After intense online backlash caused by Becky Burke and her wife’s pregnancy announcement on social media earlier this week, the Arizona women’s basketball coach has responded to the "hateful" comments.
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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.
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.
Mica Mountain football star Broden Schmidt was named to the prestigious National Football Foundation’s Team of Distinction on Wednesday. He was selected from over 3,000 nominees.
Nearly 200 Tucson-area high school baseball players will compete in the annual Southern Arizona High School All-Star Game at Kino Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Tucson’s Old Pueblo Tribe is creating opportunities for aspiring pro baseball players while giving back to local youth through mentorship designed to strengthen Southern Arizona baseball and its community.
From first-time champions to making school history, Southern Arizona high school student-athletes gave it their all this spring.
Salpointe Catholic and Canyon del Oro won softball state championships Monday, giving Southern Arizona four high school softball state title teams this season alongside Tanque Verde and Willcox.