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The recruiter’s dilemma: Ex-Cat Pastner adapts to new world of college basketball

The recruiter’s dilemma: Ex-Cat Pastner adapts to new world of college basketball

  • Bruce Pascoe

Ex-Wildcat and current UNLV coach Josh Pastner says recruiting relationships still matter, but NIL money drives roster decisions as UNLV navigates another major rebuild amid constant transfer portal turnover.

West Coast college football recruiting: Key visits on penultimate weekend

West Coast college football recruiting: Key visits on penultimate weekend

  • Jon Wilner

As the accelerated college football recruiting calendar continues to wreak havoc, the much-anticipated official visits, either by the school or the recruit, are beginning to dwindle.

Fresh off USA Basketball duty, Arizona recruiting targets return to the grind

Fresh off USA Basketball duty, Arizona recruiting targets return to the grind

  • Bruce Pascoe

Fresh off a USA Basketball silver-medal run, Arizona standout recruiting targets Darius Wabbington and Adan Diggs returned to Section 7, carrying lessons, pressure and bigger expectations into the summer.

Ex-Arizona basketball champ A.J. Bramlett back on recruiting trail — this time as a dad

Ex-Arizona basketball champ A.J. Bramlett back on recruiting trail — this time as a dad

  • Bruce Pascoe

U of A men's basketball targets were on hand at the Section 7 tournament in Mesa. Go behind the scenes with Arizona Daily Star reporter Bruce Pascoe. 

IOC's 'heartbreaking' return to gene testing slammed by trans, intersex athletes

IOC's 'heartbreaking' return to gene testing slammed by trans, intersex athletes

  • DANIELLE LERNER USA Today

The IOC’s decision is a U-turn that athletes say will damage the livelihood and humanity of not just trans and intersex athletes, but all women.

Inaccurate, expensive, traumatic: IOC restoring gene testing requirement it dumped in 1999

Inaccurate, expensive, traumatic: IOC restoring gene testing requirement it dumped in 1999

  • NANCY ARMOUR USA Today

Announced in March, the policy was adopted to ban "biological males" — including transgender women — from competing in Olympic events for females due to concerns over potential competitive advantages.

Southern Arizona golf guide: 10 courses to play this summer around the Tucson-area

Southern Arizona golf guide: 10 courses to play this summer around the Tucson-area

  • Justin Spears

Don't let the summer come to an end without marking these Southern Arizona golf courses off of your list. 

Arizona sends 3 women high jumpers to NCAA Championships for first time since 1985

Arizona sends 3 women high jumpers to NCAA Championships for first time since 1985

    Three Arizona women’s high jumpers are headed to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, marking the Wildcats’ first trio of national qualifiers in the event in 40 years.

    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. 

      Tucson Saguaros open season with new talent and big-league ambitions

      Tucson Saguaros open season with new talent and big-league ambitions

        The Tucson Saguaros open their 11th season at Kino Stadium with fresh talent, professional aspirations and hopes of building on last year's Pecos League championship success.

        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.

          Arizona teen sacrifices spot in AIA 800-meter finals for friend

          Arizona teen sacrifices spot in AIA 800-meter finals for friend

            An Arizona teen runner gave up his state championship spot for a friend. What happened next was a school record and an unforgettable act of sportsmanship.

            Ex-Arizona Wildcat star Joseph Blair raised more than $130K for new basketball courts at Tucson park

            Ex-Arizona Wildcat star Joseph Blair raised more than $130K for new basketball courts at Tucson park

              Former Arizona basketball star Joseph Blair cuts the ribbon on Tucson's new Judith “Mama” Blair Basketball Courts at Palo Verde Park Saturday, May 30, 2026. The courts honor Blair's late mother, Judith. Blair helped raise more than $130,000 for the project. Video by Grace Trejo, Arizona Daily Star

              Youth baseball coach gets lifetime ban for viral incident

              Youth baseball coach gets lifetime ban for viral incident

                The coach allegedly instructed his 11-year-old son to hurl a ball into the opposing team’s dugout.

                High School

                The recruiter’s dilemma: Ex-Cat Pastner adapts to new world of college basketball

                The recruiter’s dilemma: Ex-Cat Pastner adapts to new world of college basketball

                Ex-Wildcat and current UNLV coach Josh Pastner says recruiting relationships still matter, but NIL money drives roster decisions as UNLV navigates another major rebuild amid constant transfer portal turnover.

                West Coast college football recruiting: Key visits on penultimate weekend

                West Coast college football recruiting: Key visits on penultimate weekend

                As the accelerated college football recruiting calendar continues to wreak havoc, the much-anticipated official visits, either by the school or the recruit, are beginning to dwindle.

                Fresh off USA Basketball duty, Arizona recruiting targets return to the grind

                Fresh off USA Basketball duty, Arizona recruiting targets return to the grind

                Fresh off a USA Basketball silver-medal run, Arizona standout recruiting targets Darius Wabbington and Adan Diggs returned to Section 7, carrying lessons, pressure and bigger expectations into the summer.

                Ex-Arizona basketball champ A.J. Bramlett back on recruiting trail — this time as a dad

                Ex-Arizona basketball champ A.J. Bramlett back on recruiting trail — this time as a dad

                U of A men's basketball targets were on hand at the Section 7 tournament in Mesa. Go behind the scenes with Arizona Daily Star reporter Bruce Pascoe. 

                College

                Big Ten quarterback rankings: Oregon leads the way, Ohio State and Indiana close behind

                Big Ten quarterback rankings: Oregon leads the way, Ohio State and Indiana close behind

                Ranking the Big Ten's 18 football schools and 36 quarterbacks for the upcoming season.

                Previewing a mammoth week: Texas Tech vs. Big 12, CFP expansion meeting and Senate bill markup

                Previewing a mammoth week: Texas Tech vs. Big 12, CFP expansion meeting and Senate bill markup

                College football enters a transformative week as leaders confront gambling-related controversy, playoff expansion and federal legislation that could redefine competitive balance, NCAA oversight and the future structure of athletics.

                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.

                Tucson's Top Sports Stories: June 15

                Tucson's Top Sports Stories: June 15

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

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                Tommy Lloyd's targets to replace Koa Peat could face new eligibility hurdles

                Former Phoenix Mercury star praises landmark WNBA retiree payments

                Former Phoenix Mercury star praises landmark WNBA retiree payments

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

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

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                USMNT's Folarin Balogun shows what really makes America great at World Cup | Opinion

                USMNT's Folarin Balogun shows what really makes America great at World Cup | Opinion

                INGLEWOOD, CA — Give the 14th amendment an assist for the U.S.’s win in its 2026 World Cup opener. Without it, Folarin Balogun wouldn’t be wearing a USMNT uniform.

                Column: Young, talented Spurs are just getting started despite NBA Finals letdown

                Column: Young, talented Spurs are just getting started despite NBA Finals letdown

                There are many lessons to be learned by the young, talented San Antonio Spurs as they went down in five games to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

                Column: Jalen Brunson imposed his will, Knicks rewarded with NBA crown

                Column: Jalen Brunson imposed his will, Knicks rewarded with NBA crown

                SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson fully understands what leading the New York Knicks to the NBA championship means for him, for his team and for the city of New York.

                Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

                Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

                Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

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