Arizona fans get their first look at the Wildcats men's basketball team as the Red beat Blue 42-32 at the annual Red/Blue Showcase, September 26, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Standings, scores and schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams.
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A trio of comedy shows is heading our way this weekend including competing shows on Friday, Oct. 2, that have us thinking it’s coin-toss time:
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Caleb “Jet” Smith was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Week for his performance in Arizona’s win over Washington State.
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Leonel Gutierrez scored twice as the Pima College men’s soccer team blanked Scottsdale CC 2-0 at home on Saturday.
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Your wrap up of images found around Tucson, Ariz., during the week of September 22-26, 2026.
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Sahuarita senior cross country runner Naomi Taylor is off to a hot start to her final year with the Mustangs, placing no lower than second through three meets in 2026.
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Sahuarita senior cross country runner Naomi Taylor is off to a hot start to her final year with the Mustangs, placing no lower than second through three meets in 2026.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Pima’s athletic programs have been a NJCAA Top 10 powerhouse over the past five years, thanks to long-tenured coaches leading teams to national success across multiple sports.
A Phoenix man deported to Equatorial Guinea was hospitalized after passing out in a police-station cell, where he's been held "incommunicado" for two weeks following his arbitrary arrest, lawyers said.
Michael Lev column: Breaking down Arizona’s 34-24 win over Washington State, including a key defensive adjustment, a redemption arc and a pair of unexpected offensive heroes.
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Attorney General Kris Mayes alleged in an hour-long debate that her opponent, Warren Petersen, would deport tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children if he is elected in November — a claim Petersen denies.
Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis understands that some people would like to see Kari Lake leave the country after two failed statewide campaigns and a troubled stint trying to dismantle Voice of America.
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Arizona fans get their first look at the Wildcats men's basketball team as the Red beat Blue 42-32 at the annual Red/Blue Showcase, September 26, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Standings, scores and schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams.
Caleb “Jet” Smith was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Week for his performance in Arizona’s win over Washington State.
Leonel Gutierrez scored twice as the Pima College men’s soccer team blanked Scottsdale CC 2-0 at home on Saturday.
Sahuarita senior cross country runner Naomi Taylor is off to a hot start to her final year with the Mustangs, placing no lower than second through three meets in 2026.
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Tucson Roadrunners host the inaugural Southwest Showdown, opening preseason at Tucson Arena with returning veterans, new AHL All-Stars and a deep rookie class.
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