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Contact Elvia Verdugo at everdugo@tucson.com. A journalism and history graduate from the University of Arizona, she creates stories highlighting what makes Tucson and its community special.
Bob Hoffman is stepping down as president of the Tucson Roadrunners after a decade, but will remain with the team as a special advisor.
Arizona softball's Big 12 schedule for 2026-27 features eight conference series, with four at home and four on the road.
Destiny Ndam-Simpson, a transfer from Creighton, delivered an impactful performance for Arizona volleyball, recording multiple kills and a strong hitting percentage before a power outage cut the game short.
Arizona softball’s Lauren Lappin is a finalist for D1Softball’s National Assistant Coach of the Year for her work coaching Arizona’s defense, which led the NCAA in double plays last season.
Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke aims for a major turnaround this season with a mostly new roster combining talented transfers and true freshmen.
Arizona volleyball enters the 2026 season with veteran leadership, key transfers, emerging talent and Big 12 ambitions as coach Charita Stubbs prepares the Wildcats for a competitive schedule.
The Arizona women's basketball team will compete against Vanderbilt and George Washington University in the Jacksonville Classic this fall.
Arizona soccer seeks its first win this season during its home opener against New Mexico State on Saturday. The Wildcats opened the season with a 2-0 loss to GCU.