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 BASKETBALL | Nov 9, 2025Massamba Diop shows more of enticing upside in ASU basketball’s win over Utah Tech
Massamba Diop flashed more of what made him such an enticing pickup for ASU men's basketball in its win over Utah Tech on Sunday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 8, 2025Collin Gillespie goes nuclear from deep for Suns after Jalen Green exits
Suns' Collin Gillespie cashed in four first-half 3s against the Clippers to match his career high for any game, providing extra offense after Jalen Green exited with a hamstring injury.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 8, 2025Jalen Green leaves game holding right hamstring in Suns win vs. Clippers
Suns guard Jalen Green reached for his right hamstring as he exited a win over the Clippers. He was ruled out shortly after.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 8, 2025Suns’ Dillon Brooks available at Clippers, Kawhi Leonard out
Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks is available for the game at the Los Angeles Clippers, while Kawhi Leonard is out for L.A.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 8, 2025Texas Tech’s win over BYU leaves Arizona State hoping for chaos in Big 12 title race
Following Texas Tech's win over BYU in primetime, Arizona State needs to win out and hope for chaos around the Big 12 for a shot at the title game.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 8, 2025Arizona Wildcats bowl eligible for 1st time under Brent Brennan after coming back vs. Kansas
Arizona football is headed to a bowl for the first time since 2023 after pulling out a comeback win against Kansas on Saturday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Nov 7, 2025Arizona basketball pulls away from Utah Tech as Koa Peat, 2 other Wildcats each score 18 points
Arizona men's basketball pulled away late vs. Utah Tech behind 18 points from three Wildcats, including star freshman Koa Peat.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 7, 2025BYU-Texas Tech the headliner among Big 12 games to watch as title fight intensifies
ASU is still clinging to a shot at the Big 12 title, but it needs certain results to go its way to keep that hope alive. BYU-Texas Tech in primetime is where that starts.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 7, 2025Bradley Beal questions when he last took 14 shots with Suns, did so in roughly half of games
Bradley Beal took a season-high 14 shots when losing in his Phoenix return, and later questioned when he last got that many while he was a Sun.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Nov 4, 2025Bobby Hurley displeased with how ASU beat Southern Utah in season opener
ASU men's basketball passed its first test with a comfortable win over Southern Utah in its opener, but Bobby Hurley said he couldn't be too enthusiastic by how it got done.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 4, 2025BYU, Texas Tech make the cut for Big 12 in 1st College Football Playoff rankings
The first College Football Playoff rankings, which included two Big 12 teams in the bracket, dropped on Tuesday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 4, 2025ASU QB Sam Leavitt has 2026 NFL Draft decision to weigh after surgery
Sam Leavitt will first undergo surgery before tackling his 2026 NFL Draft decision. Taking a look at some of the factors he'll consider.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 3, 2025Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson tracking to return at Colorado, Kyson Brown ‘probably out for the year’
Arizona State expects to get Jordyn Tyson back in the near future, while Kyson Brown is "probably gonna be out for the year," Kenny Dillingham said.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 1, 2025Arizona State escapes Iowa State comeback attempt after Jeff Sims gem tainted by 3 turnovers
Arizona State escaped Iowa State with a win on Saturday, as the Cyclones' late comeback attempt came up one yard short on a critical fourth down.
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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.