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Olympics


Former Wildcat Colton Smith falls in final qualifying round for U.S. Open

Former Wildcat Colton Smith falls in final qualifying round for U.S. Open

  • Michael Lev

Former Arizona All-American Colton Smith came up one win short of qualifying for the U.S. Open main draw, falling in three sets to France’s Hugo Gaston on Friday.

For Tucson cycling standout Matthew Riccitello, the climb continues | Michael Lev

For Tucson cycling standout Matthew Riccitello, the climb continues | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: Matthew Riccitello first cycled competitively for El Grupo in Tucson. Now, at 24, he’s a world-class climber who finished 24th in the Tour de France.

Comeback shows gymnast Hezly Rivera has grit to thrive on world stage | Opinion

Comeback shows gymnast Hezly Rivera has grit to thrive on world stage | Opinion

  • Nancy Armour USA Today

This might have been the best-case scenario for Hezly Rivera. The competition at the world championships in October is going to be fierce.

‘You can see it, you can be it’: Olympic success, PWHL spark increased interest in girls, women’s hockey

‘You can see it, you can be it’: Olympic success, PWHL spark increased interest in girls, women’s hockey

  • Jordan Talley Cronkite News

Women’s hockey is booming as the PWHL, Olympic success and expanding youth and college programs create more opportunities for players and attract new fans in Arizona and beyond.

The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats women’s Olympic sports athletes

The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats women’s Olympic sports athletes

  • Elvia Verdugo

These four University of Arizona women athletes excelled across diverse Olympic sports, setting records, winning national awards, and making profound contributions to UA's women's sports history.

Ilia Malinin teases return to figure skating competitions after considering time off

Ilia Malinin teases return to figure skating competitions after considering time off

  • Jordan Mendoza USA Today

The "Quad God" has indicated he will soon be back.

The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats Olympic sports athletes

The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats Olympic sports athletes

  • Elvia Verdugo

Olympic appearances, conference titles and professional triumphs helped Abdi Abdirahman, Ryk Neethling, Jim Furyk and Colton Smith secure their places among Arizona’s all-time greats.

National pole sports championships return to Tucson for gravity-defying athletics

National pole sports championships return to Tucson for gravity-defying athletics

    Over 100 elite athletes will compete in Tucson this weekend as the U.S. Pole Sports Federation national championships return, with top performers earning coveted spots on Team USA.

    The lawsuit that changed college sports cost Grant House more than an Olympic dream

    The lawsuit that changed college sports cost Grant House more than an Olympic dream

      Grant House changed college sports with a landmark NCAA lawsuit. The backlash brought death threats, crushed his Olympic dream and contributed to a frightening heart condition.

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

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

        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

          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.

          Olympic gold medalist Jenner, decathlete stars to visit renovated UA track | Greg Hansen

          Olympic gold medalist Jenner, decathlete stars to visit renovated UA track | Greg Hansen

            Greg Hansen's Notebook: Caitlyn Jenner, who won a 1976 Olympic gold medal as Bruce Jenner, will be among dozens of decathlete stars celebrated at the University of Arizona's renovated track.

            LA Olympic ticket sales open globally after strong local presale

            LA Olympic ticket sales open globally after strong local presale

              The launch runs through April 19 for fans who were selected through a draw and assigned time slots. Tickets are available across Olympic events, including the opening and closing ceremonies.

              Lindsey Vonn considering return to skiing: 'I never got a final run'

              Lindsey Vonn considering return to skiing: 'I never got a final run'

                Despite a crash at the Milano Cortina Olympics that fractured her tibia and nearly forced doctors to amputate her leg, Lindsey Vonn is still contemplating a return to competitive skiing.

                High School

                Southern Arizona high school football scores and schedule

                Southern Arizona high school football scores and schedule

                This week’s scores and next week’s schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams.

                Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

                Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

                Salpointe Lancers earn a 28-7 win against the Marana Tigers in a varsity football game on Thursday night at Marana High School. 

                Salpointe Catholic to retire Bijan Robinson's No. 5 jersey in assembly next Friday

                Salpointe Catholic to retire Bijan Robinson's No. 5 jersey in assembly next Friday

                Salpointe Catholic is set to host Lancer alum and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson next Friday at a school assembly to retire his iconic No. 5 jersey. 

                A night of healing, unity and community at Marana High School | Michael Lev

                A night of healing, unity and community at Marana High School | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: It’s been a challenging month for the Marana Tigers. But with senior Sean Roebuck Jr. on the mend and football underway, the healing has begun.

                College

                Big 12 rivalries few and far between | Greg Hansen

                Big 12 rivalries few and far between | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: College football realignment has left the Big 12 short on meaningful rivalries, weakening tradition, emotion and interest across the conference.

                Arizona football: 10 post-camp observations — and bold predictions | Michael Lev

                Arizona football: 10 post-camp observations — and bold predictions | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: Position-by-position observations now that Arizona football training camp has concluded. Plus: a prediction for each position that’s bound to come true.

                Wildcats' exhibition trip inspired Lithuanian refugee to go home after eight decades

                Wildcats' exhibition trip inspired Lithuanian refugee to go home after eight decades

                Min Labanauskas was born in Lithuania during WWII and spent years in a refugee camp before emigrating to the U.S. He recently returned to Lithuania during the Wildcats’ exhibition games.

                Arizona Wildcats looking to leave 9-win jinx in the past

                Arizona Wildcats looking to leave 9-win jinx in the past

                For the last half-century, Arizona has failed to match its win total the season after winning nine games. Can the Wildcats buck the trend this season?

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                Tucson needs to rally around Noah Fifita, Arizona football in 2026 | Justin Spears

                Tucson needs to rally around Noah Fifita, Arizona football in 2026 | Justin Spears

                A night of healing, unity and community at Marana High School | Michael Lev

                A night of healing, unity and community at Marana High School | Michael Lev

                Southern Arizona high school football scores and schedule

                Southern Arizona high school football scores and schedule

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                Conflicting ideas of fairness in women’s sports fuel transgender participation debate

                Conflicting ideas of fairness in women’s sports fuel transgender participation debate

                Recent controversy in the WNBA has reignited the debate about transgender participation in women’s sports, with advocacy groups split over differing ideas of fairness.

                Tucson’s TV/radio sports best bets: Saturday, Aug. 29

                Tucson’s TV/radio sports best bets: Saturday, Aug. 29

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

                Former Wildcat Colton Smith falls in final qualifying round for U.S. Open

                Former Wildcat Colton Smith falls in final qualifying round for U.S. Open

                Former Arizona All-American Colton Smith came up one win short of qualifying for the U.S. Open main draw, falling in three sets to France’s Hugo Gaston on Friday.

                NFL, Roger Goodell have good reasons to quickly rule on Jed York punishment

                NFL, Roger Goodell have good reasons to quickly rule on Jed York punishment

                With the legal case quickly resolved, Roger Goodell needs to quickly decide on the level of discipline for San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York.

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