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Running back Rachaad White #3 of the Arizona State Sun Devils scores on a 2-yard rushing touchdown ...
Jake Anderson

Media poll has Arizona State finishing 3rd, Arizona last in Pac-12 South

The Arizona State Sun Devils also received six first-place votes, which was tied with the Utah Utes for the second-most in the Pac-12 South.
3 years ago
APRIL 04: Manager Chip Hale #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the dugout before the MLB opening day...
Arizona Sports

Arizona baseball hires Chip Hale as the program’s newest head coach

The Arizona Wildcats have hired Chip Hale as the school's newest baseball head coach.
3 years ago
Arizona head coach Jay Johnson (AP File Photo/Ted Kirk)...
Associated Press

LSU hires UArizona’s Jay Johnson as baseball coach

Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson has agreed to leave the Wildcats for the LSU head job.
3 years ago
Starting Arizona pitcher Garrett Irvin leaves the mound after allowing three runs in the third inni...
Associated Press

Hot-hitting Stanford sends Arizona packing with CWS win

Arizona lost 7-6 to Vanderbilt in 12 innings Saturday and went two games and out at the CWS for the first time in five appearances since 1985.
3 years ago
Vanderbilt's Jayson Gonzalez (99) hits a single to drive in the winning run against Arizona in the ...
Associated Press

Arizona Wildcats fall to Vanderbilt in 12 innings in CWS opener

The Arizona Wildcats baseball team lost to the Vanderbilt Commodores 7-6 in 12 innings on Saturday night in their 2021 College World Series opener.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Arizona baseball punches ticket to College World Series with Game 3 win

The Arizona Wildcats baseball team is headed to the College World Series after blowing out Mississippi 16-3 in Game 3 of the Tucson Super Regional Sunday.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Caitlin Lowe named Arizona softball coach following Candrea’s retirement

Arizona Wildcats softball has announced Caitlin Lowe as the next head coach after legendary head coach Mike Candrea retired Monday.
3 years ago
University of Arizona softball head coach Mike Candrea and manager Chip Hale #3 of the Arizona Diam...
Austin Nicholson

Arizona softball coach Mike Candrea retires after 36 years at program

Candrea ended his career as the winningest coach in college softball history with 1,674 wins. He won eight national titles in his 24 WCWS appearances.
3 years ago
Arizona's Tanner O'Tremba (44) gestures as he rounds second on his two-run homer against Grand Cany...
Associated Press

Arizona pulls away from Grand Canyon in Tucson Regional

An Arizona trio combined to drive in seven runs and the Wildcats fought off Grand Canyon at the end for a win in the Tucson Regional late Friday.
3 years ago
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Austin Nicholson

Arizona baseball opens NCAA tourney vs. GCU; ASU heads to Austin Regional

The state of Arizona will be well-represented in college baseball's 2021 NCAA Tournament. Arizona, ASU, and GCU all find themselves in the postseason.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 years ago
UCLA running back Demetric Felton carries against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college ...
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.
4 years ago
The Arizona Cardinals will host a draft party outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Th...
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.
4 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.
4 years ago
General view of action between the USC Trojans and the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first ha...
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.
5 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