

Paul Newberry of Associated Press
For Michael Phelps, 6 gold medals seem very much in reach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When Michael Phelps arrived in Rio as a 31-year-old swimmer who retired once and endured plenty of turmoil away...


Tyler A. Takeda
Madera F.A.N. organization seeking sponsorships
Madera High School’s Creona Harshaw stands with Madera South’s Eduardo Herrera and Ron Pisk next to the Kenny Taylor Athlete of Integrity...


Tyler A. Takeda
Triumph volleyball competes in Beach Cup
Members of the Triumph Volleyball Academy and Roy’s Legends teamed up for the Beach Cup on Thursday. Roy’s Legends won the cup, 2-1. (For...
For The Madera Tribune
Fifth-year seniors look to rebound Bulldogs
Back in early February 2012, Tim DeRuyter announced his very first recruiting class on the heels of his hiring to be Fresno State’s head...


Associated Press
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling. With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting recession...


Adriana Gomez Licon of Associated Press
Rio's poor watch Olympic opening from rooftops of slum
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In the hills that hug Maracana Stadium, many Brazilians saw the flash and glitz of the opening ceremony for the...


For The Madera Tribune
Erickson and West taste Late Model victory in Madera
Courtesy of Rachel Cam 51FIFTY Junior Late Model winner Dezel West races to a victory at LoanMart Madera Speedway on Saturday. Las...


Tyler A. Takeda
Former local high school athletes return home to coach
Newly announced Madera Coyote cross country coach Alisha Brown formally introduces herself to her future team at a meeting Thursday at...