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A father and his child gear up for bike safety and to enjoy the events of Cyclovia Tucson.

Bike Fest Celebrates All Things Bicycle in S. AZ

Bicycle enthusiasts are encouraging more people to discover the benefits of "pedal power" by using bikes as a form of transportation.
Crews work on the field at Kino Stadium during an off day.

New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson

Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.

Bisbee's Warren Ballpark is Major Component of Town's History

Built in the early 1900s, stadium has housed minor league games, as well as relics of baseball’s bygone past, such as outlaw leagues, barnstorming games.

UA's Women Wheelchair Basketball Players Heading to 2016 Paralympics

Three team members have committed to travel to Rio de Janeiro for the games "Gold medal...that's what we want."
As of September, all of Southern Arizona's municipal baseball stadiums will be vacant.

Future of Baseball in Southern AZ May Be in Limbo

As stadiums seat empty and amid future move of the Tucson Padres to El Paso for the 2014 season.
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, north of Tucson, in January 2012.

Local Skiers Flock to Tucson's Ski Resort

Mount Lemmon's Ski Valley open in spite of ongoing drought
Former University of Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez greets fans as he leads the team into the stadium, 2012.

New UA Era Resurrects Dream Of Rose Bowl

Tailgaters support coach Rodriguez, look for successful season
Crews work on the field at Kino Stadium during an off day.

Tucson Padres Staying Another Season

GM says decision ends uncertainty for fans of AAA baseball club
Trent Gilbert at bat late in a game against Oregon at Hi-Corbett field.

Wildcats Win College World Series

Arizona beats S. Carolina 4-1; McKale Center celebration at noon

Tucson Baseball: Troubled History, Questionable Future

Professional baseball's future in Tucson is still cloudy, even as teams build new fan bases and move to old stadiums.
Arizona Week studio interview

Fiesta Bowl Goes to Rehab

Can the big-time sports organization recover from its season of scandal?
Twenty veterans from around the U.S. will get a tour of the UA that includes athletics clinics and sessions on how to take advantage of their higher education benefits. At the 4-day camp, vets will attend athletic clinics and learn from coaches and student-athletes.

Web Feature: On the Playing Field, Life Goes On

An all-veteran, all-amputee softball team reconnects with their love for the game
Victor Aros' scrappy front-yard sign commemorates his family's rodeo history.

Web Feature: Love and Rodeo

For one Tucson family, competing in rodeo is a beloved art--and a balancing act
A competitor works his way through a course at the Arizona Tree Climbing Championships.

Putting Tree Workers To The Test

Championship tests climbing and safety skills, but most competitors focus on the fun.
UA AD Greg Byrne

UA's Greg Byrne: Man on the Go!

In the 4 months on the job as the new University of Arizona Athletic Director Greg Byrne seems to on the go 24/7 as he oversees UA Athletics.

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