Hey, everyone! I’m Claudia Faust, the newest addition to the Sports360AZ team.
Here’s a bit about me – I spent the last year working as a sports anchor and reporter in “Friday Night Lights” country. The thing is, Texas is just one of a handful of places I’ve called home in my 26 years of life.
NewsChannel 10 Sports has arrived in Arlington, TX! Ready to give you all the updates on the Canadian Wildcats in their fight for the state title today! @lancelahnert @NewsChannel10 @NC10_Sports pic.twitter.com/KfMWzaxB2m
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) December 17, 2020
I bounced around the east coast for 23 years before moving out to Arizona to get my Master’s Degree in Sports Journalism at ASU. Before going to ASU, I was a Florida Atlantic University Owl. While I was at college at FAU, I fell in love with covering sports and storytelling.
The Owls fall short in today's game but win the series against UTSA. FAU Baseball reporter @claudianfaust talked with @FAUCoachMac about some of this weekend's standout players. pic.twitter.com/fA5X65r30n
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) April 15, 2018
My team fandoms are very complicated because my favorite teams are spread across the country. I’m a die-hard Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan. I lived in Cleveland for 10 years and went to a handful of NFL and MLB games, however, I never saw the Browns win in-person. The 2020 Browns were the best part of 2020 for me.
Who you got today? @Browns or @steelers? I’m positive Mia is a die-hard #Browns fan! She’s getting a jersey if they make it to the playoffs🏈 pic.twitter.com/bMv35K6NQk
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) January 3, 2021
I lived in Washington D.C. for a few years where I became a Washington Capitals and D.C. United fan. While I was at Cronkite I also interned for the Arizona Diamondbacks, so they’ve become a favorite for me too. Truth is, I don’t really have an NBA team and the Suns are looking like a great choice for a favorite right now.
When I’m not covering or watching a sporting event you can find me on a difficult hiking trail with my pup, traveling with my soon-to-be hubby, or on a quest to find the spiciest foods in Arizona.
I am overjoyed to be back in the Valley of the Sun and to have the opportunity to share Arizona sports stories once again!
