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Arizona, ASU and GCU baseball make NCAA regional field, learn assignments

The Arizona Wildcats were announced as the No. 5 overall seed Monday and will be one of the hosts for the first round regionals at Hi Corbett Field.
3 years ago
In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, the Pac-12 logo is displayed on the field at Sun Devil Stadium d...
Dan Bickley

Pac-12 is turning a new leaf under commissioner George Kliavkoff

Dan Bickley writes that if the Pac-12 was a stock, it would have soared on Thursday morning after the announcement of new commissioner George Kliavkoff.
3 years ago
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Haboob Blog

Arizona-ASU matchup produces weirdest inside-the-park home run

In the top of the sixth inning in a matchup between the Sun Devils and Wildcats, Arizona’s Tanner O’Tremba hit a line drive down the third baseline that looked to be good for an extra-base hit.
3 years ago
TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 27: Jordan McCloud #3 of the South Florida Bulls drops back to throw a pa...
Jake Anderson

Dual-threat QB Jordan McCloud transfers to join Arizona Wildcats

Former USF dual-threat quarterback Jordan McCloud announced via Twitter on Saturday that he will be transferring to join the Arizona Wildcats.
3 years ago
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Jake Anderson

LB Tony Fields II rocks Arizona-West Virginia helmet at Senior Bowl

Former Wildcats linebacker Tony Fields II is paying tribute to Arizona and West Virginia with both of their logos on his helmet for the 2021 Senior Bowl.
3 years ago
PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Jedd Fisch of the UCLA Bruins in action during the in the fir...
Jake Anderson

The 5: Things to know about new Arizona head football coach Jedd Fisch

The Arizona Wildcats introduced a new head football coach on Wednesday in former New England Patriots quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Cold-shooting Arizona Wildcats hold off UTEP for 69-61 win

Arizona guard James Akinjo scored 18 points as the Wildcats held on for a 69-61 win over UTEP on Saturday evening in Tucson.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Demetric Felton runs for career-high 206 yards as UCLA beats Arizona

Demetric Felton rushed for a career-high 206 yards and a touchdown as UCLA defeated Arizona 27-10 at the Rose Bowl Saturday night.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona sports teams, players send Thanksgiving well wishes

Teams from around Arizona and their players took to social media on Thursday to offer well wishes for the Thanksgiving holiday.
3 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 11:  The Arizona Wildcats mascot Wilbur performs during the team's first-...
Talia Massi

Pac-12 sees 10 players selected in 2020 NBA Draft

The Pac-12 had a total of 10 players selected in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, six of which came in the first round.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

NCAA considering free year of eligibility for all fall athletes

College atheltes whose fall sports schedules are impacted by the coronavirus will get back a year of eligibility if the NCAA approves the recommendation.
4 years ago
Southern Miss' Gabe Montenegro (14) is safe as Arizona State shortstop Alika Williams (5) reaches f...
Logan Newman

ASU, Arizona baseball players make D1Baseball preseason teams

ASU baseball players Spencer Torkelson and Alika Williams and Arizona's Austin Wells were named to D1Baseball's Preseason teams.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Valley natives Julie Ertz, Jessica McDonald win ESPY as part of USWNT

After winning some notable hardware earlier in the week, Valley natives Julie Ertz and Jessica McDonald took home yet another honor Wednesday night.
5 years ago
Last summer five Arizona State baseball players played in the Cape Cod Baseball League, including C...
Hunter Hippel

Bishop makes ABCA All-American first team; Tork second, Quintana third

ASU teammates Hunter Bishop and Spencer Torkelson appear on the ABCA's first and second All-American Teams while UofA's Nick Quintana makes the third.
5 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Sun Devils, Wildcats and other Arizona-linked MLB Draft picks

ASU outfielder Hunter Bishop was the first 2019 MLB Draft pick groomed in the state of Arizona off the board. Who else from the state went in the draft?
5 years ago
The Arizona Wildcats head to the Women’s College World Series for the 23rd time. (Brady Vernon/Cr...
Hunter Hippel

Mulipola’s HR pushes Arizona softball over Washington in WCWS opener

A go-ahead home run by Dejah Mulipola lifted Arizona softball over the Washington Huskies and into the WCWS second round.
5 years ago
Carolina Panthers' Kyle Allen warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in C...
Jake Anderson

Scottsdale Desert Mountain’s Kyle Allen named Panthers starter

Scottsdale native and former Desert Mountain High School quarterback has been named the starter for the Carolina Panthers' Week 17 game against the Saints.
5 years ago
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards gestures d...
Carson Field

Every Pac-12 South team’s road to the conference championship

Now 11 weeks into the season, there is still no clear-cut favorite to win the Pac-12 South, but if ASU wins out, the Sun Devils will head to Santa Clara.
6 years ago
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Adonis Dees

Alliance of American Football introduces Arizona team name

The Arizona Hotshots is one of eight teams in the new pro football league that kicks off its first season in February. The team will play each home game at ASU's Sun Devil Stadium.
6 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Pinnacle five-star point guard Nico Mannion commits to Arizona

A five-star recruit and point guard from Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Nico Mannion, has committed to the University of Arizona, per his announcement on social media.
6 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

Khalil Tate’s status up in the air for Arizona against Southern Utah

Kevin Sumlin offered little clarity on the status of Khalil Tate for Arizona's next game against Southern Utah when he was asked about an ankle issue.
6 years ago
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Zach Alvira

Forde: ASU, UA middle of the pack in overall athletic success

Both Arizona State and Arizona have had their fair share of accolades in athletics, and according to according to Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde, both fall in the middle of the pack compared to other Power 5 schools.
6 years ago
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Kynan Marlin

Wright and Vollstedt represent UA and ASU in Pac-12 Hall of Honor class

The Pac-12 announced its inductees for the 2018 Hall of Honor Monday, which included former basketball player Michael Wright and golf coach Linda Vollstedt.
6 years ago
Arizona baseball coach Jerry Kindall, third from the left, passed away at the age of 82 due to comp...
Associated Press

Jerry Kindall, former Arizona baseball coach, dies at 82

Jerry Kindall, the first man to win College World Series titles as both a player and a head coach, died Sunday night. He was 82.
6 years ago