Football: For chance at NFL, Antolin heads indoors with ex-Cats

Former UA RB Keola Antolin still has the fever for football, so he's playing for Tri Cities (Wash.) in the IFL.

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

Jake Matthews helped Ironwood Ridge win a state title in football during his senior year.

Our weird weather may be linked to rapid melting of Arctic sea ice

Unusually cold weather in February 2011 caused sprinker pipes to freeze and burst at the Urban League's Project Yes Angel Family Center.

Tucson Oddity: We've reached the end, oddly

It's hard to miss. The imposing lumberjack statue at North Stone Avenue and Glenn Street has been a roadside fixture for years.

Israeli innovations, Tucson ties to be celebrated at Sunday fest

Eshed Ozeri was engulfed in Israeli flags during a small parade at a past festival celebrating Israel. The theme of the 2011 event was "Demonstrating Democracy."

Drug offers new hope for Niemann-Pick patients, Parseghians

"All the work we did in the past has laid the foundation for this," says Cindy Parseghian about a new drug being tested for Neimann-Pick Type C, which killed three of her four children.

AZ raises the ante vs. dust menace

This Oct. 4, 2011, dust storm caused a major pileup on Interstate 10 north of Picacho. I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson is a notorious dust corridor.

Pick of the Preps: Spring's regular season hits full stride

Sahuaro catcher Amanda Nicholas and her teammates have outscored opponents 35-1 in the past two games. The Cougars host Salpointe at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Greg Hansen: Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Badgers' Castro stood above rest on mound

Seth Mejias-Brean was invited to the Cincinnati Reds major-league camp last week and doubled against the Rockies on Thursday.

Brides-to-be, families can get tips, ideas for weddings at annual expo

Wedding vendors will feature dresses and formal wear at the Tucson Bridal Expo on Sunday at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador resort.

Parade of lights takes new direction

The Downtown Parade of Lights, in its 18th year, sets out in an entirely new direction Saturday. More than 70 entries - and about a bazillion lights - will be seen along the 3/4-mile route.

Border Patrol repatriation

Francisco de la Cruz Zepuldueda (gets a copy of his paper work at the co-ordination center in the Border Patrol's Tucson Sector headquarters in August 2011.

Hansen Sunday Notebook: I-Ridge coach back in final

Ex-UA soccer coach Lisa Oyen led the Cats to a 6-11-3 record this past season after only one win in 2011.

UA football hotsheet: UA lineman hopes his game's brighter than Utah's Star

Drew Robinson, right, helped pave the way for Ka'Deem Carey's 366 rushing yards last week.

High school football: Linebackers key for Salpointe in push for state title

Taylor Powell (44), celebrating an interception last season, had 113 tackles and three forced fumbles this year for the Lancers.

UA football hotsheet

Arizona quarterback Nick Foles passed for 291 yards and three touchdowns as the Wildcats won their second game of the 2011 season.

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Reward for paying dues

Coach Lisa Oyen watched her UA soccer team go 1-9-1 in the Pac-12 last year. This year starts at 1-0.

Pima College notebook: Runners seek top-10 national finishes

Jamie Shrader, Pima's top returning female runner, has run well in workouts but "pulled up a little sore last week so we're really cautious," coach Greg Wenneborg said.

Spotlight on Labor Day celebration

Pima Community College Soccer

After losing 10 sophomores from last season's fifth-place national team, the Aztecs have a young roster but the same goals: Win Region I to have a shot at that elusive national championship.

'Jacks loaded on offense for 'new' Big Sky

NAU running back Zach Bauman, who lost his helmet in a 41-10 loss at Arizona last year, returns for his junior season after leading the Big Sky with 1,434 rushing yards in 2011.

Teen with rare blood disorder finds donor

Lizzie Bell, now 18, receives transfusions every two weeks because of a rare anemia. The family announced Sunday that a donor has been found.

Lancer stands out on field, in classroom

Salpointe Catholic senior Johnny Peña has 3,249 career rushing yards and a 4.0 grade-point average.

High school football: Big brother big part of QB Cota's success

Salpointe junior Andrew Cota is a dual threat who is allowed to audible.

Linebacker Gouby leads Mountain View defense

Mountain View's Corbin Gouby has put on 10 pounds and upped his bench press to 315 pounds.

High school football: I-Ridge's Tyler Williams to get time at QB, safety

Ironwood Ridge's Tyler Williams tries to turn the corner against oncoming Scottsdale Notre Dame defenders in a 2011 Division II quarterfinal.

Campground now closed at Chiricahua monument

The Horseshoe 2 Fire roared through this area near the Sugarloaf Trailhead in the Chiricahua National Monument last year.

Greg Hansen: Lopez takes no down time

Lyndsay Leikem, right, practicing with Flowing Wells teammate Mikaela Cook, says she'll play for Ole Miss.

July Fourth shows to deliver lots of sparkle

It's time for the Ooooh! and Ahhh! There will be plenty of fireworks around the Tucson area in celebration of Independence Day.

Town's parks pack many amenities

Fran Tsingine uses a column at Ramada 5 to help her during her post run cool-down at the Crossroads at Silverbell District Park.

Pac-12: Neuheisel, Lott join new network as football analysts

Former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said, "I think all of us are giddy with what could be" at the new Pac-12 Network. Neuheisel, who also coached at Colorado and Washington, was named one of the network's analysts.

Arizona basketball: McConnell picks Wildcats over Virginia

Ex-Duquesne point guard T.J. McConnell, left, Chose Arizona over Virginia.

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: The one that got away

Guard T.J. McConnell, left, battling with Arizona's Nick Johnson in November, has two years of eligibility left.

Streaming March Madness games will no longer be free online for all

Some fans will have to pay to stream games involving the Arizona Wildcats and other teams when the NCAA basketball tournament starts, an effort to keep fans tuned in to cable and satellite providers.

Boys Basketball: Schedule hurting I-Ridge

Despite the stress of games like this close one against Tucson last season, Ironwood Ridge coach Brian Peabody wants his team to see stiffer opposition. A soft schedule from the AIA has the 11-0 Nighthawks only 11th in power rankings.

Food trends we love

Pasco Kitchen & Lounge's fried chicken breast and Belgian waffle with orange citrus reduction, spinach greens, and strawberry compote, served in August.