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Fall football will be played in the PAC-12 after all

Conference reverses its earlier decision to cancel the season due to COVID-19

PAC-12 to test athletes daily

Still no date for resuming college sports.

Remembering Lute Olson

The former UA basketball coach is dead at 85.

Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

The Wildcats won a national basketball championship under Olson in 1997.

PAC-12 cancels fall sports

Member universities including the University of Arizona will shutter their programs until 2021.

Delayed season, limited fan capacity possibilities for UA fall sports

A discussion with athletic director Dave Heeke.

Delays, some spectators possible as UA plans for fall sports

The athletic director said further announcements on the fall sports schedule can be expected in the next few weeks.

UA athletic director supports PAC-12 decision to cut schedule to conference-only

Fall sports are still on for now, but the conference commissioner says the move allows for "maximum flexibility."

Here comes the boom: Arizona girls high school wrestling participation nearly doubles

While boys wrestling numbers are dropping, girls' participation has grown rapidly in two seasons.

Visitors come from all over for Tohono O'odham Rodeo and Fair

In just a couple hours fair goers can sample music, food, traditional sports and classic rodeo events.

Paying college athletes for their images

A change to NCAA rules could allow college athletes to profit from promotions.

Spotlight Session: Gabrielle Pietrangelo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson artist shares why his yearly trek to California is "life changing", and "The 89-90 Trip" continues in Montana.

Phoenix Suns treat Mexico City to its first NBA overtime

The Suns lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Mexican capital in a tight game with a dramatic end.

Oro Valley votes to keep costly golf courses

The town will raise membership rates and look to attract players outside the community.

Agencies urge drowning vigilance in deadly month of August

Drowning Impact Awareness Month draws attention to the increase in drownings this time of year.

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