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Simon's contract not renewed after three years as an assistant
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UA assistant coach Miles Simon's contract was not renewed for next season, UA athletic director Jim Livengood announced Friday. Simon, who coached the perimeter players, spent three seasons as an Arizona assistant. Simon and UA athletic director Jim Livengood did not immediately return phone calls Friday evening.
Baseball heads on crucial road trip
Next 3 conference series, including a set at Cal, could help determine Wildcats' postseason fate
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It's that time in Arizona's baseball season. The time when the postseason is suddenly on the horizon and every game has a little more meaning. With 12 games remaining, including a trio of Pacific 10 Conference series on tap, the Arizona baseball team is at the forefront of what is shaping up to be a crucial three-week stretch.
Softball looking for sweep
Difficult travel schedule in store for Wildcats
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When playing games on the road, the No. 8 Arizona softball team would usually be pleased with a series split at the very least. This weekend, anything short of a sweep would be a disappointment. With the postseason steadily approaching, the Wildcats are looking to put together a string of wins in order to earn a favorable slate in postseason play.
Track to face off vs. ASU, NAU
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Arizona head track and field coach Fred Harvey has been wearing maroon and gold everywhere he's gone in preparation for Arizona's dual meet with ASU and NAU tomorrow. "I love to do that," Harvey said. "You have to get excited about rivalries, they're what make sports great, like the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears.
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NBA Championship In an unprecedented move, the NBA commissioner will void the San Antonio "Sterns" series win over the Phoenix Suns, putting the "Big Cactus" back in the playoffs. I wish. I'm tired of the usual suspects in the finals, like the Spurs and Pistons, and I'm really tired of hearing about the Boston Three Party.
Men's Golf Brief
Two Wildcats given Pac-10 honors A day after the Arizona men's golf team wrapped up the 2008 Pacific-10 Conference Championships with a sixth place finish which knocked them out of playoff contention, the team received some good news. Senior Creighton Honeck, who earned his first career win at the Pac-10 tournament, and freshman Tarquin MacManus were given All-Conference honors as voted by the head coaches of the Pac-10.
