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 DIAMONDBACKS | May 4, 2023ESPN gives Diamondbacks 7th-highest grade in MLB for performance in April
The D-backs ended the month of April tied with the Dodgers atop the NL West Division standings. Who else had that on their bingo card?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 2, 2023D-backs call up Brandon Pfaadt for MLB debut Wednesday, DFA Seth Beer
The Arizona Diamondbacks have called up right-handed pitcher Brandon Pfaadt from Triple-A Reno to make his MLB debut in a start against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
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ASU BASKETBALL | May 1, 2023Arizona State hoops picks up former Tulsa forward Bryant Selebangue in transfer portal
The 6-foot-8 junior Bryant Selebangue, who has two years of eligibility remaining, announced his commitment to Arizona State on Instagram.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 27, 2023Cardinals, Eagles settle tampering investigation with draft pick trade
The Cardinals and Eagles settled a tampering investigation on Thursday involving the recruitment of former Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon as Arizona's new head coach, the teams announced.
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THREADS BLOG | Apr 27, 2023NFL Draft prospects flash their style at 2023 edition in Kansas City
Another year, another NFL Draft full of young fashionistas. At the 2023 edition in Kansas City, the 17 prospects hit the red carpet dressed in their best for Thursday night's first round.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 26, 2023Zac Gallen extends scoreless streak to 28 innings, retakes throne as MLB strikeout king
Death. Taxes. A Zac Gallen scoreless innings streak. The D-backs ace is making a case for NL Pitcher of the Month and a potential run for his first Cy Young Award if this dominance continues.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 25, 2023Suns’ Deandre Ayton steps up on offense in 1st half of Game 5 vs. Clippers
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton dominated offensively in the first half of Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers at Footprint Center.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 25, 2023Torey Lovullo: Drey Jameson ‘lacked fastball consistency, command on secondary stuff’
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a rather surprising roster move on Monday by optioning right-handed pitcher Drey Jameson down to Triple-A Reno.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 24, 2023Diamondbacks rally from Tommy Henry’s ‘OK’ start in unconventional win over Royals
It wasn't the cleanest of baseball games on Monday, but the D-backs found a way to rally back from an early deficit to beat the Royals, 5-4.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 22, 2023Kevin Durant, Chris Paul push back at criticism of Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles Clippers' Russell Westbrook has a couple of Phoenix Suns in his corner in Kevin Durant and Chris Paul.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 22, 2023KD, Book, CP3 carry Suns to Game 4 win over Clippers
The Suns are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals following a 112-100 victory over the Clippers in Game 4.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 21, 2023D-backs’ Zac Gallen Ks 11 to become MLB’s strikeout leader in win over Padres
D-backs ace Zac Gallen has his eyes set on the first Cy Young Award of his career with a 21.2 scoreless innings steak and MLB-leading 39 Ks.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 18, 2023Chris Paul has X-ray on right hand come back negative, per report
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul reportedly had an X-ray on his right hand that came negative following Tuesday night's Game 2 win.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 18, 2023Devin Booker, Kevin Durant combine for 63 points in Suns’ Game 2 win over Clippers
Phoenix got big contributions from its two superstars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who combined for a total of 63 points in the Game 2 win.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 18, 2023Scott Foster is not helping the Scott Foster narrative
NBA referee Scott Foster isn't helping the narrative of him being trouble for the Phoenix Suns and specifically point guard Chris Paul.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 17, 2023Monty Williams expects to see more of Kawhi Leonard-Kevin Durant matchup
Best versus best. It's what playoff basketball is all about, especially with two former NBA Finals MVPs in Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 17, 2023Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen named NL Player of the Week
D-backs ace Zac Gallen led the NL in innings pitched last week, while also leading all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Apr 17, 2023ASU basketball lands former LSU guard Adam Miller via transfer portal
The Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team received its third incoming transfer of the offseason on Monday in former LSU guard Adam Miller.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Apr 17, 2023Former Arizona State guard DJ Horne transfers to NC State
Former Arizona State guard DJ Horne returns to his hometown of Raleigh, N.C., to join NC State for his final year of eligibility.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 17, 2023Cardinals sign quarterback Jeff Driskel to 1-year contract
The Arizona Cardinals announced on Monday that they signed quarterback Jeff Driskel to a one-year contract.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 17, 2023Report: Westbrook not expected to be suspended after altercation with Suns fan
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to be available for Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Apr 15, 2023QB Trenton Bourguet shines in Arizona State’s spring football game
ASU played its first spring football game in the Kenny Dillingham era at Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday after the conclusion of the Pat's Run.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 14, 2023Suns to host ‘Road Game Rallies’ at Footprint Center this postseason
The Phoenix Suns are once again hosting fans at Footprint Center for when the team is on the road this postseason.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 14, 2023Cardinals fans react to reports of Budda Baker’s trade request
Cardinals fans are sad after the report of Budda Baker wanting out of Arizona following a reported request to be the highest-paid safety.