Jose M. Romero
@romerojosem.bsky.social
20-some year veteran of the sports writing biz. Diamondbacks, combat sports, soccer, football reporter and sometimes editor for the Arizona Republic. Girl dad, baseball dad. Viva La Raza!
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Pfaadt allowed two earned runs in five frames vs. the Miami Marlins, but received a no-decision after an 8-7 loss.
June 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Pfaadt allowed two earned runs in five frames vs. the Miami Marlins, but received a no-decision after an 8-7 loss.
The Arizona Diamondbacks held on for a 9-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to end their three-game series on June 19. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Diamondbacks jump out to big lead, survive some late drama to avoid sweep in Toronto
The Arizona Diamondbacks held on for a 9-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to end their three-game series on June 19.
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June 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The Arizona Diamondbacks held on for a 9-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to end their three-game series on June 19. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Glad to see the group this week. Congrats on 25!
25 years. 🙏 Honored to return again to teach at @sji1992.bsky.social We covered MLB, WNBA & the NBA Finals — all on deadline. Huge thanks to speakers! Next generation is ready. #SJI25
June 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Glad to see the group this week. Congrats on 25!
A reference to War in a sports story? Yeah I did it. 🕶️
Details of May 3's Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull boxing main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live on pay-per-view. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Details of May 3's Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull boxing main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live on pay-per-view. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: How to watch the May 3 boxing main event in Riyadh
Details of May 3's Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull boxing main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live on pay-per-view.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A reference to War in a sports story? Yeah I did it. 🕶️
Details of May 3's Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull boxing main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live on pay-per-view. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Details of May 3's Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull boxing main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live on pay-per-view. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Witnessed and documented baseball history last night! www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Eugenio Suarez belts 4 home runs, but Diamondbacks fall to Atlanta in extra innings
Eugenio Suarez had a night he and many will remember forever with four home runs, but the Arizona Diamondbacks lost 8-7 to the Atlanta Braves on April 26.
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April 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Witnessed and documented baseball history last night! www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Arizona Diamondbacks coaches Jhonathan Solano, Jaime Del Valle and Ronald Ramirez helped guide Colombia to wins in World Baseball Classic qualifying. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Diamondbacks' Colombian coaches help national team return to World Baseball Classic
Arizona Diamondbacks coaches Jhonathan Solano, Jaime Del Valle and Ronald Ramirez helped guide Colombia to wins in World Baseball Classic qualifying.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks coaches Jhonathan Solano, Jaime Del Valle and Ronald Ramirez helped guide Colombia to wins in World Baseball Classic qualifying. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Blue sky on bluesky.
March 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Blue sky on bluesky.
Diamondbacks spring training started today.
February 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Diamondbacks spring training started today.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon (far left), Diamondbacks announcer Tom Candiotti (next to Gannon) and Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes (far right) at the WM Phoenix Open today.
February 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon (far left), Diamondbacks announcer Tom Candiotti (next to Gannon) and Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes (far right) at the WM Phoenix Open today.
David Benavidez won a unanimous decision over David Morrell Saturday in Las Vegas, the Phoenix native moving to 30-0. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
David Benavidez vs David Morrell fight result: Phoenix native with unanimous win, now 30-0
David Benavidez won a unanimous decision over David Morrell Saturday in Las Vegas, the Phoenix native moving to 30-0.
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February 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
David Benavidez won a unanimous decision over David Morrell Saturday in Las Vegas, the Phoenix native moving to 30-0. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
The Los Angeles Rams took the time to thank the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix area for their hospitality over the past week. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Los Angeles Rams take out full-page ad in Arizona Republic thanking Cardinals, community
The Los Angeles Rams took the time to thank the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix area for their hospitality over the past week.
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January 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Los Angeles Rams took the time to thank the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix area for their hospitality over the past week. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
That Luther Vandross doc on @cnn-news.bsky.social was really good. Got Luther songs in my head and rediscovered the talent of Richard Marx.
January 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
That Luther Vandross doc on @cnn-news.bsky.social was really good. Got Luther songs in my head and rediscovered the talent of Richard Marx.
On Rams-Vikings beat this weekend. I’ll be at the game tomorrow. Two teams with different approaches to Monday's NFC Wild Card game, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, set for neutral field matchup Monday. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams: Home team for playoff game asks for visitors locker room
Two teams with different approaches to Monday's NFC Wild Card game, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, set for neutral field matchup Monday.
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January 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
On Rams-Vikings beat this weekend. I’ll be at the game tomorrow. Two teams with different approaches to Monday's NFC Wild Card game, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, set for neutral field matchup Monday. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
The Arizona Cardinals are providing team airplanes and the practice facility for use by the LA Rams prior to Monday's NFL playoff game vs. Minnesota. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Arizona Cardinals help out Los Angeles Rams with logistics of relocated NFL playoff game
The Arizona Cardinals are providing team airplanes and the practice facility for use by the LA Rams prior to Monday's NFL playoff game vs. Minnesota.
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January 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Arizona Cardinals are providing team airplanes and the practice facility for use by the LA Rams prior to Monday's NFL playoff game vs. Minnesota. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
This is my daughter a few years back at a birthday party at Farnsworth Park, now destroyed the #EatonFire. Altadena Strong!
January 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
This is my daughter a few years back at a birthday party at Farnsworth Park, now destroyed the #EatonFire. Altadena Strong!
Chad Ryland kicked down the door to solidify his place as the Arizona Cardinals kicker in 2024, and he could keep the job going into next season. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Kicker Chad Ryland re-discovered the joy in football with Arizona Cardinals in 2024
Chad Ryland kicked down the door to solidify his place as the Arizona Cardinals kicker in 2024, and he could keep the job going into next season.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Chad Ryland kicked down the door to solidify his place as the Arizona Cardinals kicker in 2024, and he could keep the job going into next season. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg thrilled football and music fans at Saturday's Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Snoop Dogg boosts profile of Arizona Bowl with sponsorship and appearance at game
Rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg thrilled football and music fans at Saturday's Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg thrilled football and music fans at Saturday's Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty at Fiesta Bowl Media Day.
December 29, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty at Fiesta Bowl Media Day.
“You get with Doggy Dogg, oh, is he craaazy…” spent today shadowing Snoop at his Arizona Bowl.
December 29, 2024 at 6:46 AM
“You get with Doggy Dogg, oh, is he craaazy…” spent today shadowing Snoop at his Arizona Bowl.
Feliz Navidad from Lake Havasu City.
December 25, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Feliz Navidad from Lake Havasu City.
The Skatteburger, named for Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, and the QB 10 Wrap, created in part by quarterback Sam Leavitt, are spendy but delicious. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
We tried the Cam Skatteburger and Sam Leavitt's QB 10 Wrap. Here's the verdict
The Skatteburger, named for Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, and the QB 10 Wrap, created in part by QB Sam Leavitt, are spendy but delicious.
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December 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM
The Skatteburger, named for Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, and the QB 10 Wrap, created in part by quarterback Sam Leavitt, are spendy but delicious. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Arizona State football practice two weeks from the Peach Bowl CFP game. Biggest sports story in Phoenix area right now.
December 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Arizona State football practice two weeks from the Peach Bowl CFP game. Biggest sports story in Phoenix area right now.
I figure I’ll work two of these games. - After Christmas, the bowl season heats up in Arizona with the Rate, Snoop Dogg Arizona and Vrbo Fiesta Bowls. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
Who is playing in the Rate Bowl, Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl and Fiesta Bowl this month?
After Christmas, the bowl season heats up in Arizona with the Rate, Snoop Dogg Arizona and Vrbo Fiesta Bowls.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:44 AM
I figure I’ll work two of these games. - After Christmas, the bowl season heats up in Arizona with the Rate, Snoop Dogg Arizona and Vrbo Fiesta Bowls. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
NFL work today - The Arizona Cardinals had a hard time stopping Seattle Seahawks No. 2 running back Zach Charbonnet in Sunday's loss. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...
In loss to Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals' run defense gashed for 176 yards
The Arizona Cardinals had a hard time stopping Seattle Seahawks No. 2 running back Zach Charbonnet in Sunday's loss.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:37 AM
NFL work today - The Arizona Cardinals had a hard time stopping Seattle Seahawks No. 2 running back Zach Charbonnet in Sunday's loss. www.azcentral.com/story/sports...