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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ASU BASKETBALL | Nov 14, 2024ASU men’s basketball outlasts GCU in dogfight at Footprint Center
ASU men's basketball came out on top of GCU in a hard-fought win in front of a packed Footprint Center on Thursday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 10, 2024ASU football picks up commitments from 3 wide receivers after huge recruiting weekend
Three wide receiver prospects committed to ASU football on Sunday after visiting for the Sun Devils' victory over UCF on Saturday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 10, 2024Suns lose to Kings in overtime, snap perfect start to season at home
The Phoenix Suns couldn't pull ahead of the Sacramento Kings in overtime on Sunday, falling 127-118. It was Phoenix's first home loss this year.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 10, 2024Suns center Jusuf Nurkic out vs. Kings after starting despite ankle injury
Jusuf Nurkic was ruled out of the second half of the Phoenix Suns' game against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday with a left ankle injury.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Nov 10, 2024Basheer Jihad leads ASU men’s basketball to near-upset in loss at Gonzaga
ASU men's basketball has taken steps forward in each of its first games to start the season, nearly upsetting No. 6 Gonzaga in its home opener.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 10, 2024Cardinals cash in touchdown to Marvin Harrison Jr. after McBride hurdle vs. Jets
The Cardinals strung together drive after drive against the Jets to give Arizona a lead at the half, with tight end Trey McBride fueling one with a hurdle before a Marvin Harrison Jr. touchdown grab.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 9, 2024Dillingham: Companies in Arizona should rally behind ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt
After Saturday's win over UCF, Kenny Dillingham said "every company in the state" should rally behind ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 9, 2024LT Welch nabs pick-6 for second ASU touchdown in 10-second span vs. UCF
Momentum turned in ASU's favor at the end the first half, as LT Welch snatched a pick-six after the Sun Devils scored less than 10 seconds earlier.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 9, 2024ASU football’s Montana Warren takes blocked punt to the house vs. UCF
A UCF punt blocked by linebacker Martell Hughes was recovered by safety Montana Warren and taken 46 yards for an ASU touchdown.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Nov 8, 2024ASU men’s basketball lights up Santa Clara from deep in win over former coach
ASU men's basketball pulled out a win over former coach Herb Sendek and Santa Clara on Friday in Las Vegas behind its most 3-point makes in more than two full seasons.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 8, 2024Suns’ Josh Okogie throws down poster dunk in season debut over Mavs’ Daniel Gafford
Phoenix Suns guard Josh Okogie needed just one possession to throw down a poster dunk over Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Nov 5, 2024ASU men’s basketball gets by Idaho State in disjointed win
ASU men's basketball was elite on defense for stretches of its season-opening win over Idaho State, making up for a disjointed offensive performance.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 5, 2024Reflection, time allowed ASU QB Sam Leavitt to have his best game in return from injury
Sam Leavitt made a statement in his return from injury, as the ASU quarterback had his best game as a passer in a win on Saturday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 5, 2024Waived Cardinals DB Darren Hall claimed by Colts, WR Chris Moore released from practice squad
The Arizona Cardinals waived cornerback Darren Hall on Monday after he had played in four of the last five games.
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THREADS BLOG | Nov 5, 2024Report: Suns rookie Ryan Dunn inks Nike shoe deal
Phoenix Suns wing Ryan Dunn's memorable start to his NBA career continued with a reported shoe deal with Nike.
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GCU | Nov 4, 2024Bigger opportunities led GCU to pivot from WCC to Mountain West
A move to the Mountain West was too good for GCU to pass up compared to an initial transition to the WCC, university decision-makers said Monday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 4, 2024ASU’s Cam Skattebo ‘doubtful to questionable’ Saturday vs. UCF
Arizona State star running back Cam Skattebo's availability for Saturday's tilt against UCF is up in the air, coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 3, 2024Cardinals defense keeps Bears from end zone, posts season-high sack total
Pass rush has been one of the most lacking areas for the Cardinals this season, but it was one of the biggest highlights of a win over the Bears on Sunday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 2, 2024Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo leads dominant win at Oklahoma State through weather adversity
Arizona State football and Cam Skattebo became bowl-eligible on Saturday with a win at Oklahoma State after a lengthy weather delay at the half.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 2, 2024ASU-Oklahoma State in weather delay, to resume play for second half
Saturday's ASU-Oklahoma State football game saw a lengthy weather delay with a planned resumption of play at 5 p.m. MST.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 2, 2024UCF caps dominant first half vs. Arizona football with Hail Mary touchdown
Arizona football endured a brutal first half on Saturday, going down 35-6 to UCF after the Knights capped their half with a successful Hail Mary.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Nov 2, 2024Jayden Quaintance, BJ Freeman land on preseason awards watch lists for ASU men’s basketball
ASU men's basketball has its first members of preseason awards watch lists since 2021 in Jayden Quaintance and BJ Freeman.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 2, 2024Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt throws touchdown pass on first drive in return vs. Oklahoma State
The Arizona State offense looked smooth with quarterback Sam Leavitt punctuating an efficient drive with a touchdown on his first drive back from injury.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 2, 2024Cardinals-Bears: Roof expected to be open at State Farm Stadium
The roof at State Farm Stadium is expected to be open on Sunday as the Arizona Cardinals host the Chicago Bears, the team announced.