The Onward State tweet that erroneously reported Joe Paterno’s death Saturday night and led to an avalanche of false reports in other outlets was based on the work of two student reporters: One was snookered by a false email, and one overstated his knowledge of the events.... Read more»
College football players from around the country practiced in Tucson on Thursday, preparing for the inaugural Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game. Kickoff is 6 p.m. Monday at Kino Stadium. (with rosters)... Read more»1
The aluminum bleachers in the UA’s Arizona Stadium were torn down Thursday, part of a $72 million upgrade to the football facility.... Read more»1
Today on Buckmaster - It’s the Monday Political Face-Off with commentators Paul Eckerstrom and John Munger. Also, Mike Feder of the Tucson Padres talks about the upcoming college football all-star game at Kino Stadium. Plus, if you love San Xavier del Bac Mission, you might want to become a docent.... Read more»
Truth took a punch or two Saturday at the first of two GOP debates before New Hampshire’s critical presidential primary.... Read more»1
The Casino del Sol College All-Star Game, ready to kick off its inaugural in Tucson, is now owned by the Tucson Padres, the baseball team announced Tuesday.... Read more»1
Parents of youth football league participants in Phoenix and Tucson say a photo studio sold them an incomplete and poor quality product.... Read more»1
Crowds of students and community members poured into the streets of downtown State College, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night after the news that Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno and the university president had been fired.... Read more»1
While the University of Arizona football teamed fought their way to an impressive 48-12 win over UCLA on Thursday night, the most memorable part of the game for many was a “referee” who ran from the sideline, ripped off most of his clothing, and set off a brawl between the teams.... Read more»1
Former Arizona State University quarterback Steven Threet told a Senate committee Wednesday that football players are “still uninformed” about concussions, overestimating the protection a helmet provides.... Read more»
The UA fired head football coach Mike Stoops on Monday, Athletic Director Greg Byrne announced. Defensive coordinator Tim Kish will serve as the Wildcats’ interim head coach for the remainder of the regular season. (with complete video)... Read more»1
The Arizona Cardinals will have a reminder of the Valley of the Sun when the lights come on this weekend for their game against the Washington Redskins.Sunshine will power some of the lights at FedEx Field.... Read more»
Veterans seeking help with education benefits at ASU once had to walk to a nondescript corner of the Registrar’s Office. Today, with the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, they are greeted by images of the veteran most commonly associated with with the school.... Read more»
Steve Weber and Matt Cottrell stepped onto the football field on every Saturday as members of the UA marching band during the mid-1990s. The 1995 alumni have long since hung up their trombones, but continue coming as fans. (with slideshow)... Read more»
The University of Arizona football team practiced Wednesday morning.... Read more»1
Sixth Street will be closed near the University of Arizona stadium from 5 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and possibly Sunday., as crews paint the supports for a new scoreboard.... Read more»
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