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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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 19, 2025Cardinals sign former Arizona Wildcats DL Kyon Barrs from UFL before training camp
The Cardinals signed former Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Kyon Barrs on Saturday. He most recently played in the UFL.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 19, 2025Marcus Smart agrees to buyout with Wizards to sign with Lakers; Suns had reported interest
The Suns reportedly had interest in guard Marcus Smart, who will sign with the Lakers after agreeing to a buyout with the Wizards.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 15, 2025Corbin Carroll smashes 414-foot homer for 1st HR by Diamondback in MLB All-Star Game history
Corbin Carroll launched a 414-foot solo home run for the first ever All-Star Game home run by an Arizona Diamondback.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 15, 2025Ketel Marte hits 2-RBI double off Tarik Skubal to begin MLB All-Star Game start
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte doubled down the right-field line to score two runs off Arizona native Tarik Skubal during his first at-bat in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
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NEWSLETTERS FOR RSS | Jul 15, 2025Only 1 NBA team has less continuity than Suns entering 2025-26 season
The Phoenix Suns have less continuity than almost every NBA team going into 2025-26, and they're an impending move away from having the least.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 14, 2025Summer Suns outmatched by Kings despite all 5 recent draft picks playing
The Suns had all five of their last draft picks in summer league action Monday, but that wasn't enough to beat a Kings squad that forced the issue on both ends.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Jul 14, 2025ASU’s Brandon Compton taken top 50 in MLB Draft, 8 other former Sun Devils hear name called
Arizona State outfielder Brandon Compton was picked in the second round of the 2025 MLB Draft, going 46th overall to the Miami Marlins.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 13, 2025Rival MLB executives believe D-backs have ‘no choice but to sell’ at trade deadline, per Nightengale
Rival executives believe the Diamondbacks have "no choice but to sell" ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jul 13, 2025Jordyn Tyson most aggressive in ensuring ‘no bad snaps’ from ASU’s Ben Coleman moving to center
Jordyn Tyson has been among the most aggressive in making sure ASU OL Ben Coleman has "no bad snaps," the first-time center told Burns & Gambo.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 12, 2025Former Cardinals All-Pro left tackle Luis Sharpe dies at 65
Former Arizona Cardinals left tackle Luis Sharpe, who played all of his 13 NFL seasons with the team, died at 65 years old on Friday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 8, 2025Suns GM believes Devin Booker and Jalen Green coexist with speed and defensive anticipation
Suns GM Brian Gregory believes Devin Booker and Jalen Green could mesh better than the previous pairing of two shooting guards.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 5, 2025Larry Fitzgerald’s son Devin commits to Notre Dame as 2026 wide receiver
Devin Fitzgerald, the son of Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald, committed to Notre Dame as a three-star wide receiver in the 2026 class.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 5, 2025Ryne Nelson’s perfect game bid broken up in 6th inning vs. Royals
Ryne Nelson carried a perfect game into the sixth inning on Saturday, but it was broken up when Royals catcher Freddy Fermin hit a line drive into center off the Diamondbacks starter.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jul 3, 2025Arizona State rated as a top-5 offense in EA Sports College Football 26
Arizona State has three players ranked inside the top 100 nationally for EA Sports College Football 26, with Jordyn Tyson sitting at the top of the trio.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 3, 2025Suns agree to 2-way contract with Appalachian State F CJ Huntley, team announces
After all 59 picks were made in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Suns moved quickly in agreeing to a two-way contract with Appalachian State forward CJ Huntley.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 29, 2025Suns retain Nick Richards, fully guarantee $5 million for 2025-26
The Phoenix Suns reportedly guaranteed the final year of Nick Richards' contract, which is set to pay him $5 million.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 29, 2025Big 12 discontinues football preseason poll after ASU’s surprise title run
Arizona State won the Big 12 Championship after being picked to finish last in the conference, a worst-to-first run that may never be seen again because the Big 12 is discontinuing its preseason poll.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jun 29, 2025Arizona’s Trey Townsend to play for Pelicans in NBA Summer League
After he wasn't selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, former Arizona forward Trey Townsend found a Summer League roster spot with the Pelicans.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 26, 2025Suns pick Kentucky G Koby Brea via Warriors at 41st overall in 2nd round of NBA Draft
The Golden State Warriors picked Kentucky guard Koby Brea on behalf of the Phoenix Suns at 41st overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 25, 2025Khaman Maluach could be a familiar developmental project for Suns coach Jordan Ott
Jordan Ott's experience coaching in Cleveland could come into play after the Suns acquired Duke center Khaman Maluach in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 25, 20252025 NBA Draft live blog: V.J. Edgecombe joins Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper in top 3
V.J. Edgecombe joined consensus top picks Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper in the top three of the 2025 NBA Draft, each joining relatively established rosters.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 23, 2025Diamondbacks sign catcher James McCann with Gabriel Moreno on IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran catcher James McCann and designated catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment on Monday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jun 22, 2025McConnell, Mathurin give Pacers’ last gasp in Game 7 loss to Thunder’s Williams, Dort
T.J. McConnell was the only Pacer to score in more than a full quarter span in the second half of Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Thunder.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 22, 2025ASU football adds depth to 2026 class with EDGE Mickey Williams
Three-star EDGE Mickey Williams committed to Arizona State football on Sunday, giving the program its 18th 2026 pledge.