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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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 18, 2024ASU’s Montana Warren likely to start in place of Shamari Simmons in New Year’s Peach Bowl
Arizona State defensive back Montana Warren will likely start in place of Shamari Simmons in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Day, coach Kenny Dillingham said Wednesday at a team practice.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Dec 15, 2024Diamondbacks executive Cory Hahn named Trailblazer of the Year by Baseball America
Arizona Diamondbacks executive Cory Hahn was honored as Baseball America's Trailblazer of the Year for his unwavering commitment to positively impact those around him.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Dec 14, 2024Jaden Bradley, Wildcats waste 2nd-half surge and fall to UCLA in Phoenix
Jaden Bradley and Arizona men's basketball squandered a double-digit lead to No. 24 UCLA on Saturday in a 57-54 loss at a neutral site in Footprint Center.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 14, 2024Cardinals’ Blake Gillikin, Emari Demercado placed on IR, out for regular season
Cardinals' starting punter Blake Gillikin and running back Emari Demercado were placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the 2024 regular season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 14, 2024State Farm Stadium roof expected to be open for Cardinals-Patriots
The roof of State Farm Stadium is expected to be open Sunday when the Cardinals host the Patriots in Week 15 of the NFL season, the team announced.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Dec 1, 2024Arizona football’s Brent Brennan: Territorial Cup loss to ASU ‘soul crushing’
Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats were outgunned and outmatched in a 49-7 Territorial Cup defeat at the hands of No. 16 Arizona State.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 30, 2024Block party: Suns’ Kevin Durant stuffs Warriors’ Lindy Waters III, blocks 3 shots in Phoenix win
Kevin Durant might have eaten an extra helping of stuffing on Thanksgiving, as he had three blocks Saturday against the Golden State Warriors.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 30, 2024Suns’ Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic both out ahead of Warriors matchup with leg injuries
Phoenix Suns' starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic were ruled out of Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors with leg-related injuries.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 30, 2024Arizona State football’s Jordyn Tyson exits Territorial Cup with apparent arm injury
Arizona State football's Jordyn Tyson exited the pivotal Territorial Cup game on Saturday in Tucson with a left arm injury.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 23, 2024Arizona State football keeps BYU in game with aggressive 4th-down decisions
Arizona State football was not shy when it came to going for it on fourth down Saturday in its 28-23 win over No. 14 BYU.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 23, 2024Sun Devil fans storm field prematurely, delay final play of monumental ASU-BYU football game
Arizona State football's historic 28-23 win over No. 14 BYU was put on hold for 14 minutes as Sun Devil fans prematurely stormed the field in Tempe.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 23, 2024Arizona’s WR Tetairoa McMillan becomes program leader in career reception yards vs. TCU
Arizona football wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan became the program leader in career reception yards in a 49-28 loss at TCU.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 23, 2024Arizona State football recovers onside kick late in 1st half, keeps BYU at bay
A risky first-half onside kick by Arizona State football paid off, as Cam Skattebo's third rushing touchdown put the Sun Devils up 21-0 over BYU.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Nov 9, 2024Arizona basketball spreads the wealth, dominates paint vs. Old Dominion
The No. 10 Arizona Wildcats jumped out to a 13-0 lead for the second straight game to begin their 2024-25 season, and they took care of Old Dominion 102-44 on Saturday at McKale Center.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 26, 2024Valley Suns select 2 in team’s inaugural draft, former Sun Landry Shamet to WC Knicks
The Valley Suns took two players off the board in its inaugural NBA G League draft. Former Sun Landry Shamet went to the WC Knicks as the No. 2 overall pick.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 19, 2024Phoenix Suns waive center Frank Kaminsky in leadup to 2024-25 season opener
The Phoenix Suns waived center Frank Kaminsky ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, the team announced Saturday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Oct 19, 2024Trio of turnovers: Arizona football cannot capitalize on extra possessions against Colorado
Arizona football did not capitalize on a wild turnover sequence in the first half against Colorado and trailed 28-7.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 6, 2024Tight end injury update: Cardinals’ Trey McBride, 49ers’ George Kittle both expected to play
After being downgraded to questionable with a rib injury on Saturday, Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is expected to play Sunday at the San Francisco 49ers per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 5, 2024Jordyn Tyson snags 2 late TDs after miscues to lift Arizona State football over Kansas
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson caught a pair of TDs in the fourth quarter to overcome first-half miscues in a 35-31 win over Kansas on Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 5, 2024Arizona State-Kansas football game kicks off at 107 degrees, hottest temperature since 2000
A 107-degree kickoff temperature on Saturday at Mountain America Stadium was the hottest recorded since 2000, as Arizona State played its Big 12 home opener against Kansas.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 27, 2024Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez getting the ball Saturday vs. Padres
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Eduardo Rodriguez will start Saturday in Game 2 against the San Diego Padres, as the team is now on the outside looking in for one of two remaining NL Wild Card berths.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 21, 2024Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly exits game with calf cramp after tossing 5 scoreless innings vs. Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly exited Saturday night's 5-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers after five scoreless innings with a right calf cramp, according to the team.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Sep 2, 2024Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan dubbed Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after electric opener
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his record-setting performance against New Mexico in Week 1 of the college football season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 30, 2024Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw exits early, Corbin Carroll launches solo home run
Corbin Carroll feasted on a 67-mph curveball for a solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodger's starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw in the second inning Friday night at Chase Field.