Arizona men's basketball beat Purdue 79-64 in the West Regional final Saturday, March 28, 2026 in San Jose, to snap a streak of five straight losses in the Elite Eight. They are headed to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years.
- Justin Spears
Arizona defensive end Tre Smith — aka "Mr. Redline" — wasn't expecting to be playing for the Wildcats in 2026, but a season-ending shoulder injury became "an absolute blessing."
- Kelly Presnell
The Wildcats erase a halftime deficit to drop the Boilermakers and head to the Final Four, winning the West Regional 79-64, San Jose, Calif., March 28, 2026.
- Arizona Daily Star
As we celebrate Arizona's Final Four team this week, we're reminiscing about references to the Wildcats in pop culture, like these:
- Arizona Daily Star
The players on this year's Arizona Final Four team weren't alive the last time the Wildcats went to the 2001 Final Four. Here's what was happening when they were born.
- MARK ANDERSON Associated Press
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
- Jon Wilner
The Big Ten’s success could impact the course of negotiations over tournament expansion.
The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, sources say.
Mica Mountain boys volleyball standout fuels hot start in his final seasonSenior Andrew Evans fuels Mica Mountain boys volleyball's early-season success, racking up kills, digs and aces while guiding the Thunderbolts to a strong start in his final high school year.
Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.
Arizona had only a combined seven games missed by members of its eight-player rotation all season, keeping the Wildcats largely intact during their 35 wins this season.
The Arizona baseball team got swept at UCF, losing the final two games on walk-offs. Sunday’s setback spoiled superb pitching performances by Luc Fladda and Garrett Hicks.
Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down the nets in Chicago after Michigan beat Tennessee to advance to the Final Four on March 29, 2026.
Senior Andrew Evans fuels Mica Mountain boys volleyball's early-season success, racking up kills, digs and aces while guiding the Thunderbolts to a strong start in his final high school year.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Sahuaro High basketball coach Dick McConnell's son and grandson are following in McConnell's footsteps.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: In 1995, Arizona All-American shortstop Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA-record 37 home runs. Her record is now at risk.
A Tucson middle school teacher and girls high school assistant basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Arizona defensive end Tre Smith — aka "Mr. Redline" — wasn't expecting to be playing for the Wildcats in 2026, but a season-ending shoulder injury became "an absolute blessing."
The players on this year's Arizona Final Four team weren't alive the last time the Wildcats went to the 2001 Final Four. Here's what was happening when they were born.
The Big Ten’s success could impact the course of negotiations over tournament expansion.
Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.
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The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, sources say.
What to watch and listen to in the sports world for today.
What to watch and listen to in the sports world for today.