Jaxson Webster
Jaxson Webster JAK-sin WEB-ster (he/him)
Sports Broadcast Reporter, Phoenix

Jaxson Webster expects to graduate in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Webster, who is assigned to Cronkite Sports this semester, has also worked with Arizona State University Athletics and the Arizona Coyotes.

Latest from Jaxson Webster

Former ASU pitcher Jake Borup awaits biggest save of his career: a heart transplant

PHOENIX – After suffering a massive heart attack last year, former ASU and Phillies pitcher Jake Borup awaits a heart transplant.

Jake Borup, who has six children, said he doesn’t “remember anything for about 40, 45 days” after he was admitted to the hospital following his heart attack. (Photo courtesy of Jake Borup)

Goodbye, Oakland? A’s potential move to Las Vegas has familiar ring

PHOENIX – The Oakland Athletics are one of the most storied franchises in baseball. However, no one knows their story because they moved from Philadelphia to Kansas City to Oakland and now could move to Las Vegas, less than five hours from Phoenix.

With the decision to move from Oakland to Las Vegas, fans of the Athletics protest with signs outside the stadium before the start of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Arizona Sidewinders bring ultimate frisbee, community to the Valley

MESA – The Arizona Sidewinders are the first professional Ultimate team in the state of Arizona and one of eight professional women's and nonbinary Ultimate teams across the West Coast.


Rip Valley sports collectible shop aims to combine sports cards and culture

PHOENIX – Rip Valley, a sports card and collectibles shop on Roosevelt Row in the downtown Phoenix Arts District, aims to provide customers with a unique experience that combines sports culture and collecting.

Brandon Dixon, left, and Krystal Dixon, right, make a sale at the new Rip Valley on Roosevelt Row. (Photo by Kaitlyn Parohinog/Cronkite News)