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UA track and field assistant arrested on domestic violence charges

Roberto Payne
May 6, 2015
Arizona baseball infielder Kevin Newman scoops up the ball during Arizona's 17-6 win over ASU at Hi Corbett Field on April 28. Newman and the Wildcats will host Washington over the weekend.

Arizona hosts Washington Huskies at home

Roberto Payne
May 6, 2015
Arizona Stadium on August 16, 2014.

NCAA awards Tucson bowl game

Roberto Payne
May 6, 2015
Courtesy of Keith AllisonGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) runs down the court during Golden State's 114-107 victory over the Washington Wizards in the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 24, 2015. Curry was named the 2014-15 NBA MVP on Monday.

Hot & Not

Roberto Payne
May 5, 2015
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston walks off the field, dejected after losing the Rose Bowl College Football Semifinal game to Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won 59-20. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

NFL mock draft: Winston projected to go No. 1 in 2015 draft

Roberto Payne
April 30, 2015
Courtesy of LluisFC Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi celebrating scoring a goal against Granada CF in October 2014. Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar Jr. have combined for 102 goals this season.

Hot’N’Not: April 29, 2015

Roberto Payne
April 29, 2015
Arizona women's basketball coach Niya Butts consults with assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Calamity McEntire during Arizona's 65-46 loss to California in McKale Center on Feb. 6. Butts and the Wildcats capped their 2015 recruiting class at four players.

Women’s basketball put finishing touches on 2015 class

Roberto Payne
April 29, 2015
Stanley Johnson speaks with Tucson Police Officer Swaton at the scene his car collision on the corner of Helen Street and Park Avenue on Thursday evening.

Stanley Johnson involved in car crash after declaring for NBA Draft

Roberto Payne
April 24, 2015
Stanley Johnson announces his decision to enter the 2015 NBA Draft in McKale Center on Thursday afternoon.

Stanley Johnson declares for 2015 NBA Draft

Roberto Payne
April 23, 2015

Column: Stanford softball in trouble as seniors quit team

Roberto Payne
April 22, 2015
New men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin speaks at an introductory news conference at the University of California in Berkeley, Calif., on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Martin succeeds Mike Montgomery, who retired in March. (Kristopher Skinner/Bay Area News Group/MCT)

Hot’N’Not: April 15, 2015

Roberto Payne
April 15, 2015

Ivan Rabb chooses Cal over Arizona

Roberto Payne
April 14, 2015
Football notes: Spring ends on high note for Wildcats

Football notes: Spring ends on high note for Wildcats

Roberto Payne
April 13, 2015
Arizona fans vie for camera time during ESPN's College GameDay live broadscast from McKale Center on Feb. 21. Arizona's student section, the ZonaZoo, was named the top student section in the nation by the National Collegiate Student Section Association.

ZonaZoo named top student section by NCSSA

Roberto Payne
April 8, 2015
Arizona men's basketball forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson announces his decision to enter the 2015 NBA Draft in McKale Center on Tuesday afternoon. Hollis-Jefferson spent two seasons as a Wildcat and was an integral member of back-to-back Elite Eight teams.

Rondae officially heads to NBA

Roberto Payne
April 8, 2015
Arizona men's basketball forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson announces his decision to enter the 2015 NBA Draft in McKale Center on Tuesday afternoon. Hollis-Jefferson spent two seasons as a Wildcat and was an integral member of back-to-back Elite Eight teams.

Basketball notes: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson declares for 2015 NBA Draft

Roberto Payne
April 7, 2015
Arizona men's basketball coach Sean Miller bellows at his team during Arizona's frustrating 85-78 Elite Eight loss to Wisconsin in the Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 1, 2015.

Miller’s coaching style could change next season

Roberto Payne
April 2, 2015
Arizona men's basketball guard Gabe York shoots a 3-pointer while UCLA guard Isaac Hamilton (10) plays defense during Arizona's 57-47 victory over UCLA on Feb. 21 in McKale Center. York and the Wildcats have a chance to make the Elite Eight for a third straight year next season.

3 Ways the UA will not get back to the Elite Eight

Roberto Payne and James Kelley
April 2, 2015
Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez instructs his team during football practice at Jerry Kindall Field at Frank Sancet Stadium on March 23. Rodriguez said the focus is beginning to shift from spring practices to summer football.

Football focus shifting from spring to summer

Roberto Payne
April 1, 2015
Arizona guard TJ McConnell (4) walks off the court for the last time in his Arizona basketball career to hug coach Sean Miller after Arizona's heartbreaking 85-78 loss to Wisconsin in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday evening.

Recap: Arizona ends season with Elite Eight loss to Wisconsin for second straight year

Roberto Payne
March 29, 2015
Arizona guard TJ McConnell (4) tries to navigate around Xavier center Matt Stainbrook (40) during Arizona's 68-60 win against Xavier in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament in the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. on Thursday night.

Arizona faces Wisconsin with Final Four berth on the line

Roberto Payne
March 28, 2015
Arizona guard TJ McConnell, center left, speaks while teammates Brandon Ashely, far left, Kaleb Tarczewski, center, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, center right, and Stanley Johnson, far right, look on during a press conference in the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. on Friday afternoon.

NCAA Tournament notes: Arizona looks to get Miller over hump

Roberto Payne
March 27, 2015
Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) clamors for a rebound against Xavier center Matt Stainbrook (40) and Xavier forward Jalen Reynolds (1) during Arizona's 68-60 win against Xavier at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The Wildcats have the chance to revenge their Elite Eight loss to Wisconsin last season, playing the Badgers on Saturday at 3:09 p.m. MST. 

Recap: Arizona heads to Elite 8 with 68-60 win over Xavier

Roberto Payne
March 27, 2015
Arizona men's basketball coach Sean Miller calls a play during Arizona's 57-34 victory over Oregon State on Jan. 30, 2015 in McKale Center.

Padawan becomes the master as Mack and Miller match up

Roberto Payne
March 26, 2015

3 ways Arizona can make, miss the Final Four

Roberto Payne and James Kelley
March 26, 2015
Arizona guards Jacob Hazzard (50) and Trey Mason (44) slap hands during Arizona's 57-34 victory over Oregon State on Jan. 30 in McKale Center. Hazzard and Mason are walk-ons and have a bigger role on the team than the average fan might think.

Walk-ons and redshirts play major role for Arizona basketball

Roberto Payne
March 26, 2015

Know your foes: Xavier, North Carolina and Wisconsin

Roberto Payne, James Kelley, and Matt Wall
March 26, 2015
Arizona football tight ends Trevor Wood (88) and Josh Kern (17) take a breather during Arizona's football practice on Monday at Kindall Field at Frank Sancet Stadium. Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez said he envisions tight ends getting more reps this spring in preparation for next season.

Tight ends figure to be bigger factors for Arizona football

Roberto Payne
March 24, 2015
Arizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) roars after blocking Ohio State guard D'Angelo Russel's (0) shot during Arizona's 73-58 win against Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Saturday.

Column: Teamwork makes the dream work for Arizona basketball

Roberto Payne
March 21, 2015
Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) makes a dunk during Arizona's 73-58 win against Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA tournament in the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Saturday afternoon.

FINAL: Arizona secures Sweet 16 berth with 73-58 win over Ohio State

Roberto Payne
March 21, 2015
Arizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) shoots uninhibitedly during Arizona's 54-33 lead against TSU at the Moda Center in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Portland, Ore. on Thursday morning.

Column: Arizona needs to tighten up play for rest of NCAA tournament

Roberto Payne
March 19, 2015
Arizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) raises the Pac-12 Tournament championship trophy above his head as the Arizona men's basketball team celebrates their 80-52 win against Oregon in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday night.

Recap: Arizona wins Pac-12 Tournament Championship with 80-52 win over Oregon

Roberto Payne
March 15, 2015
Oregon forwards Dillon Brooks (24) and Elgin Cook (23) defend Utah forward Jakob Poeltl (42) during Oregon's 67-64 win against Utah in the semi-finals of the Pac-12 Tournament in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. on Friday night.

Preview: Arizona takes on Oregon in Pac-12 Tournament Championship

Roberto Payne
March 14, 2015
Arizona forward Brandon Ashley (21) shoots over UCLA forward Tony Parker (23) during Arizona's 70-64 win against UCLA in the semi-finals of the Pac-12 Tournament in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. on Friday night.

Full Recap: Arizona advances to Pac-12 Tournament Championship game with 70-64 win over UCLA

Roberto Payne
March 14, 2015
Arizona softball utility Hallie Wilson (5) gets a hit during Arizona's 8-3 win against UNLV at Hillenbrand Stadium on March 4. Wilson and the Wildcats take on California on the road to open up Pac-12 Conference play.

Arizona softball hits road to open Pac-12 play

Roberto Payne
March 13, 2015

Column: Physicality to be expected for Arizona from now on

Roberto Payne
March 12, 2015
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham leaps over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant for yardage during the first half on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)

Column: NFL offseason furor may be craziest ever

Roberto Payne
March 12, 2015
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Hot & Not: March 10, 2015

Roberto Payne
March 10, 2015
Arizona guard T.J. McConnell triumphantly walks off the court for the last time in his college basketball career at the end of Arizona's 91-69 victory over Stanford in McKale Center on Saturday.

Arizona men’s basketball garners awards and accolades

Roberto Payne
March 9, 2015
Arizona guard T.J. McConnell triumphantly walks off the court for the last time in his college basketball career at the end of Arizona's 91-69 victory over Stanford in McKale Center on Saturday.

Recap: Arizona defeats Stanford 91-69 on senior day

Roberto Payne
March 8, 2015
Arizona softball pitcher Michelle Floyd (94) pitches during Arizona's 8-3 win against UNLV on Wednesday. Floyd and the Wildcats take on several ranked oppenents over the weekend, including No. 1 Florida.

Arizona softball set for battle at Judi Garman Classic

Roberto Payne
March 6, 2015
Alex McIntyre / The Daily Wildcat Brianda Vila displays a sign protesting budget cuts to education proposed by Gov. Doug Ducey in downtown Tucson, Ariz. on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Vila, though not a parent, student or educator, said "Our kids deserve better. Our families deserve better."

Wildcats trump Cal behind T.J. McConnell

Roberto Payne
March 6, 2015
Arizona guard TJ McConnell (4) shoots over California guard Jabari Bird (23) during Arizona's 99-60 win against California in McKale Center on Thursday.

Recap: No. 5 Arizona destroys Cal 99-60 to clinch outright Pac-12 championship

Roberto Payne
March 6, 2015
Arizona softball catcher Chelsea Goodacre (77) hits one of her three home runs of the day during the first of two games against UNLV on Wednesday. Arizona won the first game 8-4 and the second game 16-6.

Arizona brings bats against UNLV

Roberto Payne
March 5, 2015
Arizona men's basketball guard T.J. McConnell (4) drives to the basket during Arizona's 57-47 win over UCLA on Feb. 21 in McKale Center. McConnell and the Wildcats host Cal today.

Cal first up in senior week

Roberto Payne
March 5, 2015
Savannah Douglas / The Daily Wildcat The Wildcats concluded the Wildcat Invitational on Sunday with a double header against Bryant University. The cats won the second game 5 to 6. During the second game, the first home run of the season was made by sophomore Mandie Perez. ***Im not sure about the score and it is not up online yet ... sorry!!***

Arizona softball gets shot at mid-week opponent

Roberto Payne
March 4, 2015
Courtesy of Arizona SoftballArizona men's basketball coach Sean Miller chats with the Arizona softball team in Lapan Family Center at Hillenbrand Stadium on Tuesday. Miller spoke about playing as a team and honoring the process throughout a season.

Miller speaks to UA softball about playing as a team

Roberto Payne
March 4, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Basketball notes: Arizona keeps focus on California

Roberto Payne
March 4, 2015
Arizona softball outfielder Eva Watson (14) runs down the first base line during Arizona's 9-1 victory over San Jose State on Feb. 14 at Hillenbrand Stadium. Watson is second on the team in stolen bases with six and has been a driving force behind the team's recommitment to speed this season.

Watson has been the speed behind Arizona softball

Roberto Payne
March 3, 2015
Courtesy of Chris Ayers / The Daily Utah ChronicleArizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) attempts to dunk during Arizona's 63-57 win against Utah at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday. The Wildcats are one of many teams now competing for the No. 1 seed in the West after Gonzaga lost to BYU on Saturday.

Column: Many have chance for No. 1 seed in West

Roberto Payne
March 2, 2015

Column: T.J. McConnell should be the frontrunner for Pac-12 Player of Year award

Roberto Payne
March 1, 2015
Arizona softball shortstop Kellie Fox (29) prepares to swing during Arizona's 6-2 win against Loyola Chicago at Hillenbrand Stadium on Feb. 14.

Arizona softball hosts Wildcat Invitational

Roberto Payne
February 27, 2015

Arizona softball alternates wins and losses at Mary Nutter Classic

Roberto Payne
February 23, 2015
Arizona guard TJ McConnell drives to the basket during the first half of Arizona's 32-18 lead against UCLA in McKale Center on Saturday.

Arizona defeats UCLA 57-47 in game of runs

Roberto Payne
February 22, 2015
Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) ensures the completion of a basket during Arizona's 87-57 win against USC in McKale Center on Thursday.

Column: Tarczewski’s resurgence key for Wildcats push forward

Roberto Payne
February 20, 2015
Tyler Baker/The Daily Wildcat

Arizona looks to build momentum against USC

Roberto Payne
February 19, 2015
Arizona softball outfielder Eva Watson (14) sets up for a catch during Arizona's 6-2 win against Loyola Chicago at Hillenbrand Stadium on Saturday. Watson and the Wildcats have stolen 20 bases so far this season.

Arizona softball wants to go fast

Roberto Payne
February 18, 2015
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller stoically watches his team defeat Oregon State 57-34 in McKale Center on Jan. 30. Miller and the Wildcats have rebounded nicely from the ASU defeat earlier in the month.

Hot & Not: February 17, 2015

Roberto Payne
February 17, 2015
Arizona softball utility Katiyana Mauga (34) slides into third base during Arizona's 9-1 win against San Jose State at Hillenbrand Stadium on Saturday. Mauga and the Wildcats went 6-0 over the weekend to improve to 9-0 on the season.

Arizona softball goes 6-0 over weekend to stay perfect

Roberto Payne
February 16, 2015
Courtesy of Kaia D'Albora / The Daily Arizona Guard TJ McConnell instructs his teammates during Arizona's 86-62 win against Washington in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington on Friday.

Column: Dominant victory exactly what Arizona needed to get back on track

Roberto Payne
February 14, 2015
Courtesy of Kaia D'Albora / The Daily Arizong forward Stanley Johnson (5) sinks another basket during Arizona's 86-62 win against Washington in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington on Friday.

Final: No. 7 Arizona piles on early and often during 86-62 victory over Washington

Roberto Payne
February 14, 2015
Arizona softball pitcher Trish Parks (24) prepares on the mound during Arizona's 4-3 win against Oklahoma State at Hillenbrand Stadium on Sunday. Parks and the Wildcats could have a deeper lineup this season than even last season's dominant offense.

Arizona softball could have a deeper offense this season

Roberto Payne
February 11, 2015
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller yells during Arizona's 81-78 loss on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. The Pac-12 Conference, as a whole, will be better next season behind an influx of talent.

Column: Pac-12 will be back next season

Roberto Payne
February 10, 2015

Legendary UNC coach Dean Smith passes away at 83

Roberto Payne
February 9, 2015
The Arizona softball team revels in its 4-3 win in extra innings against Oklahoma State at Hillenbrand Stadium on Sunday. Arizona swept the Cowgirls over the season-opening, three-game series.

Softball opens season with sweep of Oklahoma State

Roberto Payne
February 9, 2015
Arizona men's basketball coach Sean Miller reacts to gameplay during Arizona's 81-78 defeat agaisnt ASU on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. The Wildcats lost for the second-straight season at Wells Fargo Arena. 

Arizona loses 81-78, suffers second-straight loss to ASU at Wells Fargo Arena

Roberto Payne
February 8, 2015
Arizona softball outfielder Katiyana Mauga (34) throws the ball back to the pitcher during Arizona's 13-7 win against New Mexico State at Hillenbrand Stadium on April 23, 2014. Mauga and the Wildcats take on Oklahoma State for a season-opening, three-game series this weekend. 

Softball opens season with Oklahoma State

Roberto Payne
February 6, 2015
Members of the UA men's basketball team huddle together before their game against Oregon State on Friday in McKale Center. The Pac-12 Conference, as a whole, should have more talent next season when an influx of highly touted recruits hit its campuses.

Column: Pac-12 will regain luster with influx of talent next season

Roberto Payne
February 3, 2015

Column: Brady, New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX 28-24 over Seattle Seahawks

Roberto Payne
February 2, 2015
Tyler Baker/The Daily Wildcat

Arizona grabs revenge against Oregon State behind T.J. McConnell’s all-around performance

Roberto Payne
January 31, 2015
Arizona men's basketball guard T.J. McConnell (4) looks to drive past Oregon forward Elgin Cook (23) during Arizona's 90-56 victory on Wednesday in McKale Center. McConnell and the Wildcats take on Oregon State on Friday in a revenge game.

Arizona men’s basketball looks for revenge against Beavers

Roberto Payne
January 30, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Duck hunt

Roberto Payne
January 28, 2015
Arizona men's basketball center Dusan Ristic (14) shoots during Arizona's 69-51 win against Utah in McKale Center on Jan. 17. Advanced stats indicate that Ristic should see an increase in playing time.Arizona men's basketball center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) goes for a rebound during Arizona's 69-51 win against Utah in McKale Center on Jan. 17. Advanced stats indicate that Tarczewski should see his minutes decreased.

Column: It’s time to play Dusan Ristic more

Roberto Payne
January 26, 2015

FINAL: Arizona overcomes refs, trees to take down Stanford 89-82

Roberto Payne
January 23, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Men’s basketball heads to Palo Alto for matchup with Stanford

Roberto Payne
January 22, 2015

Column: Arizona men’s basketball can still climb up the college basketball totem pole

Roberto Payne
January 21, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Basketball notes: Arizona moves up to No. 7 in polls

Roberto Payne
January 20, 2015
Arizona guard TJ McConnel (4) and Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) defend Utah guard Delon Wright (55) during the first half of Arizona's 31-26 lead against Utah at McKale Center on Saturday.

No. 10 Arizona uses defense, timely offense to upset No. 8 Utah

Roberto Payne
January 18, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Stanimal erupts in victory

Roberto Payne
January 16, 2015
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller directs his team during Arizona's 73-49 win against ASU in McKale Center on Jan. 4. After losing two of their last four games, Miller and the Wildcats have a chance to right the ship against Colorado today.

Arizona men’s basketball look to right ship against Colorado

Roberto Payne
January 15, 2015
Arizona forward Stanley Johnson watches as his shot is blocked by ASU's defense during Arizona's 73-49 win against ASU in McKale Center on Jan. 4. Increased offensive output from Johnson could be the boost Arizona needs to get over its recent struggles.

Column: It’s time to let Stanley Johnson loose

Roberto Payne
January 14, 2015
Column: Miller needs to tinker with his starting lineup even more

Column: Miller needs to tinker with his starting lineup even more

Roberto Payne
January 5, 2015
Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) defeatedly walks off the field after Arizona's 38-30 loss against Boise State in the Vizio Fiesta Bowl Game in Glendale, Ariz. at University of Phoenix Stadium on Wednesday.

Arizona falls 38-30 to Boise State in Fiesta Bowl despite late comeback attempt

Roberto Payne
January 1, 2015
Fans storm the court at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas after the UNLV Runnin' Rebels upset the No. 3 Arizona Wildcats 71-67 on Tuesday. The loss ends Arizona's 39-game regular season non-conference win streak that was the longest mark in the nation. 

Arizona suffers first defeat of season against UNLV in nonconference finale

Roberto Payne
December 24, 2014
No. 3 Arizona puts up triple digits in explosive win over Oakland

No. 3 Arizona puts up triple digits in explosive win over Oakland

Roberto Payne
December 17, 2014
Arizona guard Gabe York shoots the ball during Arizona's 80-53 win against Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 13 at McKale Center.

Column: Behind stifling defense and a versatile offense, this Arizona team should go far

Roberto Payne
December 14, 2014

2014-2015 UA football positional grades

Roberto Payne and James Kelley
December 10, 2014
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller looks down the bench during Arizona's 87-56 win against Utah Valley in McKale Center on Tuesday. Miller and the Wildcats take on Michigan on Saturday, a matchup that has been weakened due to the Wolverines' recent losses to programs that are relatively unknown.

Column: Michigan’s losses hurt Arizona’s tournament resume

Roberto Payne
December 10, 2014
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller shows his frustration at the referees during Arizona's 66-63 win against Gonzaga in McKale enter on Saturday. Miller and the Wildcats take on Utah Valley today for the first time in program history.

Men’s basketball welcomes Utah Valley for first ever matchup

Roberto Payne
December 9, 2014
No. 3 Arizona secures 66-63 OT victory over No. 9 Gonzaga behind stingy defense

No. 3 Arizona secures 66-63 OT victory over No. 9 Gonzaga behind stingy defense

Roberto Payne
December 7, 2014
Arizona men's basketball forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) during Arizona's 91-65 win against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday in McKale Center. Hollis-Jefferson and the Wildcats have a major matchup with the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday in McKale Center.

Arizona and Gonzaga face off in huge college basketball match up

Roberto Payne
December 5, 2014
Arizona men's basketball forward Stanley Johnson (5) goes up for a rebound during Arizona's 91-65 win against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday in McKale Center. Johnson has stepped up his game over the past four games after head coach Sean Miller called out the freshman for a lack of energy.

Basketball notes: Stanley Johnson has taken control of Arizona

Roberto Payne
December 4, 2014
Arizona men's basketball forward Stanley Johnson (5) shoots during Arizona's 91-65 win against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday in McKale Center. Fresh off being named the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Week, Johnson put up 18 points against the Runnin' Bulldogs.

Pac-12 Power Rankings: Bottom feeders rotate fluidly

Roberto Payne
December 3, 2014

Column: Baseball spending is here to stay

Roberto Payne
December 2, 2014
Courtesy of Matthew Thayer / The Maui NewsArizona forward Stanley Johnson dribbles down the court during Arizona's 72-68 win against Kansas State at the EA Sports Maui Invitational in the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii, on Nov. 25. Johnson and the Wildcats take on Gardner-Webb on Tuesday for the first time in program history.

Wildcats meet Runnin’ Bulldogs for first time

Roberto Payne
December 2, 2014
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat UA Wildcats win 71-54 against UC Irvine at McKale Center on November 19, 2014.

Column: Why is winning not enough?

Roberto Payne
December 1, 2014

Arizona football keeps historic season going by earning Pac-12 South title after defeating ASU

Roberto Payne
November 29, 2014
during Arizona's 42-35 win against ASU in the Territorial game at Arizona Stadium on Friday.

FINAL: Arizona football takes down rivals, wins Pac-12 South

Roberto Payne
November 28, 2014
File photo (left) and Tyler Baker (right) / The Daily WildcatArizona fans and ASU fans hold up signs during Arizona's 58-21 loss against ASU in Tempe last season. According to academic research, the UA-ASU rivalry is the most intense rivalry in the nation.

Column: UA-ASU rivalry described as most intense

Roberto Payne
November 26, 2014
Arizona running back Nick Wilson (28) runs for a touchdown during Arizona's 27-26 win against Washington on Nov. 15 at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats will have to lean heavily on Wilson this Friday if they are to take down the ASU Sun Devils.

3 ways to win, 3 ways to lose: Arizona vs ASU

Roberto Payne and James Kelley
November 26, 2014
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