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Richard Obert

Sports Reporter

AS SEEN ON
AZCentral (The Arizona Republic), AOL, Inc., Arizona Daily Star, Lansing State Journal

Preston's Summary

Richard Obert is a sports reporter at The Arizona Republic. He specializes in high school sports, Grand Canyon University athletics, and the Indoor Football League Arizona Rattlers, focusing on compelling narratives that highlight athletes overcoming adversity and relatable stories. Richard's work has been featured in various publications, including Alexandria Newspapers, Inc., Arizona Daily Star, Yahoo Sports, and USA TODAY.

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Geo Focus

Phoenix, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 62 %
Listicles: 13 %
Events: 8 %
Data Driven: 7 %
Interviews Q&as: 6 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Team Sports
  • Individual Sports
  • Sports Tournaments

Pitching Insights

Richard's articles primarily focus on local sports events, particularly high school basketball in Arizona. He is likely to be receptive to pitches related to upcoming or ongoing local sporting events, exclusive player interviews, and human-interest stories within the local sports community.

Given his strong emphasis on event coverage and specific team dynamics, he may also be interested in behind-the-scenes features that provide insight into the lives of athletes or coaches involved in these events.

When reaching out to Richard, consider highlighting unique angles for stories about local athletes' achievements or community involvement. It would also be beneficial to emphasize any connections between your pitch and the Arizona sports scene.

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Articles

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Arizona digest. Kelsey Plum scores 20 in Mercury debut

Arizona digest. Kelsey Plum scores 20 in Mercury debut

By: Jenna Ortiz, José M. Romero, Richard Obert, Logan Stanley, Arizona Republic

Summer is here in Arizona, and there's plenty of activity, including college sports and a new season for the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising FC and Arizona Rattlers.

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