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. 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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NFL | Sep 13, 2026Kyler Murray throws pick, exits 1st game post-Cardinals career after hard hit
Murray's exit came after he threw an interception deep down field on his first pass attempt of the game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 13, 2026Diamondbacks designate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment
Gurriel has played 51 games this season and has hit two home runs while slashing .210/.254/.290 with a .544 OPS (all career lows).
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 13, 2026ASU’s Reed Harris planting flag among nation’s top wide receivers early
Harris's dominant game against Texas A&M brought his season total to 326 yards (fourth in nation) and four touchdowns (fifth). He is fifth with 146 yards after catch.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 12, 2026‘We looked like we belonged’: Dillingham likes what ASU did at Texas A&M outside of turnovers
ASU outgained Texas A&M by 114 total yards, had two more first downs and averaged 5.9 yards per play to Texas A&M's 4.3.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 12, 2026Late turnovers seal ASU’s fate at Texas A&M in game marred by self-inflicted errors
Texas A&M outscored ASU 24-0 in the fourth quarter. The Aggies led 17-10 at halftime after the Sun Devils gift-wrapped 10 free points on special teams miscues.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 12, 2026ASU bitten badly by 1st-half miscues in critical moments at Texas A&M
Two special teams miscues teed up 10 points for the Aggies, which led 17-10 at the half after ASU's defense forced three three-and-outs.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 12, 2026ASU OL Wade Helton, CB Ashton Stamps leave game vs. Texas A&M with apparent injuries
Besides injuries to Helton and Stamps, ASU also had an injury scare with starting center Tana Alo-Tupuola.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 10, 2026ASU to wear Sparky helmets for 1st time this season at Texas A&M
ASU is going with gold-white-gold uniforms at Texas A&M as the Aggies have their Red, White and Blue Game.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Sep 10, 2026ASU legend Danny White holding pickleball tournament benefitting Pat Tillman Foundation
Danny White has stayed close to the program in recent years, often showing up to practices where he is seen interacting with current head coach Kenny Dillingham and the ASU quarterbacks.
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NHL | Sep 10, 20262 Phoenix groups in discussions with NHL about expansion team
Other markets looked at as potential expansion sites are Atlanta and a second Texas team near Houston or Austin, both of which appear further along than any Phoenix expansion.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 10, 2026‘Pray’: Arizona State tasked with containing dynamic Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed
The dual-threat QB has elite escapability that can make defenses pay, even when they've done everything right covering receivers for the first few seconds of a play.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Sep 10, 2026Arizona PF RJ Godfrey not considered eligible after NCAA granted stay
Last season, Godfrey averaged 12 points (61.1% shooting), 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 25.2 minutes per game (all career highs) for Clemson.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 9, 2026ASU heading to Texas A&M with QB Cutter Boley having SEC experience
While ASU quarterback Cutter Boley never played at Texas A&M, he did have four SEC road starts while at Kentucky last season.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 7, 2026ASU had no interest in hiding wildcat package in opener, wanted to show its balance
Freshman running back Cardae Mack took three wildcat snaps. Two were fourth-down runs that moved the chains, while the other was a pitch back to quarterback Cutter Boley.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Sep 7, 2026ASU nets 2027 commitment of 4-star forward Howard Williams
ASU men's basketball now has two forward commits in the 2027 class who are top-50 prospects nationally, according to 247 Sports' composite ranking.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 5, 2026ASU dominant in opener, record-setting Cutter Boley performance not without blemishes
Boley needed just one half to set the record for most passing yards by an ASU quarterback in their debut, tallying 325 yards. Joey Yellen was the previous record holder, while Sam Leavitt had 258 in his debut.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 5, 2026ASU goes ultra-aggressive early in season opener, pays off onside kick with score
Head coach Kenny Dillingham has been known for being aggressive, but an onside kick so early in a game that ASU came in favored by 43.5 points felt like a new level.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 4, 20263 newcomers to ASU’s defense you should know entering the season
Several of the biggest contributors from ASU's recent defenses that dominated against the run have now moved on, and there's a new wave ready to pick up the production.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 4, 2026Diamondbacks reinstate rookie Tommy Troy following shoulder recovery
Over seven rehab appearances in Triple-A Reno, Troy had one home run and three doubles while going 9 of 25 at the plate. He also walked six times with five strikeouts.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 4, 2026Year 4 will tell us a lot about what Kenny Dillingham can build at ASU
Can Kenny Dillingham prove he's building something real at ASU and that he made the right choice turning down Michigan?
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 3, 2026Big 12 power rankings: Can anyone catch Texas Tech, BYU to prevent title rematch?
The first full week of college football offers few chances for the Big 12 to improve its perception following a lackluster showing by TCU in Ireland during Week 0.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Sep 2, 20264-star forward Carson Crawford commits to ASU in 2027 class
Crawford notably was a member of the Florida Rebels AAU club, which won the 2026 Peach Jam tournament. He averaged 7.9 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 55% en route to the title.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 2, 2026ASU reveals depth chart for 2026 season opener vs. Morgan State
It provided a clearer picture of the offensive line and running back pecking order but no definitive answer at starting punter or kicker.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 1, 2026Cutter Boley treasuring opportunity as ASU’s starter, aiming for perfection in opener
The QB is dialing in on a clean operation without mistakes following an offseason that forced him to get on the same page with the ASU coaching staff and new receivers in a hurry.