Three men who guided Pat Tillman to excellence on the gridiron spoke of him Saturday as fathers mourning the loss — and celebrating the life — of a favorite son.

Three men who guided Pat Tillman to excellence on the gridiron spoke of him Saturday as fathers mourning the loss — and celebrating the life — of a favorite son.

Bruce Snyder has this lasting image of Pat Tillman ingrained in his memory.

A mob of runners and many well wishers flocked to Tempe on Saturday for the ninth annual Pat's Run to honor one of Arizona's finest and pay respect to the victims of Monday's attack on the Boston Marathon.

Braggadocio in most instances is unseemly, but the topic of today’s column renders it necessary to inform you that my athletic career has all but wallpapered my life with glory. To wit:

CHICAGO — The 105th pitch of Mark Buehrle's day broke in toward Gabe Kapler, who turned on it and connected. Buehrle looked up and knew — his perfect game was in jeopardy.

The rushing numbers quarterback Pat White has posted during his three-year career at West Virginia put most college running backs to shame.

Among the area nonprofits looking to make some green out of red, white and blue is the booster club supporting Dobson High School’s marching band.

Among the area nonprofits looking to make some green out of red, white and blue is the booster club supporting Dobson High School’s marching band.

Among the area nonprofits looking to make some green out of red, white and blue is the booster club supporting Dobson High School’s marching band.

There will be a 10-minute ceremony at halftime of the Arizona State-Washington State football game to officially retire the jersey No. 42 worn by the late Pat Tillman. ASU president Michael Crow, athletic director Gene Smith, the Tillman family, former teammates are to participate.

12,800 participants showed up to support the Pat Tillman Foundation; here are five racers’ stories

Arizona State University and the Arizona Cardinals have established a scholarship and both organizations will retire the jersey number of former player Pat Tillman.

Arizona State University and the Arizona Cardinals have established a scholarship and both organizations will retire the jersey number of former player Pat Tillman.

With a tribute to the past but a new design and color scheme that athletic department officials believe will attract and inspire future Sun Devils, Arizona State officially unveiled its new pitchfork logo and uniforms to the public on Tuesday.

With a tribute to the past but a new design and color scheme that athletic department officials believe will attract and inspire future Sun Devils, Arizona State officially unveiled its new pitchfork logo and uniforms to the public on Tuesday.

Only 22 minutes of football was played between Tempe and Saguaro Friday, but that was more than enough for the Buffaloes on this night.

Like many Division-I athletes, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford excelled at many sports growing up.

Dirk Koetter never will be a glad-handing, baby-kissing politician. Arizona State’s football coach freely admits that’s just not his personality.

PHOENIX - Charlie Weis has one target left for a full turnaround of Notre Dame's high-profile program: Win a bowl game. The Fighting Irish made their formal bowl arrival on Tuesday, although their charter flight offloaded mostly school officials and coaches.

Keep your eye on these East Valley football players who could be playing next year at major college programs.

Arizona State baseball coach Pat Murphy announced the signing of 16 student-athletes to national letters of intent during the NCAA early signing period for the 2007 season.