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Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
Alabama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona Wildcat kicker Nick Folk made his 425th NFL field goal last week, a 27-24 game-winner for the New York Jets against the Atlanta Falcons.
Ex-Arizona Wildcat kicker Nick Folk is still going strong at 41
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona Wildcat kicker Nick Folk made his 425th NFL field goal last week, a 27-24 game-winner for the New York Jets against the Atlanta Falcons.
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ascent Aviation Services and Israel Aerospace Industries have partnered on a site for passenger-to-freight conversions of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in Marana.
Passenger planes to be converted for cargo near Tucson
Ascent Aviation Services and Israel Aerospace Industries have partnered on a site for passenger-to-freight conversions of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in Marana.
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
By the time Auburn players weaved their way off the floor and past the Zona Zone section late Saturday, at the end of another epically noisy night at McKale Center,
Well-rounded blowout of Auburn gives Arizona Wildcats argument for No. 1 ranking
By the time Auburn players weaved their way off the floor and past the Zona Zone section late Saturday, at the end of another epically noisy night at McKale Center,
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Arizona volleyball held the Cardinal under a .300 hitting percentage but Stanford served eight aces to come out on top in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Stanford ends Arizona volleyball's NCAA Tournament run
Arizona volleyball held the Cardinal under a .300 hitting percentage but Stanford served eight aces to come out on top in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Arizona's biggest home game of the nonconference season involved a pregame concert and an appearance by the UA football team, which waved the Territorial Cup around during a timeout.
Seen and heard at McKale: On pregame concerts and waving the Territorial Cup
Arizona's biggest home game of the nonconference season involved a pregame concert and an appearance by the UA football team, which waved the Territorial Cup around during a timeout.
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Arizona put together runs of 12-0 and 13-0 to turn an early five-point deficit into a 44-32 halftime lead over Auburn on Saturday at McKale Center
No. 2 Arizona Wildcats take 44-32 lead over No. 20 Auburn Tigers at McKale
Arizona put together runs of 12-0 and 13-0 to turn an early five-point deficit into a 44-32 halftime lead over Auburn on Saturday at McKale Center
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:06 AM
No. 2 Arizona (7-0) faces No. 20 Auburn (7-2) in a men's college basketball match at McKale Center on Saturday night.
Photos: No. 2 Arizona faces No. 20 Auburn at McKale Center
No. 2 Arizona (7-0) faces No. 20 Auburn (7-2) in a men's college basketball match at McKale Center on Saturday night.
tucson.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Lionel Messi's legacy was long secured when he came to Inter Miami and joined MLS. He was considered the greatest player in the sport's history.
Messi, Inter Miami complete journey by beating Vancouver 3-1 in MLS Cup
Lionel Messi's legacy was long secured when he came to Inter Miami and joined MLS. He was considered the greatest player in the sport's history.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A Tucson restaurateur is betting that Wildcat energy can power his latest venture, a downtown sports bar.
Block A Sports Bar to tap into Tucson’s college sports culture
A Tucson restaurateur is betting that Wildcat energy can power his latest venture, a downtown sports bar.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
For Star subscribers: On Tucson's west side, conflict emerges as the city tries to get affordable housing built. Neighbors who used to worry about gentrification now complain about affordable housing.
Tim Steller's column: Neighbors' mistrust obstructs Tucson's housing hopes
For Star subscribers: On Tucson's west side, conflict emerges as the city tries to get affordable housing built. Neighbors who used to worry about gentrification now complain about affordable housing.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Greg Hansen's Notebook: UA defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales is getting a salary bump from $600,000 to $900,000 for the 2026 season, making him the highest paid assistant in UA history.
Impressive season lands Arizona football defensive coordinator a salary bump
Greg Hansen's Notebook: UA defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales is getting a salary bump from $600,000 to $900,000 for the 2026 season, making him the highest paid assistant in UA history.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Salpointe honored its late girls soccer coach Kelly Pierce by renaming the women's portion of the Brandon Bean Tournament after Pierce. Her team made it to the title game Friday.
Late Salpointe girls soccer coach's presence felt in title game of Tucson tournament
Salpointe honored its late girls soccer coach Kelly Pierce by renaming the women's portion of the Brandon Bean Tournament after Pierce. Her team made it to the title game Friday.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On the Wildcats’ latest standout from Spain, Mireia Jurado, and her connection to Helena Pueyo; the Cats’ reality check; and more.
Arizona’s Mireia Jurado follows fellow Spaniard’s path to playing time, production
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On the Wildcats’ latest standout from Spain, Mireia Jurado, and her connection to Helena Pueyo; the Cats’ reality check; and more.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Huge mine trucks and other heavy trucks may soon face strict limits on how many can travel and how fast they can travel on dirt roads in unincorporated Pima County.
Pima County wants to limit heavy trucks on dirt roads
Huge mine trucks and other heavy trucks may soon face strict limits on how many can travel and how fast they can travel on dirt roads in unincorporated Pima County.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Michael Lev column: Mica Mountain overcame adversity during the season and the state title game to become the first Tucson-area football program to win consecutive championships in nearly 50 years.
Thunderbolts strike twice: How Mica Mountain became a back-to-back state champ | Michael Lev
Michael Lev column: Mica Mountain overcame adversity during the season and the state title game to become the first Tucson-area football program to win consecutive championships in nearly 50 years.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Arizona volleyball defeated No. 7 seed South Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament to advance to the second round. The victory marks UA's first NCAA Tournament win since 2016.
Arizona volleyball upsets No. 7 seed South Dakota State to advance to NCAA 2nd round
Arizona volleyball defeated No. 7 seed South Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament to advance to the second round. The victory marks UA's first NCAA Tournament win since 2016.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said his office received "something from the FBI" apparently relating to the investigation Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants of Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers.
Sen. Mark Kelly talks FBI probe, Venezuela strikes, health care in Tucson town hall
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said his office received "something from the FBI" apparently relating to the investigation Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants of Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Greg Hansen's Notebook: In his second act as a high school football coach, Jay Campos' Mica Mountain Thunderbolts claimed the 4A title. It was Campos' fifth trip to the big
Fifth time's a charm for Mica Mountain football coach Jay Campos
Greg Hansen's Notebook: In his second act as a high school football coach, Jay Campos' Mica Mountain Thunderbolts claimed the 4A title. It was Campos' fifth trip to the big
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Mica Mountain defeated No. 1 seed Phoenix Arcadia 42-17 to win its second consecutive 4A state championship Friday night at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.
Back-to-back! Mica Mountain claims 2nd straight 4A state football championship
Mica Mountain defeated No. 1 seed Phoenix Arcadia 42-17 to win its second consecutive 4A state championship Friday night at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
All signs point towards the Arizona Wildcats playing the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl.
Report: Holiday Bowl eyeing Arizona vs. SMU matchup at Snapdragon Stadium
All signs point towards the Arizona Wildcats playing the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl.
tucson.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Arizona health department says it's far too risky to stop automatically immunizing newborns, despite a CDC panel's new recommendation.
Arizona will still recommend vaccine for newborns despite CDC action
Arizona health department says it's far too risky to stop automatically immunizing newborns, despite a CDC panel's new recommendation.
tucson.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Two Taco Giro locations were among Tucson restaurants raided Friday by Homeland Security Investigations, officials say.
Feds raid Tucson restaurants in homeland security operation
Two Taco Giro locations were among Tucson restaurants raided Friday by Homeland Security Investigations, officials say.
tucson.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Trump's order declared that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Supreme Court to decide if Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Trump's order declared that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
tucson.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM