Stephen Hicks
Stephen Hicks is the Sports Director for ABC30 Action News. Stephen joined the Action News Sports team in April 2018 and is thrilled to continue to call the Central Valley home.

Before moving to Fresno, Stephen was the Sports Director at KERO-TV in Bakersfield. During his three years in Kern County, he reported on big local athletes like Derek Carr, Kevin Harvick and Tyrone Wallace while also getting the chance to cover CSU Bakersfield's run to the program's first NCAA Tournament and NIT Final Four appearances taking him everywhere from Oklahoma City to Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Stephen graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University where he spent time reporting on Arizona issues from Washington, D.C. Before pursuing journalism, he played two years of college golf at Glendale Community College.

For almost a year after college, Stephen was a general assignment news reporter at KERO-TV.

When he isn't working, Stephen likes to spend his free time playing guitar, golfing, hiking, cooking and traveling to hidden gems in California.

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Stephen's Stories
Bulldog Breakdown: Jeff Tedford steps down as Fresno State football coach
Just weeks before kick-off in the Big House, Bulldog head coach Jeff Tedford has stepped down.
Jeff Tedford stepping down as Fresno State football coach again due to health concerns
Jeff Tedford is stepping down as Fresno State's football coach again due to health concerns.
Bulldog Breakdown: Vance Walberg updates roster building
Three months ago, Vance Walberg got his dream job moving from head coach at Clovis West High School to Fresno State.
Bulldog Breakdown: Derek Carr preparing for year 2 in New Orleans
Derek Carr continues to give back to the Valley between seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
Bulldog Breakdown: Catching up with former Bulldog Jalen Moreno-Cropper
Former Bulldog turned Dallas Cowboy Jalen Moreno-Cropper is back in the Central Valley for his annual football camp.
Bulldog Breakdown: Offseason work begins for Fresno State football team
It may still be spring, but summer conditioning is starting this week for the Fresno State football team.
Bulldog Breakdown: Diamond Dogs are heading to NCAA Regional
The Diamond Dogs are heading to the NCAA Regional after winning the Mountain West championship.
2024 CIF Track & Field Championships
On Saturday, Buchanan's Veterans Memorial Stadium played host to the final day of the state track meet.
Bulldog Breakdown: Diamond Dogs aiming to get back to NCAA Tournament
Struggling to the finish line, the Diamond Dogs are hoping to get back to the NCAA Tournament.
Bulldog Breakdown: Discussing the state of the Bulldog Basketball program
Bulldog Basketball is hoping to get back in the conversation for a conference title.