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 | Apr 27, 2021NFL Draft prospects to know for the Cardinals: Surtain II and the CBs
The Cardinals feel better about their cornerback depth as the NFL Draft nears, but Patrick Surtain II, Jaycee Horn and Caleb Farley could remain targets.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 26, 2021Arizona Cardinals hope for a big QB run atop 2021 NFL Draft
The Cardinals, this year holding the 16th overall pick, hope a deep QB group catches the eye of the teams selecting ahead of them.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 26, 2021Arizona Cardinals OT Marcus Gilbert announces retirement
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert announced his retirement on Monday. He did not play for Arizona over the past two seasons.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 23, 2021Cardinals GM says 2021 NFL Draft has ‘really deep’ WR class
Do the Arizona Cardinals want even more elite wideout talent to optimize quarterback Kyler Murray in his third NFL season?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 23, 2021D-backs call up RHP Matt Peacock, option Riley Smith to training site
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Peacock from the team's alternate training site and sent down fellow reliever Riley Smith.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 23, 2021NFL Draft prospects to know for the Cardinals: Edge and D-line
The Arizona Cardinals don't need much for edge rushers or defensive lineman for 2021, but you can never plan too far ahead.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 22, 2021‘Nothing has changed’ regarding Larry Fitzgerald’s status with Cardinals
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said Thursday that "nothing has changed" regarding Larry Fitzgerald's decision to return for his 18th season or retire.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Apr 22, 2021Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd knows he’s yet to gain former Wildcats’ trust
Gilbert Arenas is certainly not the most measured voice among Arizona Wildcats men's basketball alumni. Still, his voice carries.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 21, 20212021 NFL Draft prospects to know for the Cardinals: Inside linebacker
It may be redundant for the Arizona Cardinals to select an inside linebacker in the 2021 NFL Draft after taking Isaiah Simmons. But here's the thing:
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 20, 2021Giants reportedly ‘considering’ trading down from 11th pick
There could be a few intriguing options on the board at No. 11, and Cardinals GM Steve Keim might think about moving up to select them.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 20, 2021Another Schrager NFL mock draft, another Cardinals trade-up
Through two mock drafts, it's clear Good Morning Football host Peter Schrager believes the Arizona Cardinals are going all-in on this offseason.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 16, 2021Suns coach: ‘Vulnerable’ conversation with Mikal Bridges launched wing
At the foundation of Mikal Bridges' growth and success is the trust he's built with second-year Suns coach Monty Williams.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 16, 2021In Todd McShay’s eyes, Cardinals’ biggest draft need isn’t what you think
You'd be hard-pressed to find an NFL mock draft that has the Arizona Cardinals using their first-round pick to select a tight end.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 14, 2021Cardinals draft Alabama WR DeVonta Smith in Brugler’s 7-round NFL mock
What are the chances the Arizona Cardinals will have the opportunity to draft one of the 2021 NFL Draft's top three wide receivers at the end of the month?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 13, 2021Zac Gallen cooks in 2021 debut, but Diamondbacks ‘pen blows lead vs. A’s
Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen struck out eight and gave up one earned run to the Oakland Athletics in his 2021 debut, but the bullpen didn't have it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 13, 2021D-backs 1B Christian Walker to be patient with ‘mild’ oblique strain
A "mild" oblique strain that put Christian Walker on the 10-day injured list Monday has the Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman hopeful for a quick recovery.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 13, 2021D-backs option ‘growing’ RHP Matt Peacock, starter Zac Gallen recalled
Starting pitcher Zac Gallen was recalled by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday as reliever Matt Peacock was optioned to the team's training site.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 12, 2021Another NFL mock has Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle falling to Cards
For the second time in a week, an NFL mock draft has the Arizona Cardinals having a chance to draft Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle at 16.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 9, 2021D-backs see balls, can only hit them in 2-frame blip of loss to Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks' first game at Chase Field in 2021 went from home-opening dud to ballistic rally in a hurry. And then it fizzled.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 9, 2021D-backs RHP Riley Smith takes rotation role, to start Saturday vs. Reds
The Diamondbacks will fill the open rotation spot vacated by Caleb Smith with right-hander Riley Smith, who will make his first MLB start Saturday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Apr 8, 2021There’s beauty in how Suns turn Deandre Ayton rebounds into points
Deandre Ayton's rebounding didn't just lead to more possessions against the Jazz. It helped the Suns get quick, easy looks.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Apr 7, 2021Arizona AD Dave Heeke vague on timing of Sean Miller firing
Arizona Wildcats athletic director Dave Heeke did not go into detail about why the school decided Wednesday to fire head men's basketball coach Sean Miller.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Apr 7, 2021Arizona basketball plentiful with options to replace coach Sean Miller
Let's take a look at candidates who might make sense for the Arizona job, plus those who will be mentioned but we're not betting on.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 7, 2021D-backs’ Matt Peacock in debut records a 1st that’s nearly 76 years old
Two weeks short of 76 years ago, Marino Pieretti succeeded in doing what Diamondbacks right-hander Matt Peacock achieved against the Rockies on Tuesday.