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 FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2024ASU football coaches trust QB Jeff Sims to get past Cincinnati without Sam Leavitt
Although ASU football will miss its starting quarterback in Sam Leavitt on Saturday at Cincinnati, the coaches have said it's business as usual with experienced backup Jeff Sims leading the offense.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 16, 2024Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt out vs. Cincinnati due to injury, Jeff Sims to start
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is out for Saturday's game against Cincinnati after suffering a rib injury. Jeff Sims will start in his place.
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GCU | Oct 15, 2024Grand Canyon’s dynamic duo of Tyon Grant-Foster, Ray Harrison ready to compete again
Grand Canyon men's basketball is set up well to make a run at its third straight WAC title this season, led by reigning player of the year Tyon Grant-Foster and senior Ray Harrison.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 15, 2024National credit coming Cam Skattebo’s way is a testament to his work, ASU coach Dillingham says
ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday he's the harshest critic of running back Cam Skattebo, and he doesn't let him hear all the good things being said about him.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 15, 2024Diamondbacks get 5 Gold Glove finalists, including 2023 winners Gabriel Moreno, Christian Walker
The Diamondbacks had five selected as Gold Glove finalists, including 2023 winners Gabriel Moreno and Christian Walker.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 14, 2024Kenny Dillingham does not care about ASU football getting votes in the AP poll
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham on Monday made it clear he does not care even a little bit about the Sun Devils' standing in the AP Top 25.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 14, 2024Suns legend Steve Nash visits ASU football preaching ‘process over outcome’
Phoenix Suns legend Steve Nash paid a visit to an ASU football meeting on Monday morning as a walking, talking example of success.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 13, 2024Miscues keep Cardinals from getting rhythm in rough loss to Packers
Several injuries, an uncharacteristic amount of penalties and a few key fumbles were the difference in a Cardinals loss to the Packers on Sunday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 13, 2024Arizona State football just outside AP Top 25 poll after win over Utah
Following a win over then-No. 16 Utah, Arizona State football almost has its first appearance in the AP Top 25 under Kenny Dillingham.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 13, 2024Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ruled out with concussion after exiting vs. Packers
It was an injury-riddled first half for the Cardinals against the Packers, as Marvin Harrison Jr. and three starting defenders exited with injuries.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Oct 13, 2024Arizona basketball lands 5-star wing Dwayne Aristode for 1st 2025 commitment
Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd picked up a commitment from five-star forward Dwayne Aristode in the 2025 class, he announced Sunday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 12, 2024Caleb McCullough spearheads monstrous defensive effort in Arizona State win over Utah
Caleb McCullough had the game of his life in Arizona State's 27-19 win over Utah, leading an outstanding defensive effort in an upset win.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2024Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt returns vs. Utah after exiting from hard hit
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt exited a tie game with Utah in the second quarter on Friday after taking a hard hit on a run.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2024Sam Leavitt improvisation keys scoring drive for Arizona State football vs. Utah
Arizona State football reaped the benefits of Sam Leavitt's elite improvisation as the Sun Devils knotted it up with Utah in the first quarter on Friday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 11, 2024Arizona State RB Raleek Brown won’t play vs. Utah after reaggravating hamstring
Raleek Brown won't play against No. 16 Utah after he reaggravated a prior hamstring injury late in the Sun Devils' win over Kansas.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 10, 2024ASU football will get status report on program rebuild in matchup with Utah
ASU football has already surpassed its win total from the last two years, but it still has a long way before it becomes a program like Utah.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 9, 2024Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham says he would ‘100%’ support mandatory injury reports
The Big 12 may be the next conference to implement mandatory injury reports, as Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham and Utah coach Kyle Whittingham have voiced their support for the change.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 8, 2024Suns’ Devin Booker, Mat Ishbia embrace Michigan State before preseason game vs. Pistons
Two Phoenix Suns figureheads from Michigan embraced the Spartans culture on Tuesday before a preseason game against the Detroit Pistons at the Breslin Center, home of Michigan State.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 8, 2024Designed runs for Cardinals QB Kyler Murray provided balance in win over 49ers
The ground game broke through for Kyler Murray in the Cardinals' win over the 49ers, starting with a 50-yard score on Arizona's first drive.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 7, 2024Sam Leavitt’s work ethic showed in possibly best game yet for Arizona State football
Sam Leavitt is coming off maybe his best game as the signal caller for Arizona State football, culminating with a game-winning touchdown in the final minute of a win over Kansas on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 7, 2024Dillingham: ASU football preparing for both Utah QBs, Cam Rising and Isaac Wilson
With uncertainty surrounding Utah's quarterback situation, Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday his team needs to be ready for both potential starters ahead of Friday's home game.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 7, 2024Arizona State WR Malik McClain will redshirt, sit out rest of 2024 season
Arizona State wide receiver Malik McClain will sit out the rest of the season and redshirt to maintain an additional season of eligibility.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 5, 2024Arizona State football beats Kansas in sellout, environment ‘what we expect it to be’
Arizona State football used the energy of its first sold-out crowd of the season to come out on top in a back-and-forth battle with Kansas on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 5, 2024
Arizona State football’s Chamon Metayer finds end zone after wild end of 1st half
Tight end Chamon Metayer caught a touchdown for Arizona State football to even the score with Kansas on Saturday.