Douglas Santo is a digital editor for ArizonaSports and KTAR.com. Santo spent time covering Arizona State football, basketball and other sports throughout college and graduated Arizona State University in 2025. He has written for Sun Devil Daily and spent six months as the publisher. Santo has also written for Athlon Sports, The Sporting News and Pro Football Sports Network covering various NFL, MLB and college football teams.
Expertise
Sports writing
Social media management
Copy editing
Multimedia reporting
Education
Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism
Minor in business
Achievements & Awards
Covered the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers as a beat reporter at PFSN
Covered ASU football, basketball and baseball at different publications since 2022
Social Media Profiles
X: @Dsanto_7
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 20266 people, including 4 children, injured in Mesa crash
An investigation is underway to determine if impairment was a factor in the crash.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 23, 20262 very different Phoenix eateries make NYT list of best Mexican restaurants
The New York Times' list ranked the top 41 Mexican restaurants nationwide. Arizona had three total eateries on the list.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Suspect in death of Tucson police recruit located, Alex Barnett remains at large
No arrest of the suspect has been made, as investigators figure out his involvement, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 202628-year-old Surprise man faces sexual misconduct charges following investigation
During the investigation, police determined Mardanzai was hosting parties where minors were "allegedly provided drugs and alcohol," police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 20262 Phoenix officers arrested following investigation into violent traffic stop
The Tempe Police Department filed the initial police report and the Phoenix Police Department then took over the investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2026Tired of the dry heat? Netflix’s new reality series ‘Arizona Hot’ is going to make it steamy
Fresh out of college, reality stars will settle in, pursue new romances and navigate evolving friendships and rivalries in the Grand Canyon State.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2026Valley’s first permanent outdoor Ferris wheel opens at Arizona Boardwalk
Guests can buy single rides on the Boardwalk Big Wheel or they can purchase different combinations that include rides.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2026Peoria approves $264,000 in arts and culture grants for fiscal year 2027
The money helps nonprofit organizations, schools and small businesses provide visual and performing arts programs for the community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 20261 person is dead after crash between car, motorcycle in west Phoenix
Additionally, a woman was taken immediately to a hospital in "extremely critical condition."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Mesa collision leaves 2 dead, 2 seriously injured
The collision shut down Stapley Drive in both directions Sunday night, but the road has since reopened, police said Monday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 9, 2026Severe weather with dust, rain rolls into Valley Sunday night
A dust wall formed south of I-8 in Pinal and southern Maricopa counties that could make its way into the Phoenix area around 9 p.m.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 9, 2026Barrow Neurological Institute gets $5M Arizona health grant for brain injury drug trial
The grant is for a five-year trial, and Barrow Neurological Institute plans to enroll its first participant in 2027.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 9, 2026Mayo Clinic in Phoenix again makes U.S. News & World Report list of 20 best hospitals
The Mayo Clinic ranked No. 9 on the national Honor Roll. The hospitals were ranked based on their quality, patient safety and experience.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2026Center for Biological Diversity sues Arizona Game and Fish over mountain lion hunting rules
The lawsuit includes data showing that 1,937 mountain lions were killed between 2018 and 2024 by hunters.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Aug 2, 2026Sen. Mark Kelly believes Trump would hit ‘reset button’ on Iran war if he could, offers solution
Sen. Mark Kelly laid out why he disagrees with the way President Donald Trump has handled the Iran war and what he would do differently.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 27, 2026Storm activity could bring showers through the Valley Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service said not to be surprised if you hear some thunder during your morning commute Tuesday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 27, 2026Arizona Boardwalk breaks ground on new Hyatt Place Hotel at Talking Stick Resort
The new hotel will be next to the Arizona Boardwalk and minutes from Talking Stick Resort and Golf Club, iFLY Indoor Skydiving and other attractions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 202627 Arizona fugitives arrested in US Marshal’s ‘Operation Adam’s Watch’ bust
The operation marks 20 years since signing of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, which focuses on apprehending noncompliant sex offenders.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 27, 2026Park City-based fitness, retail and social space celebrates grand opening in Phoenix
Owner Whitney White Kozlowski founded The Beau Collective to bring the community together, focusing on fitness and mental health.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 27, 2026Arizona events give residents chance to adopt trained, untrained wild burros
The Bureau of Land Management will have three events for residents to adopt wild burros over the next three weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2026Man dies after being hit by a car in Phoenix
The man attempted to cross the street mid-block, not in a crosswalk, and the driver remained at the scene to be questioned and evaluated.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 19, 2026Coconino National Forest to lift fire restrictions Monday
The recent rainfall from monsoon activity has made the Coconino National Forest safe for some fire restrictions to be lifted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 20269 injured in Tucson mass shooting, police shoot suspect fleeing scene
Police chased the fleeing suspect and shot him after multiple verbal commands. Everyone injured was taken to the hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2026Glendale police release video from May incident where police shot man armed with knife
The incident began when a woman revealed a cut on her hand while speaking with the store’s manager and told her to “Call 911.”