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 5, 2024Sam Leavitt punctuates balanced opening drive for Arizona State football with 28-yard TD pass
Arizona State football started fast against Kansas, as Sam Leavitt connected with Xavier Guillory for a touchdown on a nearly perfect opening drive.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Oct 4, 2024Rothstein: Basheer Jihad an ‘under-the-radar transfer’ for ASU basketball
While much of the attention on ASU basketball has been directed toward highly decorated freshmen, forward Basheer Jihad stands to make an impact as a transfer with experience.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 4, 2024GM Monti Ossenfort encouraged by Cardinals’ progress, looking for consistency
It's been tough sledding for much of the Cardinals' first four games, but general manager Monti Ossenfort is encouraged by progress he's seen.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 4, 2024Healthier Raleek Brown could open up Arizona State football’s offense against Kansas
Arizona State football has lacked explosiveness in the run game, but a healthy Raleek Brown could be the reason that improves against Kansas.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 4, 2024Arizona State football players receive new Mustang Mach-E cars from San Tan Ford
Seven Arizona State football players were at Mountain America Stadium on Thursday to receive new Mustang Mach-E cars courtesy of San Tan Ford.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 1, 2024Dillingham: Arizona State football needs to get back to its identity out of bye week
Arizona State football hasn't played hard enough to match the identity it established in the season's first two wins, Kenny Dillingham said Monday.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Sep 27, 2024Jayden Quaintance’s versatility popping early for Arizona State basketball
Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley has been impressed by heralded freshman Jayden Quaintance, calling the 17-year-old's ceiling "scary" on Friday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 26, 2024Former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury feels good about banking career on Kyler Murray
If you ask Kliff Kingsbury, he'll say he's vindicated by what Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has shown this season.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 26, 2024Commanders’ Jayden Daniels reflects fondly on time at ASU, Herm Edwards’ leadership
Former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels said Wednesday his time as a Sun Devil was the foundation for the NFL career he's grown into.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 23, 2024Dillingham: Arizona State football responds well after ‘stupid mistakes’
Entering the first of two bye weeks, Arizona State football has shown head coach Kenny Dillingham the right stuff when responding from mistakes.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 22, 2024Consensus 4-star 2026 QB Jake Fette commits to Arizona State football
Arizona State football went 1-1 in Texas this season, but it added a second win when four-star quarterback Jake Fette committed to the program on Sunday.
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GCU | Sep 21, 2024GCU basketball adds local product Braylon Johnson, brother of Cam Johnson
Grand Canyon University men's basketball announced on Friday the addition of Braylon Johnson, the younger brother of former Phoenix Suns wing Cam Johnson.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 21, 2024Arizona State football falls to Texas Tech on key wildcat touchdown by Jalin Conyers
Arizona State football suffered its first loss to Texas Tech, with former Sun Devil Jalin Conyers scoring an important second-half touchdown.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 20, 2024Arizona State-Texas Tech features elite RB matchup of Cam Skattebo, Tahj Brooks
Arizona State and Cam Skattebo meeting Texas Tech and Tahj Brooks on Saturday will serve as an appetizer for the elite running back matchups to expect in the Big 12.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 16, 2024Arizona State football entering Big 12 play with earned expectations
In less than a month, Arizona State football has gone from being picked to finish last in the conference to entering Week 4 as one of seven unbeaten teams in the Big 12.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 11, 2024What will the Arizona Cardinals do at RT with Jonah Williams going on injured reserve?
The Arizona Cardinals have an experienced veteran to lean on with starting right tackle Jonah Williams headed to injured reserve.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 11, 2024Arizona State football knows Texas State’s aggressive DNA well
Arizona State football's road matchup with Texas State on Thursday is far from a trap game for the Sun Devils because they understand how good the Bobcats are.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 9, 2024Kenny Dillingham ‘feels really good’ about QB Sam Leavitt despite missed throws
Kenny Dillingham reiterated his confidence in Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt on Monday after the redshirt freshman struggled in his second start.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 8, 2024Cam Skattebo embodies positive trajectory for Arizona State football under Kenny Dillingham
Cam Skattebo's superhuman efforts to will Arizona State football across the finish line ahead of Mississippi State on Saturday are proof of the next level he and the program are reaching.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 7, 2024Big man TD: Arizona State DL C.J. Fite scores on recovered fumble vs. Mississippi State
Arizona State defensive lineman C.J. Fite scored a touchdown on Saturday after Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen was sacked by Clayton Smith.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 7, 2024Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt rushes in touchdown to cap opening drive vs. Mississippi State
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt capped off the Sun Devils' first drive against Mississippi State with a 17-yard rushing touchdown.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 6, 2024Keeping up with Mississippi State’s pace is key to Arizona State getting 1st SEC win
Mississippi State’s high-tempo offense is a problem the Arizona State coaches have worked to solve ahead of a matchup at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 3, 2024ASU football ‘not playing scared’ with redshirt freshman Sam Leavitt
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday he hasn't game-planned like quarterback Sam Leavitt is a redshirt freshman.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 2, 2024Arizona State student section impresses in opener before matchup with Mississippi State
The Arizona State student section was out in full force at Mountain America Stadium for the Sun Devils' 48-7 win over Wyoming on Saturday.