About
Payne Moses is a web content editor for KTAR News and Arizona Sports at Bonneville Phoenix. A lifelong Arizonan, Payne briefly left the state to play collegiate golf but returned to pursue his passion for journalism. When he’s not managing digital content, he enjoys exercising, golfing, spending time with his family and dogs, and serving at his local church.
Experience
- Web Content Editor, KTAR/Arizona Sports (June 2024–Present)
Writes and edits 5+ articles per day, curates homepage content, manages app alerts and newsletters, and distributes content across digital platforms. - Assistant Sports Information Director, Arizona Christian University (July 2023–June 2024)
Produced over 300 articles, managed stats and event setup, and created digital graphics and media content across 10 varsity sports. - Staff Writer, The Echo News, Taylor University (Feb 2021–May 2023)
Reported and edited campus news, authored profiles and event previews, and contributed to editorial planning and publishing. - News Reporter, Marion Chronicle-Tribune (Sept 2021–Jan 2022)
Covered high school and college sports, profiled local businesses, and wrote feature previews for community events.
Education
- Arizona State University – M.A. in Sports Journalism (Expected Summer 2025)
- Taylor University – B.A. in Multimedia Journalism, minor in Sport Management (2023, Summa Cum Laude)
Achievements & Awards
- Excellence in Multimedia Journalism Award – Taylor University (2022–23)
- Sports Writer of the Year – Taylor University (2022–23)
- Certificate of Merit in Leadership – Taylor University (2022–23)
Social Media Profiles
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 10, 2026Khaman Maluach shows night-and-day difference in 2nd NBA Summer League
Khaman Maluach appeared stronger and with a more mature game on Friday in NBA Summer League action following his first full offseason.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 10, 2026Koa Peat connects with Khaman Maluach for alley-oop, dunks 1st basket in Summer League
Suns rookie forward Koa Peat got an early jump on a goal of his entering his first NBA Summer League on Friday and helped create some fireworks.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 10, 2026Mark Williams knows re-signing with Suns just means more time to prove himself
Mark Williams still has much to prove despite earning a long-term deal. Plus, he talked about giving his No. 15 jersey to Devin Booker.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 9, 2026Diamondbacks DFA Pavin Smith, recall Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A after split with Padres
Smith was hitting .141 (11-for-78) this season for the Diamondbacks while sporting a .236 on-base percentage and .428 OPS.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 9, 2026Merrill Kelly appears to be turning corner as Diamondbacks salvage series tie with Padres
The Diamondbacks put all-too-familiar hitting struggles behind them in a series-tying 3-1 win on Thursday against the Padres.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 9, 2026Koa Peat’s desire to win not going anywhere as he enters 1st NBA Summer League
Koa Peat isn't letting this proven track record slip from being his mentality ahead of his first NBA Summer League, even if the contests don't count.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 9, 2026Philip Abner recalled, Jose Cabrera optioned to Triple-A ahead of Diamondbacks-Padres finale
Reliever Philip Abner (9.95 ERA) will have the opportunity to build on limited MLB action this season beginning Thursday as the Diamondbacks take on the Padres.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 4, 2026Suns officially agree to 2-way contract with former Warriors guard Pat Spencer
The 29-year-old, 6-foot-2 guard spent the last three seasons adopting a progressively larger role on the Warriors before signing with the Suns.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 4, 2026Apple Pie Nachos to be sold on Fourth of July at Diamondbacks-Brewers game
Fans at the Diamondbacks game on Saturday can eat cinnamon sugar-coated tortilla chips topped with all of the typical apple pie fixings.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Jul 3, 2026QB Caden Jones becomes 4th commit in Arizona’s 2027 class from same California HS
2027 Arizona commit Caden Jones is a 6-foot-3, 185-pound quarterback at Crean Lutheran High School rated as the No. 36 signal caller by 247 Sports.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 3, 2026Suns rookie Koa Peat throws Diamondbacks-Brewers 1st pitch to kick off Fourth of July series
Koa Peat, a local success story turned Suns rookie, threw out the first pitch on Friday to get a series between the Diamondbacks and Brewers underway.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 3, 2026ESPN’s Schoenfield: Diamondbacks should target Angels starter Reid Detmers before trade deadline
The 6-foot-2 Angels lefty has been having a career-best season under a team-friendly contract that might appeal to the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Jul 2, 2026Arizona football lands 2027 commitment from CB Evan Mack, 3rd from same California HS
Arizona football has now had three 2027 commitments from players prepping at Crean Lutheran High School, with the latest being 6-foot-3 CB Evan Mack.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 2, 20262026 Suns offseason: How have Phoenix’s moves been viewed so far?
A blockbuster trade, player re-signings and the drafting of a local product have marked the Phoenix Suns' offseason entering Fourth of July weekend.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 28, 2026Diamondbacks swept by Rays, Merrill Kelly regresses with tough part of schedule nearing
The Diamondbacks only managed four total runs in a three-game sweep to the Rays, as they near a gauntlet of upcoming opponents.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 28, 2026Nolan Arenado reflects on return to St. Louis, ASU baseball commitment in high school
When a player returns to their former stomping grounds, they don't know what to expect. Nolan Arenado didn't anticipate three standing ovations.
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MLB | Jun 23, 20262026 MLB Draft: Where do Arizona high school, college products project?
There are plenty of 2026 MLB Draft hopefuls with Arizona ties, the group headlined by ASU LHP Cole Carlon and Hamilton product Roch Cholowsky.
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NBA | Jun 22, 2026Giannis Antetokounmpo dealt to Heat on eve of 2026 NBA Draft
Giannis Antetokounmpo was a two-time NBA MVP for Milwaukee and was named NBA Finals MVP when the Bucks beat the Suns for the 2021 title.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 22, 2026Merrill Kelly grinds out bounce-back effort as Diamondbacks fall short vs. Cardinals
Starting pitcher Merrill Kelly worked hard to get back on track Monday against the Cardinals, but the Diamondbacks offense once again failed to take advantage of scoring chances.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 22, 2026Report: ASU DT MyKeil Gardner to miss another whole season with ruptured Achilles
The absence of MyKeil Gardner, a redshirt sophomore and local, is a loss for ASU's defensive line but it still features plenty of depth to make up for it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 22, 2026MLB All-Star voting check-in: Corbin Carroll, Nolan Arenado both fall in standings
Diamondbacks' Carroll and Arenado are running out of time to make the cut in Phase 1 of MLB All-Star voting, which determines starters in the Midseason Classic on July 14.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 21, 2026Brandyn Garcia has been rocking Devin Booker cleats amid a solid campaign on the mound
Brandyn Garcia has been a reliable member of the Diamondbacks bullpen this season, and he could use a few more Book 1s or even 2s.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 19, 2026Corbin Carroll ties Stephen Drew’s franchise record with bases-clearing triple vs. Twins
Stephen Drew has company at the top of the Diamondbacks' career triples ladder, as Corbin Carroll matched his record on Friday against the Minnesota Twins.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jun 19, 2026ESPN’s way-too-early bracketology: ASU a last-four-in team, Arizona a 2-seed
ASU would be a fringe 2027 NCAA Tournament team and Arizona a No. 2 seed, both in the West Region, based on ESPN's projections of the expanded bracket.