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 | Apr 8, 2022D-backs can’t overcome Sean Manaea’s 7 no-hit innings in loss to Padres
It was deja vu all over again for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 3-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on Friday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 7, 2022
D-backs’ Seth Beer walks off Padres after Yu Darvish’s 6 no-hit innings
The Diamondbacks overcame six no-hit innings by Padres starter Yu Darvish, and DH Seth Beer hit a walk-off home run in an Opening Day win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 7, 2022
D-backs’ Ahmed, Luplow start baseball activity; Rojas still in training room
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo provided an injury update for three injured D-backs hitters prior to first pitch on Opening Day.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 5, 2022Social reactions: Suns eliminate Lakers from playoff contention once again
"Beat L.A." is a chant every Valley sports fan should be well aware of. And that's exactly what the Phoenix Suns did on Tuesday night.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 5, 2022Devin Booker gives Al McCoy signed jersey after Suns set franchise record
The 2021-22 Phoenix Suns are officially the greatest regular-season team in franchise history after winning their 63rd game of the campaign.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 4, 2022Zach Davies shines, Peralta’s power surge continues in D-backs spring win
The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing complete team baseball in the final few days leading up to Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 4, 2022D-backs SP Luke Weaver moved to bullpen; starting rotation determined
The 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff is slowly but surely being solidified, as RHP Luke Weaver has been moved to the bullpen.
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PHOENIX RISING FC | Apr 2, 2022First time for everything: Phoenix Rising FC picks up 1st win in San Antonio
There's a first time for everything, especially when it comes to Phoenix Rising FC on the 2022 USL Championship campaign.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 2, 2022Coyotes’ Nick Ritchie suspended 1 game for slashing Kevin Shattenkirk in head
The NHL on Saturday announced that Coyotes' Nick Ritchie has been suspended for one game after slashing Ducks' Kevin Shattenkirk in the head.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 2, 2022Cardinals’ J.J. Watt shares a few brews with fans at Coach House
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt is a man of his word and was a man of the people on Saturday at Coach House in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 2, 2022D-backs option pitchers Tyler Gilbert, Taylor Widener to Triple-A Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks now have 37 players in spring training camp including players on the injured list.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Apr 2, 2022Paul Tyson settling in at Arizona State amid Sun Devils’ 5-way QB battle
ASU is in the midst of an open five-way quarterback battle after the Sun Devils completed their 10th spring football practice on Friday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 1, 2022Suns’ Monty Williams: Cam Johnson, JaVale McGee to play vs. Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns will be getting back a couple of key bench pieces for Friday night's game against the Grizzlies in Memphis.
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THREADS BLOG | Apr 1, 2022Reno Aces reveal 2022 Copa de la Diversion hats, identity
The Reno Aces are among the 72 minor league baseball teams that will be competing for "Copa de la Diversion" or "Fun Cup."
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ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 31, 2022Arizona State lands brothers Devan and Desmond Cambridge via transfer
The Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team announced a couple of new additions on Thursday in brothers Devan and Desmond Cambridge.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2022D-backs’ Zac Gallen looks sharp in spring debut, aims to not miss 1st start
D-backs SP Zac Gallen threw 2.2 innings and struck out two, the first of which was Rockies' Charlie Blackmon to lead off the first inning.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2022D-backs’ Nick Ahmed shut down 10 days, Jordan Luplow out ‘a little while’
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said on Wednesday that SS Nick Ahmed and OF Jordan Luplow were both trending toward being out for Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 28, 2022D-backs’ pitchers combine for solid outing vs. Dodgers’ lineup in spring win
The Arizona Diamondbacks got a solid outing from seven different pitchers against one of the deepest lineups in MLB on Monday.
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PHOENIX RISING FC | Mar 26, 2022Phoenix Rising’s 19-match home unbeaten streak snapped by San Diego Loyal
It was déjà vu from last week for Phoenix Rising FC against San Diego Loyal SC in Chandler on Saturday night.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 26, 2022Suns center JaVale McGee out vs. 76ers with non-COVID illness
Suns center JaVale McGee has been ruled out against the 76ers on Sunday due to a non-COVID-19 illness, per the team's latest injury report.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 26, 2022The Athletic: Arizona Cardinals’ biggest position of need is defensive line
The Arizona Cardinals are in the midst of the league's free agency period and the NFL Draft is slated right behind on April 28-30.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 26, 2022Cardinals CB Byron Murphy listed among ESPN’s top free agents of 2023
Scottsdale Saguaro High School alumnus Byron Murphy was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Mar 25, 2022Coyotes’ Jay Beagle returns; Christian Fischer out with lower-body injury
The Arizona Coyotes got back center Jay Beagle after missing over three months with a lower-body injury that he had surgery for on Jan. 6.
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NCAA | Mar 25, 2022
Saint Peter’s becomes first No. 15 seed to reach Elite 8 in NCAA history
March 25 is National Peacock Day. So is it coincidence or destiny that No. 15 seed Saint Peter's upset Purdue 67-64 in the Sweet 16?