Christian Babcock
Sports Reporter, PhoenixChristian Babcock is a California native who expects to graduate in spring 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Babcock primarily is a digital sports reporter for Cronkite News.
Latest from Christian Babcock
Arizona’s top football recruits continue to leave state for college
PHOENIX – ASU and UA have 15 combined players committed in the class of 2021. None of them are from Arizona. Why are the state’s top players going out of state for college?
Diamondbacks’ Mike Leake first MLB player to opt out of season amid pandemic
PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake became the first known Major League Baseball player to opt out of the season, general manager Mike Hazen said Monday.
Recruiting in coronavirus era: Arizona football prospects still committing to Division I programs
PHOENIX – Despite visiting campuses few times if at all in some cases, class of 2021 prospects are committing at record rates. Here’s why three from Arizona high schools decided to join them.
College arms, bloodlines tell the story for Diamondbacks in MLB draft
PHOENIX- After losing rotation piece Taijuan Walker and acquiring All-Star Madison Bumgarner, the Diamondbacks opted to supplement their pitching stock in the draft.
Remote control: Even away from players, Pac-12 football coaches try to stay on track for season
PHOENIX – Separate physically but not socially, Pac-12 coaches have remained engaged with their players virtually as they plan for a football season with many question marks.
