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Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that was started over 450 years ago in response to the oppression of Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves, has gained in popularity here in Tucson. We visit Capoeira Mandinga Tucson, where masters from Brazil, and the US recently convened for a week-long event highlighting this unique cultural tradition.

It’s what brings it all together: Sports in multi-cultural places

Apr 11, 2024 Hear about an Arizona community college's surprisingly international soccer roster, then get introduced to an afro-Brazilian martial art.
Maddison Muraki of the Maricopa Maidens plays in the first annual Haymaker Fest baseball tournament in Gilbert, AZ. February 24, 2024.

We call it our Field of Dreams: Traveling across distances and time for sports

Apr 11, 2024 Will UA fans make the trip to their new Big 12 rival cities? Also, baseball played by the original rules.
Tucson City Council member Steve Kozachik outside City Hall.

The Buzz: A longtime City Council member steps down

Mar 29, 2024 Steve Kozachik has been a known quantity on the council for more than a decade. He now leaves for a job that mirrors his past career.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) brings the ball up court while guarded by Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks (6) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Wildcats lose in the Sweet 16

Mar 28, 2024 Chase Hunter scored 18 points and Clemson advanced to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history.
Opera singer Morris Robinson (right) is interviewed by AZPM's Andy Bade (left).

The mutual respect is there: The intersection between athletes and music

Mar 28, 2024 We hear from a professional opera singer who was also an All-American football player in college.
A basketball hoop is silhouetted against the sunset.

Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16

Mar 27, 2024 Notable facts and stats about each team in the round of sixteen.
The University of Arizona men's basketball team battles against USC in their Pac-12 Tournament game.

Pac-12's remaining schools finalize financial agreement with 10 departing members

Mar 25, 2024 The departing schools will have $5 million withheld during the 2024 fiscal year for a total of $50 million under the deal announced Monday.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) brings the ball up court while guarded by Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks (6) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68

Mar 23, 2024 Wildcats earn their second trip to the Sweet 16 in 3 seasons.

We take the risk because we love what we do: From rodeo to fandom heartbreak

Mar 20, 2024 Rodeo in Arizona, from its roots to its place as a collegiate sport. Plus a trip to the Pac 12 basketball tournament.
A basketball hoop is silhouetted against the sunset.

Let the madness begin: 3 things to watch at the NCAA basketball tournaments

Mar 18, 2024 The official brackets for the men's and women's NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments were revealed Sunday evening.
The University of Arizona men's basketball team battles against USC in their Pac-12 Tournament game.

UA men, women basketball teams both headed to the dance

Mar 17, 2024 Men's team gets a #2 seed in the west, while women land in a First Four game.
Alex Bowman sits in his car during a practice session for the Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.

The Buzz: Previewing Season 2 of More Than a Game

Mar 15, 2024 AZPM's sports podcast returns with more of the greatest sports stories you've never heard.
The University of Arizona men's basketball team battles against USC in their Pac-12 Tournament game.

UPDATE: The madness has started for UA

Mar 14, 2024 Conference tournaments signal the start of NCAA Basketball Championship season.
People line up to try and land an old tire on the BICAS cactus.

I’m taking this way too seriously as an adult: The growth of mountain biking in Arizona

Mar 14, 2024 In two very different stories about one of America's fastest-growing sports, we head to a 24-hour mountain bike relay race. Then we talk to some of the people behind a documentary about spreading mountain biking on the Navajo Nation.
Full house at Arizona Stadium, 2017.

Study shows UA sports send Tucson economy soaring

Mar 12, 2024 The report cites Wildcats football, basketball and other events bringing big spenders to town.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) points to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Arizona's Caleb Love wins AP Pac-12 player and newcomer of the year in first season with Wildcats

Mar 12, 2024 Love spent his first three seasons at North Carolina.

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