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 DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 12, 2025D-backs position player style to see ‘systematic change’ but personnel confidence there, GM says
Defensive improvement is on the to-do list for D-backs position players, and GM Mike Hazen feels comfortable with his internal options.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Nov 11, 2025Jaden Bradley shows off ridiculous touch, Arizona uses NAU as chance to test 3-ball
Arizona basketball made a conscious effort to properly gauge its 3-point touch in a 84-49 win over Northern Arizona on Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Nov 5, 2025Arizona basketball high up on Jay Bilas’ top 68 teams this season; ASU sneaks in
Arizona men's basketball is a viewed as "surprisingly well set up" in ESPN's Jay Bilas' top 68 teams this season, as ASU barely makes his cut.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 5, 2025ESPN’s Graziano considers if Cardinals could consider cutting Kyler Murray
ESPN's Dan Graziano said that dead money will not completely dissuade the Cardinals if they decide to move away from quarterback Kyler Murray after this season.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 5, 2025Former Suns center Frank Kaminsky joins Valley Suns as broadcast analyst
"Frank the Tank" Kaminsky, former Suns center, will be putting on a headset as an analyst for Valley Suns home games this season.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Nov 3, 2025As advertised: Arizona’s Koa Peat all over the floor in win vs. defending champ Florida
Arizona freshman Koa Peat made an immediate impact in his team's 2025-26 season-opening win against the defending national champion Florida Gators.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 2, 2025ASU outside of AP Top 25 following road win over Iowa State
ASU football failed to make the AP Top 25 rankings but received votes in the latest poll after defeating Iowa State on Saturday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 2, 2025Big 12 football standings update: ASU clings to shot at conference championship game
Through Week 10, BYU is the lone undefeated Big 12 football team and Arizona State remains in the hunt for the title game with Jeff Sims at the helm.
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HABOOB | Nov 1, 2025NAU football forced to convert 2-point try twice after lights go dark vs. Idaho
NAU receiver Jayson Raines completed a catch on a two-point attempt after the lights went dark mid-play. It unfortunately didn't count.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Nov 1, 2025Suns program to distribute free tickets to underprivileged youth across Valley
A new initiative will provide underserved Valley youth with thousands of free tickets to Phoenix Suns home games during the 2025-26 season.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 30, 2025Rossini: Kenny Dillingham can accomplish ‘anything he wants’ in coaching with ASU
ASU's Kenny Dillingham has been a trendy name for vacant coaching positions, but his athletic director says anything he can dream up can be done in Tempe.
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THREADS BLOG | Oct 30, 2025If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: ASU football returns to white-gold uniforms at Iowa State
For the second time this season, ASU football will show off its timeless white-gold uniforms, this time when in Ames on Saturday to take on Iowa State.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 30, 2025Jalen Green out for 6th straight game, Suns debut still on hold; Dillon Brooks remains out vs. Jazz
Jalen Green's Suns debut remains on hold as he was listed as out with a right hamstring strain ahead of the Phoenix Suns' game against the Utah Jazz on Friday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 26, 2025Suns losing free throw battle and defense lacking ‘communication’ through first 3 games
It's a small "sample size," but the Phoenix Suns have been majorly behind the eight ball in two major categories en route to lopsided losses.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2025ASU closes gap in loss vs. Houston, has to lean on Jeff Sims with Sam Leavitt sidelined
With quarterback Sam Leavitt in and out against Houston, ASU had to lean on backup Jeff Sims and couldn't overcome a 24-point hole and miscues.
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HABOOB | Oct 22, 2025Former Sun Amar’e Stoudemire shoots ceremonial free throw before 2025-26 season-opening win
Former Suns center Amar'e Stoudemire shot the honorary first free throw to begin Phoenix's 2025-26 season against the Sacramento Kings.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 22, 2025Suns’ Mark Williams coming off bench vs. Kings, Grayson Allen in starting lineup
Center Mark Williams will be coming off the bench in his debut for the Suns against the Sacramento Kings. Grayson Allen is in the starting lineup.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 22, 2025Mat Ishbia: 2025-26 Suns identity is ‘set’ as something for Valley fans to get behind
While the 2025-26 Suns may not make the quick leap to the championship like the Mercury, owner Mat Ishbia knows their set identity will make them competitive.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 21, 2025Arizona State fined for storming field after upset win vs. Texas Tech
ASU was fined for its fans storming the field on Saturday following an upset win over then-No. 7 Texas Tech.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 19, 2025At the halfway point: Where does everything stand in Big 12 football?
Checking in from Big 12 football central: All teams have played four conference games and title game favorites are beginning to emerge.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 19, 2025ASU football back into AP Top 25 after upset win over Texas Tech
The Sun Devils' thrilling win over Texas Tech helped them climb back into the latest AP Top 25 college football poll.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Oct 19, 2025Jaden Bradley leads scorers in Arizona exhibition win vs. Saint Mary’s, freshmen off on right foot
Senior Jaden Bradley led all scorers in an Arizona exhibition win against Saint Mary's while Wildcat freshmen flashed potential in the starting lineup.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025‘We’re right there’: Arizona’s Brennan knows errors are fixable, upset over sideline penalty
Consecutive last-possession losses have been crushing but Arizona coach Brent Brennan said his team's errors are treatable, especially with a bye week ahead.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Oct 18, 2025Arizona’s comeback attempt spoiled by Houston walk-off kick
Though Arizona got back into a seemingly out of hand game, Houston walked it off with a 41-yard kick as time expired behind a dominant rushing attack.