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 STATE UNIVERSITY | May 25, 2026ASU baseball to begin NCAA Tournament in Lincoln Regional
The Sun Devils are looking to make the Super Regionals for the first time since 2011, which would also be the first time under head coach Willie Bloomquist.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 24, 2026Diamondbacks’ Tommy Troy to make MLB debut in left field Sunday vs. Rockies
Troy is ranked No. 4 among Diamondbacks prospects, per MLB Pipeline. FanGraphs had him second ahead of the season.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 23, 2026ASU softball 1 win away from Women’s College World Series after shocking Texas
The Sun Devils will have two chances to beat Texas one more time and clinch a Women's College World Series appearance, riding a season-best 10-game winning streak.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 23, 2026ASU’s Landon Hairston sets program record for single-season home runs, opposing pitcher delivers ball
ASU sophomore Landon Hairston has been one of the best hitters in all of college baseball this season, earning his program record after homers in three straight games.
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GOLF | May 19, 20262026 WM Phoenix Open raises record $20.1 million for charity
The WM Phoenix Open and the Thunderbirds, hosts of the tournament, announced their fundraising for charity surpassed $20 million for the first time.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 19, 2026Top local 2027 prospect OT Jake Hildebrand commits to Arizona State
Basha OT Jake Hildebrand gave ASU its first top in-state prospect to commit out of high school since N'Keal Harry, taking the opportunity to get the same development as 2026 first-round pick Max Iheanachor.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 17, 2026Diamondbacks-Rockies rubber match delayed nearly 2 hours due to weather
Michael Soroka's matchup against Michael Lorenzen to decide the series was put on hold with the D-backs starter coming off two straight strong outings.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | May 16, 2026Arizona Wildcats get commitment from 2027 3-star RB Wayne Shanks Jr.
The Wildcats got their first running back for 2027, three-star Wayne Shanks Jr., who now headlines the class regardless of position.
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ASU BASKETBALL | May 16, 2026Randy Bennett’s 1st ASU roster nearly complete, positioned for NCAA Tournament push
A look at what ASU's starting lineup could like and where the roster could use more help ahead of Randy Bennett's first season at the helm.
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THREADS BLOG | May 14, 2026Nike Book 2s honoring unique McDonald’s in northern Arizona revealed
Devin Booker continues to pay homage to Arizona's high country with his Nike Book 2 line, following multiple Book 1s corresponding to Sedona, Flagstaff and other northern areas.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 8, 2026Arizona basketball adds Dutch center Endurance Aiyamenkhue out of German pro ranks
Arizona men's basketball signed 6-foot-10 Dutch center Endurance Aiyamenkhue, who is set up to develop behind Wildcats star Motiejus Krivas as he begins his college career.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | May 8, 2026Mercury reveal ‘Rebel Edition’ uniforms to be worn during 7 home games
The Phoenix Mercury "Rebel Edition" uniforms incorporate the "Valley" gradient that the Mercury and Suns have frequently implemented this decade.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 8, 2026Jeremiyah Love signs fully guaranteed, 4-year rookie contract with Cardinals
Jeremiyah Love on Friday signed his rookie contract with the Cardinals, top 10 in total value for a running back in NFL history.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 8, 2026Charles Barkley says he was ‘disappointed’ by Devin Booker’s playoff performance
Suns legend Charles Barkley told Bickley & Marotta he was disappointed by how Devin Booker deferred to others around him in the playoffs despite being the team's best player.
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ASU BASKETBALL | May 7, 2026Randy Bennett doesn’t want NIL to be ASU’s motivation, says Diop’s ‘number was too high’
Randy Bennett shared his vision for roster building that runs counter to modern NIL when he was formally introduced Thursday, crediting his staff for getting the tenure started right while he dealt with a health situation.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 3, 2026Could Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck challenge for Offensive Rookie of the Year?
Can Jeremiyah Love become the first running back to win Offensive Rookie of the Year since Saquon Barkley? What are Carson Beck's chances?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 2, 2026Ildemaro Vargas sees hit streak end as Diamondbacks fall to Cubs
Ildemaro Vargas' hitting streak came to an end at 27 games when he was shut out as the Diamondbacks lost to the Cubs on Saturday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Apr 30, 2026Arizona to face Rick Pitino, St. John’s at Madison Square Garden; Phoenix matchup to follow
The nonconference slate is shaping up for Arizona men's basketball, now including a matchup against St. John's at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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NFL | Apr 30, 2026Which Sun Devils and Wildcats went in 2026 NFL Draft, and who is an undrafted signee?
From ASU's Jordyn Tyson to Jeff Sims, to Arizona's Treydan Stukes, here are the Sun Devils and Wildcats going pro via the NFL Draft and beyond.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Apr 29, 2026Ex-ASU center Massamba Diop commits to Gonzaga
Arizona State center Massamba Diop has committed to Gonzaga, according to the Field of 68.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 27, 2026Devin Booker struggles early as Suns eliminated by Thunder on home court
Devin Booker came alive late after he was held without a made bucket in the first half, but the Suns were eliminated by the Thunder on their home court.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 26, 2026Tim Tawa’s grand slam, Ildemaro Vargas’ continued hot streak fuel Diamondbacks’ rally to beat Padres
The Diamondbacks came back from down six runs, with Tim Tawa's grand slam, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s go-ahead double and Ildemaro Vargas' blazing hot bat the biggest catalysts.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 25, 2026Zac Gallen exits after comebacker to shoulder, Geraldo Perdomo also exits vs. Padres
Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was hit by a comebacker and replaced by Brandon Pfaadt in wake of the right shoulder contusion.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 25, 2026Alek Thomas blasts home run in Mexico, the nation he represented in World Baseball Classic
Diamondbacks OF Alek Thomas quickly made his trip to Mexico City a memorable one, as he smashed a home run in the nation he represented in the World Baseball Classic.