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Skateboarders See Park Potential in Shady Underpass

A space under Interstate 10 could become the area's first free shaded facility for skateboarders.

Episode 131: 'Cats are Out, But will Tucson Benefit from the Final Four?

UA was knocked out of NCAA tournament, but economic impact of 'mega-event' may reach Tucson.

Wildcat Fever: Police Want Revelry, Not Rowdiness

Tournament game aftermaths have brought rioting, destruction in the past.

Desert Diamond Cup Brings Major League Soccer to Tucson

Three games will be played each Saturday for two weeks at Kino Sports Complex's North Field.

Oro Valley Sports Leagues Asking for More Fields

They're hoping the Town Council will shift its priorities.

Mexico City Welcomes Phoenix Suns for Two NBA Games

Mayor hopes to attract more world-class sporting events.

Golf Drives $4B to Arizona's Economy, UA Study Says

Sport was expendable and took a big hit in recession; now it has bounced back.

Suns Mexico Games Light Up Fans, Political Leadership

Arizona Gov. Ducey and Phoenix Mayor Stanton expected to attend the basketball games.

Do Thoughts of Death Lead to Higher Athletic Performance?

A study found athletes performed better when asked to think of their mortality.

MLS Teams Headed to Tucson for Preseason Soccer

Say the month of games is the largest pre-season professional event in the country.

'Bear Down' and Outlaw Baseball

The young man who coined UA motto spent summer before he died playing outlaw baseball in Douglas.

Sixth Annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta Gets Underway Thursday

Event strives to re-create in Tucson the environment of Mexico's top league.

Mexican League Spring Training Starts Monday in Tucson

3 teams will hold practices for two weeks; 5 will take part in Mexican Baseball Fiesta.

Sonoita's 'Best Little Rodeo in Arizona' Turns 101 This Weekend

Director says Labor Day competition is the largest in the state based on the number of contestants.

Why Don't All Olympians Make ‘Michael Phelps Money’?

Most walk away only with medals or recognition.

New UA Building to be Academic Center for Athletes

'CATS' will provide space for study, academic support, official says.

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