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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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 21, 2026Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale out for Suns vs. Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo also out
Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Haywood Highsmith have all been ruled out for the Phoenix Suns' matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 19, 2026Suns’ late game woes continue in loss to Spurs, extend losing streak to 4
The Phoenix Suns were in position to pick up one of their most impressive wins of the season before things unraveled late in their 101-100 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 19, 2026Rasheer Fleming slams dunk over Carter Bryant in Suns loss to Spurs
Phoenix Suns rookie forward Rasheer Fleming drove down the lane and slammed a dunk over San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant in Thursday's loss.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 17, 2026Grayson Allen out, Haywood Highsmith available for Suns vs. Timberwolves
Suns guard Grayson Allen was ruled out with left knee soreness for his team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 16, 2026Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard thinks he ‘can handle’ the Pat Tillman comparisons
New Arizona Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard isn't backing down to the comparisons to Pat Tillman.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 15, 2026Devin Booker debuts Nike Book 2 ‘University of Arizona’ PE shoes vs. Raptors
Devin Booker debuted his Nike Book 2 "University of Arizona" PE in the Phoenix Suns' 122-115 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 15, 2026Diamondbacks option RHP Drey Jameson, reassign 2 players to minor league camp
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned pitcher Drey Jameson and reassigned pitcher John Curtiss and infielder Luken Baker to minor league camp, the team announced Sunday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 13, 2026Rasheer Fleming sets career-high with 3 blocks in Suns’ loss to Raptors
Phoenix Suns rookie Rasheer Fleming did everything he could to protect the rim in the first half of the Suns' loss to the Toronto Raptors, collecting a career-high three blocks in just 11 minutes.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 13, 2026‘That’s the only goal’: Jordan Lawlar’s sole spring training focus is making the Opening Day roster
Jordan Lawlar came into spring training with the goal of making the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster. While it's been a journey, he's doing the most he can to accomplish that goal now.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 12, 2026Big 12 moving back to hardwood courts in men’s tournament
The Big 12 will be moving back to hardwood courts for the remainder of the men's tournament after talking with semifinal teams' coaches.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 12, 2026Arizona cruises to Big 12 quarterfinal win over UCF, rematch with Iowa State next
The Arizona Wildcats led coast-to-coast in their Big 12 quarterfinal win over UCF, behind Brayden Burries' 21 points and Tobe Awaka's double-double.
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GENERAL NEWS | Mar 10, 2026Arizona Juggernauts are bringing Arena Football to Mullett Arena
Arena Football is coming to Tempe in May. The Arizona Juggernauts will be playing at Mullett Arena for their debut 2026 season.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 9, 2026Tommy Lloyd wins Big 12 coach of the year, Jaden Bradley highlights Arizona’s loaded Big 12 awards
Tommy Lloyd's Coach of the Year and Jaden Bradley's Player of the Year headline a long list of All-Big 12 honors for Arizona basketball.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 9, 2026Cardinals to sign guard Isaac Seumalo to 3-year contract
The Cardinals are reportedly signing veteran free agent guard Isaac Seumalo to a three-year, $31.5 million deal.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 7, 2026Brayden Burries, Koa Peat lead Arizona past Colorado to set regular season wins record
Arizona freshman Brayden Burries and Koa Peat lead the Wildcats past Colorado 89-79 to set regular season wins program record.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 7, 2026Ryan Thompson is focused on his faith, leadership in Diamondbacks’ clubhouse
Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson prides himself on his faith, and he's focused on using that through leadership in Arizona's clubhouse.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 6, 2026Kevin Ginkel says his ‘health’ is most important, has sights on another postseason run
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel is back healthy after a rough 2025 season, and he's looking to remain healthy and make another postseason run.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Mar 6, 2026Brent Brennan reveals why he chose to move visiting bench in front of Arizona student section
One of Arizona Athletics stadium improvements for 2026 is moving the visiting bench in front of the 'Zona Zoo and it was all Brent Brennan's idea.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 5, 2026The Athletic: ASU’s Max Iheanachor, Arizona’s Treydan Stukes are NFL prospects ‘who delivered’
ASU's Max Iheanachor and Arizona's Treydan Stukes are among Bruce Feldman's prospects who delivered at the 2026 NFL Combine.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 5, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt says injuries shaped him into a mentally tough, free player
Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt overcame a lot of adversity to get where he is, but he wouldn't trade any of it. It's built him into the player he is now.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 5, 2026Report: Cardinals will not tender RB Emari Demercado
The Arizona Cardinals will not tender running back Emari Demercado as a restricted free agent and he will become an unrestricted free agent.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 5, 2026Suns’ Grayson Allen details Oso Ighodaro’s growth, Rasheer Fleming’s confidence and comfortability
The Phoenix Suns have had to lean on unsung heroes this season. Grayson Allen details how Oso Ighodaro and Rasheer Fleming have grown.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Feb 28, 2026ASU coach Bobby Hurley praises Moe Odum, others for toughness, playing through injuries
Injuries are part of the game, and ASU basketball has dealt with its fair share this season. Bobby Hurley credits his players' toughness for battling through the pain.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 26, 2026Rasheer Fleming ties career-high 8 points, injects energy for Suns’ thrilling win vs. Lakers
Rookie Rasheer Fleming was a catalyst in the Suns' comeback win over the Lakers. He grabbed a career-high six rebounds and tied a career-high eight points.