arizonasports.com editor

Tom Kuebel

About

Tom Kuebel is a web content editor for arizonasports.com and KTAR.com and has been heard on KTAR 92.3 FM as a traffic reporter. He moved to the Valley in 2017 from the Chicago suburbs after starting his career covering mostly high school sports in Illinois. He’s worked a variety of jobs in media since arriving in the Valley. He was a domain expert and caption writer for Dataminr and a digital content producer for Fox 10 Phoenix. He frequently hikes Piestewa Peak and enjoys spending time with his cat.

Expertise

Breaking news
Writing
Copy editing
Traffic reporting

Education

University of Iowa – Major: History

College of DuPage – Major: General Studies

North Central College – Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast

Communications, Minor: History

Social media profiles

X: @tomkuebelaz

IG: @grandpakeebs

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 7, 2018
Cardinals cool off D-backs, ending four-game win streak

The temperature at first pitch for the Diamondbacks game against St. Louis at Busch Stadium tied for the coldest game in D-backs history.
ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 7, 2018
Hanley recalled to Coyotes for last game of the season

Joel Hanley of the Tucson Roadrunners was emergency recalled to the Arizona Coyotes early Saturday morning with one game remaining on the Coyotes schedule.
ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 4, 2018
Roadrunners’ Dylan Strome voted to the AHL All-Rookie Team

Dylan Strome of the Tucson Roadrunners was voted by coaches, players and the media to the AHL All-Rookie Team on Wednesday.
ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 4, 2018
Coyotes GM John Chayka is striving for a higher standard

Coyotes GM John Chayka is enjoying the team’s recent success with four wins in its last five games and not falling into any sort of superstitious trap.
ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 3, 2018
Like his team, Coyotes rookie Clayton Keller has settled in at end of season

As a 19-year-old rookie for the Arizona Coyotes, Clayton Keller has had experiences this season that many NHL hopefuls can only dream of.
PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 2, 2018
Suns to host Pride Night on Tuesday against the Kings

The Phoenix Suns will be hosting Pride Night on Tuesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena as they take on the Sacramento Kings.
ARIZONA COYOTES | Apr 2, 2018
Coyotes’ Antti Raanta named NHL’s Second Star of the Week

Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta was named one of the NHL's "Three Stars of the Week" on Monday after posting a 3-0-0 record during the stretch.
GCU | Mar 25, 2018
Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark praised as a top college baseball stadium

Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark was favorably compared to many of the MLB spring training stadiums in the Phoenix area and other Division I college stadiums.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 25, 2018
Diamondbacks option Yasmany Tomas to Triple-A Reno

Yasmany Tomas was optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday morning, reducing the roster to 33 players.
ARIZONA RATTLERS | Mar 25, 2018
Arizona Rattlers start fast, hold on to beat the Nebraska Danger

Arizona quarterback Jeff Ziemba had struggled with consistency as the Shepherd University product learned to adjust to the indoor game.
GENERAL NEWS | Mar 18, 2018
Michigan State hits a wild first half buzzer-beater in NCAA Tournament

Michigan State's Matt McQuaid hit a buzzer-beating three before halftime of the Spartan's game against Syracuse, one of the wildest shots you will ever see.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2018
D-backs add Gonzo’s Grill and more to center field concourse

Chase Field is adding Gonzo's Grill, which will offer menu items from Tyson Foods, to the center field concourse at Diamondbacks' games.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2018
D-backs roster down to 41 as Bracho and Shipley optioned to Reno

Pitchers Silvino Bracho and Braden Shipley have been optioned to the Triple-A Reno Aces on Sunday reducing the Diamondbacks roster down to 41 players.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 14, 2018
End of an era: Tyrann Mathieu’s career arc with the Cardinals

Tyrann Mathieu joined the Cardinals in 2013, here is a timeline of some of the Honey Badger's top accomplishments with the Arizona Cardinals.
GCU | Mar 11, 2018
Grand Canyon accepts invitation to the 16-team CBI Tournament

It's not the big dance, but the Grand Canyon Antelopes have accepted a bid to the 16-team College Basketball Invitational Tournament.
ARIZONA COYOTES | Mar 11, 2018
Coyotes cancel emergency recall of center Dylan Strome

Strome, who was an AHL All-Star earlier this season, will return to the Tucson Roadrunners as they prepare for an AHL playoff run.
GCU | Mar 10, 2018
GCU comes up just short against New Mexico State in WAC Championship

In its first year of post season eligibility, coach Dan Majerle and GCU basketball made a deep run at the NCAA Tournament but came up just one game short.
ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 10, 2018
Arizona defeats USC in Pac-12 Championship, earns automatic bid

Deandre Ayton recorded his 23rd double-double of the season to lead Arizona to a 75-61 win over USC and Pac-12 Tournament championship.
ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 4, 2018
ASU linebacker Christian Sam leads position group in bench press

ASU linebacker Christian Sam out performed all other linebackers in the bench press at the NFL Combine by hoisting 28 reps.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 3, 2018
Quarterbacks shine at day two of the NFL Combine

With the Cardinals expected to take at least one quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft, the quarterback showcase day at the NFL Combine was as important as any.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 3, 2018
Josh Allen draws comparisons to Carson Wentz at NFL Combine

Josh Allen is using the NFL Combine to his advantage showcasing his superior size and arm strength alongside fellow quarterback prospects.
ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 3, 2018
Ayton named one of 15 finalists for John R. Wooden Award

Arizona's Deandre Ayton has been named one of 15 finalists for the John R. Wooden award handed out to the most outstanding player in college basketball.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 25, 2018
D-backs executives attend celebration of life for Kevin Towers

Former Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers was remembered Sunday in San Diego as D-backs CEO Derrick Hall and GM Mike Hazen were expected to attend.
THREADS BLOG | Feb 25, 2018
Norway’s curling team drops an impressive collection of pants

Jerseys usually take center stage of our Threads Blog, but Norway's curling team has dropped an impressive collection of pants that cannot be overlooked.