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Arizona defensive end Tre Smith out for BYU game

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 3h

Tre Smith, one of Arizona's top defensive linemen, will be out for the Wildcats' biggest home game of the season against the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars.

Tre Smith, one of Arizona's top defensive linemen, will be out for the Wildcats' biggest home game of the season against the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars.

Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 6h

Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

U of A great Chuck Cecil calls on Tucson to Bear Down, show up for Wildcat football

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 9h

U of A football great Chuck Cecil pens an open letter, calling on Tucsonans to show up for the Wildcats. A packed Arizona Stadium does more than make noise.

U of A football great Chuck Cecil pens an open letter, calling on Tucsonans to show up for the Wildcats. A packed Arizona Stadium does more than make noise.

Desert View, Flowing Wells football are Tucson's Cinderella sports stories | Greg Hansen

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 11h

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Desert View and Flowing Wells, rivals in the 5A Southern league, are 6-0 and have done so by commanding margins. The squads face off Halloween night.

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Desert View and Flowing Wells, rivals in the 5A Southern league, are 6-0 and have done so by commanding margins. The squads face off Halloween night.

College sports watchdog sets up tip line for confidential reporting of NIL violations

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 13h

The College Sports Commission has launched a tip line for anonymously reporting potential violations of new rules on player payments for name, image, and likeness.

The College Sports Commission has launched a tip line for anonymously reporting potential violations of new rules on player payments for name, image, and likeness.

Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 14h

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress five years ago. The case has amplified concerns Trump's Justice Department is being weaponized.

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress five years ago. The case has amplified concerns Trump's Justice Department is being weaponized.

HS Football Player Spotlight: Noah Chanez is Tucson High's Swiss Army knife

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 15h

Tucson High do-everything football star Noah Chanez, who has 5,634 all-purpose yards in his career, scored six touchdowns in the Badgers' win over Casa Grande.

Tucson High do-everything football star Noah Chanez, who has 5,634 all-purpose yards in his career, scored six touchdowns in the Badgers' win over Casa Grande.

Photos: Tucson High takes down Pueblo 40-0, girl's high school flag football

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 16h

The Tucson High lady badgers took a 40-0 win over the Pueblo warriors in a flag football match at Pueblo High School on Tuesday night.

The Tucson High lady badgers took a 40-0 win over the Pueblo warriors in a flag football match at Pueblo High School on Tuesday night.

Is President Trump right when he calls Portland war-ravaged?

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 17h

As peaceful and quiet days carry on in Portland, President Donald Trump continues to assert that the city is a “never-ending disaster.”

As peaceful and quiet days carry on in Portland, President Donald Trump continues to assert that the city is a “never-ending disaster.”

Arizona LB Riley Wilson sparking UA defense after overcoming 'mental stuff'

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson endured "some mental stuff" during training camp and the start of the season. Now in a better head space, Wilson is impacting the Wildcats' defense.

Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson endured "some mental stuff" during training camp and the start of the season. Now in a better head space, Wilson is impacting the Wildcats' defense.

Arizona Supreme Court extends self-defense laws to new areas

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

The court rules that the right to claim self-defense extends to someone inside a locked bedroom, even if the person trying to enter has been invited into the main home.

The court rules that the right to claim self-defense extends to someone inside a locked bedroom, even if the person trying to enter has been invited into the main home.

Tucson man sentenced to probation in deadly road-rage shooting

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Jason Jameson was sentenced this week to probation and 200 hours of community service in a fatal shooting during a Tucson traffic dispute in 2024.

Jason Jameson was sentenced this week to probation and 200 hours of community service in a fatal shooting during a Tucson traffic dispute in 2024.

Walden Grove football bounces back to beat Sahuaro High School

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Ranked fourth in the AIA’s preseason rankings, Walden Grove football started the season 1-2 but has since won three in a row. Plus, our picks for games of the week.

Ranked fourth in the AIA’s preseason rankings, Walden Grove football started the season 1-2 but has since won three in a row. Plus, our picks for games of the week.

Arizona tight end Keyan Burnett to redshirt, miss the remainder of the season

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Arizona Wildcats senior tight end Keyan Burnett is redshirting and will miss the remainder of the season, sources told the Star Tuesday.

Arizona Wildcats senior tight end Keyan Burnett is redshirting and will miss the remainder of the season, sources told the Star Tuesday.

Tucson weather: Tropical moisture could bring rain late this week

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

A hurricane, a Pacific Northwest storm system and some luck could bring Tucson a bit of rain in coming days. Chances begin Wednesday and increase into the weekend.

A hurricane, a Pacific Northwest storm system and some luck could bring Tucson a bit of rain in coming days. Chances begin Wednesday and increase into the weekend.

Big 12 power rankings: Texas Tech is No. 1 and owns the easiest path to Arlington

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Deep dive into the schedules of the Big 12 teams we believe possess the best chance to reach the conference championship: ASU, BYU, Cincinnati, Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech, Utah.

Deep dive into the schedules of the Big 12 teams we believe possess the best chance to reach the conference championship: ASU, BYU, Cincinnati, Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech, Utah.

Tim Steller's column: Bus safety now a politically charged Tucson campaign issue

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

For Star subscribers: The union for Tucson bus drivers made a surprising endorsement Monday, but neither the Teamsters nor the candidate have much of a proposal for reducing violence on,

For Star subscribers: The union for Tucson bus drivers made a surprising endorsement Monday, but neither the Teamsters nor the candidate have much of a proposal for reducing violence on,

Brothers continue family football legacy at Pusch Ridge

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Last year, linebacker Tyler Shoaff helped the Pusch Ridge Lions win their second state championship. Now, his two younger brothers are helping to carry on the family legacy.

Last year, linebacker Tyler Shoaff helped the Pusch Ridge Lions win their second state championship. Now, his two younger brothers are helping to carry on the family legacy.

Pima County pledged 5 years of secrecy to Amazon on Project Blue, NDA shows

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

Pima County agreed to keep Amazon Web Services' role in the Project Blue data center development secret for up to five years through a non-disclosure agreement it signed with the

Pima County agreed to keep Amazon Web Services' role in the Project Blue data center development secret for up to five years through a non-disclosure agreement it signed with the

U of A Faculty Senate opposes Trump compact; provost says no decision yet

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 1d

The University of Arizona Faculty Senate approved a resolution calling on the UA to reject the White House’s compact requiring ideological, political and financial commitments in return for federal funding

The University of Arizona Faculty Senate approved a resolution calling on the UA to reject the White House’s compact requiring ideological, political and financial commitments in return for federal funding

Be loud, not rude: Brent Brennan urges Arizona fans to 'be respectful' during BYU game

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 2d

Brent Brennan challenged Arizona fans to "sell out Arizona Stadium and make it the hostile environment we know it can be," but "let's be respectful in the process."

Brent Brennan challenged Arizona fans to "sell out Arizona Stadium and make it the hostile environment we know it can be," but "let's be respectful in the process."

From the editor: As of this week, our production process is lengthier by quite a few miles

Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 2d

As of this week, the Arizona Daily Star is being printed in Las Vegas, Nevada, and trucked to Tucson for delivery.

As of this week, the Arizona Daily Star is being printed in Las Vegas, Nevada, and trucked to Tucson for delivery.

White House wants only 'limited' feedback from U of A on proposed deal

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 2d

In another development, two Tucson City Council members are asking the mayor and council to urge the University of Arizona against signing the White House deal.

In another development, two Tucson City Council members are asking the mayor and council to urge the University of Arizona against signing the White House deal.

Tommy Lloyd's Arizona men's basketball club goes deep and deeper | Greg Hansen

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 2d

Greg Hansen's Notebook: After months of reading about Tommy Lloyd's recruiting class, the group of Brayden Burries, Koa Peat, Dwayne Aristode, Ivan Kharchenkov and Evan Nelson passed the eye test.

Greg Hansen's Notebook: After months of reading about Tommy Lloyd's recruiting class, the group of Brayden Burries, Koa Peat, Dwayne Aristode, Ivan Kharchenkov and Evan Nelson passed the eye test.