A Q&A with Arizona football senior defensive specialist Chuck Cecil, who discusses his admiration for QB Noah Fifita, how Brent Brennan was able to turn the program around and more.
- Justin Spears
Our picks for UA's best team, best moment, coach of the year, men's athlete of the year, women's athlete of the year, transfer of the year, freshman of the year.
- Justin Spears
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 assistant football coaches Ricky Hunley and Chuck Cecil address the crowd at the Bear Down Takeover Tour stop at Trail Dust Town (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)
- Jon Wilner
As commitments roll in, each Pac-12 legacy football school still has major targets on the board in the high school class of 2027.
Palo Verde High grad makes the cut at PGA Championship | Greg Hansen- Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen's notebook: Palo Verde High grad Ben Kern shot a 67 Friday at the ongoing PGA Championships, one of the lowest rounds of the tournament to make the cut.
- Justin Spears
Houston running back Wayne Shanks committed to Arizona over several high-profile college football programs.
Ke Shon Johnson, Arizona's All-Pac-10 cornerback in 1992, had "unfinished business" in the classroom and used the "Cats Forever" program to graduate from the UA this spring.
College football executives will eyeball the NFL's 2026 schedule upon its release Thursday evening, primarily to identify threats.
BYU stands atop the latest Big 12 projections as Houston, Texas Tech and sleeper contenders look to reshape the conference race and improve playoff positioning in 2026.
Big 12 finalizes RedBird Capital partnership, securing $12.5M and optional $30M loans for schools, positioning conference for future media battles amid NFL rights pressures and shifting college sports economics.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona football coach Brent Brennan’s staff continuity stands out, with minimal turnover since 2025. Retaining top assistants and boosting salaries strengthens Wildcats.
The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona spring football and answer mailbag questions.
As we reach the midpoint of the offseason, Jon Wilner updates his early Top 25 list, published in January, with an updated version ahead of the 2026 season.
Treydan Stukes credits his father’s book and H.E.A.R.T. principles for shaping his character and fueling his rise from an Arizona walk-on to a Las Vegas Raiders second-round selection.
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.
John Fina played in two Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills, and now his son, Bruno Fina, has a chance to make the roster as an undrafted free agent.
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.
San Diego wide receiver Braylen Ross committed to the Arizona Wildcats on Friday.
Jon Wilner's weekly mailbag: CFP stalemate as proxy for the sport's Cold War, NCAA Tournament expansion and more.
Michael Lev column: Taking stock of Arizona Wildcats football now that spring practice has concluded, including observations on the Fifita brothers and an educated guess on what fall might bring.
Brent Brennan said Arizona football can "go eight-deep" at wide receiver this upcoming season.
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark backs CFP expansion models that ensure equal access and no predetermined bids, explaining his openness to a 24-team playoff despite earlier support for 16 teams.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan said "there's more depth (on the offensive line) than we've had in the past." How will the two-deep depth chart at tackle shake out?
If Arizona's defensive secondary can have similar success as last season, the Wildcats are "going to be really dangerous" in 2026.
Arizona football put a bow on spring practice with a showcase at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Arizona held one final practice at the UA spring showcase on Saturday. (Video by Justin Spears / Tucson.com)
The Big 12 took a step toward eliminating the perception that it’s not on par with the ACC in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Arizona had four defensive backs drafted to the NFL, the most by any school. It's the most U of A defensive backs drafted in the same year.
Arizona cornerback Michael Dansby was the final Wildcat selected at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on Saturday.