https://www.azpm.org/sports-recreation Sports & Recreation en-US Copyright Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:15:01 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-16/231616-ua-doctoral-student-competes-in-cerebral-palsy-world-cup-with-mens-national-team John Sullivan, who qualified for the team due to the impacts of a traumatic brain injury, said he sees his role on the team as an opportunity to inspire youth with disabilities. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:15:01 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-16/231616-ua-doctoral-student-competes-in-cerebral-palsy-world-cup-with-mens-national-team Thatcher Warrick Hess and L. M. Boyd https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-12/231559-espn-highlights-a-tucson-soccer-teams-jersey-design FC Tucson’s new weather-inspired pattern is included on a list of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful soccer jersey kits. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:40:01 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-12/231559-espn-highlights-a-tucson-soccer-teams-jersey-design Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-04/231108-tucson-sports-star-bijan-robinson-honored-at-salpointe-high-school He's now one of the top running backs in the NFL. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:06:22 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-04/231108-tucson-sports-star-bijan-robinson-honored-at-salpointe-high-school Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-21/230921-arizona-trending-up-in-third-season-under-brennan-has-qb-noah-fifita-back-to-lead-offense Arizona is looking to build upon a strong second season under coach Brent Brennan. The Wildcats finished 9-4 a year ago and have plenty of firepower returning on offense. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:25:34 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-21/230921-arizona-trending-up-in-third-season-under-brennan-has-qb-noah-fifita-back-to-lead-offense JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports Writer https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-17/230855-university-of-arizona-volleyball-team-warms-up-with-preseason-practice-in-oro-valley Some hIgh school student athletes got a rare close up look at the Wildcats in action. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:03:10 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-17/230855-university-of-arizona-volleyball-team-warms-up-with-preseason-practice-in-oro-valley Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-17/230854-tucson-arena-hosts-its-second-indoor-football-league-national-championship-game The Arizona Rattlers from Phoenix took on the Green Bay Blizzard. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:17:00 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-17/230854-tucson-arena-hosts-its-second-indoor-football-league-national-championship-game Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-30/230693-tucsonan-cyclist-matthew-riccitello-excels-in-his-first-tour-de-france The 24-year-old finished 24th at the world’s most famous bike race – and he’s already aching to go back. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:19:52 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-30/230693-tucsonan-cyclist-matthew-riccitello-excels-in-his-first-tour-de-france Laura Holanszky https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-17/230561-former-ua-basketball-player-pleads-not-guilty-to-wire-fraud-charges Kerr Kriisa, who played three seasons at Arizona, has been charged with five counts of federal wire fraud. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:45:56 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-17/230561-former-ua-basketball-player-pleads-not-guilty-to-wire-fraud-charges Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-09/230398-hundreds-of-fans-at-la-rosa-watch-mexicos-world-cup-run-end Fans gather in the former Benedictine church to cheer on Mexico during its Round of 16 match, even after the country's loss to England. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:26:32 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-09/230398-hundreds-of-fans-at-la-rosa-watch-mexicos-world-cup-run-end Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-07/230431-this-world-cup-marks-end-of-era-for-handful-of-soccer-greats The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been filled with stunning upsets and emotional wins. But perhaps, most bittersweet were the final dances from some of the greatest soccer players seen in a generation. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:37:28 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-07/230431-this-world-cup-marks-end-of-era-for-handful-of-soccer-greats Juliana Kim, NPR Digital