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Flagg’s 45 lifts Mavericks past LeBron’s Lakers, ends 14-game Dallas skid

Hyperlocal LoopApril 19, 2026

Cooper Flagg scores 45 points and Mavs beat LeBron James and injury-depleted Lakers 134-128 PUBLISHED 8:13 AM CT Apr. 06, 2026 PUBLISHED 8:13 AM CDT Apr. 06, 2026 DALLAS — Cooper Flagg erupted for 45 points as the Dallas Mavericks ended a 14-game home losing streak with a 134-128 win over an injury-depleted Los Angeles […]

Dallas Stars ban ticket buyer after fans made Nazi salute at game

Hyperlocal LoopApril 19, 2026

Stars ban person who bought tickets for group of 4 seen celebrating a goal with Nazi salute PUBLISHED 8:00 AM CT Apr. 07, 2026 PUBLISHED 8:00 AM CDT Apr. 07, 2026 DALLAS — The Dallas Stars have issued an indefinite ban to a person who purchased tickets for a group of four spectators shown in […]

Rangers’ deGrom Felt Mild Right-Knee Discomfort Before Start, Says He’s OK

Hyperlocal LoopApril 19, 2026

Rangers’ deGrom had mild discomfort in right knee before Monday start but feels OK PUBLISHED 8:00 AM CT Apr. 07, 2026 PUBLISHED 8:00 AM CDT Apr. 07, 2026 ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom experienced some mild discomfort in his right knee before taking the mound Monday, prompting the Texas Rangers to limit him to five […]

Tucson Mural Honors Lute Olson, Tommy Lloyd After Arizona Reaches Final Four

Hyperlocal LoopApril 18, 2026

After the Arizona men’s basketball program returned to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years, Tucson artist Danny Martin created a striking black-and-white mural honoring the two coaches most closely associated with that success: Lute Olson and Tommy Lloyd. The 20-by-50-foot piece sits along Fifth Avenue at Seventh Street, a prominent wall […]

Tommy Lloyd: More Than Wins — Building Arizona Program, Navigating Roster Changes

Hyperlocal LoopApril 18, 2026

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd used his appearance before the Board of Regents to make a simple point: his responsibilities extend beyond wins and losses. The Wildcats’ coach, fresh off a Final Four run in 2025-26, was granted a new five-year, $37.5 million contract, but told regents he’s ready to move past the praise and concentrate […]

Burke Reflects on Debut Season; Mackey, Thomas Ignite Sugar Skulls’ Offense

Hyperlocal LoopApril 18, 2026

Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke spent time looking back on her inaugural season leading the program and sizing up the incoming freshman class that will join her next year. She spoke about the transition from her previous roles to running a Power Five program, the early lessons learned, and the foundation she’s trying to […]

Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Saturday, April 18

Hyperlocal LoopApril 18, 2026

Arizona’s special-teams coordinator, Craig Naivar, has stepped forward with encouragement and practical guidance for placekicker Michael Salgado-Medina as the kicker works through a stretch of criticism. Naivar is handling the coaching side while Salgado-Medina focuses on regaining consistency, and the coach says small, repeatable adjustments can help steady performance under pressure. Naivar’s recommendations center on […]

VIDEO: Arizona's Noah Fifita, Dash Fifita discuss First Down Faith Football Camp

Hyperlocal LoopApril 18, 2026

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and linebacker Dash Fifita teamed up to host the second First Down Faith Football Camp, a single-day event designed to combine football instruction with spiritual guidance for young athletes. The camp focuses on fundamentals of the game while also creating space for conversations about faith and personal development. Coaches and college […]

Fifita brothers host second First Down Faith youth football camp

Hyperlocal LoopApril 18, 2026

Noah Fifita, the Arizona Wildcats’ quarterback, and his brother Dash, a linebacker, spent a spring day blending sports and spirituality as they hosted the second annual First Down Faith Football Camp at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson on April 17, 2026. The one-day program, created through Noah’s First Down Faith Foundation and run in […]

Johnston’s OT Power-Play Goal Completes Stars’ Comeback 4-3 Win over Flames

Hyperlocal LoopApril 18, 2026

Johnston scores in OT in Stars comeback win over the Flames 4-3 PUBLISHED 7:59 AM CT Apr. 08, 2026 PUBLISHED 7:59 AM CDT Apr. 08, 2026 Wyatt Johnston finished off a dramatic comeback for the Dallas Stars, scoring twice — including the overtime winner — in a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday […]