Isabella Duran
Isabella Duran(she/her)
Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Isabella Duran expects to graduate in December 2021 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. Duran is working in the Phoenix Sports Bureau.

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Win a World Series? Far-fetched joke becomes reality for young Diamondbacks franchise

PHOENIX – On November 4, 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. Diamondbacks executives reflect on the historic win 20 years later.


Memories of 2001 World Series vivid for Diamondbacks broadcaster Oscar Soria, Arizona Latino community

PHOENIX - Oscar Soria, the Spanish-language television and radio analyst of the Diamondbacks, reflects on the 2001 World Series and the impact it had on the Arizona Latino community.


Media members recall ‘emotion’ of 2001 World Series

PHOENIX – The 2001 World Series featured the newly formed Arizona Diamondbacks and the well established New York Yankees. But for both sides, reporters had to frame coverage against the backdrop of a devastating terrorist attack just months earlier.


‘Magical’ season by Diamondbacks in 2001 still sparks fond memories for fans

PHOENIX – The 2001 World Series not only brought a championship to a D-Backs’ roster filled with veterans, it brought a championship to a hungry city that welcomed the club just four years earlier.


From expansion team to World Series winner: How Diamondbacks secured championship in just 4 seasons

PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks won the World Series in 2001, becoming the fastest expansion team to win a championship in history. How they did it can be traced back to the 1976 NBA Finals, where Jerry Colangelo learned a valuable lesson.


Digital media company PHNX Sports brings fans-first approach to Arizona

PHOENIX – Digital media outlet PHNX Sports brings a fans-first approach to Arizona and features podcasts, postgame shows and digital content about the state’s professional and college teams as well as gambling.