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Tucson Baseball Team cancels 1st home series due to visa-related issues

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 2h

The Tucson Baseball Team announced that its first home series, slated for Oct. 16-19 at Kino Stadium, has been canceled as it works through visa issues with the U.S. government.

The Tucson Baseball Team announced that its first home series, slated for Oct. 16-19 at Kino Stadium, has been canceled as it works through visa issues with the U.S. government.

Noah Fifita on pace to go down as statistically one of the best QBs at Arizona

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 2h

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita will go down as one of the top quarterbacks of all time. At this pace, he might be statistically the best passer in program history.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita will go down as one of the top quarterbacks of all time. At this pace, he might be statistically the best passer in program history.

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 3h

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner.

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner.

Arizona football's 'super deep receiver room' keeps the Wildcats 'fast and fresh'

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 4h

Arizona has the fourth-best passing offense in the Big 12, and part of the Wildcats' success is several receivers stepping up to make plays every week.

Arizona has the fourth-best passing offense in the Big 12, and part of the Wildcats' success is several receivers stepping up to make plays every week.

'This is a crisis': Arizona football hopes 3rd quarter lulls don't carry into BYU game

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 6h

The middle eight has been a concerning trend for Arizona football the last three games, especially to start the third quarter.

The middle eight has been a concerning trend for Arizona football the last three games, especially to start the third quarter.

Breaking down Arizona’s game vs. BYU, other happenings in the Big 12 | Michael Lev

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 8h

Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona’s Week 7 game against BYU and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference.

Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona’s Week 7 game against BYU and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference.

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 9h

The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

Arizona football 'not letting the weather be a factor' against BYU Cougars

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 10h

Remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla will make its way to Southern Arizona this weekend and could impact the Arizona-BYU football game. Here's what you need to know.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla will make its way to Southern Arizona this weekend and could impact the Arizona-BYU football game. Here's what you need to know.

Soggy Tucson weekend expected

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 11h

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are on track to stretch across Southern Arizona through Monday, the weather service says.Some uncertainty still continues in the weekend forecast, but Tropical Storm Priscilla continues

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are on track to stretch across Southern Arizona through Monday, the weather service says.Some uncertainty still continues in the weekend forecast, but Tropical Storm Priscilla continues

Arizona Wildcats 'need to be able to match culture' with unbeaten BYU

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 12h

Arizona's coaches said the undefeated BYU Cougars are "probably one of the best within our conference, so we need to be able to match culture."

Arizona's coaches said the undefeated BYU Cougars are "probably one of the best within our conference, so we need to be able to match culture."

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 14h

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado becomes the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, joining a distinguished group of laureates.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado becomes the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, joining a distinguished group of laureates.

U of A president breaks silence on White House compact

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella sent an email to the campus community Thursday afternoon about the White House's proposed higher education compact, a week after receiving it.

University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella sent an email to the campus community Thursday afternoon about the White House's proposed higher education compact, a week after receiving it.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

'Most likely scenario' is 1-2 inches of rain in Tucson this weekend

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

"The most likely scenario" predicts Tucson rainfall totals in the 1-2 inch range for the Saturday to Monday period, the National Weather Service says.

"The most likely scenario" predicts Tucson rainfall totals in the 1-2 inch range for the Saturday to Monday period, the National Weather Service says.

Ground stop ordered at Phoenix's Sky Harbor due to rain

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Flights were delayed an average of nearly 60 minutes on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Flights were delayed an average of nearly 60 minutes on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

BYU goes for back-to back 6-0 starts, Arizona already matched win total of Big 12 debut

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

No. 18 BYU is 5-0 for the second year in a row, but has never started 6-0 in back-to-back seasons. BYU’s 9-0 start last year included a win over Arizona.

No. 18 BYU is 5-0 for the second year in a row, but has never started 6-0 in back-to-back seasons. BYU’s 9-0 start last year included a win over Arizona.

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Field Pass: Starters, key matchups and a prediction for Arizona vs. No. 18 BYU in Tucson

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Arizona faces the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars for a highly anticipated battle in Tucson. Here's a look at starting lineups, key matchups and a prediction.

Arizona faces the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars for a highly anticipated battle in Tucson. Here's a look at starting lineups, key matchups and a prediction.

Arizona Fall League tripleheader in Tucson canceled because of Tropical Storm Priscilla

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

The Arizona Fall League tripleheader scheduled for Saturday at Tucson's Kino Stadium has been canceled because of weather concerns. Ticket exchanges and refunds are available.

The Arizona Fall League tripleheader scheduled for Saturday at Tucson's Kino Stadium has been canceled because of weather concerns. Ticket exchanges and refunds are available.

Arizona defensive end Tre Smith out for season with leg injury

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Arizona senior defensive end Tre Smith is out for the season with an injury, head coach Brent Brennan announced.

Arizona senior defensive end Tre Smith is out for the season with an injury, head coach Brent Brennan announced.

5 memorable games between Arizona and BYU football over the years

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Arizona and BYU, now in the Big 12, were once conference rivals in the WAC. Here's a look at some of their most recent battles, as they play for the series tiebreaker in Provo on Saturday.

Arizona and BYU, now in the Big 12, were once conference rivals in the WAC. Here's a look at some of their most recent battles, as they play for the series tiebreaker in Provo on Saturday.

Midwest mayor kicks ICE agents off of city property

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

"It is deeply concerning that federal agents would enter and use Hammond’s property without permission - especially when the Federal Courthouse is located just one block west of our police headquarters," the mayor said.

"It is deeply concerning that federal agents would enter and use Hammond’s property without permission - especially when the Federal Courthouse is located just one block west of our police headquarters," the mayor said.

Cats Stats: Arizona vs. BYU is a battle of elite defenses; which one is better?

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

In the latest “Cats Stats,” we break down the battle of elite defenses between Arizona and BYU. Who has the edge? An analysis of the numbers reveals a surprising outcome.

In the latest “Cats Stats,” we break down the battle of elite defenses between Arizona and BYU. Who has the edge? An analysis of the numbers reveals a surprising outcome.

Small Tucson schools ready for postseason football, bigger schools await rankings

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

At 1A, Southern Arizona football teams near the end of their seasons. Rankings for 2A and 3A are out, while 4A and bigger will learn where they stand next week.

At 1A, Southern Arizona football teams near the end of their seasons. Rankings for 2A and 3A are out, while 4A and bigger will learn where they stand next week.