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 | Jun 21, 2026Gov. Hobbs orders flags lowered to half-staff Monday to honor military veteran
Gov. Katie Hobbs has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Monday in honor of retired military veteran, Maj. Gen. David Rataczak.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Jun 21, 2026Donald Trump threatens Tehran from afar while JD Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland
President Donald Trump threatened to restart strikes on Iran while JD Vance meets with top Iranian officials in Switzerland.
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ARIZONA HOMELESSNESS NEWS | Jun 21, 2026Circle the City files lawsuit over Phoenix parks ordinance, alleges it directly targets homeless people
Circle the City and Valle del Sol filed a lawsuit and a motion for preliminary injunction against the city of Phoenix Monday, challenging the Phoenix parks ordinance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2026Mesa bank employee sentenced to 4 years in prison for embezzling more than $500k
A former Mesa bank employee was sentenced to 48 months in prison on three convictions on June 10 for embezzling more than $500,000.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 15, 2026New owners of Kasai Japanese Steakhouse in Scottsdale plan national expansion
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse, a 25-year-old locally owned destination in Scottsdale, was recently sold and is looking to expand nationally.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 20262-year-old child dies after apparent drowning in Gilbert pool
A 2-year-old child drowned Sunday evening in a pool in Gilbert after police's life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Popular Lipan Point viewing area at Grand Canyon closing for 6-month rehabilitation project
Lipan Point, one of Grand Canyon National Park's most popular viewing areas, is closing for six months for critical maintenance work.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Jun 7, 2026Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment during fragile ceasefire
Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 7, 2026Birdcall reveals plans for expansion across the Phoenix area
Birdcall, a Colorado-born fast casual brand, is planning a massive expansion across the Phoenix metro area over the next few years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2026Suspect in aggravated assault dead after high-speed chase in West Valley
The suspect in an aggravated assault on Saturday, who led police in a speed chase, died in the hospital Saturday afternoon, authorities said Sunday.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jun 7, 2026Scottsdale performs Arizona’s 1st lead-free heart procedure, milestone for medical future
Doctors David Rizik and Paul Sorajja at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale performed Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2026SAFE Alert canceled for 85-year-old woman after found safe by Phoenix officer
A SAFE Alert for an 85-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix was canceled Saturday afternoon after she was found safe, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 20262027 WM Phoenix Open Birds Nest reveals 1st concert headliner
Coors Light Birds Nest at the 2027 WM Phoenix Open will have one of the current most popular country music stars headline on opening night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 20262 seriously injured in dune buggy-style go-cart collision in Peoria
Two people were seriously injured in a collision involving a dune buggy-style go-cart on Saturday morning in Peoria, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2026Hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park
A hiker died after experiencing a heat-related illness while trekking along the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday, authorities said Saturday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 2, 2026ASU Prep expands with newest K-8 school in West Valley campus
ASU Prep will expand in fall 2026 with a new tuition-free K-8 charter school in the West Valley, offering in-person and hybrid learning options.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Construction begins on highway improvement project east of Payson
The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin construction on State Route 260 east of Payson next Monday, June 8.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026ADOT seeks input from Arizonans on potential freeway improvements in central Phoenix
The Arizona Department of Transportation is studying an area of freeways in Phoenix to plan potential improvements and would like the public's input.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Phoenix Zoo release threatened gartersnakes into Canyon Creek to rebuild population
The Phoenix Zoo and AZGFD recently released the 100th endangered gartersnake as they continue their repopulation of the animal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Arizona man who burned victim’s body after fatal stabbing sentenced to 20 years
An Arizona man who stabbed a victim to death and then burned the body has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Arizona Athletic Grounds to host community day for Turkish soccer team ahead of World Cup
With the World Cup right around the corner, Arizona Athletic Grounds will host a community day for fans featuring the Turkish national team.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2026Pedestrian killed in collision involving Phoenix bus
A pedestrian was struck by a Valley Metro bus early Thursday morning and pronounced dead at the scene.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 12, 2026Sierra Club, others criticize Gov. Katie Hobbs for supporting Desert Southwest Gas Pipeline
Sierra Club and other Arizona organizations were not happy with Governor Katie Hobbs' endorsement of the Desert Southwest Gas Pipeline.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 11, 2026Dignity Health signs major lease at Park Central in Phoenix
Dignity Health is expanding its reach and capabilities in Phoenix with a large new lease at Park Central in Phoenix.