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

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.

The Buzz: Previewing Season 2 of More Than a Game

AZPM's sports podcast returns with more of the greatest sports stories you've never heard.

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

Different sports, different generation, but both Alex Bowman and Eddie Leon are among the top athletes Tucson has ever produced.

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

The NASCAR Hendricks Motorsports driver started racing as a youngster in Marana.

UA announces new athletic director

Desireé Reed-Francois is a UA alumna who is currently AD at the University of Missouri.

Pac-12 parts ways with Commissioner George Kliavkoff

He oversaw demise of league with realignment.

Happy Tuesday!

Take a peek behind the scenes of Tucson’s notorious ‘Tuesday Night Ride’ where hundreds of committed and cheerful cyclists meet weekly to take over the city's streets.

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

He cites lessons learned from Wildcats coaching legend Dick Tomey.

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

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

His base salary will start at $2.2 million and incrementally increase each year.

Arizona to transition athletic director Dave Heeke out in early February

He will be replaced on an interim basis by former Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea.

University of Arizona introduces new football coach

Brent Brennan, 50, gained experience under former UA leader Dick Tomey.

Fisch leaves UA football; agrees to coach University of Washington

The move comes after UA rose to a #11 AP national ranking and a win in the Alamo Bowl last month.

Gavin’s Journey

For Gavin Hugh Troy the roots of creative life began with skateboarding, creating something from nothing.

Senior Olympic Festival Is This Month

Participants 50 years old and older will take part in hundreds of activities in Tucson

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

President Robert Robbins said ticket prices may increase by 25%.

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