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An Arizona player holds a football prior to the UA-ASU rivalry game on Nov. 25, at Sun Devil Stadium.

Litwin’s Locks: Conference championship week

Seth Litwin
December 17, 2020
Arizona forward Cate Reese (25) is all smiles after the Wildcats got their first sweep of the season. Reese finished with a team high 17 points against Colorado. 

Arizona women’s basketball beats Colorado 63-51 to sweep mountain schools in Tucson

David Skinner
February 17, 2019
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum class of 2018 press conference at the Regis Hotel in New York, N.Y. on Thursday, January 25, 2018. From left, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones and Jim Thome will be honored as part of the Hall of Fame's Induction Weekend July 27-30, 2018 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman opens Arizona season with jersey retirement

David Skinner
February 16, 2019
Guard Aari McDonald (2) shoots the ball during the game against USC on Friday, Jan. 25 at McKale Center. The Cats won 71-68. 

Arizona women’s basketball suffers nail-biting loss to Washington State in Pullman

David Skinner
February 9, 2019
Guard Aari McDonald (2) pushes past a USC defender during the game on Friday, Jan. 25 at McKale Center. Arizona defeated USC 71-68. 

Women’s basketball: ASU wins territorial cup matchup 60-47 to split season series

David Skinner
February 2, 2019
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley argues with an official in McKale Center on January 12. The Sun Devils fell to the Wildcats 91-75. 

Staff predictions for Arizona men’s basketball vs. ASU

Alec White, David Skinner, and Mark Lawson
January 31, 2019
If you know the University of Arizona, you probably already know that Old Main is the heart and soul of campus. But here’s some facts about this historic building you may not know. Video by Jasmine Demers, Vanessa Ontiveros, Beau Leone and David Skinner Music Credit: Bensound "Creative Minds"

UA Minute in History: Old Main

Vanessa Ontiveros, David Skinner, Jasmine Demers, and Beau Leone
January 29, 2019
Prince Ali (23) elects to go under the screen that Ira Lee (11) sets to get Brandon Williams (2) an open look from three point territory. 

Brandon Williams is Arizona’s lone bright spot after brutal LA roadtrip

David Skinner
January 27, 2019
Head coach Sean Miller yells towards his Arizona team right before an inbound pass as play was stopped on Saturday, January 26.

Arizona men’s basketball suffers second straight blowout loss, 90-69 to UCLA

David Skinner
January 27, 2019
Arizona guard Brandon Williams (2) makes a strong drive towards the basket at the Galen Center on Thursday, January 24th.

Arizona men’s basketball notebook: Five stats that defined the Wildcats’ blowout loss

David Skinner
January 25, 2019
Arizona's Taylor Mcquillin (18) pitches during the third inning of the Arizona-St. Francis game of the NCAA championship Tournament on Friday May 18 at the Rita Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

Taylor McQuillin aims to get Arizona softball over the hump

David Skinner
January 21, 2019
Arizona's Jessie Harper (19) runs towards home plate after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of the Arizona-St. Francis game of the NCAA championship Tournament on Friday May 18 at the Rita Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. The run scores the cats the first point of the game.

Arizona softball closes storied chapter as it opens brand up new stadium

David Skinner
January 15, 2019
Aari McDonald (2) looks to dunk the ball during the Arizona-Stanford game on January 13, 2018 at the McKale Center. 

Aari McDonald: Worth the wait

David Skinner
January 14, 2019
Arizona's Ira Lee, 11, makes a difficult shot during the Arizona-UTEP game on Wednesday, Nov.14, 2018 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona Men’s Basketball: Three stats that defined Arizona’s 87-65 blowout win over Cal

David Skinner
January 13, 2019
Arizona women's basketball forward Dominique McBryde (20) drives to the basket for a layup in the Arizona-Western game at McKale Stadium on Monday, November 5, 2018, in Tucson, AZ.

Women’s Basketball: McDonald scores 36 as Arizona knocks off No. 24 Cal 60-55

David Skinner
January 12, 2019
Arizona's Lucia Alonso, 4, dribbles down the court during the game against Utah on Jan. 21, 2018 at McKale Center

Utah snaps Arizona’s 11-game win streak with blowout win

David Skinner
January 6, 2019
Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) goes up for a layup while being blocked by Western during the second half of the Arizona-Western game at McKale Stadium on Monday, November 5, 2018, in Tucson, AZ.

Arizona women’s basketball extends winning streak to 11 with road win over Colorado

David Skinner
January 5, 2019
American football player Demarco Murray in August 2012

Arizona Football: DeMarco Murray set to be new running backs coach

David Skinner
January 3, 2019
Aari McDonald (2) runs the ball down the court in an attempt to score against LMU. UA played against the Loyola Marymount Lions on November 14th in the McKale Center, losing 66-64 after nearly taking the lead in the last minute.

Arizona beats ASU 51-39 in physical, emotional Territorial Cup matchup

David Skinner
December 31, 2018
Arizona's Sam Thomas goes on the offensive against an ASU opponent on Feb. 18 at McKale center.

Arizona women’s basketball opens up conference play against ASU

David Skinner
December 29, 2018
Forward Cate Reese (25) goes for the jump ball that kicks off the match against the Loyola Marymount Lions. UA lost the match 66-64 Tuesday night in the McKale Center.

Arizona women’s basketball routs NAU, faces ASU next

David Skinner
December 22, 2018
Kevin Sumlin motivates his players during the UA vs Southern Utah game on Sep 15. 

Arizona football notebook: On Tate’s return, DeMarco’s possible destination and the QB of the future

David Skinner
December 20, 2018
Aari McDonald (2) runs the ball down the court in an attempt to score against LMU. UA played against the Loyola Marymount Lions on November 14th in the McKale Center, losing 66-64 after nearly taking the lead in the last minute.

Arizona women’s basketball reaches century mark in blowout win over Montana

David Skinner
December 5, 2018
Arizona Men's Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller angrily disagrees with a foul called by a referee.

Basketball notebook: Sean Miller is done holding back

David Skinner
November 28, 2018
Running back JJ Taylor (21) fumbles the ball and turns the ball over to ASU during the game on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Arizona Stadium. ASU took home the territorial cup with a final score of 41-40. 

Wide right: Arizona loses heartbreaker to rival ASU 41-40

David Skinner
November 25, 2018
Victorious members of the Arizona football team hoist the territorial cup into the air in celebration after Arizona's 56-35 win against ASU in Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

Stakes are high for Territorial Cup

David Skinner
November 19, 2018
A Washington State player is taken down by an Arizona player during the UA-Washington State game on Saturday, October 28.

Arizona Football: Five stats that defined Arizona’s blowout loss

David Skinner
November 18, 2018
Arizona wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) and defensive tackle Nahe Sulunga (58) celebrating a touchdown during the second quarter of the Arizona vs. Colorado game on Friday November 2, 2018. Wildcats lead 26-24 at halftime.

Football Roundtable: State of Arizona football with two weeks left in the season

David Skinner and Rob Kleifield
November 13, 2018
UA women's basketball coach Adia Barnes, right, with husband and assistant coach Salvo Coppa, left, pose for a photo after the first women's basketball practice of the season.

One family, one team: Barnes, Coppa share success

David Skinner
November 4, 2018
Arizona guard Bryce Nixon shoots the ball during the Arizona-Western game at McKale Stadium on Monday, November 5, 2018, in Tucson, AZ.

The only Arizona native, Bryce Nixon ready to impress

Noah Auclair
November 4, 2018
UA Men's Basketball Head Coach, Sean Miller, communicates information to his team during the Arizona-West New Mexico University game on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Column: Lack of hype may be a catalyst for Arizona basketball

David Skinner
November 4, 2018
Arizona Head Coach Sean Miller animatedly describes a defensive play to the Arizona players on the court.

Roundtable: Basketball writers discuss key points for upcoming season

Alec White, David Skinner, and Mark Lawson
November 4, 2018
Stanley Berryhill the 3rd catches the incoming ball from Khalil Tate (14), scoring another touchdown from the Wildcats during the Arizona-Colorado game on Nov. 2, 2018 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Az.

Football Notebook: Five stats that defined the game

David Skinner
November 3, 2018
Skinner's Winners: Week 10 picks

Skinner’s Winners: Week 10 picks

David Skinner
November 2, 2018
Shun Brown (6) poses in the end zone after successfully score a touchdown during the Arizona-Oregon game on Saturday Oct. 27, 2018 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Az. The final score was Arizona 44 and Oregon 15.

Recap: Homecoming turns into home cooking for Wildcats

David Skinner
October 28, 2018
Skinner's Winners: Week nine picks

Skinner’s Winners: Week nine picks

David Skinner
October 25, 2018
November 18, 2017. Freshman running back J.J. Taylor (21) during the Wildcats 48-28 loss to the Oregon Ducks. Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR.

Preview: Homecoming horror for Arizona against Oregon?

David Skinner
October 22, 2018
November 18, 2017. Senior cornerback Dane Cruikshank (9) during the Wildcats 48-28 loss to the Oregon Ducks. Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR.

Homecoming: Arizona vs Oregon is more than just a game

David Skinner
October 22, 2018
Wildcat Tony Ellison (9) jumps to catch the incoming ball from Rodriguez (4) during the Arizona-UCLA game at Spieker Field on Oct. 20, 2018 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Arizona football loses heartbreaker to UCLA, drops to 3-5

David Skinner
October 21, 2018
Skinner's Winners: Week seven picks

Skinner’s Winners: Week seven picks

David Skinner
October 18, 2018
October 12, 2018. during the Wildcats 42-10 loss to the Utah Utes. Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

Analysis: Four stats that stood out vs Utah

David Skinner
October 13, 2018
Skinner's Winners: Week seven picks

Skinner’s Winners: Week seven picks

David Skinner
October 11, 2018
Wildcat Tony Ellison (9) dives into the end zone and scores the first touchdown of the UA-Cal Berkeley game at Arizona Stadium on Saturday October 6, 2018 in Tucson, Az.

Notebook: Four observations from Arizona’s win over Cal

David Skinner
October 7, 2018
Skinner’s Winners: Week six picks

Skinner’s Winners: Week six picks

David Skinner
October 5, 2018
J.J. Taylor (21) gets tackles before reaching the end zone during the last minutes of the Arizona-USC game at the Arizona Stadium on Saturday September 29, 2018 in Tucson, Az.

Analysis: Arizona’s offense stalls out vs USC

David Skinner
September 30, 2018
Skinner’s Winners: Week 5 picks

Skinner’s Winners: Week 5 picks

David Skinner
September 28, 2018
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller smiles as he cuts down the net after the Arizona victory over USC Championship game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday, March 10 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Three-star Center Christian Koloko commits to Arizona

David Skinner
September 23, 2018
Khalil Tate looks for a player to throw to during the UA vs OSU game on Sep 22. UA defeated OSU 35-14.

Five Stats: The numbers that defined Arizona’s win over Oregon State

David Skinner
September 22, 2018
Skinner’s Winners: Week 4 picks

Skinner’s Winners: Week 4 picks

David Skinner
September 21, 2018
Kevin Sumlin motivates his players during the UA vs Southern Utah game on Sep 15. 

Analysis: Arizona football’s win over Southern Utah not so smooth

David Skinner
September 16, 2018
Arizona Men's Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller angrily disagrees with a foul called by a referee.

5-star guard Nico Mannion commits to Arizona men’s basketball

David Skinner
September 14, 2018
A referee holds up the sign for a touchdown for Arizona during the UA-Oregon State game on Nov. 11 at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats beat the Beavers 49-28.

Skinner’s Winners: Week 3 picks

David Skinner
September 14, 2018
The Arizona Wildcats traveled to Houston to face off with the Houston Cougars on Sept. 8. The Wildcats were defeated 45-18.  

Arizona routed by Houston, drops to 0-2

David Skinner
September 8, 2018
Skinner's Losers: Week 2 picks

Skinner’s Losers: Week 2 picks

David Skinner
September 7, 2018
OPINION: All eyes on Tate vs Oliver

OPINION: All eyes on Tate vs Oliver

David Skinner
September 6, 2018
Arizona's Khalil Tate aims the football before throwing it during the third quarter of the UA vs. BYU game. 

ANALYSIS: BYU (and Arizona) contain Tate in season opener

David Skinner
September 2, 2018
An Arizona player holds a football prior to the UA-ASU rivalry game on Nov. 25, at Sun Devil Stadium.

Skinner’s Winners: College Football week-one picks

David Skinner
August 30, 2018
Arizona's Kylan Wilborn (14) and Dereck Boles (99) walk off the field during the UA-Oregon State game on Nov. 11 at Arizona Stadium.

‘Other’ No. 14 looks to make name for himself

David Skinner
August 26, 2018
Arizona head football coach Kevin Sumlin watches the UA football team warm up before a scrimmage in the spring football season on Saturday April 7, in Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

Marcel Yates hoping third year is the charm

David Skinner
August 22, 2018
Arizona quaterback Khalil Tate during a timeout at the UA-ASU rivalry game on Nov. 25 at Sun Devil Stadium.

The ‘Real Deal?’ Tate aims to thrill again

David Skinner
August 16, 2018
An Arizona player holds a football prior to the UA-ASU rivalry game on Nov. 25, at Sun Devil Stadium.

Skinner’s Winners: College Football over/under win totals

David Skinner
August 8, 2018
Arizona head football coach Kevin Sumlin watches the University of Arizona football team warm up before a scrimmage in the spring football season on Saturday, April 7, in Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.

Analysis: Arizona football changing its culture with music, simplicity

David Skinner
August 6, 2018
Arizona women's basketball head coach Adia Barnes smiles as the Wildcats take the lead during the first half of their exhibition game against Western New Mexico on Nov. 6 in McKale Center.

Fall Arizona home games to watch out for

David Skinner
July 27, 2018
The statue honoring former basketball coach Lute Olson was unveiled at the Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion on April 12.

A true love story: Tucson and Arizona Men’s Basketball

David Skinner
July 27, 2018
Brandon Randolph floats the ball in over CSUB's Jarkel Joiner. Randolph had only 1 point coming from a free throw.

Brandon Randolph looks to soar in year two

David Skinner
July 23, 2018
 The World Soccer study abroad program allows students to study the history of soccer and of the host country. Currently students are in Russia with guidance and support from the University of Arizona. 

UA Professor leads summer study abroad group to experience Russia, World Cup fever

David Skinner
July 16, 2018
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Miles Simon claps on the sidelines during a Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 7, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

Wildcat legend Miles Simon gains valuable head coaching experience with Lakers in Summer League

David Skinner
July 8, 2018
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton warms up on the court prior to his NBA Summer League debut versus the Dallas Mavericks on July 6, 2018, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

Deandre Ayton takes center stage in Las Vegas

David Skinner
July 7, 2018
Toronto Raptors guard Rawle Alkins shoots the basketball during pregame warmups before an NBA Summer League game on July 6, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. 

‘Humbling’ NBA Draft experience has Alkins looking to impress for Toronto

David Skinner
July 6, 2018
Arizona's Allonzo Trier (35) lays in the ball past Colorado's George King (24) and Lucas Siewert (23) in the second half of the Colorado-Arizona Quarterfinal game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday, March 8 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Trier had 22 points and three assists in the game.

Arizona’s Trier, Alkins, and Ristic go undrafted

David Skinner
June 23, 2018
Arizona's Deandre Ayton shows emotion after an and-1 play in the Arizona-USC Championship game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday, March 10 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Commentary: How will Deandre Ayton stack up against other big-men taken No. 1?

David Skinner
June 21, 2018
Freshman Deandrew Ayton 360 slam dunks during the Red-Blue contest on Friday, October 20.

Deandre Ayton inks historic Puma endorsement deal

David Skinner
June 18, 2018
UA Women’s Tennis team huddle up and talk after the doubles matches against the University of Huston in Feb. 11, at the Robson Tennis Center, in Tucson, Ariz.

Get to know Ryan Stotland, UA’s new women’s tennis coach

David Skinner
June 17, 2018
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr coaches against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.

Former Wildcats, Steve Kerr, Andre Iguodala and Bruce Fraser add to their legacy

David Skinner
June 12, 2018
Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright listens as Sean Miller yells out a play toward the end of the UA-UMBC game on Nov 12. The Wildcats have averaged 102 points per game through the early part of the season.

Sean Miller believes new assistant coaches can provide stability

David Skinner
June 10, 2018
University of Arizona President Robert Robbins was in attendance of the Arizona-UCLA Semifinal game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Friday, March 9 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Campus Briefs: Robbins’ pay raise, football times set, and Title IX update

Eddie Celaya and David Skinner
June 5, 2018
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller shouts a call to his team in the Colorado-Arizona Quarterfinal game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday, March 8 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The Wildcats won against the Buffaloes 83-67.

Changing of the guards: Sean Miller looks to go small this season

David Skinner
June 3, 2018
UA athletic director, Dave Heeke, gets interviewed by Alec White, a reporter for the Daily Wildcat, before the start of a press conference held on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Dave Heeke “bullish” about UA Athletics, excited about future

David Skinner
June 1, 2018
Arizona's Reyna Carranco (5) swings through a pitch during the Arizona-St. Francis game of the NCAA championship Tournament on Friday May 18 at the Rita Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

UCLA ends Arizona’s season in Super Regionals

David Skinner
May 26, 2018
Image of the 2018 NCAA Women's Golf Championship Match Play Finals, Arizona Wildcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide, Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Karsten Creek Golf Club, Stillwater, OK. Bruce Waterfield/Oklahoma State Athletics

Tucson welcomes home National Champions

David Skinner
May 25, 2018
Arizona's Aleah Craighton (3) swing through a pitch during the Arizona-St. Francis game of the NCAA championship Tournament on Friday May 18 at the Rita Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson Regional: Arizona advances to Super Regional with 4-3 win over Mississippi State

David Skinner
May 21, 2018
Arizona's Blake Paugh hits a foul ball during the Arizona-Washington State game at Hi Corbett field on Friday March 23 in Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona wins roller coaster series and Territorial Cup Series against ASU on Senior Night

David Skinner
May 20, 2018
Arizona's Taylor Mcquillin (18) pitches during the third inning of the Arizona-St. Francis game of the NCAA championship Tournament on Friday May 18 at the Rita Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson Regional: McQuillin powers Arizona into Regional Final

David Skinner
May 20, 2018
Arizona hitter swings against Washington during the Arizona-Washington State game at Hi Corbett field on Friday March 23 in Tucson Ariz.

Arizona baseball on the brink of postseason exclusion after 10-5 loss to ASU

David Skinner
May 19, 2018
Arizona’s Left-handed pitcher Gil Luna (4) gets ready to release his pitch during the Arizona-Stanford game on Saturday April 21 at Hi-Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona baseball beats ASU to take game one of series

David Skinner
May 18, 2018
Khalil Tate accepts his award for Sophomore Mae Athlete of the year during the 2018 Catsys Awards on Monday April 16 at the McKale Memorial Center. Hosting the show were Richard Jefferson, left, Chris McGee, middle, and Miles Simon, right.

Former Arizona men’s basketball stars Richard Jefferson and Miles Simon steal show as hosts at CATSYS

David Skinner
April 18, 2018
Arizona's Khalil Tate takes the ball down the field during the Spring Game on Saturday, April 14 at Arizona Stadium.

Analysis: Football Spring Game offers glimpse as to what’s ahead

David Skinner
April 16, 2018
Arizona head football coach Kevin Sumlin watches the UA football team warm up before a scrimmage in the spring football season on Saturday April 7, in Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

Marcel Yates looks to pick up where he left off

David Skinner
April 14, 2018
Arizona players Trent Botha (left) and Andres Reyes (right) celebrate their success as doubles partners during the match againt Saint Mary's.

Arizona men’s tennis faces toughest test yet

David Skinner
April 10, 2018
Theron Aych is the assistant coach/receivers for the UA Football team.

Inside wide receiver coach Theron Aych hopes to keep offense steady while recruiting Texas more

David Skinner
April 4, 2018
The Arizona Stadium filled with fans right before halftime at the UA-Oregon State game on Nov. 11.

Special teams coach Jeremy Springer brings high energy to spring football practices

David Skinner
March 29, 2018
Arizona Junior, Jonas Maier, focuses during the tennis match on March 24.

Men’s tennis extends winning streak to three after dismantling of New Mexico State

David Skinner
March 25, 2018
Women’s tennis head coach Vicky Maes claps during the Arizona-Nevada match on Friday Feb. 9 at Lanelle Robson Tennis Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Home is where the tennis court is: Vicky Maes’ transition from a player to a coach

David Skinner
March 19, 2018
March 6, 2018. Sophomore Alejandro Reguant during the Wildcats 4-3 win over the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos. LaNelle Robson Tennis Center, Tucson, AZ.

Barcelona native Alejandro Reguant leading on and off courts in Tucson

David Skinner
March 13, 2018
Allonzo Trier steps back to fake out a LSBU defender. Trier had 15 points.

PED ineligibility hits Trier again; what does this mean for Arizona?

David Skinner
February 28, 2018
Arizona players Trent Botha (left) and Andres Reyes (right) celebrate their success as doubles partners during the match againt Saint Mary's.

Arizona men’s tennis handles NAU and Nebraska at home

David Skinner
February 18, 2018
Arizona's Talya Zandberg prepares to hit the ball back to her opponent during a match vs The University of Houston on Feb. 11, at the Robson Tennis Center, in Tucson, Ariz.

Preview: Season-defining weekend for Arizona tennis

David Skinner
February 15, 2018
Arizona's Mary Lewis returns a shot to her opponent during a match against The University of Houston on Feb. 11 at the Robson Tennis Center, in Tucson, Ariz.

Houston thumps undefeated Arizona women’s tennis

David Skinner
February 11, 2018
Daily Wildcat reporter David Skinner asked Arizona Men's Tennis players Jonas Maier and Trent Botha six questions each about everything from their least favorite foods to the messiest teammate.

Men’s tennis co-captain Jonas Maier faces his own trials and tribulations, but nothing stands in his way

David Skinner
February 9, 2018
Arizona's Camila Wesbrooks prepares to hit the ball back to her GCU opponent during the doubles match this Saturday, Feb. 3.

Women’s tennis is undefeated but, not perfect in Saturday matches

David Skinner
February 4, 2018
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