Jake Anderson is a former web content editor and reporter for arizonasports.com and has been at Bonneville Phoenix since November 2018. He primarily covers the D-backs, ASU football/basketball and Phoenix Rising FC, and is also a member of the USL National Media Panel. He was raised in Arizona after moving to the Valley as a baby in 1995. He graduated from Notre Dame Prep High School and attended Arizona State University for sports journalism before graduating from Paradise Valley Community College with firefighting and EMT certificates. After a quick hiatus from journalism to pursue firefighting, Anderson attended Scottsdale Community College for journalism before joining Bonneville Phoenix. He interned for Sun Devil Athletics Media Relations for three years (2013-16), as well as worked for Arizona Cardinals gameday media relations for seven years (2014-2020).
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 26, 2023Cardinals receive mid-tier grade from PFF for new regime’s offseason moves
The Arizona Cardinals' new regime recently completed its first free agency period and NFL Draft at the helm.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 25, 2023D-backs recall OF Jake McCarthy, option rookie Dominic Fletcher to Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Jake McCarthy from Triple-A and optioned rookie OF Dominic Fletcher to Reno.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 25, 2023Wildcats hoops nabs commitment from Spanish guard Conrad Martinez
Joventut Badalona point guard Conrad Martinez of Spain committed to play basketball for the Arizona Wildcats on Thursday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | May 22, 2023D.J. Humphries instills ‘big brother love’ in Cardinals’ young OL room
D.J. Humphries turns 30 years old during the season and has embraced the role of being a veteran when it comes to mentoring young newcomers.
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THREADS BLOG | May 19, 2023
New kicks, who dis? Nike drops new Kyler Murray-inspired all-pink cleats
Nike on Friday released the latest edition of the Vapor Edge Pro 360 2 cleats in honor of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | May 16, 2023Hockey world reacts to Tempe voters’ rejection of Coyotes’ arena plan
One of the Arizona Coyotes' captains and a face of the franchise Clayton Keller made his reaction felt with one simple emoji.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 16, 2023Arizona State lands former Oklahoma DL Kori Roberson via transfer portal
Former Oklahoma defensive lineman Kori Roberson announced his commitment to Arizona State via the transfer portal on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 15, 2023D-backs’ Torey Lovullo, Merrill Kelly get ejected in 8th inning of win over A’s
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and starting pitcher Merrill Kelly were both ejected in a 5-2 win over the Oakland A's on Monday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 12, 2023D-backs rally to beat Giants behind Dominic Fletcher’s 4-RBI night
Dominic Fletcher -- a member of Italy's World Baseball Classic squad -- went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and was a triple away from the cycle.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | May 12, 2023Brittney Griner makes home floor return in preseason for Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner made her return to Footprint Center in a preseason game vs. the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 12, 2023Diamondbacks place Joe Mantiply on 15-day IL, recall Anthony Misiewicz from Triple-A Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-handed reliever Joe Mantiply on the 15-day injured list on Friday due to a strained right hamstring.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 11, 2023Al McCoy calls his final game for the Phoenix Suns
Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al McCoy called his final game for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night at Footprint Center.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 11, 2023Suns fail to show up in elimination Game 6 loss at home to Nuggets
The Suns were absolutely embarrassed in the first half of a win-or-go-home Game 6 against the Nuggets at Footprint Center on Thursday night.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 9, 2023Chris Paul on Suns-Nuggets Game 6 availability: ‘We’ll see, I’m trying to’
Chris Paul is reportedly trying to play in Game 6 on Thursday as the Suns face elimination down 3-2 to the Nuggets in the playoffs.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 9, 2023Suns use 2nd quarter run to get back in, lose Game 5 vs. Nuggets
The Suns went on a huge run in the second quarter to get back into the game but fell hard after halftime, losing 118-102 vs. the Nuggets.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 9, 2023Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic daps up Suns owner Mat Ishbia prior to Game 5
After Game 4's kerfuffle between Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Suns owner Mat Ishbia, the duo shared a heartfelt moment before Game 5 on Tuesday.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | May 9, 2023Diamondbacks, Avnet surprise 14 STEM students with $250K in scholarships
The D-backs and Avnet surprised 14 students pursuing STEM careers with a total of $250,000 in college scholarships prior to first pitch at Chase Field on Friday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 8, 2023Zac Gallen goes deep in D-backs’ win over Marlins despite missing his best stuff
What does it say about D-backs NL Cy Young candidate Zac Gallen when he can still dominate despite not feeling or being at his brilliant best?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 6, 2023Lourdes Gurriel Jr. saves Diamondbacks in bizarre walk-off win over Nationals
After two hours and eight innings of baseball, Saturday night's 8-7 D-backs' win at Chase Field was decided in a nearly 40-minute ninth frame.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 5, 2023Book, KD combine for 86 points in Game 3 win over Nuggets
The Phoenix Suns made it a series again with a 121-114 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 on Friday night at Footprint Center.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 5, 2023
Devin Booker carries Suns with 47 points in Game 3 win over Nuggets
Suns star Devin Booker came out on fire with 18 points scored in the first quarter alone in a 121-114 Game 3 win over the Nuggets.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 5, 2023Cam Payne starts in place of Chris Paul for Suns-Nuggets Game 3
Suns backup PG Cam Payne will start in place of the injured Chris Paul in Game 3 against the Nuggets on Friday night at Footprint Center.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 5, 2023D-backs’ Corbin Carroll picked to win NL Rookie of the Year in latest MLB Pipeline rankings
Once a month, the MLB Pipeline staff ranks the top 10 rookies in MLB by who they think will win the award come the end of the season.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 4, 2023
Former Phoenix Suns general manager Lance Blanks dies at age of 56
Former Phoenix Suns general manager Lance Blanks died Wednesday at the age of 56, the NBA announced. He was the GM in Phoenix from 2010-2013.