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
Chargers training camp in the Central Valley? Jim Harbaugh says, "I want to go to Fresno"
When asked about the Chargers' upcoming trip to the University of San Diego, Jim Harbaugh said he wants to bring the team to the Central Valley.
Bulldog Breakdown: Draft eligible Diamond 'Dogs
A handful of Diamond 'Dogs could hear their names called in next month's MLB Draft.
Armenian National Team beats Costa Rica in first ever Jerry Tarkanian Classic in Fresno
Two international basketball teams faced off on the court in Fresno on Friday night.
Good Sports: Clovis North's Conor Lott eyes special senior year following state championship wins
Clovis North's Connor Lott is eyeing a special senior year after earning the Broncos' other CIF Track and Field state championship.
Clovis North's McKay Madsen makes history at CIF State Championships; full list of local medalists
A Clovis North senior has accomplished something not seen in 103 years at the CIF State Track & Field Championships. McKay Madsen repeated as state champion in both the discus and the shot put, a feat last achieved in 1922.
Bulldog Breakdown: Diamond 'Dogs set to play UCLA this Friday
The Mountain West Champion Diamond 'Dogs are heading into their next challenge with winning on their minds and a player in their hearts.
Fresno State into the winner's bracket, 'Dogs win 7-3 over San Jose State
The Fresno State baseball team's quest for a repeat title started with a win. The #2 Diamond Dogs won 7-3 over #6 San Jose State in their first game of the Mountain West Baseball Championship.
Bulldog Breakdown: Diamond Dogs gearing up to defend conference title
The Diamond Dogs are getting ready to defend their conference title.
Bulldog Breakdown: Derek Carr retiring after 11 years in NFL
Former Bulldog Derek Carr hangs 'em up after 11 years in the NFL.