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 | Jan 27, 2026ASU coughs up double-digit lead as late scoring drought leads to loss at UCF
ASU led by double digits in the final six minutes on Tuesday, but a cold spell while UCF caught fire to win closed the door on a potential upset.
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GOLF | Jan 27, 2026Full 2026 WM Phoenix Open field includes J.J. Spaun, Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa and others
J.J. Spaun, Ben Griffin and Collin Morikawa headlined the latest additions for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open as the full field of 119 golfers, including most of the last decade's champions, was released.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 25, 2026Suns’ Devin Booker, Jalen Green out vs. Heat after lower-body injuries
Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker and Jalen Green have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat after both were injured Friday at the Atlanta Hawks.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 24, 2026Moe Odum leads focused Arizona State to much-needed win vs. Cincinnati
Arizona State picked up a win it had to have on Saturday, beating Cincinnati behind 33 points and eight assists from point guard Moe Odum.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 21, 2026Bobby Hurley: ASU players aren’t receptive to him, homecourt has become ‘sterile’
Following a loss to West Virginia, Bobby Hurley called out a lack of listening from his ASU squad and said the homecourt has become 'sterile.'
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 21, 2026Arizona State runs out of steam, unable to end skid vs. West Virginia
ASU ran out of steam as it battled West Virginia in a loss on Wednesday, missing a chance to right the ship as the losses stack up.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 21, 2026ASU’s Massamba Diop dunks after driving through open lane vs. West Virginia
Arizona State center Massamba Diop's eyes lit up as the lane opened for a driving dunk early against West Virginia on Wednesday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 21, 2026Arizona State Sun Devils’ 2026 football schedule revealed
The Big 12 released the 2026 football schedule for Arizona State on Wednesday, filling out the rest of the slate for the Sun Devils.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 20, 2026Jalen Green makes 76ers’ Quentin Grimes touch the floor on stepback 3
Jalen Green needed just one game back in action for the Suns to steal a defender's ankles, and Quentin Grimes played the part of the victim.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 18, 2026Arizona State’s highly touted transfer portal class shows momentum behind Kenny Dillingham
Arizona State recruited the 2026 transfer portal well above its pay grade, with top additions demonstrating how much belief they have in coach Kenny Dillingham.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jan 14, 2026Jaden Bradley hits dagger as Arizona staves off upset bid by ASU
Jaden Bradley's dagger late secured No. 1 Arizona's victory over ASU, putting down an upset bid that threatened to end the Wildcats' perfect start.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 14, 2026NBA rescinds Dillon Brooks’ technical foul vs. Heat, puts him back to 13 on year
Dillon Brooks' technical foul from Tuesday's game against the Heat was rescinded, giving the Suns wing 13 on the year, three away from a one-game suspension.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 12, 2026Former ASU QB Sam Leavitt transferring to LSU
Sam Leavitt is expected to transfer to LSU after multiple visits around the country, but Tennessee is reportedly in the mix still.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 10, 2026Shorthanded ASU snaps 4-game skid with scrappy win over Kansas State
Arizona State men's basketball beat Kansas State to snap a four-game skid on Saturday despite playing from behind while shorthanded for much of the contest.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 8, 2026Demond Williams Jr. returning to Washington, potentially reopening door to LSU for Sam Leavitt
The weeklong saga involving Washington's Demond Williams Jr. has come to an end, and it may mean a landing spot reopened for Sam Leavitt.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 8, 2026ASU lands Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls, its 2nd Big 12 starter in transfer portal haul so far
Arizona State netted Kansas transfer safety Lyrik Rawls on Thursday, its most notable defensive addition in the first week of the open portal.
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THREADS BLOG | Jan 8, 2026Ole Miss’ powder blue will be main color in Fiesta Bowl uniform matchup with Miami
The Ole Miss Rebels will wear its powder blue uniforms in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium against the Miami Hurricanes.
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GOLF | Jan 7, 2026Scottie Scheffler commits to 2026 WM Phoenix Open as 2-time champ, world’s top golfer
Scottie Scheffler, the world's top golfer, will return to TPC Scottsdale for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open in February.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 7, 2026Rasheer Fleming throws down dunk on Jaren Jackson Jr. during Suns-Grizzlies
Suns rookie Rasheer Fleming got the first poster of his young NBA career on Wednesday when he dunked on Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 7, 2026Arizona State adds 2nd top-line receiver via transfer portal with Boston College’s Reed Harris
Boston College transfer WR Reed Harris committed to ASU, giving the Sun Devils two top-five transfer receivers after less than a week of the portal being open.
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HABOOB | Jan 7, 2026Chutti the Rhino looking to get back on track with latest Fiesta Bowl pick
Chutti the Rhino made his Fiesta Bowl prediction at the Phoenix Zoo ahead of Thursday's matchup between Ole Miss and Miami. Who did he pick?
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 5, 2026Arizona State lands Colorado transfer Omarion Miller, 1 of portal’s top WRs
Arizona State landed a top receiving option out of the transfer portal in former Colorado wideout Omarion Miller.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 4, 2026Report: Sam Leavitt to visit LSU after Brendan Sorsby ends up at Texas Tech
Former ASU QB Sam Leavitt continues to work through the transfer portal process, reportedly visiting LSU soon after a visit to Kentucky.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 4, 2026Devin Booker’s game-winner, Jordan Goodwin’s career-high 8 3s lead Suns past Thunder
Jordan Goodwin put on a career-best shooting display, but it was Devin Booker's 3 in the final second that gave the Suns a win over the Thunder.