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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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Feb 7, 2026Former Arizona Wildcats Carter Bryant, Keshad Johnson to take part in NBA All-Star dunk contest
Two former Arizona Wildcats, Carter Bryant and Keshad Johnson, will showcase their throw-down creativity in this year's AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.
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HABOOB | Feb 7, 2026‘Absolute dawg’: Puka Nacua thrilled former OC Mike LaFleur has his head-coaching shot
Rams receiver Puka Nacua had a 2025 season worthy of league honors under Mike LaFleur and said Arizona can be confident they got the right guy to lead.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 6, 2026Retired D-back David Peralta fondly recalls 2017 Wild Card, not a fan of boos as Dodger
David Peralta created many memories in his nine years with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 2017 National League Wild Card among the most vivid.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 4, 2026Devin Booker, Stephen Curry out; Jalen Green questionable for Suns-Warriors on Prime
Star guards Devin Booker and Stephen Curry were both ruled out ahead of Thursday's Suns-Warriors game that will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Feb 4, 2026Report: Cardinals request to interview Rams’ Aubrey Pleasant, 2 others
The Cardinals have reportedly requested to interview Rams defensive passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant and two others for their DC job.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Feb 4, 2026Cardinals to hire Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator
Nathaniel Hackett will be hired as the Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator. He was the Packers OC under Matt LaFleur for three seasons.
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NCAA | Jan 29, 2026Fiesta Sports Foundation to host 1st national Division 1 women’s flag football tournament at ASU
Fiesta Sports Foundation announced it has launched a NCAA Division 1 women's flag football tournament in April, which will take place at ASU's Fields at Dorsey.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 29, 2026Dillon Brooks has career scoring game in win vs. Pistons on his T-shirt night
Michael Jordan famously had his "flu game" in the 1997 NBA Finals and now Dillon Brooks had a T-shirt game in a big win against the Detroit Pistons.
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GOLF | Jan 29, 2026Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly to tee it up at star-studded WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am
Diamondbacks right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is among the latest commits for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jan 29, 2026Report: Diamondbacks sign righty reliever Derek Law to minor league deal
The Diamondbacks have reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with former Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Derek Law.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Jan 22, 2026Join Arizona Sports for the Cardinals Climb fundraiser benefiting the special needs community
The Arizona Cardinals will host the first-ever Cardinals Climb at State Farm Stadium to benefit the special needs community.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 19, 2026PFF: Arizona State DB Keith Abney, WR Jordyn Tyson mocked in 1st round; Cardinals take safety
ASU's Keith Abney and Jordyn Tyson were both mocked in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cardinals go with Ohio State S Caleb Downs.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jan 19, 2026Arizona dubbed unanimous No. 1 in latest AP college basketball poll
Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in college basketball after missing out on the honor by a single vote in the previous AP Top 25 poll.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 19, 2026Bobby Hurley: Playing Arizona, Houston in same week like ‘Final Four’
ASU's Bobby Hurley isn't making excuses for recent poor outings, but he said the last two games felt like making a Final Four run.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 16, 2026Larry Fitzgerald’s career-best playoff game in NFC Divisional vs. Packers turns 10
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald totaled a career-best 176 yards in a postseason game exactly 10 years ago against the Packers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 16, 2026Oso Ighodaro is ‘grateful’ for Dillon Brooks raising his intensity, working out free-throw kinks
Oso Ighodaro has seen his game blossom in Year 2 of his NBA career, and there's one intangible that has made most of the difference: intensity.
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NCAA | Jan 13, 2026Arizona president, others pen letter calling on schools to accept new college athletics rules
University leaders, including Arizona President Suresh Garimella, wrote a letter to fellow D1 schools urging them to play by the new rules in college athletics.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 13, 2026John Harbaugh reportedly has interviews with 3 teams this week, Cardinals not on ‘inside track’
John Harbaugh reportedly has a few interviews this week with teams that have head coach openings, but the Cardinals aren't among them.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 6, 2026Jamaree Bouyea remains out against Grizzlies, Grayson Allen completely off injury report
Jamaree Bouyea was ruled out for the second straight game while Grayson Allen was off of the latest injury report before the Suns face the Grizzlies.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 6, 2026Report: Sam Leavitt to visit Tennessee amid Demond Williams being linked to LSU
Former ASU QB Sam Leavitt is reportedly visiting Tennessee on Wednesday with Washington's Demond Williams linked to LSU after entering the transfer portal.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 6, 2026Arizona State gets commitment from LSU CB Ashton Stamps, adds to depleted position
ASU addressed an area of need after LSU cornerback Ashton Stamps announced his commitment to the Sun Devils following his entrance into the transfer portal.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 6, 2026Jesus Gomez declares for 2026 NFL Draft after reviving ASU kicking department
Kicker Jesus Gomez injected life into a previously struggling phase of ASU's special teams and now announced he will be entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
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HABOOB | Jan 5, 2026How much time is left? Clock, scoreboard malfunctions delay Suns-Rockets
The Suns already dealt with plane issues getting to Houston and then the clock and scoreboard refused to cooperate at Toyota Center.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 5, 2026Mock draft roundup: Experts express mixed view on Cardinals and No. 3 overall pick
NFL mock drafts are being pumped out for April with picks all but set and pundits are split on which need the Cardinals should address first.