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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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 22, 2025Kevin Durant all smiles after trade to Rockets, says Suns fans ‘wanted me to go’
Kevin Durant's trade finally came down on Sunday, and no one appeared happier with it than the now-former Phoenix Suns forward himself.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 22, 2025McShay: Sam Leavitt could be a more talented version of Brock Purdy
With Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt eyeing the NFL, draft analyst Todd McShay has a comparison to a Valley product already in the league.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 21, 2025Fantasy football tiers: Where Cam Skattebo, Tetairoa McMillan project as NFL rookies
Cam Skattebo and Tetairoa McMillan could have an immediate impact in fantasy football as the rookies look to bring their absurd collegiate production to the NFL.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 20, 2025D-backs CEO Derrick Hall pushes back on reasons for dissenting Senate votes on Chase Field bill
While Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall sees the clouds parting for the D-backs to find a long-term solution for their home, he believes some of the 11 dissenting voters in the Senate continue to misunderstand how the funding will be used.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 15, 2025PFF’s Sikkema: Sam Leavitt must polish up on fundamentals before reaching NFL
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is poised to become a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he can still help his case further in 2025.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 15, 2025How ASU football is using Willy Wonka-style Golden Tickets to help solve local recruiting
Kenny Dillingham thinks Willy Wonka-style Golden Tickets could be the answer to ASU football’s longstanding difficulty with in-state recruiting.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 10, 2025Suns coach Jordan Ott defends Michigan State ties: ‘I’ve earned the right to be here’
Jordan Ott said on Tuesday his body of work as a coach is why he belongs as the Suns' new head coach, and it's not just his Michigan State ties.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Jun 10, 2025Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas, Wings’ Paige Bueckers to return from injuries in Wednesday matchup
Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas and Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers will both return from injuries Wednesday when their respective teams match up.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jun 10, 2025Arizona’s Carter Bryant invited to green room for 2025 NBA Draft
Arizona wing Carter Bryant earned an invite to the 2025 NBA Draft green room, ESPN's Jonathan Givony first reported on Tuesday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 10, 2025Barkley: Suns’ only decision this offseason is whether to keep Devin Booker or start rebuild
Charles Barkley thinks the Suns could best benefit their long-term future by dealing Devin Booker this offseason as the team's most valuable asset.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 8, 2025Diamondbacks swept by Reds as Zac Gallen slips late, offense goes quietly
The third home run Zac Gallen surrendered on Sunday was the difference in a loss that saw the Reds complete the sweep of the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS | Jun 8, 2025Arizona surges ahead of North Carolina in wild 8th inning, moves on to College World Series
Mason White's RBI single pushed the Arizona Wildcats ahead of North Carolina in a wild eighth inning, and Arizona held on to punch its ticket to the College World Series.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 8, 2025Diamondbacks select LHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected left-hander Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Reno on Sunday, the team announced.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 8, 20253-star 2026 DL Ronald Derrick III commits to ASU football
ASU football added to its Texas recruiting haul with the addition of 2026 defensive end Ronald Derrick III, who announced his commitment Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2025Diamondbacks RHP Cristian Mena lands on IL, RHP Christian Montes De Oca called up
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Cristian Mena was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, the team announced.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 7, 2025Toronto 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.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Jun 1, 2025UC 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.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jun 1, 2025NAIA 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.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS | May 31, 2025Mason 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.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 31, 2025ASU 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.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 31, 2025Thunder-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.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 31, 2025Cardinals 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.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 30, 2025Home 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.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 27, 2025Diamondbacks 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.