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Arizona basketball star Bob Elliott isn't dead, despite Facebook post | Greg Hansen

Arizona basketball star Bob Elliott isn't dead, despite Facebook post | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona men's basketball star Bob Elliott was disturbed to learn of a Facebook post claiming he had died, sucking in hundreds online and members of his church.

Championship high school football coach Pat Nugent shifts gears  | Greg Hansen

Championship high school football coach Pat Nugent shifts gears | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Mica Mountain's 2025 state championship football coach Pat Nugent will change directions in his long coaching career to become the athletic director at Tanque Verde High School.

Tucson football, basketball coach was one of a kind in prep sports | Greg Hansen

Tucson football, basketball coach was one of a kind in prep sports | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Bob Vielledent, the go-to man for high school sports in Tucson for more than 40 years, has died at 78 years old. 

Meet the Arizona Daily Star's 12 winter High School Student-Athletes of the Week

Meet the Arizona Daily Star's 12 winter High School Student-Athletes of the Week

  • Elvia Verdugo

These 12 exceptional Southern Arizona high school student-athletes range from newcomers to record breakers, who have all left their marks on their programs this season.

Sahuaro High School's first football coach dies at 94

Sahuaro High School's first football coach dies at 94

  • Greg Hansen Arizona Daily Star

Sahuaro High School's first football coach, Virgil Stan, produced several future NFL players. He died Saturday at the age of 94. 

These Tucson-area high school athletes signed with colleges on National Signing Day

These Tucson-area high school athletes signed with colleges on National Signing Day

  • Elvia Verdugo

Over 25 local high school athletes signed with colleges on National Signing Day.

How the Trail Blazers should proceed with ex-Cat Caleb Love is a no-brainer | Greg Hansen

How the Trail Blazers should proceed with ex-Cat Caleb Love is a no-brainer | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: After failing to get drafted, former Arizona Wildcat Caleb Love is averaging 11.3 points per game for the Portland Trail Blazers through 40 games.

Marana High multi-sport standout chases spot on Japan's national flag football team

Marana High multi-sport standout chases spot on Japan's national flag football team

    Marana High senior Roxi Singer can do it all. This season, she's making a name for herself on the wrestling mat, while trying out for Japan's national flag football team.

    No shortage of Tucson ties in 2025 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame class

    No shortage of Tucson ties in 2025 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame class

      More than half of the 2025 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductees have Tucson ties.

      Arizona basketball's Jaden Bradley teams up with Raising Cane's | Greg Hansen

      Arizona basketball's Jaden Bradley teams up with Raising Cane's | Greg Hansen

        Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona men's basketball's Jaden Bradley, Mr. Clutch, has been fortunate to take advantage of the Wildcats' NIL program. 

        Could Arizona football pull off what the Hoosiers have? | Greg Hansen

        Could Arizona football pull off what the Hoosiers have? | Greg Hansen

          Greg Hansen's Notebook: What the Hoosiers have done is comparable to dreaming that Arizona could someday pull off the same climb to the top of the college football world.

          Women's flag football inches closer to NCAA status

          Women's flag football inches closer to NCAA status

            Flag football has taken the next step toward becoming an official NCAA sport.

            University of Arizona's first Black athlete worthy of a higher tribute | Greg Hansen

            University of Arizona's first Black athlete worthy of a higher tribute | Greg Hansen

              Greg Hansen's Notebook: A tribute to the University of Arizona's first Black student-athlete is long overdue.

              How Arizona Wildcats, Tucson natives performed in the NFL regular season

              How Arizona Wildcats, Tucson natives performed in the NFL regular season

                A look at how Arizona Wildcats and Tucsonans fared in the NFL regular season — and a look at who's playing in the NFL playoffs. 

                Former Wildcat, Tucson legend Ka'Deem Carey retires from football to pursue coaching career

                Former Wildcat, Tucson legend Ka'Deem Carey retires from football to pursue coaching career

                Ka'Deem Carey, one of the greatest Arizona Wildcats and Tucson-area football players of all time, is retiring from the CFL to pursue a coaching career with the Toronto Argonauts. 

                Ex-Wildcat Caleb Love proving NBA doubters wrong | Greg Hansen

                Ex-Wildcat Caleb Love proving NBA doubters wrong | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: In Caleb Love's last four games for the Portland Trail Blazers (through Thursday), he scored 73 points and made 16 of 35 3-point shots.

                25 for '25: Memorable Arizona Wildcats and Tucson sports moments in 2025

                25 for '25: Memorable Arizona Wildcats and Tucson sports moments in 2025

                A look at 25 memorable moments for Tucson sports and the Arizona Wildcats in 2025. 

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 19-1

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 19-1

                As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on Tucson.com.

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 39-20

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 39-20

                As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on Tucson.com.

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 59-40

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 59-40

                As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on Tucson.com.

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 79-60

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 79-60

                As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on Tucson.com.

                Our picks for Southern Arizona's All-Quarter Century High School Football Team

                Our picks for Southern Arizona's All-Quarter Century High School Football Team

                A look at the top high school football players in Southern Arizona between 2000-25. 

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                Ex-Arizona basketball star, high school championship coach Nymeyer dies

                Ex-Arizona basketball star, high school championship coach Nymeyer dies

                Arizona men's basketball's 1951 NCAA Tournament team left a big legacy

                Arizona men's basketball's 1951 NCAA Tournament team left a big legacy

                No. 1 seeds find difficult path to Final Four

                No. 1 seeds find difficult path to Final Four

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                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 100-80

                Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 100-80

                As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on Tucson.com.

                Bijan Robinson's electric moves return, leading Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals

                Bijan Robinson's electric moves return, leading Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals

                Bijan Robinson loved football growing up in Tucson, where his grandparents, Cleo and Geraldine, had a big role in raising him, along with his mother, LaMore.

                Ex-Arizona Wildcats golfer Ricky Barnes lands analyst gig | Greg Hansen

                Ex-Arizona Wildcats golfer Ricky Barnes lands analyst gig | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona Wildcats golfer Ricky Barnes was the analyst on the Golf Channel's broadcast of a Par 3 tournament last week. He nailed it.

                Salpointe Catholic makes the move from 4A to 5A | Greg Hansen

                Salpointe Catholic makes the move from 4A to 5A | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Salpointe requested a move from Class 4A to Class 5A beginning in the 2026-27 school year, and last week the AIA approved the Lancers' request.

                Here’s how Tucson-area schools performed at the high school state championships

                Here’s how Tucson-area schools performed at the high school state championships

                Southern Arizona high schools brought their A-game to the state championships over the last few weeks — with many returning home as champions.

                Desert View sophomore wins Bijan Robinson Arizona Bowl High School Player of the Year

                Desert View sophomore wins Bijan Robinson Arizona Bowl High School Player of the Year

                Desert View football's Jaylee Abraham, who helped lead the Jaguars to an 11-0 record, was named the “Bijan Robinson Arizona Bowl High School Player of the Year.”

                Thunderbolts strike twice: How Mica Mountain became a back-to-back state champ | Michael Lev

                Thunderbolts strike twice: How Mica Mountain became a back-to-back state champ | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: Mica Mountain overcame adversity during the season and the state title game to become the first Tucson-area football program to win consecutive championships in nearly 50 years.

                VIDEO: Mica Mountain's Evan Wheeler scores 1st of 3 TDs in 4A state title game

                VIDEO: Mica Mountain's Evan Wheeler scores 1st of 3 TDs in 4A state title game

                Evan Wheeler scores the first of his three touchdowns in Mica Mountain's victory over Arcadia in the 4A state championship game, Dec. 5, 2025, in Tempe (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star)

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