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An unlikely bond

Micah Diaz, 17, reaches the Junior Olympic nationals with the help of 82-year-old former coach Joe King after their chance meeting

Micah Diaz describes his chance meeting with Joe King one morning this summer on the track at Spiegelberg Stadium as "a real blessing."

Today's Sports Stories

Gutches takes third at Greco nationals - 7/24/2008
It's not in Brock Gutches to accept anything less than first place, but his showing Tuesday at the Junior National Greco-Roman Championships in...
Sanford saves best for last for Comets - 7/24/2008
CENTRAL POINT — Bruce Sanford helped send the Central Point Comets out with a bang on Wednesday in American Legion A baseball at Anhorn Field.

Other Recent Sports Stories

To Live By The Sword - 7/23/2008
ASHLAND — Brian Dwyer figured his only son was destined to become a gymnast.
A new look at an ancient art - 7/23/2008
Fencing is one of the oldest of all sports, dating as far back as the 13th century in parts of Europe.
Mustangs clinch Area 4 title - 7/23/2008
GRANTS PASS — The Medford Mustangs successfully defended their American Legion AAA Area 4 title by virtue of a win in the opener of a...
Breaking the mold - 7/22/2008
Griffin Boyd hasn't exactly had it easy over the course of his playing career here in Medford.
Logan Boyd garners all-star selection - 7/22/2008
Logan Boyd entered this summer simply hoping to get as many at-bats and repetitions in the field to help him become a fixture in the Oregon State...
Mavericks take two from Colts - 7/22/2008
Behind superb pitching, the North Medford Mavericks took care of Area 4 foe South Medford early on Monday.
North, South fare well in Gold Beach camp - 7/22/2008
The official start of fall football camp may still be weeks away but a few local high school teams made major strides toward the season recently at...
HONOR ROLL - 7/22/2008
Archery
LOCAL EVENTS - 7/22/2008
Baseball
RESULTS / STANDINGS - 7/22/2008
bowling
Zivkovic is too much for Schleining - 7/21/2008
ASHLAND - With a set point in hand, Evan Schleining's serve slipped.
Harrington takes over the spotlight - 7/21/2008
SOUTHPORT, England — Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with...
Defense propels Renegades - 7/21/2008
MONROE, Wash. — For the second straight game, the Southern Oregon Renegades' stingy defense smothered their opponent.
RAY ON THE RUN - 7/20/2008
JACKSONVILLE — Suzanne Ray took full advantage of her advantage.
Ashland's Allred still in contention at U.S. Bank - 7/20/2008
MILWAUKEE — Jason Allred birdied three of his final six holes Saturday to remain in contention at the U.S.
Mustangs' win streak stops at 20 - 7/20/2008
EUGENE — A day after breaking their 17-year-old consecutive win mark, the Medford Mustangs saw their incredible run come to an end.
Top seeds tumble at Big Al's - 7/20/2008
ASHLAND — The 14-year-old Mico Santiago took down top-seeded Chad Wilson in the men's open singles division quarterfinals, setting off a flurry...
Records fall in Mustangs' sweep - 7/19/2008
Medford hasn�t exactly been known for home runs this summer in American Legion AAA play, but you wouldn�t be able to convince the Klamath Falls...
Golfers can travel in style on this coach - 7/19/2008
A back injury forced Don Hamrick out of golf years ago and threatened to keep him away for good.
Big Al�s tourney continues with full slate today - 7/19/2008
ASHLAND � Robert Mengis and Laura Vaughn had a difficult road in the opening day of the 33rd annual Big Al�s tennis tournament.