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Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

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. 

Arizona softball turns focus to second-place Baylor after dominating in-state competition

Arizona softball turns focus to second-place Baylor after dominating in-state competition

  • James Kelley

No. 13 Arizona held on to beat No. 23 Grand Canyon on Tuesday at home, maintaining its perfect record against the Lopes, after winning the conference series against Arizona State.

Arizona softball holds off ASU rallies to take series after Game 1 rout

Arizona softball holds off ASU rallies to take series after Game 1 rout

  • James Kelley

No. 11 Arizona softball rebounded from a historic 16-5 run-rule loss Friday vs. rival ASU to win Saturday and Sunday despite giving up eight- and four-run leads.

Arizona-ASU softball rivalry is give and take in more ways than one

Arizona-ASU softball rivalry is give and take in more ways than one

  • James Kelley

This year's Arizona softball-ASU rivalry features former Wildcats and Tucsonans who are now Sun Devils and an assistant coach who "ended up in the right colors."

Arizona softball shocks No. 2 Texas Tech but the Red Raiders strike back

Arizona softball shocks No. 2 Texas Tech but the Red Raiders strike back

  • James Kelley

Arizona softball opened its series at No. 2 Texas Tech with a historic win but would fall short in a Saturday double-header.

Arizona softball takes 8-game win streak to No. 2 Texas Tech for Big 12 showdown

Arizona softball takes 8-game win streak to No. 2 Texas Tech for Big 12 showdown

  • James Kelley

No. 14 Arizona softball heads to Lubbock on an eight-game winning streak for a key Big 12 series against No. 2 Texas Tech this weekend.

The Wildcast: Reviewing Becky Burke's first season, previewing UA softball's series at Texas Tech

The Wildcast: Reviewing Becky Burke's first season, previewing UA softball's series at Texas Tech

  • Michael Lev

The Star's Michael Lev is joined by Arizona Desert Swarm's Kim Doss to break down Becky Burke's first season with UA women's basketball and preview UA softball vs. Texas Tech.

Arizona reclaims its roots with new "Bear Down" campaign | Greg Hansen

Arizona reclaims its roots with new "Bear Down" campaign | Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's Notebook: University of Arizona has debuted a new "Bear Down" TV campaign, embracing Button Salmon’s 1926 plea.

    On Jaden Bradley’s case for Big 12 POY, why Noah Fifita is No. 1 and more | Michael Lev

    On Jaden Bradley’s case for Big 12 POY, why Noah Fifita is No. 1 and more | Michael Lev

      Michael Lev column: News/views on Arizona men’s basketball star Jaden Bradley’s Big 12 Player of the Year case; UA quarterback Noah Fifita ranking atop a different list; and more.

      Arizona AD on 2-year milestones, football attendance, what makes Tommy Lloyd ‘exceptional’

      Arizona AD on 2-year milestones, football attendance, what makes Tommy Lloyd ‘exceptional’

        Q&A with Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois, who discusses her first two years on the job, assesses football attendance and explains what makes Tommy Lloyd an “exceptional” leader.

        Arizona softball reaches run-rule record with sweep of BYU

        Arizona softball reaches run-rule record with sweep of BYU

          No. 14 Arizona softball tied a school record with eight consecutive run-rule wins, sweeping BYU to open Big 12 play. The Wildcats outscored the Cougars 37-4 in the series.

          Arizona softball heads into Big 12 play red hot

          Arizona softball heads into Big 12 play red hot

            Arizona softball opens Big 12 play with a three-game series against BYU starting Thursday.

            Miles Simon returning to Tucson for speaking engagement | Greg Hansen

            Miles Simon returning to Tucson for speaking engagement | Greg Hansen

              Greg Hansen's Notebook: Miles Simon joins an impressive list of ex-University of Arizona and Tucson-connected sports figures who have occupied important roles in TV sports.

              Arizona Softball dominates Hillenbrand Invitational with 5 run-rule wins

              Arizona Softball dominates Hillenbrand Invitational with 5 run-rule wins

                Arizona went 5-0 at the Hillenbrand Invitational, winning every game by run rule. Head coach Cailtin Lowe said it felt like a complete performance by the Wildcats.

                Texas Holder: Freshman hurler stepping up for Arizona softball

                Texas Holder: Freshman hurler stepping up for Arizona softball

                After committing to Arizona softball in September 2023, freshman pitcher Rylie Holder has made her debut and it was worth the wait. 

                Spring 2001 in Tucson was a magical time for sports | Greg Hansen

                Spring 2001 in Tucson was a magical time for sports | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: The winter/spring seasons of 2001 overflowed with big sporting events in Tucson.

                Arizona softball goes 3-2 at Stanford tourney, drops pair to No. 3 Texas

                Arizona softball goes 3-2 at Stanford tourney, drops pair to No. 3 Texas

                No. 16 Arizona softball closed out Stanford's DeMarini Invitational, with a 12-2, 5-inning loss to No. 3 Texas. It was the Wildcats’ second 12-2 loss to the Longhorns of the weekend.

                On UA men’s basketball’s challenges, Becky Burke’s decisions and more | Michael Lev

                On UA men’s basketball’s challenges, Becky Burke’s decisions and more | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: News and views on Arizona’s men’s basketball finally facing some adversity; the method to Becky Burke’s rotation madness; McKale Center’s new name; and more.

                Arizona softball rebounds to win three in a row at Bear Down Fiesta

                Arizona softball rebounds to win three in a row at Bear Down Fiesta

                The No. 15 Wildcats (8-3) closed out the Bear Down Fiesta on Sunday with an 8-0, six-inning win over Creighton.

                Sereniti now: Arizona softball sophomore transfer impresses at the plate, on defense

                Sereniti now: Arizona softball sophomore transfer impresses at the plate, on defense

                In Arizona’s first five games, Sereniti Trice is hitting .563, with a .588 on base percentage, a double, a triple, 6 runs and 4 RBIs.

                Brotherly shove: Growing up with 4 brothers pushed U of A softball’s Regan Shockey to excel

                Brotherly shove: Growing up with 4 brothers pushed U of A softball’s Regan Shockey to excel

                How did Arizona softball standout Regan Shockey develop her mental and physical toughness? Growing up with four older brothers had a lot to do with it.

                Arizona softball's Grace Jenkins makes big moves to Tucson, outfield for senior season

                Arizona softball's Grace Jenkins makes big moves to Tucson, outfield for senior season

                When Arizona softball's Grace Jenkins tranferred to Tucson she parted not only with her old team and her twin, but she left her catching position behind, as well. 

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                10 times the University of Arizona lost prominent coaches, administrators | Greg Hansen

                10 times the University of Arizona lost prominent coaches, administrators | Greg Hansen

                Seen and heard in San Jose: On Indianapolis, Purdue's vets and Awaka's appeal

                Seen and heard in San Jose: On Indianapolis, Purdue's vets and Awaka's appeal

                Arizona-Purdue scouting report: Purdue's continuity, Smith's wizardry, Burries' comfort zone

                Arizona-Purdue scouting report: Purdue's continuity, Smith's wizardry, Burries' comfort zone

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                3 things we learned from Arizona softball’s first weekend of the season

                3 things we learned from Arizona softball’s first weekend of the season

                Arizona softball kicked off the season with a 3-2 Candrea Classic, a roller coaster opening weekend of ups and downs.

                Top college baseball, softball teams command roster budgets into seven figures

                Top college baseball, softball teams command roster budgets into seven figures

                While UA won't say what it's paying players, top college baseball and softball teams have roster budgets in the six and seven figures, with standout players making $100,000 or more.

                10 Arizona softball players to watch in the 2026 season

                10 Arizona softball players to watch in the 2026 season

                Arizona softball is back, but the Wildcats look a lot different from last season. From veterans to newbies, here are 10 U of A players you need to know about.

                The Wildcast: 2026 Arizona/Big 12 softball preview with Kenzie Fowler

                The Wildcast: 2026 Arizona/Big 12 softball preview with Kenzie Fowler

                The latest episode of The Wildcast has former UA softball standout-turned-ESPN analyst Kenzie Fowler joining the show to break down the 2026 Wildcats and asses the Big 12 title race.

                The Candrea effect: How Mike Candrea influenced Arizona softball, growth of the sport

                The Candrea effect: How Mike Candrea influenced Arizona softball, growth of the sport

                Four decades after Mike Candrea took over Arizona softball in 1986, the UA and the sport itself "is in a good place right now."

                Pair of Arizona softball road games (LSU, Oklahoma State) to air on ESPN networks

                Pair of Arizona softball road games (LSU, Oklahoma State) to air on ESPN networks

                Arizona softball's games at LSU (April 12) and Oklahoma State (April 18) are scheduled to be broadcast by ESPN and ESPN2, respectively. Most UA games will be streamed on ESPN+.

                Texas Tech is Transfer U and then some | Greg Hansen

                Texas Tech is Transfer U and then some | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Seven of the 18 players selected to the All-Big 12 preseason softball team are from Texas Tech. That's crazy. All seven of those softball players are transfers.

                Arizona softball picked to finish third in the Big 12, along with ASU

                Arizona softball picked to finish third in the Big 12, along with ASU

                Despite positive preseason nods, Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe is focused on seeing what her new team can do, especially with big tests early on.

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