The 2025-26 sports calendar is coming to a close for the Arizona Wildcats, so the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev hand out (virtual) awards to the best athletes, coaches and teams.
Arizona baseball has hired Jack Meggs of Saint Mary's as hitting coach. The Gaels are fresh off an upset of No. 1 UCLA in the NCAA Tournament.
Michael Lev column: Can Arizona baseball copy UCLA, which went from 19 wins to NCAA Tournament top seed two years later? That’s the plan. But it’s easier said than done.
Tracking transfer-portal activity for the Arizona baseball and softball teams during the 2026 cycle.
Greg Hansen's notebook: Stay-or-go anxiety has been part of Tucson's sports fabric for almost forever, or at least dating to 1962. That was 45 years before Koa Peat was born.
Arizona Wildcats baseball notebook: On the profile Chip Hale is eyeing in a new hitting coach; Smith Bailey’s future plans; injury updates; and more.
Arizona baseball coach Chip Hale discusses the program's plans for the offseason following a disappointing 2026 campaign (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona basketball player Corey Williams will be inducted to the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame, the only unanimous selection of the 10-person 2026 class.
In honor of what we like to call 520 Day (May 20), we look back on a banner year for Tucson's sports scene.
Arizona baseball standouts Tony Lira and Nate Novitske were named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team. Lira also picked up honorable-mention recognition from the league alongside senior reliever Garrett Hicks.
Arizona baseball has parted ways with hitting coach Toby DeMello after a season in which the Wildcats finished last in the Big 12 Conference in multiple offensive categories.
Arizona baseball's disappointing 2026 season came to an end with a 7-5 loss to Oklahoma State. The Wildcats lost the series, their ninth conference series loss in 10 tries.
U of A bound shortstop and pitcher has a family unlike most, as one of nearly two dozen siblings. His family dynamic has shaped his character and approach to baseball.
Arizona baseball was eliminated from postseason contention Friday after a 13-1 loss at Oklahoma State. The Wildcats needed to sweep the Cowboys to make the Big 12 Tournament.
Arizona Wildcats baseball notebook: On left-hander Maclain Roberts’ journey from New Zealand to Arizona; right-hander Evan Brandt’s breakout performance; the outlook for the final series; and more.
Arizona left-hander Maclain Roberts, who's from Auckland, New Zealand, reveals the connections that led him to Tucson (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)
Michael Lev column: News and views on Arizona men’s basketball’s plans for the post with or without Koa Peat; Becky Burke doing work amid the rebuild; and more.
Arizona Wildcats baseball notebook: On the challenge Arizona faces to make the Big 12 Tournament; Maddox Mihalakis having his moment amid a frustrating year; Joe Forbes’ first dinger; and more.
Arizona coach Chip Hale speaks to the media after the Wildcats' 6-5 win over Houston in the 2026 home finale Sunday at Hi Corbett Field (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)
Freshman Joe Forbes' first career homer gave Arizona a 6-5 victory over Houston. But the Wildcats still lost the series and face long odds to make the Big 12 Tournament.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Fourteen former Tucson Toros/Sidewinders and UA baseball players were (and are) big league managers. Can any city top that?
Greg Hansen's Notebook: ASU's president had some choice words about Arizona men's basketball while introducing the Sun Devils new coach: "We have to quiet the barking dog to the south."
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Arizona Wildcats baseball notebook: On departing senior Matthew Martinez’s versatility and value; yet another season-ending injury; the secrets to Beau Sylvester’s success at the plate; and more.
Arizona's Beau Sylvester (right) and Matthew Martinez meet the media after the UA's win over New Mexico State on Wednesday at Hi Corbett Field (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)
Arizona sophomore RHP Smith Bailey will miss the remainder of the season because of a shoulder injury. He's the fifth pitcher and 10th Wildcat to go down for the year.
The Arizona baseball team got swept by No. 11 Kansas, which has a four-game lead in the Big 12 standings and hasn't lost a conference home game all season.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona men's golf coach Jim Anderson is delivering. We issue grades for Anderson's performance along with marks for other former UA athletic director Greg Byrne hires.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Chip Hale's Arizona baseball team continues to struggle a season after climbing to the top. But he follows other legendary coaches who have stumbled.
Arizona Wildcats baseball notebook: On the continuing excellence at the plate of redshirt freshman Tony Lira; Corey Kling’s emergence as a multi-inning weapon out of the bullpen; and more.
Redshirt freshman Tony Lira, who leads Arizona in several hitting categories, explains how he attacks pitchers and makes adjustments (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star)
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