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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.

Pickleball’s Popularity

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

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.

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.

Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival

Where the Old West Comes Alive

Foothills Falcon Band

Rain or shine, they march ‘til 9: Catalina Foothills Falcon Band

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.

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.

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