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 | Feb 26, 2026Royce O’Neale hits game-winning 3 to lift Suns over Lakers
In desperation for a win, Royce O'Neale nailed a game-winning 3-pointer to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night.
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THREADS BLOG | Feb 22, 2026James Harden debuts ASU-themed Harden Vol. 10 PE shoes
Former Arizona State Sun Devil and current Cleveland Cavalier James Harden debuted ASU-themed Harden Vol. 10 PEs Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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GCU | Feb 22, 2026Bryce Drew: Grand Canyon needs to win MWC to make NCAA Tournament
Grand Canyon likely needs to win the MWC Tournament if Bryce Drew's group wants a spot in the NCAA Tournament for a fifth time in six years.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 22, 2026Suns’ Jalen Green available, Grayson Allen out vs. Trail Blazers
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green is available and Grayson Allen is out for right knee and ankle injury management Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 22, 2026Torey Lovullo: Ryan Waldschmidt is a ‘very talented player,’ will determine his own future
Ryan Waldschmidt is one of the young Arizona Diamondbacks who has manager Torey Lovullo very excited for what's to come.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 21, 2026Suns’ Devin Booker, Haywood Highsmith to be re-evaluated, Grayson Allen to play Saturday
The Phoenix Suns will re-evaluate star guard Devin Booker's right hip strain in one week, and forward Haywood Highsmith will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks as he continues his knee rehabilitation.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Feb 21, 2026Arizona earns No. 1 seed in first NCAA bracket reveal
Despite two recent losses, the Arizona Wildcats earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA's first bracket reveal Saturday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 20, 2026Suns rookies produce big night in G League, GM Brian Gregory says they are developing
The Phoenix Suns rookies haven't played that much this season, but general manager Brian Gregory isn't worried.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Feb 20, 2026Cardinals TE Trey McBride ranked No. 14 on Pro Football Focus’ 2025 top 101 NFL players
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had a historic season in 2025 and was listed at No. 14 on Pro Football Focus' top 101 NFL players list.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 20, 2026Haywood Highsmith is ‘excited’ to play for Suns, bring his ‘gritty’ defense
Phoenix Suns' forward Haywood Highsmith is excited to bring his defensive intensity to the Valley to contribute to a team that's been overlooked.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 19, 2026Mat Ishbia: Tanking is ‘ridiculous’ and needs to be fixed by NBA
As tanking in the NBA is at an all-time high, Suns owner Mat Ishbia made his feelings on the topic clear.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Feb 19, 2026ASU AD Graham Rossini: End of season playing into Bobby Hurley’s future with men’s basketball
While many want Bobby Hurley to be fired, ASU athletic director Graham Rossini has a lot of respect for the Suns Devils' men's basketball coach.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 19, 2026Devin Booker leaves game in 1st half against Spurs with right hip soreness
Suns star Devin Booker left Thursday's game against the Spurs in the first half due to right hip soreness.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 16, 2026GM Mike Hazen on Diamondbacks starting pitching: ‘There’s no such thing as having too many’
With the addition of Zac Gallen, the Arizona Diamondbacks now have six legit starting pitchers for the 2026 MLB season, and that doesn't even account for Corbin Burnes. But you can never have too many.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 13, 2026Mat Ishbia shows off athleticism at NBA All-Star celebrity game
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is showing some defensive intensity and tossing dimes at the NBA All-Star celebrity game.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS | Feb 9, 2026Arizona’s Brayden Burries gets Devin Booker comparison with 25-point game against Kansas
Arizona's Brayden Burries' stellar first half against No. 9 Kansas had ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla comparing him to Suns guard Devin Booker.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 9, 2026Suns’ Devin Booker, Jalen Green off injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against Mavericks
Devin Booker and Jalen Green are off the Suns' injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
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GOLF | Feb 8, 2026Chris Gotterup beats Hideki Matsuyama on playoff hole to win WM Phoenix Open
Chris Gotterup shot 7 under in the final round on Sunday and beat Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff hole to win the WM Phoenix Open.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Feb 7, 2026No. 1 Arizona cruises past Oklahoma State, improves to 23-0
The Arizona Wildcats improved to 23-0 on Saturday as they cruised to a home win over Oklahoma State, 84-47.
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GENERAL NEWS | Feb 4, 2026CFP quarterfinal Vrbo Fiesta Bowl dates announced for next 2 seasons
The dates of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, were announced for the next two seasons.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 4, 2026Merrill Kelly: Being back in Valley, at WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am ‘means everything’
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly talks being back in the Valley and making his third appearance at the WM Phoenix Open.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 4, 2026NBA insider gives trade deadline insight, discusses Collin Gillespie’s ‘remarkable story’
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks discussed the Suns potential trade deadline plans, and the growth and impact Collin Gillespie has had on Phoenix this season with Bickley & Marotta.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 1, 2026Diamondbacks interested in free agent 1B Carlos Santana
The Arizona Diamondbacks have interest in free agent first baseman Carlos Santana, who would bring veteran leadership and stable defense.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 1, 2026Jalen Green, Devin Booker and James Harden out for Suns-Clippers
Guards Jalen Green, Devin Booker and James Harden were all ruled out for Sunday night's Suns-Clippers matchup in Phoenix.