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 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.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 27, 2025Kevin 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.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 26, 2025QB 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.
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NCAA | May 26, 2025Arizona, 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.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 24, 2025Sam 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.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | May 24, 2025Sam 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.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 23, 2025State 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.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 21, 20252026 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.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 21, 2025Cardinals 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.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 20, 2025New-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.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 20, 2025Suns’ 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.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 20, 2025Cardinals 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.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 19, 2025Marvin 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.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 18, 2025Merrill 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.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 18, 2025Diamondbacks 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.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 17, 2025Giants 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.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 15, 2025Biggest questions facing ASU football’s Big 12 title defense
ASU football will try to do something only Oklahoma has done in the Big 12's history. What concerns stand in their way?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 15, 2025Diamondbacks trade Jose Castillo to Mets, option Joe Mantiply to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks traded reliever Jose Castillo, who had been designated for assignment, to the Mets and optioned lefty Joe Mantiply to Triple-A Reno in separate moves on Thursday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 15, 2025‘When it’s time to lead, I lead:’ LB Mack Wilson Sr. not forcing it on Cardinals’ new-look defense
The Arizona Cardinals have gone to great lengths to improve their defense this offseason, and it's put LB Mack Wilson Sr. in position to lead a revamped position group.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 10, 2025Cam Skattebo knows he’s proved ‘zero’ in NFL, eager to get started with Giants
Former Arizona State standout Cam Skattebo knows his NFL career starts with a big reset button needing to prove himself once again.
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ASU BASKETBALL | May 7, 2025Recruiting efforts of ASU women’s basketball coach Molly Miller resonating in 1st offseason
Molly Miller has replenished the Arizona State women's basketball roster in a big way in her first offseason on the job.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 7, 2025Suns GM Brian Gregory: Next head coach needs to understand physicality in modern NBA
New Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory said an understanding of physicality in the modern NBA is paramount for the team's next coach.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 6, 2025Spring transfer portal departures minimal for Arizona State football
A look at who Arizona State football has added in the spring transfer portal window and the landing spots of those who departed.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 4, 2025Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez bounces back with 3-run outing vs. Phillies
Diamondbacks southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez put his previous start behind him to hold the Phillies to three runs on five hits in 5.1 innings on Sunday.