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Tohono O'odham Rodeo and Fair, 2018.

Tohono O'odham Rodeo Returns for 80th Year

Events include cultural performances and activities alongside classic rodeo events.
Former University of Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez greets fans as he leads the team into the stadium, 2012.

Former Football Staffer Files New $8.5M Claim Against UA, Rodriguez

Melissa Wilhelmsen claims the UA failed to protect her against sexual assault and harassment by Athletics Department personnel.
The McKale Memorial Center, home of the University of Arizona basketball team, on the UA campus.

How the UA Affords High-Dollar Contracts for Coaches

What is the main economic driver at the university?
McKale Center, home to the Arizona basketball program.

Decision on McKale Center Liquor License Delayed

A ruling on beer and wine at the basketball arena has been delayed until March over concerns of a nearby resident.
The outside of the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility at Arizona Stadium.

Renovations Begin on Arizona Athletic Facilities

Improvements are paid for by student athletic fees and private donations.
College football fans tailgate prior to 2016 Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium, Dec. 27, 2016.

Arizona Bowl Organizers Forecast Economic Touchdown for Tucson

Planners predict $31 million impact from game, associated events.
View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Legal Filing: Rodriguez Sexually Harassed Former Assistant Repeatedly for Years

Former UA football coach allegedly approached former employee while partially dressed, touched her inappropriately.
Former University of Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez greets fans as he leads the team into the stadium, 2012.

UA Fires Football Coach Rodriguez

UPDATE: Arizona Board of Regents chairman calls for review of multi-year athletic coach contracts.
The outside of the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility at Arizona Stadium.

Holidays Send Football Fans "Bowling"

Tucson looks to benefit this month from growing sports tourism trend.
Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson.

Kino Stadium Debt Nearly Paid Off, Putting End to Fee

Rental-car fee will remain in place to pay for expansion of sports complex.
The Phoenix Rising FC bought FC Tucson, of the Premier Development League.

FC Tucson Acquisition an 'Investment into Youth,' Manager Says

Phoenix Rising FC picked up Tucson's development league team, which has been dominant in the PDL.
The Naranjeros of Hermosillo, Mexico, line up for the national anthems of Mexico and the U.S. during the Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Tucson, Sept. 29, 2016.

Mexican Baseball Fiesta Returns for Seventh Year

Event brings more than $1 million to community in tourism.
The the ticket office at the McKale Memorial Center, home of the University of Arizona basketball team.

UA Starts Process of Firing Basketball Coach Charged in Bribery Case

Statement from UA president says school is beginning an independent investigation into Emanuel "Book" Richardson.
Looking east along the University of Arizona campus mall.

UA Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Facing Federal Charges

Emmanuel "Book" Richardson accused in FBI fraud conspiracy.
Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson.

Pima County Wants Major League Baseball Back

Letter to MLB's Milwaukee Brewers pushes Kino Stadium for 2018 spring training.
Model of the human brain.

UA Athletics Looks at Brain Health of All Athletes, Not Just Football Players

Same approach to other injuries: long-term treatment and recovery.

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