Senior writer for @TheAthletic based in Arizona. #girldad IU grad
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Doug Haller retweeted
Opposing fans have had a presence in State Farm Stadium for so long, it often blends with the stadium decor.
But with the Cardinals again struggling, it’s become a storyline difficult to ignore. Especially on Larry’s day.
(Free read)
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Doug Haller retweeted
From last night: The Suns called their opening-night loss a “wake-up call.” No team has ever needed one so early.
In a get-right Game 2, they were better, but not much.
(Free read) ⤵️
nytimes.com/athletic/7722046…
Doug Haller retweeted
ICYMI: Kenny Dillingham stirred up the passion at Arizona State. Now, with the Sun Devils struggling, he’s seeing the flip side.
(Story unlocked) ⤵️
nytimes.com/athletic/7709504…
Doug Haller retweeted
The last few grafs of this story ...
New tonight out of New York: Knicks coaches didn’t get rings on ring night. And that’s not the only jewelry related affront to some MSG employees, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/7715834…
Doug Haller retweeted
Kenny Dillingham stirred up the passion at Arizona State. Now, with the Sun Devils struggling, he’s seeing the flip side.
(Story unlocked) ⤵️
nytimes.com/athletic/7709504…
Doug Haller retweeted
Bookmark alert: We have a live blog feature for the NBA season at @TheAthletic now, just in time for tipoff for the 2026-27 campaign ahead (t-minus three hours).
Our entire loaded staff providing intel, insights, video, analysis et al in one place 👀👀👀
nytimes.com/athletic/live-bl…
Doug Haller retweeted
Young reporters always ask me who I read, for inspiration or whatever else. I always give the same list of names... and @BFQuinn is right at the top.
Another reporting and storytelling clinic from BQ, this time on one of sports' buzziest subjects:
nytimes.com/athletic/7702706…
Doug Haller retweeted
It was the wildest Saturday in many years, and it left me with absolutely no idea who's good and who's not.
20 Final Thoughts from Week 7.
Gift link:
nytimes.com/athletic/7700283…
Doug Haller retweeted
My look at the upcoming NBA season, through the prism of the 10 most interesting stars and their spicy situations.
From KAT to LeBron and Wemby, down to Ja, LaMelo and more, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/7695098…
Doug Haller retweeted
#blameKD even though KD stayed on top of his game at 36 and got u back this “culture” you love so much. Aye, Matthew acts like I got arrested for a DUI or sumn. Back to threads 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Suns owner Matt Ishbia on trading for Kevin Durant:
"I kind of just threw money at the problem... Bringing in super talented players like Kevin Durant doesn't necessarily lead to championships."
(Via @CNBCSport, h/t @TheNBABase)
Doug Haller retweeted
New story: 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has been looking forward to Week 6 vs. the Commanders for months. He hoped to be playing in it — as a Commander.
Instead, two years after signing a $120M deal, Aiyuk is the NFL’s biggest enigma.
What happened? nytimes.com/athletic/7692622…
Doug Haller retweeted
You have to win one college football game. Which active coach do you pick? We asked three dozen coaches and GMs who they’d go with and why:
Gift story link: nytimes.com/athletic/7689970…
Doug Haller retweeted
Amar’e Stoudemire became a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer in August.
On Wednesday, he added a new title: police officer.
The 43-year-old graduated from the Miami Dade College School of Justice’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy and will work with the county’s school police department.
nytimes.com/athletic/7692285…
Doug Haller retweeted
This was a cool one: Talked with @MirinFader about her process of curating The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2026 anthology.
Also features @TheAthletic reporters talking about their selected stories. Free to read:
nytimes.com/athletic/7686814…
Doug Haller retweeted
Greg Powers is out at Arizona State with Dave Hakstol becoming new ASU men’s hockey coach.
Story with @AdamKilgoreWP and @nathanfenno
nytimes.com/athletic/7692719…
Doug Haller retweeted
NEWS: ASU has reached a mutual agreement to part ways with hockey coach Greg Powers.
ASU Athletics Director Graham Rossini also announced that the university has hired Dave Hakstol as the new head coach for Sun Devil hockey.
Doug Haller retweeted
Per Coach Ott:
Luke Kennard experienced a sore left knee. The team will see how he responds tomorrow.
He talked to Kennard postgame and he seemed to be in good spirits.
Doug Haller retweeted
Exclusive from @TheAthletic: Mike Tyson’s story is no fairy tale. The boxer, now 60, once reveled in his nickname, “the Baddest Man on the Planet,” but is now more inclined to care for his beloved pigeons. Yet, he doesn't regret his turbulent past. nyti.ms/3VNaaJY
Doug Haller retweeted
ICYMI: ASU expected to hire Dave Hakstol as men’s hockey coach
Hakstol currently serves as assistant for Colorado Avalanche; team has given permission for him to speak to ASU
Story from @AdamKilgoreWP @nathanfenno and me
nytimes.com/athletic/7684204…
Doug Haller retweeted
After another Cardinals loss, coach Mike LaFleur said he had a lot to fix. That should start with the defensive coordinator. ⤵️
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