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The Jedd Fisch Passing and Big Man Tournament was held Monday night on the University of Arizona campus. The next cap is tonight with students entering 1st-5th grades. Check in is at 4:15 p.m. Marana won the All American Friday Night Flights in Phoenix last week and the Arizona Tournament...

Monica Garcia reports on Tucson Parks and Recreation's summer track and field series, scheduled for June and July. The first meet begins tonight at 7 p.m. at Drachmann Stadium, with events continuing every Tuesday until July 5th. Youth participants pay $3, while adult entry is $4. Join the community in enjoying these athletic events throughout the summer.

Renowned Sports Anchor David Kelly has announced his departure from KVOA after an unforgettable 12-year tenure. During both triumphant and heartrending moments, Kelly captivated viewers as he passionately and devotedly told the stories of local athletes and teams. In a reassuring update, Kelly revealed that he will be joining Wildcats Radio 12 as their lead Sports Anchor, allowing him to continue engaging with his audience on weekdays from 4 to 6 PM and during every Arizona football and men's basketball game day.

One of the most exciting times of the recruiting season is here...OFFICIAL VISIT SEASON!. Since arriving in Tucson, head coach Jedd Fisch has been successful at building the base for Arizona’s classes during official visits. This weekend marked the first major official visit weekend for Arizona and it was...

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners are proud to support The Tucson Family Food Project, a nonprofit organization that is focused on not only feeding school aged children, but also teaching them the essential life skills needed to feed themselves. A dedicated link for Roadrunners fans to donate can be found at TucsonRoadrunners.com/TTFFP.

The City of Tucson is holding summer track and field events starting June 6 at the Drachman Stadium.

A marquee Duke basketball non-conference matchup has become more interesting. The Duke basketball non-conference schedule already has a lot of primetime matchups but one game in particular has become much more interesting. Duke will host the Arizona Wildcats inside Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 10 in the first game of...

The Arizona Coyotes have bolstered their defensive lineup by signing 26-year-old free agent Patrik Koch to a one-year contract. A left shot defenseman, Koch recently wrapped up an impressive season in the Czech Extra Liga. He tallied three goals and nine assists across 46 games, and continued his strong performance in the World Championships, where he contributed one goal and three assists.

Second baseman Allie Skaggs made her mark both on and off the field this season. The junior has racked up the postseason awards since the Wildcats ended their season on May 11. The Arizona softball leader has been named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Pac-12, Pac-12 All-Defensive Team, NFCA All-West, and a Rawlings Gold Glove winner. The latest honor comes from the College Sports Communicators who named Skaggs a First Team Academic All-American on Tuesday.

Chip Hale hinted that changes were coming, and one big one already has. Associate head coach/pitching coach Dave Lawn announced Monday he was leaving the program that he’d been with since 2015, first with Jay Johnson and then the last two years with Hale. Lawn was hired by the...

FC Tucson has been experiencing a fruitful season, with a current record of four wins, one loss, and two ties. The team is now gearing up for an exhilarating Pride Night on Friday, when they will face the SoCal Seahorses. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m., with the Seahorses arriving from their home base in La Mirada, California.

Arizona linebacker Justin Flowe was included on the Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list for the upcoming season. Flowe, who transferred from Oregon before the spring, is one of eight Pac-12 players mentioned on the Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list. Named after Pac-12 Hall of Famer and former NFL...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Sitting at 14-13, following a 10th consecutive Pac-12 loss, the likelihood of Arizona making the NCAA Tournament seemed slim at best. The season was on the brink of being over only halfway through, but Chip Hale wasn’t ready to call it quits. “I think that they’ve proven...

The Father of the Year Awards Gala, jointly sponsored by KVOA and Biz Tucson, honored five outstanding local dads for their exceptional parenting skills. One of the celebrated fathers was Reggie Geary, a University of Arizona (UArizona) alum and former basketball player.

Last Friday in Sacramento, California, a long-standing track record was finally broken by the Arizona 400m relay team, who delivered an outstanding performance. The 33-year-old record, which was previously held by the iconic 'Four Horsemen' – Mark Olivier, Percy Knox Jr, Michael Bates, and James Bullock – has now been surpassed by the new relay kings of Arizona University. The original record held by the 'Four Horsemen' was a remarkable 4x100 meter relay time of 38.89 seconds, making them the only team in the program's history to finish a race within the 38-second range. This record was recently broken by Saguaro High's Treviad White Austin and his teammates Brian Lavage, Carl Hicks, and James Onenabosi, who achieved a time of 38.82 seconds at the NCAA West Regional quarterfinals.

The Arizona Wildcats faced a disheartening defeat in the NCAA baseball tournament's elimination game against Santa Clara. Despite Kiko Romero's remarkable performance, which included hitting his 20th home run of the season and breaking Ron Hassey's season record for RBIs, the Wildcats couldn't keep up with their opponents and ultimately lost 12-4 to TCU.

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — The Northern Arizona Wranglers fought hard at home on Saturday, but lost to their in-state rivals, the Arizona Rattlers, by a score of 63-62. Saturday night’s showdown was intense from start to finish. The Wranglers and Rattlers traded punches all night long, with neither team taking more than a one possession lead. The Rattlers opened the battle with a touchdown is just three offensive plays. The Wranglers responded with a long offensive drive to tie the game at seven points apiece early. Wranglers quarterback Garrett Kettle ran the ball for the rushing touchdown. Northern Arizona attempted an onside kick, which was originally recovered by the Rattlers. Rattlers wide receiver Braxton Haley fumbled on the return, and the ball was recovered by Wranglers defensive back Kishawn Walker for the touchback. Kettle connected with wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman for the touchdown, this would be their first of many. The first quarter ended with a score of 13-7, in favor of the Wranglers.

Arizona’s 2023 season is over following Saturday night’s 9-3 loss to Santa Clara, and the program under coach Chip Hale is in significant transition as it heads into Year Three of the Hale Era in 2024. At least 15 players could be gone from this year’s roster.

Rincon/University senior high jumper Nathaniel Curtiss was the lone male athlete from Southern Arizona to win an Open Division state title and an AIA Division I state championship, earning him Jet Sports Training Male Athlete of the Month for the month of May. Curtiss recorded a high jump of 6...

The Arizona Wildcats will have a formidable and deep college basketball roster this coming season, much like USC. With UCLA’s Jaylen Clark staying in the NBA draft, the Bruins very clearly are behind Arizona and USC in terms of overall roster quality and depth. Colorado will have a formidable roster which might mount a challenge, but ultimately, most college basketball experts think Arizona and USC have the two best rosters in the Pac-12 heading into the summer.