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 | Sep 10, 2021Cardinals GM Steve Keim optimistic about CBs, roster before 2021 opener
Nitpick every position group and the coaching staff of the Cardinals all you want. GM Steve Keim believes his team is set up to succeed.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 8, 2021Michael Bidwill believes in QB Kyler Murray’s improved leadership
The Arizona Cardinals not only went after aging veterans but changed the locker room dynamics in the process this offseason.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Sep 7, 2021Suns ink free agent wing Chandler Hutchison
The Phoenix Suns on Tuesday signed free agent wing Chandler Hutchison. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Sep 2, 2021
Wildcats’ depth chart for BYU game highlights youth at QB, DB
The first depth chart for the Arizona Wildcats reflected coach Jedd Fisch's noncommitment when it comes to who plays quarterback against BYU.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 1, 2021Cardinals add vet CB Rasul Douglas, return 10 to practice squad
Plugging the cornerback void left by Malcolm Butler's retirement, the Cardinals claimed Rasul Douglas and Antonio Hamilton off waivers.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 31, 2021No surprises on Arizona State football’s 1st depth chart of 2021
There weren't any grand surprises springing up on the first depth chart for ASU heading into a season opener against Southern Utah.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 30, 2021Report: Suns have pursued Spurs F Thaddeus Young via trade
Apparently, the Suns have tried to make more aggressive moves beyond the additions of Landry Shamet and JaVale McGee.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 25, 2021Phoenix Suns release Aztec-inspired uniform concept
The Phoenix Suns are asking for their fans to provide input on an in-the-works uniform concept based on ancient Aztec symbolism.
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THREADS BLOG | Aug 25, 2021Mercury star Diana Taurasi’s ‘GOAT Vision’ LeBron 18 shoes drop Friday
If you still don't believe Diana Taurasi is the GOAT, you can take notes for consideration by looking at the details of her next shoes.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 23, 2021Herm Edwards shrugs off David Shaw’s criticism of ASU recruiting scandal
Stanford coach David Shaw went on the record to criticize Arizona State for its alleged recruiting violations.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 20, 2021
Larry Fitzgerald on football future: ‘I just don’t have the urge to play’
Free agent receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who has spent his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals, spoke to Jim Gray on "Let's Go."
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 19, 2021Cardinals DT Jordan Phillips says he is a breakthrough COVID-19 case
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Jordan Phillips said on Thursday that he is a breakthrough COVID-19 case after testing positive.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 19, 2021D-backs reinstate RHP Noe Ramirez, option Humberto Castellanos
Pitcher Noe Ramirez was reinstated from the Diamondbacks' injured list Thursday after he was placed on it on July 30.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2021D-backs GM Hazen watches standings, doesn’t want top MLB Draft pick
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen has no shame in admitting he watches the MLB standings. Currently, that means the bottom of them.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 18, 2021Edmonds: Cardinals’ Kyler Murray more comfortable throwing into tight windows
Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds said Kyler Murray has growing confidence in fitting balls where they might not seem possible.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 17, 2021
Suns to open 2021-22 schedule on national TV vs. Nuggets, Lakers
After falling short of a title, the Phoenix Suns open their 2021-22 season against their first two playoff opponents from last season.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 13, 2021
Suns’ Williams on Woj Pod: Booker hurt hamstring in Game 3 of Finals
Monty Williams has explained away his most curious decision during the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 13, 2021
Sharp Football Analysis ranks Cardinals high at QB, low at RB
Sharp Football Analysis ranked positional units for all 32 teams, using analytics as a guide. Where do the Cardinals fall?
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 12, 2021
Cam Payne ‘had to run it back’ with Suns, hopes to build on hustle identity
Cam Payne knew he could chase a big payday in free agency. In the end, there wasn't much entertaining leaving the Phoenix Suns.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 11, 2021
Herm Edwards preaches adaptability with ASU football assistants on leave
Herm Edwards maintained ASU will adapt without coaches who were put on leave amid the NCAA's investigation into recruiting malpractices.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 10, 2021Cardinals LB coach Bill Davis on motivated Jordan Hicks: ‘I overplayed him’
As Jordan Hicks' production waned in 2020, Cardinals LBs coach Bill Davis came to the realization that he'd done his linebacker no favors.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 5, 2021Chris Paul contract details: A Suns salary cap and roster update
Chris Paul's contract could reach up to $120 million over four years. We do have a few more details to understand how the Suns protected themselves.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 5, 2021Frank Kaminsky returning to Phoenix Suns on 1-year contract
Frank Kaminsky has appeared in 86 games for the Suns over the past two seasons and will provide depth with Dario Saric recovering from an ACL injury.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Aug 4, 2021Arizona Wildcats go retro permanently with new football uniforms
The Wildcats are going retro, calling back to the Desert Swarm teams of the 1990s.