Michael Lev column: Bowl season has become opt-out season. If Arizona Bowl-bound Chuck Martin of Miami (Ohio) had his way, FOMO would trump NIL. No argument here.
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Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl notebook: On Chuck Martin and Miami (Ohio) wanting to return to Tucson; Fresno State coach Matt Entz’s experience in the 520; a quarterback update; and more.
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On Noelani Cornfield “threading the needle” vs. Eastern Kentucky; improved free-throw shooting; “Field Trip Day” reactions; and more.
The Arizona women’s basketball team held off Eastern Kentucky 87-83 Wednesday to snap a two-game losing streak. Mickayla Perdue and Noelani Cornfield combined for 49 points.
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On the impetus for the Wildcats’ lineup and rotation changes; rebounding and free-throw issues vs. New Mexico; and Eastern Kentucky’s résumé.
Michael Lev column: Arizona Bowl officials wanted Fresno State and Miami (Ohio) all along. Then college football threw them a curveball. This is the story of how they handled it.
The 2025 Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl matchup features defending champion Miami (Ohio) and first-time participant Fresno State. The game is slated for Dec. 27 in Tucson.
Michael Lev column: Mica Mountain overcame adversity during the season and the state title game to become the first Tucson-area football program to win consecutive championships in nearly 50 years.
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On the Wildcats’ latest standout from Spain, Mireia Jurado, and her connection to Helena Pueyo; the Cats’ reality check; and more.