Alex Wakefield(he/him/his)
Sports Reporter, PhoenixAlex Wakefield expects to graduate in December 2023 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. Wakefield is a senior reporter for The State Press.
Latest from Alex Wakefield
Numbers game: Experts disagree on economic impact of 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona
PHOENIX – The 2023 Super Bowl Host Committee announced $726.1 million in contributions to Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product that were fueled by Glendale hosting the 2023 Super Bowl. Some economists question those numbers and the true impact of hosting an event of that magnitude.
Cactus League teams among leading contenders to land free agent jewel Shohei Ohtani
SCOTTSDALE – Shohei Ohtani, the two-way phenom and reigning AL MVP, is headed to free agency. Nobody knows where he’ll end up, but could he play in the Cactus League this spring?
‘Sleeping giant’: Through COVID, coaching change, Clark and Matus stay loyal to ASU football
TEMPE – Just five players remain from ASU football’s 2019 team. Through numerous obstacles, they’ve stayed with the program. We explored the motivations behind sticking around.
Search for solution to stadium looms over Diamondbacks amid miracle playoff run
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are one win away from their second World Series berth. But if the team can’t strike a deal with the city or County soon, their iconic downtown Phoenix location could be in jeopardy.
Former ASU quarterback Jake Plummer finds healing in magic of mushrooms
TEMPE – Jake Plummer was the star of ASU's 1996 Rose Bowl run, but four years at ASU and 10 years in the NFL took a toll on his body and mind. He has since found recovery in refuge at an unlikely source: mushrooms of many kinds.
Report: 2023 Super Bowl generated $1.3 billion in economic activity for Valley
PHOENIX – The 2023 Super Bowl Host Committee announced at a press conference Wednesday that the game and surrounding events generated $1.3 billion in revenue. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she hopes to see the Valley host more big events.
Coyotes CEO Xavier Gutierrez ‘still committed to the East Valley’ in ongoing arena search
SCOTTSDALE – Arizona Coyotes CEO Xavier Gutierrez provided an update Tuesday on the Coyotes’ search for a permanent location for their arena. Gutierrez said the team is narrowing its search to multiple East Valley locations and expects a decision by midseason.
‘Absolutely maddening’: NCAA faces backlash from Jake Smith’s mother, Arizona Legislature over eligibility decision
PHOENIX – The NCAA denied the eligibility of ASU wide receiver Jake Smith due to new regulations regarding two-time transfers. Smith’s mother and the Arizona state legislature are both speaking out in his defense.
ASU men’s basketball opener to be streamed exclusively on Barstool.tv with Portnoy on the mic
PHOENIX – ASU men’s basketball will open its upcoming season in Chicago at the Barstool Sports Invitational on November 8. The game, played against Mississippi State, will be broadcast exclusively on Barstool.tv with Dave Portnoy on the mic
