Arizona Daily Star

Dave Pasch, the longtime radio play-by-play voice for the Arizona Cardinals, announced he is stepping away from that role following 24 seasons to focus on an expanded and exclusive role with ESPN. The move comes one year after Pasch’s longtime partner in the Cardinals’ broadcast booth, Ron Wolfley, announced he was retiring as the team’s radio color analyst. Wolfley was replaced by former NFL center A.Q. Shipley, who enters his second season in that role.

On Monday, Gail Tout opined that the Arizona Daily Star has "no excuse" for errors in the newspaper. Which is a somewhat interesting and completely misguided admonition. Over the past 15 years, the Star's newsroom has dropped from more than 120 reporters, photographers, and editors to around 25 journalists today. All as the business model for print newspapers has been completely upended in a rapidly changing, increasingly digital world.

The UFC fight on the White House lawn is emblematic of our country today---a representation of what has evolved over 250 years.....violence, hatred, vitriol, greed.

In celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, many Americans are reflecting on the things that make this country great. And one of the most widely agreed upon strengths of America is the food, which includes some dishes that are new takes on things inspired by other cultures — a testament to the diversity of backgrounds that can be found all over the country. The editors at Smithsonian Magazine had a similar idea.

America's top pro softball league, the AUSL, is teeming with former talent from Tucson. It's difficult to make an AUSL roster/staff. There are only six teams. Portland Cascade manager Tairia Mims Flowers played at Salpointe Catholic and was part of Mike Candrea's 2004 Olympic gold medal team. Chicago Bandits general manager is Jenny Dalton Hill, who was the 1996 NCAA softball player of the year at Arizona.

TMZ reported Friday that it had received a new letter from an individual previously in contact with the outlet, claiming they have video of one of the alleged suspects and Guthrie on a phone in a "secure location." The person, who the outlet says has the same email and Bitcoin address as the person who emailed them weeks into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom, said there are allegedly two people responsible for Guthrie's kidnapping and that the video shows the "main guy." USA TODAY...

An Arizona town has made it on the news once again after National Geographic highlighted it as one of the 17 most charming small towns in the United States. The magazine selected towns that stand out for their unique character, local traditions, natural beauty and memorable visitor experiences rather than just popularity or size.

The release of College Football 27 is right around the corner and EA Sports dropped its player ratings for the third rendition of the College Football franchise on Friday. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita is Arizona's highest-rated player in the game with a 90 overall rating. Fifita had an 89 overall rating in College Football 26 — 87 overall rating in College Football 25. Fifita is the fourth Wildcat all-time to receive a 90 player rating.

It’s only June, yet Becky Burke’s voice is already hoarse. That’s because her team is on campus — her mostly new team — and the work for the 2026-27 season is underway. Burke is entering Year Two as Arizona’s women’s basketball coach. After a condensed and delayed offseason a year ago, Burke had the full allotment of time to make significant changes. She altered the composition of the coaching staff. She overhauled the roster. Nine of Arizona’s 12 players are new.

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has rescheduled this weekend’s appearance in Tucson. Buttigieg was expected to campaign for Congressional District 6 candidate JoAnna Mendoza on Sunday evening, June 28. The Mendoza campaign confirmed he can no longer make it to Arizona and said the event would be rescheduled.