ArizonaSports.com editor
Douglas Santo
Douglas Santo is a digital editor for ArizonaSports and KTAR.com. Santo spent time covering Arizona State football, basketball and other sports throughout college and graduated Arizona State University in 2025. He has written for Sun Devil Daily and spent six months as the publisher. Santo has also written for Athlon Sports, The Sporting News and Pro Football Sports Network covering various NFL, MLB and college football teams.
Expertise
Sports writing
Social media management
Copy editing
Multimedia reporting
Education
Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism
Minor in business
Achievements & Awards
Covered the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers as a beat reporter at PFSN
Covered ASU football, basketball and baseball at different publications since 2022
Social Media Profiles
X: @Dsanto_7
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ASU BASKETBALL | Aug 24, 2026ASU’s Randy Bennett named ‘best coaching hire’ by CBS Sports’ polling of Division I coaches
Bennett earned 32% of the votes for the best hire, beating out Cincinnati's hire of Jerrod Calhoun by 2%.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 24, 2026Navajo Nation shows out at Cardinals game to support Cowboys’ Shiyazh Pete
When asked how to describe the feeling of seeing so many Native Americans in attendance to support him, Pete used the Navajo word, "hózhǫ́."
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Aug 24, 2026Phoenix Mercury buy out 17-year veteran DeWanna Bonner ahead of 2026 playoffs
With the Mercury out of playoff contention, the buyout will allow the veteran to sign with a contending team.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 22, 2026ASU CB Nigel Pringle ruled out for 2026 season with injury
Pringle was set to be a depth piece for the Sun Devils' two-deep look in 2026 before his season-ending injury.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Aug 20, 2026Arizona’s RJ Godfrey suspended 4 games, Wildcats bounce back with win on Lithuania trip
Due to the suspension, Godfrey has been forced to miss Arizona's first two games on their international trip in Lithuania and will miss the third game on Saturday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 20, 2026Diamondbacks sign veteran INF Santiago Espinal to minor league contract
Espinal has six years of major league experience, including an All-Star appearance in 2022 with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 16, 2026Which games on the Suns’ schedule did Dillon Brooks circle?
Dillon the Villain will always enjoy trolling Lakers fans, even when LeBron James isn't there anymore.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 16, 2026Diamondbacks can’t complete sweep of Braves, Nolan Arenado leaves game with trunk discomfort
The Diamondbacks brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning, but Arizona could only muster one run out of it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 16, 2026Diamondbacks call up RHP Dennis Santana, DFA LHP Philip Abner
Santana put together the best season of his career in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching to a 2.18 ERA across 70.1 innings with 16 saves.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 15, 2026How to watch Diamondbacks-Braves on Saturday night
The Diamondbacks are 2-1 when featured on Saturday Night Baseball in America, including a 2-1 win over the Braves in April.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 15, 2026ASU unveils new Roses & Devils uniforms ahead of 2026 season
The new uniform will feature ASU's gold helmet with Sparky on the side and a maroon stripe down the center with two smaller white stripes inside.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 14, 2026Dillon Brooks ‘never thought a villain could be a leader,’ but he continues to evolve
After his contract extension, what's Brooks' next goal? It's to bring a championship to Phoenix and earn the respect of the NBA.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Aug 14, 2026Diana Taurasi looks back on the loyalty, relationships developed during Mercury career
Taurasi said it'll be an "honor" to inducted into the Mercury's Ring of Honor, with the history of great basketball players Phoenix has.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 10, 2026Torey Lovullo says Brandon Pfaadt attacking hitters is allowing him to thrive
Since the All-Star break, Pfaadt has delivered four quality starts and a 1.09 ERA (four earned runs across 33 innings).
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Aug 10, 2026Arizona football returns 2 All-Big 12 Honorable Mentions following court order
Both players played pivotal roles on each side of the ball for the Wildcats in 2025.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 8, 2026Cardinals place S Joey Blount, TE Kenny Yeboah on IR
Two more Cardinals hit the injured reserve before the season starts.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 8, 2026‘It’s about the people’: Larry Fitzgerald delivers powerful Hall of Fame speech
It wouldn't be a Larry Fitzgerald moment without the legend honoring the people who were there for him and guided him along his journey.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 7, 2026ESPN’s Bill Barnwell tabs Cardinals’ Budda Baker as ‘on the cusp’ of a Hall of Fame player
Another couple of Pro Bowl seasons could have Cardinals' Budda Baker on track for Canton. Where does Trey McBride land on the list?
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 4, 2026In their words: Boldin, Arians, Peterson and more on Larry Fitzgerald’s HOF career
Larry Fitzgerald and other influential Cardinals sports figures joined Arizona Sports' shows ahead of his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 3, 2026Which players interest the D-backs at the trade deadline? John Gambadoro has 5 trade targets
The Diamondbacks are targeting starting pitching depth and a left-handed bat to add to the lineup.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 2, 2026Cardinals’ Walter Nolen III is ‘good’ after he was seen limping on the sideline Friday
After Nolen was limping during Arizona's last training camp session, Mike LaFleur says the defensive lineman is doing good.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Aug 2, 2026Mercury land Kelsey Plum in blockbuster trade with Sparks
The Phoenix Mercury love to make big moves, and Kelsey Plum certainly fits that agenda. The five-time All-Star is headed to the desert.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 1, 2026Cardinals place P.J. Mustipher on IR, sign Brodric Martin
The Cardinals made a roster move Saturday that brings a former third-round pick to Arizona to compete for a depth spot on the defensive line.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 31, 2026The evolution of Larry Fitzgerald: Anquan Boldin, Fitz identify HOFer’s greatest skill
Anquan Boldin said defenders had a small chance of beating Larry Fitzgerald to a jump ball, but that's only part of what made him so great.