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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HABOOB | Jun 13, 2026Cam Skattebo joins Tracy Morgan, Spike Lee courtside for Knicks-Spurs Game 5 in NBA Finals
Cam Skattebo has made another appearance at a high-profile sporting event outside of the NFL, this time supporting the Knicks in the NBA Finals.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 8, 2026Diamondbacks trade reliever Taylor Rashi to Twins for cash
The Diamondbacks traded reliever Taylor Rashi to the Twins on Monday three days after he was designated for assignment.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 8, 2026Jim Bowden projects James Wood over Corbin Carroll as RF starter in 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Does Washington Nationals' James Wood have the edge over Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll to start in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 8, 2026‘They put up with it’: Bob Nightengale doesn’t see Ketel Marte’s behavior changing
USA Today's Bob Nightengale details how he believes Ketel Marte's behavior is affecting the Diamondbacks' clubhouse.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Diamondbacks reinstate Taylor Clarke from family medical emergency list
The Arizona Diamondbacks get one of their best relievers back for their series finale against the Washington Nationals.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 5, 2026Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor mocks disruptive big Izaiyah Nelson to Suns
Izaiyah Nelson is an intriguing prospect for the Phoenix Suns if they hold steady with the 47th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jun 5, 2026Cadinals QB Gardner Minshew embracing mentor role in Arizona
Gardner Minshew had Nick Foles as a mentor in his rookie season. Now he's ready to be the same resource for Carson Beck.
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WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 1, 2026Mesa sports complex to host community day for visiting Turkish World Cup team
The Turkish men’s national team will use the Mesa complex as its 2026 FIFA World Cup training site. It enters the 2026 event in Group D.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 31, 2026ASU eliminated by Ole Miss in another close one to end Sun Devils’ season
For the second time in three days, the Ole Miss Rebels walked the Arizona State Sun Devils off in extra innings, this time to end their season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 31, 2026Diamondbacks swept by Mariners as offense disappears
The Diamondbacks suffered their third sweep of the season by losing Sunday's series finale. Now, they'll return home for the Dodgers.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 31, 2026ASU bats stay hot to fend off elimination in win over Nebraska, rematch with Ole Miss next
The ASU bats backed a sensational pitching effort by Colby Guy to sink the Cornhuskers on their home field. A rematch with Ole Miss is next.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 31, 2026‘If I’m good enough, they’ll find me’: Kaleb Proctor explains why he played all 4 years at SLU
It was never about jumping ship for money. Kaleb Proctor believed in himself, his teammates and the spot his coaching staff would put him in to have success.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 30, 2026Ryne Nelson gives up 4 homers as Mariners shut down Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks offense went quiet as Ryne Nelson couldn't keep the ball in the park, and Arizona lost its second straight.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 30, 2026Nolan Arenado scratched from D-backs’ lineup Saturday vs. Mariners
After fouling a pitch off his leg and being hit by a pitch on Friday, Nolan Arenado was a late scratch in the D-backs' Saturday lineup.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | May 29, 2026Arizona State baseball falls in 14th inning to Ole Miss in Lincoln Regional
In a game that lasted more than 4.5 hours, Arizona State baseball simply ran out of gas. Now, the Sun Devils will face elimination on Saturday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 29, 2026Diamondbacks can’t complete comeback, Ketel Marte’s hit streak ends in loss to Mariners
The Diamondbacks overcame multiple deficits but couldn't do quite enough to keep their winning streak alive in Seattle.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 29, 2026Devin Booker surprised lucky fan in Sedona McDonald’s drive-thru with pair of Nike Book 2s
Devin Booker has collaborated with McDonald's to create a new Nike Book 2 design with two colorways.
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ASU BASKETBALL | May 29, 2026Arizona State signs 6-foot-6 Lithuanian guard Jokubas Rudaitis
Randy Bennett adds another new face to the Arizona State basketball roster, this time via a signing rather than the transfer portal.
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GENERAL NEWS | May 28, 20263 Arizona natives make USA Basketball U18 team
The Grand Canyon State will be well represented on the USA Basketball U18 Team with three players making the roster with Arizona roots.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 28, 2026Arizona product Carter Bryant throws down dunk in Spurs’ Game 6 win over Thunder
Carter Bryant was ready for the stage in Game 6 against the Thunder with the Spurs playoff lives on the line.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 8, 2026Ketel Marte scratched from Diamondbacks lineup due to illness Friday vs. Mets, Jose Fernandez in
The Diamondbacks made a lineup change about 90 minutes before first pitch against the New York Mets on Friday night.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 8, 2026Cardinals Foundation distributes $2 million raised from February’s inaugural Cardinals Climb
After the Arizona Cardinals raised $2 million from their inaugural Cardinals Climb, where did all the money get distributed?
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 7, 202614-year veteran PJ Tucker announces his retirement from the NBA
NBA champion PJ Tucker, who spent time with the Suns and helped with Devin Booker's development, retired from the league on Thursday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 7, 2026Cardinals rookies select jersey numbers, Jeremiyah Love to keep college number
The Arizona Cardinals have released their 2026 roster with every player's jersey number, including the seven rookies drafted in April.