Horse racing at Rillito Downs

Steward Floyd Campbell, right, talks with longtime friend and jockey Terry Gard, left, in the paddock during the first day of Horse racing at Rillito Downs, in Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 17, 2004. Campbell was a top jockey before being injured in a race two years ago. Photo by James S. Wood Arizona…

Tucson Marathon: Three things about the race

The Tucson Marathon is known for its fast course and moderate winter temperatures.

El Tour de Tucson

Hands-down winner: Robbie Ventura of Wildwood, Ill., crosses the finish line of the 108-mile race in first place in 2002 for the second straight year of El Tour.

Patrick Finley: Legally blind bicyclist, wife on a life journey built for two

Erin Hopper, left, and husband Kasey Hopper train on their tandem bike on the Santa Cruz River Park Trail for Saturday's 111-mile El Tour de Tucson race. Retinitis pigmentosa has left Kasey legally blind, so the pair share a tandem bike.

Patrick Finley: Legally blind bicyclist, wife on a life journey built for two

Kasey Hopper pumps up a tire before he and wife Erin train on their tandem bike for the 111-mile El Tour de Tucson race. Saturday's race will mark their five-year anniversary.

Patrick Finley: Legally blind bicyclist, wife on a life journey built for two

Kasey and Erin Hopper's legs quivered the moment they were to marry. Their fingers wouldn't stop trembling. Nervous? Nah.

El Tour de Tucson: Cyclists will hear sound of mariachis at start lines

One change in this year's El Tour de Tucson bicycling race will be heard before it's seen.

Judge: Race played role in NC death penalty case

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina judge has thrown out an inmate’s death sentence because prosecutors rejected potential jurors in his case who were black.

Former Astana rider hopes RadioShack's got answers

Chris Horner, who finished third in the 2003 El Tour de Tucson, says his teammates have given him the nickname "The Redneck." He says he doesn't have a problem with it: "I've got two trucks and a Mustang."

Driver is alcohol-tested at track

TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger was required to take a breath test before Friday's practice at Talladega Superspeedway following his arrest on a drunken driving charge.

Driver is alcohol-tested at track

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Younger competitors stand out in 5A Southern Region preliminaries

A youth movement was in motion at the 5A Southern Region prelims Friday morning.

Younger competitors stand out in 5A Southern Region preliminaries

Williams sisters could meet in final of championships in Doha

DOHA, Qatar — The Williams sisters could be headed for a final matchup at the Sony Ericsson Championships after Venus Williams advanced to the semifinals along with Jelena Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki on Friday.