Michael Lev column: Two years into Big 12 play, Arizona men’s basketball has proved to be as tough and physical as anybody. These Wildcats can win any type of game.

Arizona baseball first baseman Tony Lira faced health challenges and bullying as a child. Those obstacles only strengthened his resolve. Now he’s one of the Wildcats’ most promising players.

Arizona baseball notebook: On why some veteran Wildcats are struggling early in the season; the unexpected return and strong early performance of Matthew Martinez; and more.

Michael Lev column: Championship runs require role players and good fortune. Arizona showed it has the former during a win over BYU, and it continues to benefit from the latter.

Michael Lev column: News and views on Arizona’s men’s basketball finally facing some adversity; the method to Becky Burke’s rotation madness; McKale Center’s new name; and more.

Michael Lev column: Breaking down the Arizona baseball team’s performance over opening weekend, including big-picture thoughts, lineup concerns and early-season surprises.

Arizona Wildcats baseball notebook: On the transition to new pitching coach Sean Kenny; TV dates; and personnel notes ahead of the Feb. 13 opener vs. Stanford.

Podcast Episode · The Wildcast · 02/05/2026 · 44m

Michael Lev column: Arizona women’s basketball is 1-8 in Big 12 play halfway through the conference slate. But this year’s results are irrelevant. Becky Burke is just getting started.

What do the advanced stats say about Arizona football’s 2026 transfer-portal class? We dive into Pro Football Focus data for 15 newcomers in an offseason edition of “Cats Stats.”

The Star's Michael Lev and Bruce Pascoe talk all things Arizona men's basketball as the top-ranked Wildcats seek to extend their perfect start to the 2025-26 season.

Podcast Episode · The Wildcast · 01/29/2026 · 1h 6m

A record crowd in Tempe witnessed a back-and-forth battle between the Arizona and Arizona State women’s basketball teams. The Sun Devils emerged with a 68-61 victory.

Michael Lev column: Breaking down No. 1 Arizona’s win vs. No. 13 BYU, including the Wildcats’ issues down the stretch, Brayden Burries’ continuing ascent, Jaden Bradley’s home/away splits and more.

Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On redshirt freshman Kamryn Kitchen’s learning curve and potential; Iowa State’s superstar (Audi Crooks); a familiar face in Ames (Jada Williams); and more.

Michael Lev column: Can Indiana’s unprecedented run to the national championship in football be replicated? Probably not. But IU has given hope to every program, including fellow “basketball school” A...

Michael Lev column: The top-ranked Arizona men’s basketball team has rolled to a 19-0 start. But the Wildcats aren’t a great 3-point shooting team. Could that be their eventual downfall?

Whether it was poor fundamentals or questionable calls, the Arizona women’s basketball team sent Kansas to the foul line far too often in an 80-69 setback at McKale Center.

Michael Lev column: The top-ranked Arizona men’s basketball team has rolled to a 19-0 start. But the Wildcats aren’t a great 3-point shooting team. Could that be their eventual downfall?

Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On guard Sumayah Sugapong’s surprising breakout vs. BYU; the on-court connection between Noelani Cornfield and Nora Francois; rebounding woes; and more.

Michael Lev column: When three defensive stars opted out of the Holiday Bowl, it rankled many Arizona football fans. They should focus instead on the previous choices those players made.

Michael Lev column: Breaking down the Arizona men's basketball team's win over Kansas State, including Brayden Burries' continued ascent; Motiejus Krivas' burgeoning paint presence; and more.

The Arizona women’s basketball team forced 27 turnovers — including a career-high-tying five steals by Nora Francois — to defeat BYU and give Becky Burke her first Big 12 win.

Michael Lev column: Breaking down Arizona’s loss to SMU in the Holiday Bowl, including the impact of the opt-outs; what the second-half rally represents; why the offense struggled; and more.

Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona football’s Holiday Bowl matchup vs. SMU and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference.

Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On the Wildcats’ preparation for Big 12 play; what the nonconference slate revealed about Becky Burke’s team; a Montaya Dew update; and more.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Lev column: Although revenue-sharing is officially part of the package now, recruiting remains a relationship-driven endeavor for Brent Brennan and the Arizona football program.

Michael Lev column: Breaking down Arizona’s win over ASU in the Territorial Cup, including another dominant defensive performance; a better-late-than-never breakthrough for the run game; and more.

Michael Lev column: Breaking down Arizona’s resounding win over Baylor, including the Wildcats’ vastly improved depth; another defensive masterpiece; a new weapon wearing No. 4; and more.

Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona football’s Week 12 game against Cincinnati and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference.

As Arizona football treks to Cincinnati, the latest “Cats Stats” tackles a question on many UA fans’ minds: Do the Wildcats run the ball as much as they should?

Arizona’s offensive approach vs. Houston allowed quarterback Noah Fifita to flourish. The Wildcats would be wise to replicate it vs. Colorado and beyond, as we explain in “Cats Stats.”

Michael Lev column: Brent Brennan has Arizona football pointed in the right direction. But he’s reached point where close losses aren’t good enough. The Wildcats have to start winning.

Thomas on her life after playing basketball

Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona’s Week 8 game against Houston and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference.

A Q&A with Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe, who discusses the Wildcats’ busy offseason, what she’s seen from the newcomers this fall and more.

Why has Arizona football struggled so much in the red zone? We break down where it’s gone wrong — and how to make it right — in “Cats Stats.”