Olympic appearances, conference titles and professional triumphs helped Abdi Abdirahman, Ryk Neethling, Jim Furyk and Colton Smith secure their places among Arizona鈥檚 all-time greats.
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Over 100 elite athletes will compete in Tucson this weekend as the U.S. Pole Sports Federation national championships return, with top performers earning coveted spots on Team USA.
Nearly 30 years after opening, Kino Sports Complex continues to evolve, growing from a spring training venue into Southern Arizona鈥檚 largest and most diverse sports campus.
WNBA watch parties in Tucson this summer hope to unite longtime fans and newcomers by creating a welcoming space centered on basketball, community and women鈥檚 sports.
Once part of a debated urban renewal effort, the Tucson Convention Center grew into a sports landmark hosting hockey, football and generations of passionate Tucson fans.
USA Softball selected Arizona softball head coach Caitlin Lowe and former Wildcat Dejah Mulipola for the 2026 U.S. Women's National Team.
Hi Corbett Field has anchored Tucson baseball for nearly 100 years, hosting spring training, professional teams and the Wildcats while becoming one of the city's most cherished sports landmarks.
Before McKale Center became Arizona basketball's iconic home, the arena survived funding fights, construction delays and political opposition on its path to opening in 1973.
The University of Arizona鈥檚 football stadium, which opened nearly a century ago, has expanded over generations into a major Tucson sports landmark and enduring symbol of Wildcats football history.