About
Kevin Zimmerman is ArizonaSports.com’s and KTAR.com’s digital content manager and co-host of Arizona Sports’ Empire of the Suns podcast. The Mesa native has covered the Suns on-and-off since graduating the University of Arizona in 2011 and also spent time reporting on the Cardinals, D-backs and ASU football.
When he is not working, Kevin is spending time with his wife and two sons, running Phoenix’s canals or staring at cacti in his backyard.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Podcasting
- Social media management
- Radio hosting
- Multimedia reporting
- Copy editing
- Photography
Education
- University of Arizona – Bachelor’s degree in journalism
- Minor in Anthropology
Achievements & Awards
- Taught sports reporting class at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Covered the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks and ASU football as a beat reporter at different publications since 2011
- Covered men’s basketball, swim and dive, softball as a student reporter at the University of Arizona
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 16, 2021
Report: Cardinals tried to sign Chiefs QB Shane Buechele to active roster
According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Chiefs signed Shane Buechele off their practice squad to keep the Cardinals from adding him.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 16, 2021Cardinals reportedly alter LB Devon Kennard’s contract to add cap space
The Arizona Cardinals reportedly have opened up $1.7 million in cap space by restructuring Devon Kennard's contract.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 12, 2021
Keim: Carson Palmer’s words resonated as Cardinals signed Colt McCoy
It felt pretty obvious why the Cardinals went after a new backup QB in the offseason. Steve Keim also drew inspiration from his old starter.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 12, 2021Arizona Wildcats to wear uniforms honoring Davis-Monthan Air Force base vs. Utah
The Arizona Wildcats will don "Dress White" alternates against the Utah Utes for its Military Appreciation Game on Saturday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 9, 2021
Arizona Cardinals add DT Zach Kerr amid Tuesday roster moves
With tackle Rashard Lawrence (calf) and end J.J. Watt (shoulder) on injured reserve, the Arizona Cardinals added veteran Zach Kerr.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 8, 2021
Report: MRI confirms high ankle sprain for Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds
James Conner and Eno Benjamin picked up more duties for the Arizona Cardinals when Chase Edmonds exited against the San Francisco 49ers.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 6, 2021Jordan Hicks: Young ‘avatars’ helping Cardinals stop opposing tight ends
The Cardinals have yet to allow a touchdown to tight ends this season. Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks credits his young linebackers.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 5, 2021
GM: Arizona Cardinals holding out hope J.J. Watt can avoid surgery, IR
It's been more than a week since Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt suffered a likely season-ending injury to his shoulder.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Nov 5, 2021Yahoo!: Damian Lillard looked at Suns in decision to stay with Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard called Mikal Bridges his favorite NBA small forward and saw promise in how the Suns built a team from scratch.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 4, 2021Arizona Cardinals OL Justin Murray designated to return from IR
The Arizona Cardinals designated OL Justin Murray to return from the injured reserve. He had been sidelined with a back injury.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 3, 2021PFF: Cardinals rookies Zaven Collins, Rondale Moore make the grade at halfway point
General manager Steve Keim looks like he's hit with his first two picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, at least by PFF's grading system.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 1, 2021Herm Edwards says ASU players haven’t quit: ‘I know they haven’t’
It snowballed on the Sun Devils when 28 straight points allowed to the Utah Utes took them out of control in the Pac-12 South two weeks ago.
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THREADS BLOG | Nov 1, 2021NBA reveals 2021-22 City Edition jerseys; Suns stick with Valley option
The Phoenix Suns opted out of a jersey refresh this season, having made the NBA Finals a year ago that followed a boost in jersey sales.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 28, 2021Suns hint at a new non-Chris Paul unit down the stretch of Kings game
With 6:55 left, the Suns pulled starting point guard Chris Paul for Landry Shamet. It effectively put the Suns in Point Book mode.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 24, 2021‘Disconnected’ Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury happy to be back from COVID-19 stint
Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury would rather have last week's scenario over this week's.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 22, 2021Keim: Cardinals pursued Zach Ertz trade feeling they ‘had to make a move’
General manager Steve Keim felt that his Arizona Cardinals had no choice but to be aggressive after losing starting tight end Maxx Williams.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 22, 2021Jerry Colangelo: Wait on contract part of Suns C Deandre Ayton’s growth
Jerry Colangelo understands how the business world works. He is optimistic about the Suns' lack of a contract extension with Deandre Ayton.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 20, 2021
Davis Mills to start at QB for Texans vs. Cardinals, Tyrod Taylor still out
Texans starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor will not be ready to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Davis Mills gets another start.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 19, 2021Interim play-caller Spencer Whipple comforted by support from Cardinals’ staff
Spencer Whipple did let it rip. His play-sheet didn't as the interim play-caller helped the Arizona Cardinals to a win against the Browns.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 16, 2021Browns’ defense hopes to contain ‘roadrunner’ Cardinals QB Kyler Murray
The Cleveland Browns front-seven will hope to keep Kyler Murray contained in the pocket as the Arizona Cardinals hit the road for Week 6.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 15, 2021
ESPN’s Marks: Suns deserve F grade if they don’t extend Ayton or Bridges
ESPN's Bobby Marks finds the lack of an extension for Mikal Bridges or Deandre Ayton concerning days before the deadline.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 15, 2021
New Cardinals TE Zach Ertz played for Eagles knowing trade was coming
Zach Ertz spoke about the emotional departure and final game for the Eagles as he prepares to join the Cardinals.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 15, 2021
Cardinals acquire TE Zach Ertz in trade with Eagles
The Cardinals have acquired tight end Zach Ertz from the Eagles in return for rookie cornerback Tay Gowan and a 2022 fifth-round pick.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 14, 2021ESPN’s Lowe places Suns in top-10 of League Pass Rankings
There's more potential for entertainment via the Phoenix Suns this season. ESPN's Zach Lowe has them in the top-10 of his annual rankings.