Damien Alameda

Sports Director

Tucson

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

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Football

Wildcats wrap regular season with rout of Sun Devils

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 7:34 AM MST

By Damien Alameda and 13 News Staff

Noah Fifita threw for a school-record 527 yards and five touchdowns, Michael Wiley scored three times and No. 16 Arizona put an emphatic end to the Pac-12 era of the Territorial Cup rivalry with a 59-23 rout over Arizona State on Saturday.

UA Sports

Arizona falls to Stanford, set to play ASU Friday

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.

Sports

Tucson resident Graham Donaldson is taking on the challenge of a lifetime by riding in The...

From El Tour de Tucson to Tour de France

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.

Sports

Arizona Wildcats tight ends coach Jordan Paopao said he learned far more than just Xs and Os...

WILDCATS REBORN: Jordan Paopao learned more than just Xs and Os from Chris Petersen

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.

UA Sports

Sports are more than just a distraction for Arizona super fan Mario Nava, who's known to many...

WILDCATS REBORN: Sports more than just a distraction for Arizona super fan Mario Nava

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.

Sports

WILDCATS REBORN: Chuck Cecil preaching and teaching no-fear mentality he played with

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.

Sports

WILDCATS REBORN: A look at the University of Arizona football program

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.

Monsoon 2021

Tucson's Greg McCown is one of the most well-known photographers in Arizona. In 2015, he took...

MONSOON 2021: Take amazing lightning photos while staying safe

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.

Sports

Legendary softball coach Mike Candrea retired after 36 seasons at the University of Arizona.

Legendary Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea opens up about retirement, legacy

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.

UA Sports

Yahoo Sports says UA men's basketball coach Sean Miller, and other head coaches whose programs...

UPDATE: Miller out as Arizona Wildcats head coach, Murphy named interim

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.

News

Arizona men's basketball lost 63-58 to Baylor University on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Arizona defeats Texas A&M, advances to Elite Eight

Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 7:20 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

McDonald leads all scorers with 31 points.

Football

Arizona’s Fisch knows what it’s like to coach against Brady, Gronkowski in a Super Bowl

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.

January 8

JAN. 8 ANNIVERSARY: New memorial is celebration of life, spirituality, reflection and mourning

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.

Sports

Football player with ties to Tucson holds fundraiser for cancer on Twitch

NFL player, former Tucson High student to hold cancer fundraiser over gaming platform

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.

Top Story

Arizona men’s basketball game against UCLA results

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.

Sports

Chapman Automotive agrees to big sponsorship with Pima Athletics

Updated: Sep. 12, 2019 at 12:08 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

PCC Board approves the largest athletic sponsorship deal in school history.

Pima Aztecs

Pima goalie reflects on service in Swiss Army

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

Sports

The turning point

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.

Sports

FC Tucson Notches First Home Win

Updated: Apr. 30, 2019 at 11:46 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Boys in Black defeat Lansing Ignite, 2-0.

Sports

Will He Or Won’t He?

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?

Sports

Wildcat Ladies set to host WNIT opener

Updated: Mar. 19, 2019 at 2:08 AM MST

By Damien Alameda

Arizona set to host Idaho State Thursday, March 21st.

UA Sports

One year ago, a shooter opened fire at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. More...

UA gymnast talks about connection to Parkland shooting

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.

Tucson Sugar Skulls

Sugar Skulls: Year one

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.

Sports

Wildcats upset (17) Sun Devils, 51-39

Updated: Dec. 30, 2018 at 9:48 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Wildcats win 10th straight as Arizona beats ASU to open conference play.

Sports

A Red Wolf and a Wildcat

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.

Sports

Remembering Wildcat baseball coaching legend Jerry Kindall

One Year Later

Updated: Dec. 24, 2018 at 10:57 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Jerry Stitt reflects on the year that was without Jerry Kindall.

Sports

Emmanuel Akot (24) and Dylan Smith double-team UTEP guard Paul Thomas (1) during Arizona's...

Cats throw block party on Miners

Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 12:28 AM MST

By Damien Alameda

Arizona defense stifles UTEP in 79-46 victory.

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Rock n Roll Football

Updated: Aug. 23, 2018 at 7:18 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Tucson gets newest expansion team for the Indoor Football League.

Roadrunners hire Varady

Updated: Jul. 2, 2018 at 10:04 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Former OHL head coach takes over in Tucson.

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Dbacks select McLain with first round pick

Updated: Jun. 4, 2018 at 9:04 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Arizona goes for high school shortstop from California with its first pick.

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Queen B

Updated: May. 22, 2018 at 2:36 AM MST

By Damien Alameda

Bianca Pagdananan sparks a playoff on a dramatic final hole eagle putt.

Tucson Roadrunners

One down...two to go

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.

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Quintana Smash

Updated: Apr. 10, 2018 at 10:15 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Quintana blasts two home runs in 16-1 win over GCU.

Tucson Roadrunners

Roadrunners playoff dates set

Updated: Apr. 9, 2018 at 2:31 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Here's when they'll play and how you can get tickets.

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Cats shut down the Colonels

Updated: Mar. 29, 2018 at 10:07 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Arizona beats Nicholls State 11-3.

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Tomey Headlines So. AZ Coaches Clinic

Updated: Mar. 29, 2018 at 9:24 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Calling all football coaches to Pima's Center for the Arts.

arizona basketball

Final: Arizona 78, UCLA 67 (OT)

Updated: Mar. 9, 2018 at 11:39 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Cats advance to championship after overtime win against Bruins.

Pima Basketball

Pima advances to Division Championship

Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 10:38 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Aztecs defeat South Mountain 104-95.

pima aztecs

Public Meeting to Discuss Future of PCC Football Program

Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 5:49 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Is the future of the Aztecs' program in jeopardy?

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History-making

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.

Pima Basketball

Conquer and move on

Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 12:46 AM MST

By Damien Alameda

Pima women defeat Glendale by 40 to advance to Division II championship.

UofA

Final: Arizona 75, Stanford 67

Updated: Mar. 2, 2018 at 1:41 AM MST

By Damien Alameda

Arizona wins in Miller's return.

Pima Basketball

Nakai named ACCAC Division II Player of the Year

Updated: Feb. 28, 2018 at 8:55 PM MST

By Damien Alameda

Star freshman becomes Pima's third straight POTY.

Spanish

Los Gatos comparten el título de Pac-12

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.