Jacob Shanker

ASU Sports Journalism '26 | Broadcast Reporter @sportscronkite @cronkitenews | Host on @Blaze_Sports | Senior Producer @CronkiteSports

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Jaddan Simmons with a buzzer beater to end the 3rd. @SunDevilWBB starting to show some offense in the second half. @Jaddan_simmons

Huskies 39 | ASU 32

[StatMuse @statmuse]

VJ Edgecombe is the first rookie in NBA history with

20+ points
5+ rebounds
5+ threes

in a Game 7.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Pittsburgh broke the all-time round one attendance record with 320,000 fans tonight, topping the 275,000+ who attended in Detroit in 2024, per the NFL.

[War Monitor @WarMonltor]

Got my grades back, passed!

[StatMuse @statmuse]

First time All-Stars:

— Jalen Johnson
— Jalen Duren
— Norman Powell
— Deni Avdija
— Chet Holmgren
— Jamal Murray

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Most 100-yard rushing games with 2+ rushing touchdowns:

25 — LaDainian Tomlinson
24 — Derrick Henry

[Jacob Shanker @jacobshanker]

Great conversation with HAAM (Health Alliance of Austin Musicians). Stay tuned for more!

[Jacob Shanker @jacobshanker]

Reporting from Austin this week for @cronkitenews!

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Actives today include:
🏈Alvin Kamara
🏈Tet McMillan
🏈D’Andre Swift
🏈Aaron Jones
🏈Garrett Wilson
🏈Harold Fanin
🏈Cedric Tillman
🏈Devin Lloyd

Inactives today:
🏈Josh Palmer

[Ryan Myers @RyanMyers_23]

Take a read, ABC15 did

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Devin Booker on utilizing his leadership and voice with the younger players:

"I'm always gonna use my voice...feel like I used my voice a lot last year too...we just fell short...wasn't as connected as we wanted to be...we just simply weren't connected enough"
@cronkitenews

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Devin Booker on the new addition of Jalen Green to the roster:

"You know I think it starts with both of us and the ability to score...once you become a threat in that regard it's gonna open up easier opportunities for everybody else."
@cronkitenews @sportscronkite

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Devin Booker on the Sun's upcoming season:

"...we understand we're a young team...we're gonna make some mistakes...the quicker we minimize those mistakes...we'll let our full potential be what it can be with the talent that we have"
#Suns #phoenixsuns #nbamediaday

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Phoenix Suns 2025-26 Media Day. After an exciting offseason the Suns are looking to turn the tide with their new roster. @cronkitenews #phoenixsuns #nba #nbamediaday

[Sun Devil Volleyball @SunDevilVB]

Let’s see what’s left of that Mullet Magic 😈

🔗: https://t.co/y0MKs3DXQN

#ForksUp

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ASU Softball: The Sun Devils were moments away from their first home win against Oregon State since 2022, but a six-run seventh inning from the Beavers stopped them in their tracks.

Our @jacobshanker has the story.

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ASU WBB: Despite the Sun Devils outside shot contention and initial defense, their size couldn't compete with the towering No. 8 UCLA Bruins, who defeated ASU 70-41.

Our @jacobshanker has more from DFA.

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ASU WBB: The Sun Devils stormed back from down 14 and outlasted Washington in a double overtime duel to complete the season sweep of the Huskies. Trayanna Crisp fueled ASU's momentum with a career high 23 points.

Our @jacobshanker has more from DFA.

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Sousa with a clutch three to push the lead to nine for ASU in double overtime.

ASU 69 | HUSKIES 60. 53.4 seconds left

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We now have double OT! Huskies make a quick bucket to tie it up.