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

PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 7, 2025
Toronto Raptors a potential suitor in Kevin Durant trade, per report

The Toronto Raptors could emerge as a suitor in a trade for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Friday.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Jun 1, 2025
UC Irvine unloads 5 HRs, keeps ASU from reaching 1st regional final since 2016

ASU baseball's season came to an end Sunday after UC Irvine won in a rematch with a trip to the Los Angeles Regional final on the line.
ASU BASKETBALL | Jun 1, 2025
NAIA scoring leader Anthony Johnson commits to ASU men’s basketball

NAIA scoring leader Anthony Johnson committed to ASU men's basketball, marking the latest addition after just one Sun Devil remains from last season.
ARIZONA WILDCATS | May 31, 2025
Mason White’s HR hat trick leads Arizona past Utah Valley into regional final

Mason White took Utah Valley yard three times in the first four innings as Arizona baseball won in a rout and punched its ticket to the Eugene Regional final.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 31, 2025
ASU baseball unable to climb out of early hole, facing win-or-go home game Sunday

ASU baseball was rocked by UCLA for a 7-run inning early in a Saturday loss at the Los Angeles Regional, triggering a do-or-die rematch with UC Irvine on Sunday.
ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 31, 2025
Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals to pit ASU’s Dort against Arizona’s McConnell, Mathurin

The Pacers punched their ticket to the NBA Finals on Saturday, meaning their former Wildcats, T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin, will match up against former Sun Devil Lu Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 31, 2025
Cardinals TE Trey McBride throws out 1st pitch ahead of Diamondbacks-Nationals

Trey McBride traded the pigskin for a baseball on Saturday, throwing out the first pitch before the Diamondbacks faced the Nationals at Chase Field.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 30, 2025
Home run, pair of doubles by Jacob Tobias fuel ASU baseball by UC Irvine in regional opener

Jacob Tobias fueled the ASU baseball offense in a win over second-seeded UC Irvine in the Los Angeles Regional on Friday, scoring twice in a 3-for-4 day at the plate.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 27, 2025
Diamondbacks to face Torey Lovullo’s old All-Star Game pal Paul Skenes

Torey Lovullo first became acquainted with Paul Skenes last year when he coached the NL All-Stars and Skenes was his starter as a rookie. Wednesday will mark the star's first career outing at Arizona.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 27, 2025
Kevin Ginkel, Jalen Beeks allow 7 runs in 8th as Diamondbacks fade vs. Pirates

The Diamondbacks had steady footing through seven innings at Chase Field on Tuesday before they lost it late in a loss to the Pirates.
ASU FOOTBALL | May 26, 2025
QB Sam Leavitt indicates pass-heavier ASU offense on tap for 2025 without Cam Skattebo

Transitioning from featuring a Heisman-caliber RB to a QB-WR duo expected to go in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will likely mean Arizona State football heavily favors the pass in 2025.
NCAA | May 26, 2025
Arizona, ASU make NCAA Baseball Tournament field in regionals hosted by former Pac-12 foes

Arizona and ASU learned where they will begin their NCAA Baseball Tournament journeys, both in regionals hosted by former Pac-12 foes.
ASU FOOTBALL | May 24, 2025
Sam Leavitt: NFL preparation at ASU carries more weight than financial offers from other schools

Sam Leavitt appeared to spend no time this offseason considering the transfer portal, and he said on Saturday it's because no one can prepare him for the NFL like ASU can.
CHARACTER COUNTS | May 24, 2025
Sam Leavitt makes 5-figure donation for Pat Tillman Foundation while holding local youth camp

Sam Leavitt presented a $15,000 donation to the Pat Tillman Foundation on Saturday at the end of a youth football camp he hosted with Jordyn Tyson.
ASU FOOTBALL | May 23, 2025
State of the Sun Devils Podcast: JUCO EDGE Joshua Shanklin details how he fits ASU culture

The transition Joshua Shanklin is about to undertake as a junior college standout making the jump to Power 4 with ASU football isn't an easy one.
ASU FOOTBALL | May 21, 2025
2026 LB Mason Marden commits to Arizona State football over other Power 4 suitors

Arizona State football's 2026 recruiting class got a little bigger on Wednesday with the addition of three-star linebacker Mason Marden.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 21, 2025
Cardinals running it back on offense is a show of belief their players feel

There's confidence that comes from the Arizona Cardinals keeping the status quo the way they have on offense, Marvin Harrison Jr. said.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 20, 2025
New-look defense working toward ‘talking Cardinal football,’ Budda Baker says

There will be plenty of new faces around Budda Baker on the Cardinals' defense this year, and the group is feeling each other out.
PHOENIX SUNS | May 20, 2025
Suns’ Ryan Dunn receives All-Rookie votes, misses 2nd team

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn earned nine points in All-Rookie voting, including one vote for the top team, NBA award polling showed Tuesday.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 20, 2025
Cardinals announce preseason schedule, including 2 games on NFL Network

The Arizona Cardinals' three-game preseason schedule ahead of the 2025 regular season was announced by the team on Tuesday.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 19, 2025
Marvin Harrison Jr., Kyler Murray taking steps to get on same page on and off the field

Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kyler Murray flashed their potential as a pairing in Year 1, and they're attacking their first full offseason together by shoring up that connection.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 18, 2025
Merrill Kelly strikes out season-high 11 as Diamondbacks blank Rockies

Merrill Kelly's best start of the season pushed the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Colorado Rockies for a series win.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 18, 2025
Diamondbacks RHP Justin Martinez to pitch in Reno on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Justin Martinez will pitch for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, manager Torey Lovullo said pregame Sunday.
ASU FOOTBALL | May 17, 2025
Giants GM: Cam Skattebo is ‘ahead of a lot of rookies’

It didn't take long for Cam Skattebo to make a strong first impression with the New York Giants, as his general manager is already singing praises of his football intelligence.