Dominic Rivera
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Sports Visual Journalist, Phoenix

Dominic Rivera expects to graduate in spring 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. He is working for the Phoenix sports bureau.

Latest from Dominic Rivera

Brittney Griner’s absence weighs on Phoenix Mercury as training camp begins

PHOENIX – As the Phoenix Mercury opened training camp, all they could think about was the absence of Brittney Griner, who remains detained in Russia on drug charges.


With playoff schedule announced, Phoenix Suns fans begin pursuit of tickets

PHOENIX — After the Phoenix Suns announced their first-round playoff schedule, fans have begun their pursuit of tickets.


Perry High softball team makes dramatic turnaround, aims at state title

GILBERT – Coming off a dismal 2020-21 season, the Perry High School softball team has emerged as one of the state’s bess.


On heels of Flores’ discrimination lawsuit, ASU’s Herm Edwards, Ray Anderson push for change

PHOENIX – On the heels of news that former Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks has joined a class-action racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and other teams, Arizona State’s Herm Edwards and Ray Anderson called for more change.


Getting even? Not quite, but 5A softball championship rematch delivers

WADDELL – Canyon View hoped to get even with Willow Canyon in a rematch of the 5A softball title game but it didn’t quite work out that way.


Peoria boys basketball coach has an alter ego: Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG

PEORIA – Some days he’s “coach,” other days he’s Mr. ORNG. But he’s always embracing his unique basketball experiences.


6A showdown: Arizona’s top high school basketball teams square off for the title

PHOENIX – The 6A boys and girls basketball championships are are set to tip off tonight at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Perry and Hamilton will play for the boys title, and Perry and Valley Vista will go at each other for the girls title. Storylines run deep in both games.


No Asante, no panic: Phoenix Rising remain confident as they prepare for 2022 season

TEMPE – Event without Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising feel good about the direction of the upcoming season.


Tolleson baseball bring new energy after COVID bubble kept team out of state tournament

TOLLESON – Tolleson Union High School boys varsity baseball team finds a new love for the game after missing out of the 6A state tournament last season due to district restrictions regarding COVID-19.