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Michael Lev


A blueprint and a dilemma for Arizona baseball, Chip Hale after down year | Michael Lev

A blueprint and a dilemma for Arizona baseball, Chip Hale after down year | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

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.

Tucson Saguaros need host families this summer; here’s how you can help | Michael Lev

Tucson Saguaros need host families this summer; here’s how you can help | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: Want to help someone achieve their dream? Consider being a host family for Tucson's semi-pro baseball club this summer. The rewards outweigh the obligations.

Salpointe, CDO titles cinch Southern Arizona’s superiority in prep softball | Michael Lev

Salpointe, CDO titles cinch Southern Arizona’s superiority in prep softball | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: The best high school softball in the state is being played in Southern Arizona. Need proof? Just look at who won the most state championships this year.

Power outage behind her, Sydney Stewart sparkles for Arizona softball | Michael Lev

Power outage behind her, Sydney Stewart sparkles for Arizona softball | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: Sydney Stewart came to Arizona with “untapped talent.” Once she found her stride, she became the most powerful hitter in the Big 12 Conference.

On Tommy Lloyd’s big-man plan, Becky Burke’s recruiting, men’s tennis’ moment | Michael Lev

On Tommy Lloyd’s big-man plan, Becky Burke’s recruiting, men’s tennis’ moment | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

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.

With NCAA tourney expansion, Tucson should serve as 2nd opening round site | Michael Lev

With NCAA tourney expansion, Tucson should serve as 2nd opening round site | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: The NCAA Tournament is going to expand. There will be a second “First Four” out west. No city is better suited to host it than Tucson.

The last at-bat: When it’s your son’s Senior Night, it hits different | Michael Lev

The last at-bat: When it’s your son’s Senior Night, it hits different | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: The author grapples with the end of his son’s baseball career at Tucson High School. From T-ball to varsity, it was a bonding experience both will cherish.

The more UA tennis star Jay Friend succeeded, the more he believed in himself | Michael Lev

The more UA tennis star Jay Friend succeeded, the more he believed in himself | Michael Lev

    Michael Lev column: Jay Friend didn’t always have the confidence he now possesses. It’s been a gradual buildup for the top player on the NCAA Tournament-bound Arizona men’s tennis team.

    10 observations on Arizona football with spring camp in the rearview mirror | Michael Lev

    10 observations on Arizona football with spring camp in the rearview mirror | Michael Lev

      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.

      Inside-out: How Carlie Cisneros became a key cog for U of A beach volleyball | Michael Lev

      Inside-out: How Carlie Cisneros became a key cog for U of A beach volleyball | Michael Lev

        Michael Lev column: Carlie Cisneros, best known for her indoor game, has become a key member of the Arizona beach volleyball team, which hosts the Big 12 Championship this week.

        Despite win, Arizona baseball’s path to the postseason remains rocky | Michael Lev

        Despite win, Arizona baseball’s path to the postseason remains rocky | Michael Lev

          Michael Lev column: Arizona baseball needs to start winning series. If not, the Wildcats’ only path to the postseason — winning the Big 12 Tournament — won’t be available.

          Look for Arizona’s placekicker to cook after sophomore struggles | Michael Lev

          Look for Arizona’s placekicker to cook after sophomore struggles | Michael Lev

            Michael Lev column: With an upgraded operation and a full season under his belt, Arizona placekicker Michael Salgado-Medina is in position to succeed — and to silence his critics.

            5 takeaways from Arizona’s season-ending loss to Michigan at the Final Four | Michael Lev

            5 takeaways from Arizona’s season-ending loss to Michigan at the Final Four | Michael Lev

              Michael Lev column: Breaking down Arizona men’s basketball’s season-ending loss to Michigan in the national semifinals, including what went wrong for the Wildcats and what the immediate future might bring.

              Why Arizona must do whatever it takes to make Tommy Lloyd happy | Michael Lev

              Why Arizona must do whatever it takes to make Tommy Lloyd happy | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: Speculation about Tommy Lloyd’s future at Arizona has become an unfortunate sideshow to the Final Four. UA can make things right by taking care of its coach.

                High School

                See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

                See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

                Check out highlight clips of the New York Knicks' star point guard and team captain

                Softball is a Tucson sport with few equals | Greg Hansen

                Softball is a Tucson sport with few equals | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: How Tucson has fared in state championships in other sports dating to 1980, outside of dominating the softball world. 

                Arizona basketball walk-on named head coach of Walden Grove boys team | Greg Hansen

                Arizona basketball walk-on named head coach of Walden Grove boys team | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona basketball walk-on Jackson Francois, son of Arizona atheltic director Desireé Reed-Francois, has been hired to be the head boys basketball coach at Walden Grove High School.

                Who are those guys? Some of Tucson's best in sports | Greg Hansen

                Who are those guys? Some of Tucson's best in sports | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: What were these Tucson sports stars brewing up during a gathering last week? 

                College

                Protect College Sports Act creates unexpected alignment among the Group of ... Eight

                Protect College Sports Act creates unexpected alignment among the Group of ... Eight

                Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould backs Protect College Sports Act as ACC, Big 12 and Group of Six leagues unite against Big Ten, SEC opposition in battle over college sports governance.

                Trump backs Senate’s version of college athletics bill

                Trump backs Senate’s version of college athletics bill

                WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday broke his silence over competing bills that would implement major changes to college sports, backing a bipartisan Senate measure and calling for the House and Senate to come together and send him legislation to sign this summer. In a social media post, Trump backed the Senate’s bill, primarily drafted by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, ...

                Tucson's Top Sports Stories: June 4

                Tucson's Top Sports Stories: June 4

                See what the top sports stories are for UA and Tucson.

                Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Thursday, June 4

                Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Thursday, June 4

                What to watch and listen to in the sports world for today.

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                Arizona National Golf Club stands out as one of Tucson's toughest courses

                Arizona National Golf Club stands out as one of Tucson's toughest courses

                Arizona basketball walk-on named head coach of Walden Grove boys team | Greg Hansen

                Arizona basketball walk-on named head coach of Walden Grove boys team | Greg Hansen

                Randolph's history, location makes it one of Tucson's most important golf courses

                Randolph's history, location makes it one of Tucson's most important golf courses

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                Professional

                Photos: The Saguaros get their Pecos League home schedule off to good start in a 3-1 win over the Pecos Bills

                Photos: The Saguaros get their Pecos League home schedule off to good start in a 3-1 win over the Pecos Bills

                The Saguaros notched a 3-1 win over the Pecos Bills in a game shortened to six innings by a bank of lights going out and a stoppage for a rattlesnake loose in the Bills's dugout June 3, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Ranking the top five stadiums at the 2026 World Cup

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                Adam Silver stands by 65-game rule, gives update on Kawhi Leonard Aspiration investigation

                Adam Silver stands by 65-game rule, gives update on Kawhi Leonard Aspiration investigation

                Adam Silver is not budging on the 65-game rule.

                See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

                See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

                Check out highlight clips of the New York Knicks' star point guard and team captain

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