Doyal D’angelo
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Sports Digital Reporter, Phoenix

Doyal D’angelo expects to graduate in Fall 2024 with a master’s degree in Sports Journalism. He has recently covered the 2024 Paris Olympics and has done magazine work for USA Today as a freelancer.

Latest from Doyal Dangelo

As sportsbooks implement AI to drive growth, identify problem gamblers, door opens to potential predatory behavior

PHOENIX – AI can be used to track problematic gamblers and to personalize the experience for users, but with that comes privacy concerns and potential manipulation.

(Illustration by Aryton Temcio/Cronkite News)

So there’s a chance? Inside Arizona State’s unexpected road to a College Football Playoff berth

TEMPE – A big win over UCF on Saturday has given ASU a chance to enter the College Football Playoff. While mistakes were made, Kenny Dillingham’s team willed its way to victory.

ASU Quarterback Sam Leavitt preparing to take the snap in a football game.

Midpoint checkup: Cardinals bolstered by elite running game, but defense must prove itself

TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals started off the season in what appeared to be rebuild mode, but the team changed course and now sits atop the NFC West standings. The difference-maker? The run game.


Election Day 2024: Updates from Arizona voters, polling locations, watch parties and more

PHOENIX – Arizona voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for the presidential election, a U.S. Senate race, nine U.S. House races, 13 state ballot measures and many more state and local races.


Profit vs. principles: Sports and politics collision creates controversy, opportunity

PHOENIX - Globalization of sports brings potential connections with countries that may not have the best human rights records - how do we hold sports leagues accountable?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver's (left to right) partnership with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to launch the Basketball Africa League in 2019, alongside the merger between Saudi-backed LIV Golf, led by Greg Norman, and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, underscores the ethical issues faced by sports organizations. (Illustration by Aryton Temcio/Cronkite News)

Arizona schools must adjust to physicality, officiating in inaugural Big 12 men’s basketball season

PHOENIX – Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Colorado joined the Big 12 Conference after the Pac-12’s collapse. Now their men’s basketball programs must adjust to more physical play, different officiating and traveling across four time zones in a “monster” league.

Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley speaking to press.

It was good to hear your voice: Popularity of Suns broadcaster Al McCoy spanned generations

PHOENIX – As much as Phoenix Suns broadcast Al McCoy is celebrated for his skills as a broadcaster, he receives even more praise for the person he was off the court.

Al McCoy wearing a headset smiling towards the camera.

Tim Walz challenges Donald Trump’s stance on reproductive rights, mass shootings during Mesa campaign stop

MESA – Tim Walz’s stop at the Mesa Convention Center to rally support for presidential candidate Kamala Harris included attacks on Donald Trump for his stance on reproductive rights and mass shootings.

Tim Walz in formal attire speaking at a podium with a blue background and white text.

Seismic shifts: New CFP director Richard Clark visits Fiesta Bowl, reflects on 12-team playoff

SCOTTSDALE – With conference realignment, NIL and a new 12-team CFP format, college football is due for a year unlike any other. Richard Clark, the new CFP executive director, can’t wait to watch the surprises unfold.

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, the new College Football Playoff executive director made his first trip to Arizona in his new role to learn about the organization’s extensive community impact activities. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News)

After the Games: Paris Olympics shed light on government assistance for youth sports

PARIS – While the world was engrossed with the Paris Olympics this summer, impoverished children at a local Paris nonprofit were some of the Games’ happiest winners.

The newly constructed multi-sports court near the Féte le Mur building in the La Courneuve neighborhood near Paris benefits impoverished youth. When the court was first opened, it was visited by tennis legend Roger Federer. (Photo by Zach Bradshaw/Special for Cronkite News)

Olympics bring vibrant sports courts to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods

PARIS – Freshly-painted, vibrant sports courts bring new life to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods, a project that was part of the Olympic Games.

A homage to Michael Jordan can be found at the Terrain des Haies park in Paris’ 20th arrondissement. The addition is an attempt by the city to revitalize local parks. (Photo by Zach Bradshaw/Cronkite News)