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Former Arizona forward Keshad Johnson beat fellow ex-Wildcat Carter Bryant to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Ex-Wildcat Keshad Johnson beats Carter Bryant to win NBA slam dunk contest
Former Arizona forward Keshad Johnson beat fellow ex-Wildcat Carter Bryant to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
tucson.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Former Arizona forward Keshad Johnson beat fellow ex-Wildcat Carter Bryant to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Arizona baseball is off to an 0-2 start after losing 7-6 to Oregon State on Saturday. But it was a valuable learning experience for the Wildcats’ many young players.
Arizona baseball’s rally falls just short vs. No. 12 OSU; youthful Wildcats are 0-2
Arizona baseball is off to an 0-2 start after losing 7-6 to Oregon State on Saturday. But it was a valuable learning experience for the Wildcats’ many young players.
tucson.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Arizona baseball is off to an 0-2 start after losing 7-6 to Oregon State on Saturday. But it was a valuable learning experience for the Wildcats’ many young players.
Caleb Love trekked to Tucson during NBA All-Star Weekend to be inducted into the McKale Center Ring of Honor. Love discussed the honor and his NBA journey.
Caleb Love gets inducted into McKale Center Ring of Honor amid breakout season in the NBA
Caleb Love trekked to Tucson during NBA All-Star Weekend to be inducted into the McKale Center Ring of Honor. Love discussed the honor and his NBA journey.
tucson.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Caleb Love trekked to Tucson during NBA All-Star Weekend to be inducted into the McKale Center Ring of Honor. Love discussed the honor and his NBA journey.
Through four quarters, Arizona women's basketball and rival ASU traded punches in front of nearly 9,000 fans at McKale Center as Noelani Cornfield scored a career-high 24 points.
Arizona women's basketball goes down swinging in overtime loss to Sun Devils
Through four quarters, Arizona women's basketball and rival ASU traded punches in front of nearly 9,000 fans at McKale Center as Noelani Cornfield scored a career-high 24 points.
tucson.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Through four quarters, Arizona women's basketball and rival ASU traded punches in front of nearly 9,000 fans at McKale Center as Noelani Cornfield scored a career-high 24 points.
Mix Master Mike might be a three time DJ world champion who is also famous for his work with the Beastie Boys, but his visit to Tucson over the weekend
Seen and heard at McKale: On Mix Master Mike's mentorship, Galaxy gear and some boos
Mix Master Mike might be a three time DJ world champion who is also famous for his work with the Beastie Boys, but his visit to Tucson over the weekend
tucson.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Mix Master Mike might be a three time DJ world champion who is also famous for his work with the Beastie Boys, but his visit to Tucson over the weekend
Tobe Awaka had Arizona with nine points and four rebounds while the Wildats tied 3-point-happy Texas Tech 32-32 at halftime of a Big 12 game Saturday at McKale Center.
Arizona and Texas Tech mired in 32-32 halftime tie at McKale
Tobe Awaka had Arizona with nine points and four rebounds while the Wildats tied 3-point-happy Texas Tech 32-32 at halftime of a Big 12 game Saturday at McKale Center.
tucson.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Tobe Awaka had Arizona with nine points and four rebounds while the Wildats tied 3-point-happy Texas Tech 32-32 at halftime of a Big 12 game Saturday at McKale Center.
The Wildcats get a test from the visiting Red Raiders, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Photos: Arizona faces Texas Tech, Big 12
The Wildcats get a test from the visiting Red Raiders, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The Wildcats get a test from the visiting Red Raiders, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
These 12 exceptional Southern Arizona high school student-athletes range from newcomers to record breakers, who have all left their marks on their programs this season.
Meet the Arizona Daily Star's 12 winter High School Student-Athletes of the Week
These 12 exceptional Southern Arizona high school student-athletes range from newcomers to record breakers, who have all left their marks on their programs this season.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
These 12 exceptional Southern Arizona high school student-athletes range from newcomers to record breakers, who have all left their marks on their programs this season.
Arizona women's basketball (20-6) faces Arizona State University (11-13) at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena on Saturday afternoon.
Photos: Arizona faces ASU at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena
Arizona women's basketball (20-6) faces Arizona State University (11-13) at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena on Saturday afternoon.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Arizona women's basketball (20-6) faces Arizona State University (11-13) at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena on Saturday afternoon.
ESPN’s "College GameDay" feels the love in Tucson in Valentine's Day show, breaking down Arizona basketball's freshman class, plus an apology from nemesis Jay Williams.
On a Valentine's edition of 'GameDay,' even 2001 nemesis Jay Williams shows Wildcats love
ESPN’s "College GameDay" feels the love in Tucson in Valentine's Day show, breaking down Arizona basketball's freshman class, plus an apology from nemesis Jay Williams.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
ESPN’s "College GameDay" feels the love in Tucson in Valentine's Day show, breaking down Arizona basketball's freshman class, plus an apology from nemesis Jay Williams.
After being kidnapped and tortured by the Maduro regime in Venezuela, Isa Maluenga Avila said she thought she'd find safety in her new life in Tucson, where she's bonded with
Tucson asylum seeker detained for weeks before DHS reversal
After being kidnapped and tortured by the Maduro regime in Venezuela, Isa Maluenga Avila said she thought she'd find safety in her new life in Tucson, where she's bonded with
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
After being kidnapped and tortured by the Maduro regime in Venezuela, Isa Maluenga Avila said she thought she'd find safety in her new life in Tucson, where she's bonded with
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Get the love part right this Valentine's Day | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Experts predict an early and impressive crop of wildflowers across warm, wet parts of Southern Arizona.
Arizona parks brace for bloom chasers as wildflower season opens early
Experts predict an early and impressive crop of wildflowers across warm, wet parts of Southern Arizona.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Experts predict an early and impressive crop of wildflowers across warm, wet parts of Southern Arizona.
Alum-owned Alkeme honors Wildcat tradition by keeping “McKale” in iconic arena's new name. CEO Curtis Barton is balancing a $27M investment with deep respect for Arizona basketball’s legendary history.
As an Arizona fan, Alkeme CEO aimed to respect Pop McKale in arena name change
Alum-owned Alkeme honors Wildcat tradition by keeping “McKale” in iconic arena's new name. CEO Curtis Barton is balancing a $27M investment with deep respect for Arizona basketball’s legendary history.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Alum-owned Alkeme honors Wildcat tradition by keeping “McKale” in iconic arena's new name. CEO Curtis Barton is balancing a $27M investment with deep respect for Arizona basketball’s legendary history.
No. 24 Arizona lost its season opener 10-7 to Stanford, allowing seven walks and six stolen bases to fall to 3-2 in openers under Chip Hale.
Pitching falters as Arizona baseball drops season-opening slugfest to Stanford
No. 24 Arizona lost its season opener 10-7 to Stanford, allowing seven walks and six stolen bases to fall to 3-2 in openers under Chip Hale.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 AM
No. 24 Arizona lost its season opener 10-7 to Stanford, allowing seven walks and six stolen bases to fall to 3-2 in openers under Chip Hale.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department's SWAT team and other law enforcement officers were gathered Friday night in a Catalina Foothills neighborhood in an operation connected to the disappearance of Nancy
Investigators swarm Tucson neighborhood in Nancy Guthrie search
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department's SWAT team and other law enforcement officers were gathered Friday night in a Catalina Foothills neighborhood in an operation connected to the disappearance of Nancy
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:46 AM
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department's SWAT team and other law enforcement officers were gathered Friday night in a Catalina Foothills neighborhood in an operation connected to the disappearance of Nancy
The Wildcats gave up the big inning to the Chantacleers, a five run third, and couldn't erase the deficit in a 6-2 loss, February 13, 2026. Coastal Carolina beat Creighton
Photos: Arizona drops the nightcap in the Bear Down Fiesta 6-2 to Coastal Carolina
The Wildcats gave up the big inning to the Chantacleers, a five run third, and couldn't erase the deficit in a 6-2 loss, February 13, 2026. Coastal Carolina beat Creighton
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The Wildcats gave up the big inning to the Chantacleers, a five run third, and couldn't erase the deficit in a 6-2 loss, February 13, 2026. Coastal Carolina beat Creighton
At McKale Center, during a break from preparations for a "GameDay" show, ESPN analysts Seth Greenberg and Jay Williams said "game pressure" can make a coach's instruction really sink in.
GameDay analysts Williams, Greenberg: losing at KU could help Arizona basketball
At McKale Center, during a break from preparations for a "GameDay" show, ESPN analysts Seth Greenberg and Jay Williams said "game pressure" can make a coach's instruction really sink in.
tucson.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 AM
At McKale Center, during a break from preparations for a "GameDay" show, ESPN analysts Seth Greenberg and Jay Williams said "game pressure" can make a coach's instruction really sink in.
Negotiators won't be able to agree on cutting water use by deadline, governors of Arizona, California and Nevada say.
Colorado River states won't meet deadline to agree on cutting water use
Negotiators won't be able to agree on cutting water use by deadline, governors of Arizona, California and Nevada say.
tucson.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Negotiators won't be able to agree on cutting water use by deadline, governors of Arizona, California and Nevada say.
Federal authorities opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month.
Feds investigating whether 2 ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man
Federal authorities opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month.
tucson.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Federal authorities opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month.
For the first time, Arizona will add a sponsor’s name to the title of the 53-year-old McKale Center.
Arizona to add name of insurance company to McKale in $27.7 million deal
For the first time, Arizona will add a sponsor’s name to the title of the 53-year-old McKale Center.
tucson.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
For the first time, Arizona will add a sponsor’s name to the title of the 53-year-old McKale Center.
No. 16 Texas Tech (18-6, 8-3) at No. 1 Arizona (23-1, 10-1) | McKale Center | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN | 1290-AM, 92.5-FM (Spanish)
Arizona-Texas Tech scouting report: On dealing with loss at KU, a dual-citizen point guard and koala pellets
No. 16 Texas Tech (18-6, 8-3) at No. 1 Arizona (23-1, 10-1) | McKale Center | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN | 1290-AM, 92.5-FM (Spanish)
tucson.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
No. 16 Texas Tech (18-6, 8-3) at No. 1 Arizona (23-1, 10-1) | McKale Center | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN | 1290-AM, 92.5-FM (Spanish)
If there was ever a notion that Arizona’s first loss in 24 games might take some pressure off the Wildcats, or move the spotlight away, it probably was gone the
GameDay, Caleb Love, Mix Master Mike to make for another showy day at McKale
If there was ever a notion that Arizona’s first loss in 24 games might take some pressure off the Wildcats, or move the spotlight away, it probably was gone the
tucson.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
If there was ever a notion that Arizona’s first loss in 24 games might take some pressure off the Wildcats, or move the spotlight away, it probably was gone the
Pueblo's America Cazares scored 19, sits at 2,865 points, 48 back of the record, heading into the playoffs after the win over visiting Nogales, February 12, 2026. Teammate Brooklyn Espinoza
Photos: Pueblo drops Nogales 47-25 in regular season finale, America Cazares moves to within 48 points of state career scoring title
Pueblo's America Cazares scored 19, sits at 2,865 points, 48 back of the record, heading into the playoffs after the win over visiting Nogales, February 12, 2026. Teammate Brooklyn Espinoza
tucson.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Pueblo's America Cazares scored 19, sits at 2,865 points, 48 back of the record, heading into the playoffs after the win over visiting Nogales, February 12, 2026. Teammate Brooklyn Espinoza
Karrin Taylor Robson drops out of the GOP race, leaving Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert.
Robson drops out of GOP race for Arizona governor
Karrin Taylor Robson drops out of the GOP race, leaving Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert.
tucson.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Karrin Taylor Robson drops out of the GOP race, leaving Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert.