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Manning Passing Academy 'a huge confidence booster' for Arizona QB Noah Fifita

2 days ago | tucson.com | Justin Spears

The commonalities shared between Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and offensive coordinator Seth Doege is adding another layer this week. Fifita will take part in the Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State University in Louisiana Thursday through Sunday. The four-day camp — hosted by NFL legends Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Archie Manning — features the top college quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers.
Jill On Money: Social insecurity 2033

3 days ago | tucson.com | Jill Schlesinger

The Social Security (SS) Board of Trustees announced that the SS trust fund is on track to run dry in 2033. When it does, every current and future recipient will be subjected to automatic cuts that will slash benefits by 23 percent unless Congress finally gets its act together. This story has been forming for two decades.
NBA Draft: A rundown of Arizona Wildcats selected in the first round

3 days ago | tucson.com | Justin Spears

Since the NBA Draft started nearly 80 years ago, the Arizona Wildcats have produced 75 draft picks. Former Arizona forward Carter Bryant is expected to be the 76th Wildcat to hear his name called at the NBA Draft. UA star guard Caleb Love, who is a projected second-round pick or undrafted free agent, could be the 77th if he's selected on Thursday. Since 1979, Arizona has had 26 players taken in the first round of the NBA Draft, with Bryant expected to be the 27th.
Obit Bobby Sherman

3 days ago | tucson.com | George Brich

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Bear Down Kitchen, Daniel Perez are the secret sauce to Arizona football

3 days ago | tucson.com | Justin Spears

The Star is continuing its series, “Behind the Bear Down,” which focuses on five glue pieces of Arizona football on a weekly basis in the fall — most of them year-round. Up next: Danny Perez, executive chef. On the floor above the Arizona football offices at the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility, there’s another team that operates on a daily basis — and they’re a pertinent link to the UA football chain.
Local opinion: Southern Arizona space science is in crisis

4 days ago | tucson.com | Amanda R. Hendrix

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:When I was a third grader in 1976, I was struck by a Viking 2 image taken from the surface of Mars. I found it remarkable how Earth-like the scene appeared, and it felt truly incredible to see this NASA spacecraft sitting on another planet. That blew me away. It was a big reason that I wanted to study planetary science and space exploration.
Arizona Wildcats pick up lineman Kaisi Lafitaga for 2026

4 days ago | tucson.com | Justin Spears

Arizona checked off another priority on its recruiting sheet: landing a Polynesian player. The Wildcats landed a commitment from offensive and defensive lineman Kaisi Lafitaga on Monday. Lafitaga, who took an official visit to the UA over the weekend, announced his commitment on Instagram. The 6-3, 290-pound Lafitaga also held offers from Alcorn State and Hawaii. The Tafuna, American Samoa native is from the same hometown as former UA offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea.
See the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile

4 days ago | tucson.com | Henry Brean

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First images unveiled from new telescope in Chile with Tucson ties

4 days ago | tucson.com | Henry Brean

Excited scientists on Monday unveiled the first images from a new observatory in Chile they are calling “the greatest astronomical discovery machine ever built.”Starting later this year, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will ceaselessly scan the night sky above the central Andes for 10 years to document every visible change in unprecedented detail as part of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time.
Treydan Stukes grateful for Arizona career 'full of ups and downs'

4 days ago | tucson.com | Justin Spears

It's fair to say Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes has endured peaks and valleys during his time as a Wildcat. The high moments: a 10-win season, winning the Alamo Bowl, winning the Territorial Cup in back-to-back seasons, having a role in several upset victories, receiving a full-ride scholarship after starting as a walk-on in 2020 and evolving into a team captain. Stukes was even dubbed "the best-kept secret" in college football by former Arizona defensive coordinator Duane Akina.