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Alex Bowman sits in his car during a practice session for the Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.

They have a passion for it: Meet a pair of Tucson-born professional athletes

Mar 7, 2024 Different sports, different generation, but both Alex Bowman and Eddie Leon are among the top athletes Tucson has ever produced.
Tucsonan Alex Bowman (top, #48) is narrowly edged at the finish line by Daytona 500 winner William Byron.

Tucson's Alex Bowman scores runner-up finish at 2024 Daytona 500

Feb 20, 2024 The NASCAR Hendricks Motorsports driver started racing as a youngster in Marana.
The University of Arizona announced Monday that Desireé Reed-Francois would be its new athletic director.

UA announces new athletic director

Feb 19, 2024 Desireé Reed-Francois is a UA alumna who is currently AD at the University of Missouri.
Arizona wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig scores a touchdown against UCLA defensive back Jaylin Davies and defensive lineman Laiatu Latu during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.

Pac-12 parts ways with Commissioner George Kliavkoff

Feb 17, 2024 He oversaw demise of league with realignment.

New UA football coach Brent Brennan's journey back to Tucson

Jan 26, 2024 He cites lessons learned from Wildcats coaching legend Dick Tomey.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

Gov. Hobbs: "I no longer trust the process that is in place" in regard to UA's financial remediation

Jan 25, 2024 Hobbs' letter comes shortly after a Thursday Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

ABOR seals multi-million dollar deal for new UA football coach Brent Brennan

Jan 25, 2024 His base salary will start at $2.2 million and incrementally increase each year.
University of Arizona football coach Brent Brennan (r.) with UA athletic director Dave Heeke.

Arizona to transition athletic director Dave Heeke out in early February

Jan 22, 2024 He will be replaced on an interim basis by former Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea.
University of Arizona football coach Brent Brennan (r.) with UA athletic director Dave Heeke.

University of Arizona introduces new football coach

Jan 18, 2024 Brent Brennan, 50, gained experience under former UA leader Dick Tomey.
Former UA head football coach Jedd Fisch.

Fisch leaves UA football; agrees to coach University of Washington

Jan 16, 2024 The move comes after UA rose to a #11 AP national ranking and a win in the Alamo Bowl last month.
Pickleball is one of the many activities that will be held during the 2024 Senior Olympic Festival in Tucson. These people are playing in Udall Park, on Tucson's east side.

Senior Olympic Festival Is This Month

Jan 4, 2024 Participants 50 years old and older will take part in hundreds of activities in Tucson
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

Dec 5, 2023 President Robert Robbins said ticket prices may increase by 25%.
View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona Wildcats football will return to the postseason at the Alamo Bowl

Dec 4, 2023 The San Antonio event will be staged December 28.
Aerial view of Arizona Football stadium

Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets

Nov 14, 2023 They could soon determine how they will go about keeping the Pac-12 alive and what schools they will be competing against next year.
Bijan Robinson’s rookie season with the Atlanta Falcons has been nothing short of impressive, with 517 rushing yards on 103 carries and one touchdown.

From Salpointe Catholic to the NFL

Nov 12, 2023 Arizona’s own Bijan Robinson returns for homecoming matchup against Cardinals.
Arizona wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig scores a touchdown against UCLA defensive back Jaylin Davies and defensive lineman Laiatu Latu during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.

University of Arizona football team wins its way to postseason play

Nov 7, 2023 The squad is expected to be invited to a bowl game for the first time since 2017.

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