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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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.
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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.