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Alex Riley @ByAlexRiley

Govt communications 🏫 Freelance rodeo writer 🐎 Occasional voice talent 🎙️NC by way of SC, TX and WY

Joined August 2009
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Brothers-in-law turned team roping partners: How Dustin Egusquiza and J.C. Flake are taking #ProRodeo by storm (including a world record run already this season) si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/…

Familial Ties Put Dustin Egusquiza and J.C. Flake in Position for Team Roping Run to NFR

J.C. Flake kept looking back at the digital display, struggling to comprehend exactly what was being shown. The arena announcer at Rodeo Austin (Texas) sat sile

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The annual @RadioMikeV and Alex Riley holiday spectacular is back on! 🦃🏀
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A Thanksgiving tradition returns‼️🏀 The Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic is back this November as UNCW welcomes another strong field to Trask Coliseum. #BleedTeal #TidalTown
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Some days are just better than others. June 10 will always be one of those. 11 years. 2 people. 1 pretty special story. Til my last day. ❤️
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Tyke Kipp thought he was done with #ProRodeo. Turns out, rodeo wasn’t done with him. How a longtime PRCA steer wrestler went from outsider to contender thanks to a turning point at @CheFrontierDays in 2025 si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/…

Tyke Kipp Savoring Long-Awaited Moment Among Steer Wrestling Leaders

Tyke Kipp stared at the highway unfolding before him, unable to shake a gnawing feeling.  Last summer, the Lordsburg, N.M., cowboy had made up his mind. After m

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Shorty Garrett’s refocused approach as put the veteran bronc rider in position for a return trip to @LasVegasNFR. Caught up with him for a feature on @si_rodeo #weareprorodeo si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/…

Shorty Garrett Shares the Mindset Driving His 2026 NFR Return Bid

The phrasing makes it sounds more like a pun, but in reality Shorty Garrett spent a lot of years selling himself short.  In 2014, the Eagle Butte, S.D., cowboy

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Had some very real conversations with three standout breakaway ropers about the NFBR’s move from Vegas to Ft Worth. In short - it’s a mix of excitement and concern for the sport’s future si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/…

WPRA Breakaway Roping Finals Move Brings Mixed Feelings Among Competitors

It’s a vantage point Jackie Crawford hasn’t been forced to take often, but last December the Stephenville, Texas, cowgirl was relegated to being a breakaway rop

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May 16
CARPENTER HAMMERED ONE 💣 💪 casey homers to score nelson, adding two for the hawks!! #SeahawkBaseball
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May 16
one across 🤝 bechtel scores hughes to make it 4 for the hawks!! #SeahawkBaseball
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May 16
JMAR💪 A two-RBI double for Jarrett Martin puts us up 10-3 in the sixth! #RollHumps🐪⚾️
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we don't have the words.... stay until the end🤗 #RollHumps🐪⚾️
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May 16
Energy🆙 Elijah Clayton two-RBI single extends our lead in the fourth! T4 | Campbell 5, UNCW 1 #RollHumps🐪⚾️
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May 16
that'll work and we add to the lead👍 T4 | Campbell 3, UNCW 1 #RollHumps🐪⚾️
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Jesse Petri plans to make @LasVegasNFR again this December. He also continues to plan for life as a business owner when his time in the arena is done si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/…

Bull Rider Jesse Petri Focusing on NFR Goals, Building Saddle Making Business

It can be very easy to become siloed in professional rodeo. Competitors often prioritize their own events, tend to associate with those who have a similar focus

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This graduating class for @SMURowing is composed of walk-ons who became captains and transfers who were looking for second chances. It’s made a unique group that created a solid foundation for the future smumustangs.com/news/2026/5/…

SMU Rowing Veterans Take Unlikely Leadership Paths While Rebuilding Program - SMU Athletics

DALLAS – Sophia Dooley's journey with SMU rowing started because of a mass email with a link to Google Form.

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28 runs. Lots of homers. Tough loss for @UNCWBaseball, but it made for a fun night on @SDN_UNCW youtu.be/Fhkci4wpGBo?si=wPfS…

UNCW Baseball Highlights vs Campbell | 5-14-26

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May 15
jones plates one 👀 #SeahawkBaseball
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May 15
lucas cuts it to two 🤝 #SeahawkBaseball
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May 15
tyrrell gets it done 👏 #SeahawkBaseball
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May 14
O'BRIEN GOT ALL OF THAT 😱 💣 danny o'brien homers to put the hawks in the lead!! #SeahawkBaseball
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May 14
ANOTHER TANK FROM TREVOR 🚀 trevor lucas homers to bring the hawks within one!! #SeahawkBaseball
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