USA Softball selected Arizona softball head coach Caitlin Lowe and former Wildcat Dejah Mulipola for the 2026 U.S. Women's National Team.
Elvia Verdugo
Community Sports Editor
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Contact Elvia Verdugo, the Star's community sports editor, 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.
Hi Corbett Field has anchored Tucson baseball for nearly 100 years, hosting spring training, professional teams and the Wildcats while becoming one of the city's most cherished sports landmarks.
Before McKale Center became Arizona basketball's iconic home, the arena survived funding fights, construction delays and political opposition on its path to opening in 1973.
The University of Arizona’s football stadium, which opened nearly a century ago, has expanded over generations into a major Tucson sports landmark and enduring symbol of Wildcats football history.
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.
With the 2026 World Cup kicking off Thursday, we’re sharing 26 fun facts and statistics from soccer’s biggest tournament. How many stats did you know?
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.