This small town has a tradition of pushing its athletes to the next level. But what makes Rio Rico special?
The Bulletin
Dan Brostek recently completed a 205-mile race around Lake Tahoe.
Athletes, coaches and parents need to live by the Golden Rule and embrace sportsmanship.
While roller derby may take a physical toll, its benefits go beyond the track.
Ending the stigma starts with an honest conversation.
The view is better from up there, according to Cara and Stephen Rosier.
“There’s No Base Like Home” provides life lessons through the lens of softball.
The 216-mile trek through Central Oregon is more fun than competitive.
The annual open-water event at Elk Lake drew participants young and old.
The endurance race provides bumps, bruises and bonding.
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Kodi Justice thrives in the face of doubt. It's been that way since pickup games at the park in Mesa.
Dani and Baylee Jones will be teammates once again at Colorado, strengthening their competitive sisterhood.
Sokol's football career has taken plenty of unexpected turns on his way back to Arizona.
A loss in the title game might sting now, but this run cements the Bulldogs' place among the nation's elite.
The number three held a dubious significance for Oregon men's basketball in its 77-76 loss to North Carolina.
Benson remains level-headed and relaxed with the Final Four looming.
The crack of the bat, snap of the glove and roar of the crowd return to the Valley for another annual Spring Training.
Valley Christian girls basketball had a longer journey than most to Gila River Arena.
Terrell Brown ran straight to his family as the buzzer sounded on Basha's first state championship.
From the outset of the 4A girls state championship, second-seeded Seton Catholic was in control of No. 1 Cactus Shadows.
In a grind-it-out, hard-fought victory over No. 6 Brophy, defense was the difference for No. 3 Desert Vista boys basketball.
A thoroughly dominant first half propelled No. 1 Valley Christian girls basketball to a 63-43 win over No. 16 Monument Valley.
Juan Pablo De Leon brought the wrestling program at Kyrene Centennial Middle School back from the brink.
The Tigers squeaked past the Huskies and earned a berth in the state championship game.
Smith is the inventor of the Lazer 900 basketball training system.
Cronkite Sports
The Sun Devils couldn't hold off Deandre Ayton and the Wildcats in a 77-70 home loss.
Shannon Evans and Tra Holder's heroics lifted ASU over USC in a much-needed victory.
Giving Bobby Hurley a new contract was a landmark decision by Athletic Director Ray Anderson.
Conference play hasn't been kind to the slumping Sun Devils.
The Territorial Cup has become a sibling rivalry of sorts in men's basketball.
The sands of college basketball shifted in Lawrence on Sunday.
Anderson wants to run ASU football like a business, but what does that look like?
Coming to college helped Smallwood reinforce a set of values. As his senior year winds down, he’s defined himself as a leader.
Richard rumbled his way to a career-high 189 rushing yards and willed ASU to a 41-30 victory over the Buffaloes.
Analyzed ASU football's 48-17 loss to USC and previewed its remaining Pac-12 schedule.
The Sun Devils knocked off the No. 5 Huskies, establishing a pivotal moment in their season.
After four years on the scout team, Frank Ogas has earned a key role for the Sun Devils.
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Winners of the last four Ray Guy Awards, Australians are revolutionizing the punter position in college football.
Wilkins keeps an even-keeled approach on the field, thanks in large part to his favorite music.
Bonds capped off a trip to Arizona by returning to his alma mater and imparting advice on the next generation of Sun Devils.
In his return to the San Francisco Giants as a special advisor, Barry Bonds is beginning his attempted rebrand.
The NCAA Tournament is here for Oregon guard Casey Benson, and the road to the Final Four could lead him right back home.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti uses the philosophies from his playing days to instruct the next generation.
A passion for beer and baseball brings this group of fans together every spring.
A stadium is in the works, the money is secured, but can the club prove it has the fan support?
A perfect weekend lies ahead for the Brunner family with Sophie's senior weekend and Cubs spring training.
The State Press
Kodi Justice's career night provided a significant spark for ASU men's basketball in a win over USC.
Juniors Corey Littman and Scott Geerling dedicate long hours and hard work behind the scenes for the ASU men's basketball team.
A thin bench remains a glaring weakness for ASU men's basketball in the stretch run of its season.
An inspiring story of courage gave the Sun Devils extra motivation in their win over Stanford.
The Sun Devil defense was largely effective against the star guard.
The Sun Devils squeaked by the Buffs thanks to the effort by Holder.
The Sun Devils dominated the Vikings thanks to excellent backcourt play.
The Sun Devils couldn't complete the comeback as the Ducks prevailed.
The Sun Devils brought plenty of fanfare for the first edition of the event.
Portland Tribune
The Portland Trail Blazers were decimated in the paint in their OT loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Expectations are always high for Linfield football, but the 2016 season holds an even greater significance.
It's a new era for Portland State football under Bruce Barnum.
Eight skilled outfielders give the Portland Pickles variety and depth.
The Portland Steelheads make waves in Australian Rules football.
Despite a major statistical advantage, the Portland Timbers couldn't muster a point in front of their home fans.
For Catlin Gabel alum Alex Foster, basketball and life have come full circle.
The Croatian Davis Cup team overcame a 2-0 deficit to advance past the United States.
First baseman Zander Clarke shined for the red-hot Pickles.
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Scottsdale CC redshirt freshman Jessie Frost-Dixon plays with intensity in honor of his three friends who passed away.