Damien Alameda
Sports Director
Tucson
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After 14 years of covering southern Arizona sports for KOLD News 13, Damien Alameda pivoted to news in spring 2020.
The Emmy and Associated Press award-winning journalist continues to inform, engage, and entertain his audience as he splits time anchoring both.
A California native, Damien now considers himself an Arizonan with roots and relationships that run deep throughout this community. He thanks viewers for welcoming him with open arms and looks forward to his role as a reliable dependable voice of news and sports for years to come.
If you have a story idea, please email him at damien.alameda@gray.tv
Contact Damien
• Email: damien.alameda@kold.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DamienAlameda
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damien_alameda/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/damien_alameda
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 9:40 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
The Stanford Cardinal defeated Arizona baseball, 15-8 Thursday night sending the Wildcats to the loser’s bracket of the Pac-12 tournament.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 12:11 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Tucson resident Graham Donaldson is taking on the challenge of a lifetime by riding in The Tour 21 Challenge.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 5:15 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Arizona Wildcats tight ends coach Jordan Paopao said he learned far more than just Xs and Os from for boss Chris Petersen.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 4:48 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Sports are more than just a distraction for Arizona super fan Mario Nava, who's known to many as the Wildcat Fireman.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 5:42 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Chuck Cecil, the defensive back coach at the University of Arizona, was a walk-on for the Wildcats who turned into a superstar.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
"Wildcats Reborn" is a sports special produced by KOLD News that focused on the University of Arizona football program.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 7:57 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
You can take some amazing photos of lightning if you remember to be patient and safe.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 8:45 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
The real heart of Mike Candrea's legacy beats not with the records he made, but with the success of his players on and off the field.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 5:57 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Associate head coach Jack Murphy will serve as interim head coach during the search for a new head coach.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 7:20 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
McDonald leads all scorers with 31 points.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 5:57 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
University of Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch was on the Rams' staff when they faced Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in Super Bowl LIII.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 4:34 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
The new January 8th Memorial in Tucson is a place of spirituality, reflection and mourning, but it is also a celebration of life.
Updated: May. 2, 2020 at 2:42 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
The Buffalo Bills defensive back will live stream his Fortnite game on Twitch.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2020 at 3:04 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
UCLA shot 51 percent overall and used a big second half run to pull away, handing Arizona its second loss in 12 games at McKale Center this season.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2019 at 12:08 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
PCC Board approves the largest athletic sponsorship deal in school history.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2019 at 10:49 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Roth a soldier for a year and a half between 2017 and 2018
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
For Ohio State's newest Buckeye Lathan Ransom, the journey to the top started at the very bottom.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2019 at 11:46 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Boys in Black defeat Lansing Ignite, 2-0.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2019 at 11:32 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
As the bribery trial heads into Wednesday, will defendants Christian Dawkins and Merl Code testify?
Updated: Mar. 19, 2019 at 2:08 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Arizona set to host Idaho State Thursday, March 21st.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2019 at 3:11 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
One year ago, a shooter opened fire at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. More than 2,000 miles away, Wildcats gymnast Heather Swanson was waiting to find out if her brother Gary survived the massacre.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2019 at 11:19 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Get a behind the scenes look as the Tucson Sugar Skulls prepare for their inaugural season.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2018 at 9:48 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Wildcats win 10th straight as Arizona beats ASU to open conference play.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2018 at 11:32 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Arkansas State has a defensive lineman with a unique connection to one rising Wildcat star.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2018 at 10:57 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Jerry Stitt reflects on the year that was without Jerry Kindall.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 12:28 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Arizona defense stifles UTEP in 79-46 victory.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2018 at 7:18 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Tucson gets newest expansion team for the Indoor Football League.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2018 at 10:04 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Former OHL head coach takes over in Tucson.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2018 at 9:04 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Arizona goes for high school shortstop from California with its first pick.
Updated: May. 22, 2018 at 2:36 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Bianca Pagdananan sparks a playoff on a dramatic final hole eagle putt.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2018 at 10:23 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Tucson takes the 1-game series lead with 4-2 win over San Jose.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2018 at 10:15 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Quintana blasts two home runs in 16-1 win over GCU.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2018 at 2:31 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Here's when they'll play and how you can get tickets.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2018 at 10:07 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Arizona beats Nicholls State 11-3.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2018 at 9:24 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Calling all football coaches to Pima's Center for the Arts.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2018 at 11:39 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Cats advance to championship after overtime win against Bruins.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 10:38 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Aztecs defeat South Mountain 104-95.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 5:49 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Is the future of the Aztecs' program in jeopardy?
Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 4:16 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Pima star J.J. Nakai becomes first Aztec to be named WBCA All-American.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 12:46 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Pima women defeat Glendale by 40 to advance to Division II championship.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2018 at 1:41 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Arizona wins in Miller's return.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2018 at 8:55 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Star freshman becomes Pima's third straight POTY.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2018 at 12:31 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
La Universidad de Arizona a derrotado a ASU en un juego de 73-60 para tener un lugar en el título de Pac-12. Los Gatos los ganan completo y toman la semilla más grande del torneo, ahora veremos quién gana entre Oregon contra Oregon State más tarde el día de hoy. Allonzo Trier fue el líder del juego con 19 puntos.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2018 at 2:25 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Cats eek out overtime win over the Beavers.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2018 at 8:06 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Dawkins will graduate in the spring.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2018 at 4:22 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Cats eek out another close victory.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2018 at 7:58 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Cats give up an 18 point lead.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2018 at 11:49 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Cats lose second straight.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2018 at 8:48 PM MST
|By Damien Alameda
Cats down 10 to the Bruins going into the locker room.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2018 at 1:11 AM MST
|By Damien Alameda
FC Tucson set to join the United Soccer League's new Division III.
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