Tia Reid
Tia Reid(she/hers)
Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Tia Reid expects to graduate in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism and a minor in African and African American studies. Reid previously worked as a production intern with ESPN and in production and on-camera with the Pac-12 Network.

Latest from Tia Reid

From college stardom to WNBA uncertainty: Rookies fight steep odds to realize dream with help of former coaches

PHOENIX – Making a WNBA roster is one of the hardest achievements in professional sports. Due to the quick turnaround time and the lack of available roster spots, few rookies make the cut.

Charisma Osborne's dream of playing in the WNBA took a step forward by getting drafted, but now the real test begins as she vies for one of Phoenix's final roster spots. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

WNBA evaluating how superstar Cailtlin Clark, women’s sports popularity can help secure lucrative media rights deal

PHOENIX – With the WNBA’s media rights deal set to expire after the 2025 season, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert believes this year will be crucial to helping the WNBA earn its proper value in negotiations.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is aiming to at least double the league's $60 million annual media rights deal when it expires after the 2025 season. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

How 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament affected WNBA Draft stock for collegiate superstars

PHOENIX – The NCAA Tournament is a great opportunity for college players to elevate their WNBA draft prospects one last time before the season ends. This year, Nika Mühl and Kamilla Cardoso were two of the top beneficiaries.

Kahleah Copper's arrival gives the Phoenix Mercury a proven star, at the expense of their top draft pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury unveil new headquarters, practice facility renderings

PHOENIX – Mat Ishbia sets a new standard for WNBA investment with the reveal of new Phoenix Suns and Mercury team headquarters and renderings of a state-of-the-art practice facility for the Mercury.

The Phoenix Mercury unveil renderings of their new state-of-the-art practice facility, part of a $100 million investment by owner Mat Ishbia. (Renderings courtesy of Phoenix Mercury)

ASU women’s basketball hopeful for future despite quick exit in Pac-12 tournament

LAS VEGAS – ASU women’s basketball officially ended its season Wednesday with a loss in the first round of the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball tournament. Despite the outcome, Natasha Adair is proud of her team’s growth and is hopeful for the Sun Devils’ future.


StatBroadcast, invented to revolutionize live sports stats, epitomizes ASU innovation

TEMPE – Nate Policar invented StatBroadcast as a student intern in the ASU sports information department. Now, his collegiate innovation is used by hundreds of college programs nationwide, including Power Five schools and the NCAA.


Natasha Adair’s unique position of Black female coach helps empower ASU basketball players

PHOENIX – In 2020, Natasha Adair helped found Black Coaches United, an organization looking to foster and increase diversity among basketball coaches at all levels. Now, she helps empower her Arizona State women’s basketball players.

Arizona State coach Natasha Adair is one of the founders of Black Coaches United, which has a goal of helping to foster more diverse, equitable and inclusive environments in sports. (Photo by Emma Jeanson/Cronkite News)

Kahleah Copper, Natasha Cloud excited for new beginnings with Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury made a big splash during the offseason, picking up Natasha Cloud via free agency and Kahleah Copper via trade. The pair is excited to get to work in Phoenix and bring the Mercury back to championship contention in 2024.

From competitors last season to teammates in 2024, Kahleah Copper, left, and Natasha Cloud aim to reposition the Phoenix Mercury atop the WNBA standings after going 9-31 in 2023. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)