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 | Jan 4, 2023The Athletic: D-backs’ New Year’s resolution is to find out if pitching prospects are for real
The Athletic's Andy McCullough gave each MLB team a New Year's resolution, including the D-backs finding out if their prospects are for real.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jan 3, 2023ESPN: Diamondbacks could take advantage of new MLB rules on base paths in 2023
Net gain, which has been tracked since 2004, measures baserunning production -- including runners advancing -- stolen bases and outs on bases.
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THREADS BLOG | Jan 2, 2023Mississippi State honors late coach Mike Leach with ‘Pirate’ helmet decal
Both Mississippi State and USC will be honoring the late Mike Leach with "ML" helmet decals in their respective bowl games on Monday.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Dec 31, 2022ASU men’s hoops fights back admirably but ultimately falls to No. 5 Arizona
ASU proved in Saturday's 69-60 loss to No. 5 Arizona that the Sun Devils were worthy of the No. 25 ranking in the AP Top 25 Poll on Dec. 19.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Dec 30, 2022Sun Devils deemed underdogs vs. No. 5 Wildcats in men’s basketball
The Territorial Cup moves to the hardwood for a matchup in men's basketball on Saturday afternoon at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 30, 2022Suns remain shorthanded vs. Raptors, Fred VanVleet questionable
The Phoenix Suns will close out the 2022 calendar year against the Raptors with four players listed as out on the NBA’s latest injury report.
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GOLF | Dec 29, 2022Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele make early commitments to 2023 WM Phoenix Open
The WM Phoenix Open announced on Thursday that Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Sam Burns have made their early commitments for 2023.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Dec 29, 2022
ASU men’s hoops to lean on defense to ‘enable better offense’ vs. No. 5 Arizona
ASU men's hoops is in for its biggest test of the season when it hosts No. 5 Arizona on New Year's Eve Saturday afternoon at DFA.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 27, 2022
Suns’ Chris Paul suffers left calf injury in win over Grizzlies, says he is ‘good’
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul exited Tuesday night's 125-108 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis due to a left calf injury.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 27, 2022Arizona Cardinals release offensive lineman Wyatt Davis
The Arizona Cardinals have released offensive lineman Wyatt Davis, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 26, 2022Family tradition: ASU tight ends coach Jason Mohns follows father’s footsteps as assistant
Jason Mohns chose ASU because of the unique opportunity to both progress in his career while simultaneously not having to move his family.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 26, 2022Report: Cardinals safety Budda Baker to miss remainder of season with shoulder injury
Arizona Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker is reportedly out for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 25, 2022Arizona State football to run a ‘multiple’ offense under OC Beau Baldwin
With the hiring of offensive coordinator Beau Baldwin, the Arizona State Sun Devils are on their third OC in as many years.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 23, 2022Kenny Dillingham: Change coming to ASU football with 2024, 2025 recruiting classes
Kenny Dillingham has been through a whirlwind in his first month as head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 20, 2022Watch: Deandre Ayton’s heated exchange involving Monty Williams on Suns’ bench
Deandre Ayton was seen in a heated exchange involving head coach Monty Williams on the Suns' bench in a 113-110 loss to the Wizards.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 19, 2022
Suns guard Josh Okogie exits win vs. Lakers with right hip soreness
Phoenix Suns guard Josh Okogie exited Monday night's 130-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers due to right hip soreness and did not return.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 17, 2022Devin Booker scores season-high 58 points in Suns’ comeback win over Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns guard set a new season-high for points scored in Friday night's 118-114 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 16, 2022Arizona State LB Merlin Robertson accepts invitation to play in Hula Bowl
Arizona State linebacker Merlin Robertson has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 Hula Bowl, it announced on Thursday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 16, 2022Chris Paul graduates from Winston-Salem State, gifts fellow classmates $2,500
Chris Paul began his collegiate career at Wake Forest in 2003, where he worked on a bachelor's degree for two years before turning pro.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Dec 15, 2022D-backs rookie OF Corbin Carroll makes front cover of Baseball America magazine
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll will be on the cover of Baseball America magazine's January edition.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 14, 2022Cardinals take Clemson DT Bryan Bresee in McShay’s 1st mock draft
While the Arizona Cardinals still have four games remaining in the regular season, ESPN's Todd McShay is looking to the 2023 NFL Draft.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 13, 2022Cardinals DL Zach Allen out vs. Broncos, CB Marco Wilson ‘OK’
Arizona Cardinals DL Zach Allen will not play against the Broncos in Denver on Sunday, head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Dec 9, 2022Arizona Coyotes return home from 14-game road trip to beat NHL’s best Boston Bruins
The Arizona Coyotes returned to their home ice on Friday night for just the fifth NHL game at Mullett Arena.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 8, 2022After transfer tease, TE Jalin Conyers announces return to ASU
Redshirt junior tight end Jalin Conyers is returning to play football at Arizona State for the 2023 season, he announced on Thursday.