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Arizona women's basketball couldn't overcome a sluggish start in a 75-56 loss at Colorado on Wednesday night. Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue had a game-high 22 points.
Slow start dooms Arizona women's basketball in road setback vs. Colorado
Arizona women's basketball couldn't overcome a sluggish start in a 75-56 loss at Colorado on Wednesday night. Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue had a game-high 22 points.
tucson.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Arizona women's basketball couldn't overcome a sluggish start in a 75-56 loss at Colorado on Wednesday night. Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue had a game-high 22 points.
The Arizona Wildcats aren't taking the experience at the Holiday Bowl for granted, but "the most important thing about this experience is us playing good football Friday night against SMU."
Arizona football embraces Holiday Bowl opportunity, keeps eyes on beating SMU
The Arizona Wildcats aren't taking the experience at the Holiday Bowl for granted, but "the most important thing about this experience is us playing good football Friday night against SMU."
tucson.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The Arizona Wildcats aren't taking the experience at the Holiday Bowl for granted, but "the most important thing about this experience is us playing good football Friday night against SMU."
A selection images from staff photographer Kelly Presnell's work in 2025.
Photos: Kelly Presnell's 2025 End of Year gallery
A selection images from staff photographer Kelly Presnell's work in 2025.
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A selection images from staff photographer Kelly Presnell's work in 2025.
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
Trump says he'll drop push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on
Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 19-1
As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on
Holiday Bowl: Can SMU solve Arizona’s stingy pass defense? Can the Wildcats score touchdowns in the red zone against the Mustangs? Breaking down those matchups and more.
Cats Stats: 5 matchups that will determine winner of Holiday Bowl between UA, SMU
Holiday Bowl: Can SMU solve Arizona’s stingy pass defense? Can the Wildcats score touchdowns in the red zone against the Mustangs? Breaking down those matchups and more.
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Holiday Bowl: Can SMU solve Arizona’s stingy pass defense? Can the Wildcats score touchdowns in the red zone against the Mustangs? Breaking down those matchups and more.
With NCAA rules changing so fast that UA coach Tommy Lloyd says it's "crazy," former G League players and NBA Draft picks are joining college teams.
As NCAA eligibility rules erode, Arizona's Tommy Lloyd says it's 'so crazy right now'
With NCAA rules changing so fast that UA coach Tommy Lloyd says it's "crazy," former G League players and NBA Draft picks are joining college teams.
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
With NCAA rules changing so fast that UA coach Tommy Lloyd says it's "crazy," former G League players and NBA Draft picks are joining college teams.
For Star Subscribers: Marana's new Walmart will be located near hundreds of new homes, retail and industrial businesses and immediately across Interstate 10.
Walmart to open new store in Marana
For Star Subscribers: Marana's new Walmart will be located near hundreds of new homes, retail and industrial businesses and immediately across Interstate 10.
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
For Star Subscribers: Marana's new Walmart will be located near hundreds of new homes, retail and industrial businesses and immediately across Interstate 10.
PHOENIX — Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced Tuesday his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
Former Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announces dementia diagnosis
PHOENIX — Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced Tuesday his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:38 AM
PHOENIX — Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced Tuesday his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
Noah Fifita's Arizona career started at Snapdragon Stadium. Over three years later, Fifita's rollercoaster journey has taken him back to San Diego as a starter in the Holiday Bowl.
Noah Fifita 'extremely grateful' for rollercoaster journey at Arizona, path to Holiday Bowl
Noah Fifita's Arizona career started at Snapdragon Stadium. Over three years later, Fifita's rollercoaster journey has taken him back to San Diego as a starter in the Holiday Bowl.
tucson.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Noah Fifita's Arizona career started at Snapdragon Stadium. Over three years later, Fifita's rollercoaster journey has taken him back to San Diego as a starter in the Holiday Bowl.
Recently released footage shows two different ocelots in Southern Arizona, including just the second detection in the Santa Rita Mountains and another cat that might be new to the state.
Seeing spots: 2025 ends with new footage of endangered ocelots in Arizona
Recently released footage shows two different ocelots in Southern Arizona, including just the second detection in the Santa Rita Mountains and another cat that might be new to the state.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Recently released footage shows two different ocelots in Southern Arizona, including just the second detection in the Santa Rita Mountains and another cat that might be new to the state.
Florida-based billionaire David Hoffmann is leading a $50 million deal with Lee Enterprises, the Arizona Daily Star's owner, to buy a controlling stake in the company and become its chairman.
Entrepreneur Hoffmann leads deal to buy controlling stake in Lee Enterprises
Florida-based billionaire David Hoffmann is leading a $50 million deal with Lee Enterprises, the Arizona Daily Star's owner, to buy a controlling stake in the company and become its chairman.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Florida-based billionaire David Hoffmann is leading a $50 million deal with Lee Enterprises, the Arizona Daily Star's owner, to buy a controlling stake in the company and become its chairman.
rom the historic reunion of an iconic composer and his muse as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival to the dramatic downfall of one of Tucson's oldest breweries, 2025
Arizona Daily Star reporter Cathalena Burch's favorite stories from 2025
rom the historic reunion of an iconic composer and his muse as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival to the dramatic downfall of one of Tucson's oldest breweries, 2025
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
rom the historic reunion of an iconic composer and his muse as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival to the dramatic downfall of one of Tucson's oldest breweries, 2025
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on
Greg Hansen's Top 100 Tucson sports figures of 2025 | Nos. 39-20
As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on
Michael Lev column: Arizona football coach Brent Brennan did a fabulous job in 2025, in one area in particular — surrounding himself with better, smarter people.
Secret to Brent Brennan’s success in ’25? Upgrading his supporting cast | Michael Lev
Michael Lev column: Arizona football coach Brent Brennan did a fabulous job in 2025, in one area in particular — surrounding himself with better, smarter people.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Michael Lev column: Arizona football coach Brent Brennan did a fabulous job in 2025, in one area in particular — surrounding himself with better, smarter people.
For Star subscribers: The shootings of two employees Friday morning at a Goodwill donation center didn't happen in Tucson city limits. Still, they underscored the ongoing sense of a scary
Tim Steller's column: Goodwill shootings highlight Tucson's insecure feeling
For Star subscribers: The shootings of two employees Friday morning at a Goodwill donation center didn't happen in Tucson city limits. Still, they underscored the ongoing sense of a scary
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
For Star subscribers: The shootings of two employees Friday morning at a Goodwill donation center didn't happen in Tucson city limits. Still, they underscored the ongoing sense of a scary
A woman who confronted officers answering an emergency call about gunfire was shot and killed Monday night on the city's southeast side, Tucson police say.
Woman shot and killed by Tucson police
A woman who confronted officers answering an emergency call about gunfire was shot and killed Monday night on the city's southeast side, Tucson police say.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A woman who confronted officers answering an emergency call about gunfire was shot and killed Monday night on the city's southeast side, Tucson police say.
Q&A with Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke, who discusses the value of a gritty comeback, her team hitting the road for the first time, the pros-to-college trend and more.
UA women’s basketball coach Becky Burke on building culture, road-tripping, signing pros
Q&A with Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke, who discusses the value of a gritty comeback, her team hitting the road for the first time, the pros-to-college trend and more.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Q&A with Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke, who discusses the value of a gritty comeback, her team hitting the road for the first time, the pros-to-college trend and more.
Arizona linebacker Max Harris has played multiple positions at multiple schools. He just put out an album. And now he’s playing in the Holiday Bowl. “I’m very blessed,” he said.
Maxing out: Arizona LB Harris has gotten the most out of ‘blessed’ college career
Arizona linebacker Max Harris has played multiple positions at multiple schools. He just put out an album. And now he’s playing in the Holiday Bowl. “I’m very blessed,” he said.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Arizona linebacker Max Harris has played multiple positions at multiple schools. He just put out an album. And now he’s playing in the Holiday Bowl. “I’m very blessed,” he said.
The Roadrunners snapped their three-game losing streak after taking down the Wranglers 5-2 on Saturday's Peanuts Night and 3-2 on Sunday, giving them their first series sweep of the season.
Good Grief! Tucson Roadrunners snap 3-game losing streak on Peanuts Night; earn 1st series sweep of the season
The Roadrunners snapped their three-game losing streak after taking down the Wranglers 5-2 on Saturday's Peanuts Night and 3-2 on Sunday, giving them their first series sweep of the season.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Roadrunners snapped their three-game losing streak after taking down the Wranglers 5-2 on Saturday's Peanuts Night and 3-2 on Sunday, giving them their first series sweep of the season.
Jaden Bradley had his first career double-double with 13 points and 10 assists against South Dakota State on Monday, while Arizona finished the nonconference season at 13-0.
Jaden Bradley's top stat? Maybe that Arizona finished nonconference play 13-0
Jaden Bradley had his first career double-double with 13 points and 10 assists against South Dakota State on Monday, while Arizona finished the nonconference season at 13-0.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Jaden Bradley had his first career double-double with 13 points and 10 assists against South Dakota State on Monday, while Arizona finished the nonconference season at 13-0.
Bobby Watters played quarterback at both SMU and Arizona in the 1980s. Watters reflected on his "unusual journey" as a college football player ahead of the Holiday Bowl.
This quarterback played for Arizona and SMU. Who will he root for in the Holiday Bowl?
Bobby Watters played quarterback at both SMU and Arizona in the 1980s. Watters reflected on his "unusual journey" as a college football player ahead of the Holiday Bowl.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Bobby Watters played quarterback at both SMU and Arizona in the 1980s. Watters reflected on his "unusual journey" as a college football player ahead of the Holiday Bowl.
Freshman Koa Peat had 16 points and eight rebounds in the first half to lead Arizona to a 51-35 halftime lead over South Dakota State in the Wildcats’ nonconference finale
Koa Peat leads Arizona Wildcats to 51-35 halftime lead over South Dakota State
Freshman Koa Peat had 16 points and eight rebounds in the first half to lead Arizona to a 51-35 halftime lead over South Dakota State in the Wildcats’ nonconference finale
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Freshman Koa Peat had 16 points and eight rebounds in the first half to lead Arizona to a 51-35 halftime lead over South Dakota State in the Wildcats’ nonconference finale
With the transfer portal opening on Friday, Arizona's "exciting brand of football" could draw more interest from recruits. The Wildcats will need to address a few positions in the portal.
Brent Brennan confident Arizona Wildcats can 'level up' in transfer portal
With the transfer portal opening on Friday, Arizona's "exciting brand of football" could draw more interest from recruits. The Wildcats will need to address a few positions in the portal.
tucson.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
With the transfer portal opening on Friday, Arizona's "exciting brand of football" could draw more interest from recruits. The Wildcats will need to address a few positions in the portal.