Dylan Kane
Dylan Kane is a web content editor for ArizonaSports.com and KTAR.com. A native of Watsonville, California, Dylan initially attended the University of Washington, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 2024. After that, he decided to combine his writing skills and passion for sports by pursuing a career in sports journalism and attending Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication for his master’s degree. After graduating in 2025, he began working for The IX Sports as a beat reporter for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.
Expertise
Sports writing
Feature writing
Copy editing
Photo/video editing
Experience
Phoenix Mercury beat reporter for The IX Sports, an all-women’s sports news outlet. Also did coverage of Arizona State women’s basketball and the 2026 Women’s Four.
Previously a Site Expert for The Husky Haul, a FanSided site covering Washington Huskies athletics.
Digital sports reporter for Cronkite News, primarily covered the Phoenix Suns’ 2025 offseason.
Interned for the Varsity Media Foundation, performing a variety of multimedia and gameday production assignments on high school sports across Arizona.
Education
M.A. in Sports Journalism from Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Washington
Social Media Profiles
Instagram: @dyl.kane
X: @dylankanesports
Bluesky: @dylankanesports.bsky.social
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dylankanesports
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 1, 2026Weekend rainfall amounts vary across Arizona, 3 inches of snow accumulates at Snowbowl
It was a busy weekend of weather across Arizona.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 1, 2026Yavapai County issues evacuation orders near Cottonwood amid flooding
Cottonwood and Camp Verde received "GO" evacuation orders Sunday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 1, 2026Tempe Town Lake closes on-water activities after storms
The parks surrounding Tempe Town Lake remain open, and fishing is still permitted during the temporary closure.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 1, 2026Rain falls on Halloween in Phoenix for just 12th time in recorded history
Phoenix's Halloween rainfall wasn't just rare, it was significant as well.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 1, 2026Evacuation orders issued as floods hit several Arizona counties
Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roadways and find alternate routes. The NWS warns that people should never attempt to drive through flooded roads.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 20263 kids seriously injured after being hit by car Halloween night in Mesa
A vehicle stuck three kids, possibly on bikes, leaving all of them hospitalized with serious injuries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 20262 e-bike riders in extremely critical condition after being struck by vehicle
Firefighters responded to the incident and transported two people, both unidentified, to a local trauma center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2026Multiple people detained, 1 hospitalized after shots fired at party in Phoenix
A man arrived to a hospital with a gunshot wound at the same time officers responded to shots fired at a nearby party.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2026Man armed with knife dead after shooting involving Tolleson Police
Quintin Shadle was shot by police after not complying with commands while holding a large knife. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2026Former pro baseball player helps lease Tempe property for training facility
Joe Jones, a former minor league pitcher within the Diamondbacks organization, helped an athlete development company expand to a new facility in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 20264 gang members arrested in connection with shooting on US 60 in Mesa
The freeway was shut down for the investigation at Greenfield Road after Sunday's incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2026Arizona fugitive detained in Mexico 12 years after arrest warrant issued
Anna Marlene Somoza reportedly fled Arizona to Mexico after being indicted of first-degree murder, prompting a yearslong international investigation. She was ultimately detained on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 20262 in custody after vehicle crashes through gate, hits small plane at Scottsdale Airport
Street racing suspects crashed through a security gate at Scottsdale Airport and hit a small plane and detective's car before running toward an active tarmac.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2026Get rid of old medications safely at Drug Take Back Day
Dispose of your unneeded, expired and unused prescription medications on Drug Take Back Day.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 17, 2026Light rain moves into Phoenix metro following high winds
Phoenix area expected 30-50% chance of rain from 6 p.m. Saturday through 2 a.m. on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2026Special Olympics Arizona Fall Games to bring more than 1,300 athletes to Surprise
Special Olympics Arizona will host its 2026 Fall Games in Surprise, bringing together athletes for swimming and bocce competitions, free medical and educational programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2026Brazilian man killed by falling debris in Scottsdale
No foul play is suspected as strong winds in the area were responsible for blowing off roofing material.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2026Gilbert ranks No. 5 among most affordable U.S. cities for grocery shopping
Gilbert, Scottdale and Chandler are some of the most affordable cities in the country for grocery shopping.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2026APS customers to receive $14.70 bill credit in November
Expect to see a little extra breathing room on your November bill if you're an APS customer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2026Hobbs creates committee focused on bringing U.S. Space Academy to Arizona
Hobbs is starting a movement to bring the newest service academy to Arizona.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 11, 2026The Original Tavern opening in north Phoenix in 2027
More than 8,000 square feet of indoor and dining, cocktails and sports viewing is coming to High Street at City North in 2027.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2026Chiricahua National Monument one signature away from becoming Arizona’s 4th national park
The Chiricahua National Park Act awaits final approval from President Donald Trump, which would have the southeastern Arizona monument join the Grand Canyon, Saguaro and Petrified Forest as the state's fourth national park.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 1, 2026Construction starts on Embassy Suites at The BLVD development in Avondale
The six-story, 180-suite, full-service hotel will serve as a cornerstone of The BLVD.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2026Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues pharmacy benefit managers for contributing to opioid epidemic
The attorney general's office claims that Express Scripts and Optum unlawfully partnered with opioid manufacturers to increase dispensing of drugs responsible for addiction, overdose and death in Arizona.