He likes Ike: Murphy says ex-Devil will bounce back

For three years, Pat Murphy called on Ike Davis to do pretty much everything.

Tucson Padres: Player, manager stage unlikely reunion

For three years, Pat Murphy called on Ike Davis to do pretty much everything.

Tucson Padres: Former rivals Decker, Murphy a good fit

For seven days earlier this month, Tucson Padres manager Pat Murphy's undershirt was a lighter shade of blue than normal.

Arizona Wildcats football: UA coaches go Western in newest video

Have you ever wondered what Arizona Wildcats coach Rich Rodriguez would look like if he dressed up in Western gear and made the rest of his staff do the same?

Tucson Padres: O'Sullivan working on playing in San Diego

Sean O'Sullivan's dream since he was a little boy playing whiffle ball in the parking lot of Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego was to one-day play for his hometown Padres.

O'Sullivan dreaming of joining San Diego

Sean O’Sullivan’s dream since he was a little boy playing whiffle ball in the parking lot of Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego was to one-day play for his hometown Padres.

Attorneys' statement: Carey 'did nothing wrong'

On Friday, Arizona Wildcats running back Ka'Deem Carey saw charges against him in a domestic violence case dropped by the city.

Arizona football: UA's gleaming new era

Moving day is coming for the Arizona Wildcats - and with it a new era of UA football.

Tucson Padres: Hill eager to rejoin D-backs

It was a dark and scary time with a lot of uncertainty the first time Aaron Hill was placed on the disabled list.

Arizona baseball: Last year's CWS 'rock stars' move on

Last week, Kurt Heyer, Alex Mejia and Robert Refsnyder met for lunch at a Tampa, Fla., restaurant before playing in a minor-league baseball game.

Arizona football: Stadium renovations nearly complete; Cats aim to move in by July 1

Moving day is coming for the Arizona Wildcats — and with it a new era of UA football.

Arizona Wildcats football: Carey 'thankful to be so thoroughly vindicated'

On Friday, Arizona Wildcats running back Ka'Deem Carey saw charges against him in a domestic violence case dropped by the city.

Arizona football: Charges dropped against Carey

All charges have been dropped against Ka'Deem Carey in a domestic violence case, the city announced Friday.

Tucson padres: '06 stars still plying trade in big leagues

The 2006 Tucson Sidewinders won 91 regular-season games, went 40-14 over a two-month span and won their division by a remarkable 13 games.

Arizona football: Denson tells all he'll stick with UA

During the recent spring recruiting period, it wasn't uncommon for Arizona Wildcats commit Cameron Denson to get called into the Salpointe Catholic football office to visit with a college coach.

Arizona football: Denson remains committed to Cats 'right now' despite lure of big-name programs

During the recent spring recruiting period, it wasn’t uncommon for Arizona Wildcats commit Cameron Denson to get called into the Salpointe Catholic football office to visit with a college coach.

Arizona Wildcats football: Tour of Lowell-Stevens Football Facility concludes with final video

Arizona Wildcats athletic director Greg Byrne and football coach Rich Rodriguez have given a four-part YouTube tour of the new Lowell-Stevens Football Facility over the past few weeks.

Arizona Football: Ex-Ironwood Ridge star Matthews to walk on with UA football

For the last four years, Jake Matthews has attended every home Arizona Wildcats football game as a paying customer.

Tucson Padres: First place is nice, but top goal is serving San Diego

Tucson Padres manager Pat Murphy has a line he says so often, it's a wonder it's not his automated greeting on his iPhone.

UA football: I-Ridge's Matthews will be a Wildcat

For the last four years, Jake Matthews has attended every home Arizona Wildcats football game as a paying customer.

Tucson Padres: Game throws Baker curve

John Baker has more than 1,000 career major league plate appearances to his credit. Just last month, he started games at Wrigley Field and Camden Yards. He's made more than $3 million playing the game he grew up with.

Arizona Wildcats baseball: Three more Cats selected on final day of MLB draft

The Arizona Wildcats had three more players selected today on the third and final day of the Major League Baseball draft.

UA's Dixon picked in third round; Field, Wade also chosen on Day 2

Before the Major League Baseball draft began, Brandon Dixon was told he would get a heads-up a couple of minutes before he was selected.

MLB draft: UA's Field, Wade, Dixon join pair of Tucsonans selected on second day

Before the Major League Baseball draft began, Brandon Dixon was told he would get a heads-up a couple of minutes before he was selected.

Arizona Wildcats football: Junior college offensive lineman commits to UA

Nearly a month ago, Kaige Lawrence received a Facebook “friend request” from a Rich Rodriguez. The 6-foot-4-inch, 290-pound offensive lineman from Chaffey Junior College (Calif.) had a hard time believing it was that Rich Rodriguez.

Arizona Wildcats baseball: Cats have three players taken in first seven rounds of MLB draft

Arizona Wildcats third baseman Brandon Dixon was selected in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft this morning by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tucson Padres: Reminiscing of draft days past

The Arizona State Sun Devils were just a few outs away from the chance to play for the 1998 College World Series championship when then head coach Pat Murphy learned one of his outfielders, Rudy Arguelles, had been drafted.

Tucson Padres: Receiving news of being drafted is special time

The Arizona State Sun Devils were just a few outs away from the chance to play for the 1998 College World Series championship when then-head coach Pat Murphy learned one of his outfielders, Rudy Arguelles, had been drafted.

Arizona Wildcats football: Cats land another 2014 recruit

It appears recruiting season has officially arrived for the Arizona Wildcats.

Arizona Wildcats football: Junior college cornerback commits to UA

It appears recruiting season has officially arrived for the Arizona Wildcats.

MLB Draft: Arizona Wildcats' Brandon Dixon a top local prospect

Before he leaves the house Friday to celebrate his older sister Courtney's birthday, Brandon Dixon will make sure his phone is fully charged and on him at all times.

Arizona Wildcats baseball: Cats likely to lose some players to draft

Before he leaves the house Friday to celebrate his older sister Courtney’s birthday, Brandon Dixon will make sure his phone is fully charged and on him at all times.

Arizona Wildcats football: 3-star safety from California commits to UA

Officially, Devon Brewer was recruited to the Arizona Wildcats by head coach Rich Rodriguez and other members of the UA coaching staff.

Arizona Wildcats baseball: SS Newman named Freshman All-American

Arizona Wildcats shortstop Kevin Newman was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball newspaper this morning.

Arizona Wildcats football: Cats announce home-and-home series with Houston starting in 2017

The Arizona Wildcats are Texas-bound--in five years.

Arizona football: New Cats arrive, led by WR Neal, QB Solomon

Less than three months before the season opener, the Arizona Wildcats will get their first look at the future of the football program.

UA football: Newcomers arrive

Less than three months before the season opener, the Arizona Wildcats will get their first look at the future of the football program.

Arizona Wildcats football: Cats land commitment from WR prospect

Before he left Tucson on Sunday night to head back to his home state of Oregon, Jordan Morgan decided to end his recruitment.

Arizona baseball: Summer won't be vacation for Cats

Mat Troupe stood on the UCLA pitcher's mound in early May, 18 miles from his hometown of Northridge, Calif., and what to him seemed like a million miles away from success.

UA baseball: Troupe ready to put 2013 behind him, look to starting role next year

Mat Troupe stood on the UCLA pitcher’s mound in early May, 18 miles from his hometown of Northridge, Calif., and what to him seemed like a million miles away from success.

Tucson Padres: Rivera's got the stats, but now he sits

Rene Rivera entered Friday with the ninth best batting average in the Pacific Coast League. The catcher has thrown out 23 of 46 would-be base stealers, which is the best in the PCL.

Arizona football: UA staffer is facing assault charges

A University of Arizona assistant strength and conditioning coach was recently cited for suspicion of assault in an incident involving a student manager after the Wildcats' football loss to Arizona State in November.

Arizona baseball: Not able to deliver

Entering the 2013 season, Andy Lopez thought there was at least one certainty about his Arizona Wildcats: They would be able to pitch well.

Tucson Padres: Team is playing 'Murphy Ball'

Wednesday, it was nearly 30 minutes of practicing bunt defense. One day earlier, it was working on tagging from third base on a fly ball to the outfield.

Arizona Wildcats football: Tour of new football facility continues with another video

One week ago, Arizona athletic director Greg Byrne and football coach Rich Rodriguez gave a partial tour of the new Lowell Stevens Football Facility currently under construction.

Arizona Wildcats baseball: Three named to All-Pac 12 team

Arizona Wildcats juniors Brandon Dixon and Johnny Field and freshman Kevin Newman were named to the 25-man Pac-12 all-conference team announced this afternoon.