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 CARDINALS | Dec 4, 2025Kelvin Beachum says 3rd Walter Payton MOTY nomination is ‘really sweet,’ but all about impact
Cardinals' Kelvin Beachum said a third nomination for Walter Payton Man of the Year hits different, but his measurable impact is what's really important.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 4, 2025Rossini: Territorial Cup loss brought ‘healthy dose of perspective’ for ASU football
ASU football has a chance at 20 wins over its past two seasons, and athletic director Graham Rossini isn't letting a Territorial Cup loss water that down.
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HABOOB | Dec 1, 2025Who is this guy?: Austin Butler wasn’t really familiar with Collin Gillespie’s game
Actor Austin Butler wasn't too sure who he was watching courtside at the Lakers-Suns game in L.A. Collin Gillespie is a name he might remember now.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 1, 2025Devin Booker ruled out of Lakers game with right groin injury
Devin Booker was ruled out of the Suns' game against the Lakers on Monday night with a right groin injury. He scored 11 points in 10 minutes.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 30, 2025Koby Brea scores 29, Khaman Maluach posts double-double in G League action
Suns rookies Khaman Maluach and Koby Brea both made strides in their professional development on Sunday in G League play against the Stockton Kings.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 30, 2025Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. officially active vs. Buccaneers
Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is officially active for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 29, 2025Cam Skattebo shoots ceremonial free throw, in the house for Suns-Nuggets
Former ASU RB Cam Skattebo kept his Valley return tour going on Saturday by shooting the first free throw at the Phoenix Suns-Denver Nuggets game.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 29, 2025ASU football gets commit from JUCO DL Kirtland Vakalahi for growing 2026 class
ASU landed JUCO DL Kirtland Vakalahi in its 2026 commits, as it continues to add reinforcements to a soon-to-be shrinking positional group.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 29, 2025ASU’s Brian Ward, Arizona’s Danny Gonzales nominated for top assistant award
ASU DC Brian Ward and Arizona DC Danny Gonzales were named nominees for the 2025 Broyles Award, which recognizes the top assistant college football coach.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 29, 2025Suns-Thunder rematch set for NBA Cup quarters on Prime Video
The Phoenix Suns will head to Oklahoma City on Dec. 10 to play the Thunder in the quarterfinals of the 2025 NBA Cup after earning a wild card spot.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 28, 2025ASU silenced in Territorial Cup, eliminated from Big 12 title contention
Arizona State couldn't get out of its own way in a 23-7 Territorial Cup loss to Arizona and was eliminated from Big 12 title contention.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 26, 2025Jordyn Tyson, Deion Sanders make amends after ASU-Colorado game
ASU receiver Jordyn Tyson apologized to Deion Sanders more than two years after transferring from Colorado after a win in Boulder.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 26, 2025Dillingham: Territorial Cup play puts everyone ‘right on the boiling point’
Rivalry games bring out the best and worst of players, and the Territorial Cup is no different as ASU coach Kenny Dillingham said it brings people to their "boiling point."
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 23, 2025Kevin Durant out of Suns-Rockets game for ‘family matter,’ Phoenix return now on hold
Former Sun now-Houston Rocket Kevin Durant will reportedly miss Monday's game in Phoenix due to a "family matter."
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 23, 2025Dillingham pumped for Territorial Cup, hoping for ‘many more years’ of even matchups
The 2025 Territorial Cup marks the first in some time where both teams have a winning record, and ASU coach Kenny Dillingham hopes it continues.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 22, 2025Rodney Rogers, former Suns forward and NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winner, dies at 54
Former Phoenix Suns forward Rodney Rogers has died at the age of 54, the NBA announced on Saturday. He was the Sixth Man of the Year in 2000.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Nov 22, 2025Kris Hutson has a career outing on senior day in Arizona’s thrashing of Baylor
Wide receiver Kris Hutson had himself a career day against Baylor on senior day in a 41-17 Arizona win on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 22, 2025Jordyn Tyson ‘expected to return’ for Colorado matchup
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is "expected to return" at Colorado on Saturday, according to a report by ESPN's Pete Thamel.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Nov 22, 2025Cam Skattebo supporting Phoenix Children’s in NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign
A season-ending injury will prevent him from wearing them in a game, but Giants RB Cam Skattebo is supporting Phoenix Children's with his cleats.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 22, 2025Former Suns point guard Chris Paul to retire after 2025-26 NBA season
Former Suns point guard and 11-time All-NBA player Chris Paul will retire following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
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HABOOB | Nov 22, 2025Seeing green: Collin Gillespie’s game-winner meant more than an improbable win
On the brink of an inconceivable comeback win, Suns' Collin Gillespie was focused on execution. Afterwards, NBA Cup money entered his mind.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 19, 2025ESPN’s Miller projects Cardinals to take S Caleb Downs with 1st pick of 2026 NFL Draft
As the 2026 NFL Draft order currently sits, ESPN's Matt Miller has the Cardinals taking Ohio State S Caleb Downs as a "marriage of need and value."
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Nov 19, 2025Arizona’s Koa Peat puts pure athleticism on tape with putback in win vs. No. 3 UConn
Arizona's Koa Peat continued to put the rest of the NCAA on notice in a 71-67 win over No. 3 UConn with something you can't teach: pure athleticism.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 19, 2025On to Colorado: Kenny Dillingham sidesteps Sam Leavitt transfer rumors
ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham went full Bill Belichick when responding to reporter's questions about Sam Leavitt's rumored departure.