowed to get it fixed.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 19, 2025Sam Leavitt: Emotions of missing Utah game ‘propelled me to this win’ over Texas Tech
Sam Leavitt returned for Arizona State to lead its upset over No. 7 Texas Tech, powered by the emotions of not being there for his team at Utah.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025Sam Leavitt sharp in return vs. Texas Tech, leads game-winning drive
Sam Leavitt rarely looked hampered by any foot injury on Saturday as he made his return against No. 7 Texas Tech.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025Arizona State defense rises to challenge of Texas Tech’s No. 1 total offense
Arizona State's defense responded in a big way against No. 7 Texas Tech on Saturday after it gave up 42 points last week at Utah.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025ASU OL Wade Helton out vs. Texas Tech, Makua Pule starts at center
Arizona State center Wade Helton is a game-time decision for No. 7 Texas Tech, which could leave Makua Pule as the starter against one of the nation's best defensive lines.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 17, 2025Dillon Brooks needs stitches after Suns scrimmage, reveals who ‘Villain Jr.’ is
Dillon Brooks revealed who "Villain Jr." is hours after he took an elbow to the face and earned some stitches in today's Suns scrimmage.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 17, 2025Texas Tech to reportedly start backup QB Will Hammond at Arizona State
Texas Tech is expected to start backup quarterback Will Hammond at Arizona State on Saturday in place of Behren Morton.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 16, 2025ASU freshman RB Demarius Robinson chomping at the bit, slated for increased role vs. Texas Tech
Demarius "Man Man" Robinson has been itching to get involved for Arizona State, and the freshman RB may get his opportunity in a massive game against Texas Tech.