Sports and Recreation

Student filmmakers confess "I Dream in Widescreen."

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Film essayist Chris Dashiell; remembering James Mercer, a Pima County Ranger killed in action in 1914; and "Stories That Soar!" celebrates the sun.

Panthers select Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with No. 8 pick in NFL draft

He is the first Arizona receiver to be selected in the first round of the draft.

Going the distance!

Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.

Arizona hires Buffalo's Becky Burke as women's basketball coach

Burke replaces Adia Barnes, who left to become SMU’s coach last week.

Looking back at the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball season

The men's team was stopped by rival Duke University in the tournament's Sweet 16.

March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?

A simple rule to remember: if it's too loud for you, it's too loud for them.

Phoenix Suns become third professional sports team to offer OneCourt’s haptic display for blind and low vision fans

OneCourt designed a way for blind and low vision NBA fans to further enjoy the game.

Arizona apologizes for 'unacceptable chant' from fans at end of basketball loss to BYU

According to online video, fans can be heard yelling a profane phrase directed at Mormons as the teams were leaving the court.

AZ Senate Pres. Petersen goes to White House for transgender sports order signing

A similar Arizona law is on hold.

Warriors to retire Andre Iguodala's No. 9 jersey

Iguodala was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft out of Arizona and played in 1,231 career games.

Big-time Love: Arizona's Caleb Love hits half-court heave at buzzer in OT win over No. 3 Iowa State

Arizona appeared to be headed to another difficult defeat, down 70-67 after Iowa State's Curtis Jones hit two free throws with 20 seconds left.

Arizona Bowl snags Snoop Dogg for celebrity sponsorship

The rap entertainer continues his sports-based renaissance in Tucson.

Kino Sports Complex considered as a team base camp for upcoming FIFA World Cup events

Tucson’s Kino Sports Complex is being considered as a possible base camp for soccer teams competing in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and World Cup 2026.

No. 14 Arizona State has extra incentive vs rival Arizona for possible spot in Big 12 title game

Arizona State lost the last two games against the Wildcats.

Tucson Roadrunners battle uncertainty, changes to keep professional hockey alive in Arizona

Questions surrounding the Roadrunners’ future in Arizona exploded after the relocation of the Coyotes’ hockey operations.

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

After being fired in 2023, the employee filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office’s civil rights division.

Tucson likely to become host of Indoor Football League championship game

Rio Nuevo board offers to pay $1 million for a 3-year deal to host the annual event.

For thrills and suspense, Arizona Theatre Company invites you to "Dial M for Murder".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Bisbee Bikeways want to make transportation safer and healthier; and learn the secrets of the Vegan Night Market.

Big 12 newcomer Arizona makes 1st trip to K-State for matchup of ranked Wildcats

The first game this season between ranked Big 12 opponents won't count in the conference standings.

Betting on the future: Legalized sports gambling thrives, but at what cost to students and athletes?

In April, the state outpaced the betting mecca of Nevada, with almost $100 million more wagered at sportsbooks.

Pickleball’s Popularity

The passion for pickleball is spreading worldwide, and Tucson Arizona has multiple examples.

Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival

Where the Old West Comes Alive

Field Notes: Night Hikes

In the latest installment of the Field Notes series, we head out at dusk and walk under the stars.

Mount Lemmon Ski Valley

Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley in Tucson, is the southernmost ski resort in the country.

Be Lezo Like - Remembering the life and legacy of former UA hurdler Lezo Urreiztieta

Since 2014, friends and family gather for an annual camping trip to remember their son, brother, cousin, and teammate.

Brigid Hanley

Overcoming challenges to become one of the strongest long-distance runners on the UA Cross Country team.