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Former UA softball coach Larry Ray to be honored during homecoming weekend

Former UA softball coach Larry Ray to be honored during homecoming weekend

  • Michael Lev

Arizona softball will celebrate the life of former assistant coach Larry Ray during homecoming weekend in October. Ray died in June at the age of 75.

UA baseball, softball reveal fall-ball slates; baseball to face Vanderbilt in Vegas

UA baseball, softball reveal fall-ball slates; baseball to face Vanderbilt in Vegas

  • Michael Lev

The Arizona baseball and softball teams have announced their fall-ball schedules. The baseball team opens the Mexican Baseball Fiesta. The softball team hosts UTEP and Grand Canyon.

Arizona softball to host four Big 12 series in 2026-27

Arizona softball to host four Big 12 series in 2026-27

  • Elvia Verdugo

Arizona softball's Big 12 schedule for 2026-27 features eight conference series, with four at home and four on the road.

Arizona softball’s Lauren Lappin named a finalist for national assistant coach award

Arizona softball’s Lauren Lappin named a finalist for national assistant coach award

  • Elvia Verdugo

Arizona softball’s Lauren Lappin is a finalist for D1Softball’s National Assistant Coach of the Year for her work coaching Arizona’s defense, which led the NCAA in double plays last season.

On a perfect fit for UA men’s basketball, Becky Burke scheduling up and more | Michael Lev

On a perfect fit for UA men’s basketball, Becky Burke scheduling up and more | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: News and views on RJ Godfrey, the ideal late addition to the Arizona men’s basketball lineup; the UA women’s team playing a legit nonconference schedule; and more.

Why the NCAA is fighting back against a U.S. District Court's eligibility ruling

Why the NCAA is fighting back against a U.S. District Court's eligibility ruling

  • John Brice USA Today

The NCAA argues that a US District Court’s recent eligibility ruling “invites further chaos in college sports and irreparably harms thousands of student-athletes already on campus.”

Judge grants extra year of NCAA eligibility to high school Class of '22

Judge grants extra year of NCAA eligibility to high school Class of '22

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

A judge granted Class of 2022 Division I athletes a fifth eligibility year, potentially reshaping rosters and transfers. Here's what this could mean for the UA.

Rivals to roommates: Former ASU, Arizona softball standouts forge bond as pro teammates

Rivals to roommates: Former ASU, Arizona softball standouts forge bond as pro teammates

    PHOENIX — Golden Ticket recipients. Big 12 Athlete of the Year nominees. All-Americans. 

    VIDEO: Lev's alternative Arizona softball, baseball Mount Rushmores

    VIDEO: Lev's alternative Arizona softball, baseball Mount Rushmores

      Star sports columnist Michael Lev presents alternative versions of the Arizona softball and baseball Mount Rushmores that are part of our ongoing summer series.

      Transfer-portal tracker: Arizona baseball, softball player movement (7/30 update)

      Transfer-portal tracker: Arizona baseball, softball player movement (7/30 update)

        Tracking transfer-portal activity for the Arizona baseball and softball teams during the 2026 cycle.

        The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats softball players

        The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats softball players

          The legendary careers of Jennie Finch Susie Parra, Laura Espinoza and Jenny Dalton are why they’re the four faces on our Mount Rushmore of Arizona softball players.

          Greg Hansen's picks for Mount Rushmore of Arizona softball | Greg Hansen's notebook

          Greg Hansen's picks for Mount Rushmore of Arizona softball | Greg Hansen's notebook

            Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen shares his picks for a Mount Rushmore of U of A softball players. 

            Arizona softball names former Arkansas star Danielle Gibson Whorton as hitting coach

            Arizona softball names former Arkansas star Danielle Gibson Whorton as hitting coach

              Arizona softball has a new hitting coach. Danielle Gibson Whorton spent last season at Cal and the two before that at Arkansas, where she starred as a player.

              Arizona captures its 1st Big 12 Commissioner's Cup after banner year on, off the field

              Arizona captures its 1st Big 12 Commissioner's Cup after banner year on, off the field

                Arizona captured the second Allstate Commissioner's Cup, recognizing the Big 12 athletic department that achieved the most on and off the field of play.

                Former Arizona athletic director on the prowl during poaching season | Greg Hansen

                Former Arizona athletic director on the prowl during poaching season | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Former Arizona assistant athletic director Chris Del Conte, now with Texas, knows talent when he sees it and he's not shy about poaching coaches from successful programs.

                Arizona Wildcats past and present land spots on USA Softball 2026 national roster

                Arizona Wildcats past and present land spots on USA Softball 2026 national roster

                USA Softball selected Arizona softball head coach Caitlin Lowe and former Wildcat Dejah Mulipola for the 2026 U.S. Women's National Team.

                AUSL is deep in Tucson talent | Greg Hansen

                AUSL is deep in Tucson talent | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: America's top pro softball league, the AUSL, is teeming with former talent from Tucson.

                Who from UA will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame next? | Greg Hansen

                Who from UA will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame next? | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona Wildcat Dave Stegman will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Which Wildcat will be next? 

                Arizona softball seeks hitting coach as Amber Freeman heads to national champ Texas

                Arizona softball seeks hitting coach as Amber Freeman heads to national champ Texas

                Arizona softball is in the market for a hitting coach with Amber Freeman reportedly headed to Texas. The UA offense thrived under Freeman's tutelage the past two seasons.

                Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL

                Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL

                Former Arizona softball standout Tayler Biehl has been named a second-team CSC Academic All-American after completing her degree with a 4.00 GPA.

                On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

                On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: News and views on Becky Burke’s unwanted battle with social-media trolls; eligibility questions gumming up Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting; Arizona softball acing the transfer portal; and more.

                Former Arizona assistant softball coach dies | Greg Hansen

                Former Arizona assistant softball coach dies | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Larry Ray, a former Arizona softball assistant coach for 21 years, has died.

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                Former Arizona swim coach Frank Busch dies at 75

                Former Arizona swim coach Frank Busch dies at 75

                Kickoff time, TV broadcast announced for Arizona-West Virginia game

                Kickoff time, TV broadcast announced for Arizona-West Virginia game

                5 takeaways from Arizona football’s 34-24 victory over Washington State | Michael Lev

                5 takeaways from Arizona football’s 34-24 victory over Washington State | Michael Lev

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                Greg Hansen's picks for Mount Rushmore of University of Arizona coaches

                Greg Hansen's picks for Mount Rushmore of University of Arizona coaches

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen shares his picks for a Mount Rushmore of UA coaches. 

                The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats head coaches

                The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats head coaches

                The legendary careers of Lute Olson, Mike Candrea, Jerry Kindall and Dick Tomey are why they're the four faces on our Mount Rushmore of Arizona coaches. 

                Trio of tranfer players to join Arizona softball for senior year

                Trio of tranfer players to join Arizona softball for senior year

                Arizona softball added two transfers from North Texas and another from South Alabama as its 2027 roster takes shape. 

                How Arizona's athletics department is taking care of business | Greg Hansen

                How Arizona's athletics department is taking care of business | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Athletics set a record by raising $46 million from donors (breaking the previous record of $41 million in 2022), plus $87.7 million in corporate sponsorships.

                Milan Momcilovic not a loss for Arizona Wildcats | Greg Hansen

                Milan Momcilovic not a loss for Arizona Wildcats | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona men's basketball didn't lose out when Milan Momcilovic picked the Wildcats of Kentucky over Tucson. 

                The Wildcast: Honoring the best Arizona athletes, coaches and moments from the 2025-26 sports season

                The Wildcast: Honoring the best Arizona athletes, coaches and moments from the 2025-26 sports season

                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.

                'Bamas' Briski the one that got away for Arizona softball | Greg Hansen

                'Bamas' Briski the one that got away for Arizona softball | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona softball never landed Phoenix ace Jocelyn Briski. Now she's leading Alabama's top-seeded Women's College World Series run, highlighting a recruiting miss that still resonates.

                Lack of pitching prowess holding Arizona softball back | Greg Hansen

                Lack of pitching prowess holding Arizona softball back | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: It's no secret why Arizona softball has struggled to continue its College World Series legacy — lack of elite pitching, with a staff ERA of 4.74.

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