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    Iran's World Cup Uncertainty Leaves Tucson Training Facility in Limbo

    Eighteen months of preparation for Iran's national team hangs in the balance at a Tucson-based training facility.

    Salpointe Wins 4A Soccer Championship, Girls Basketball on Saturday

    Ironwood Ridge girls and Salpointe boys earn 4A Soccer Sportsmanship Awards

    Arizona HS Soccer Title Games Roundup: Liberty, Perry Take 6A

    The 6A, 5A and 4A Arizona Interscholastic Association high school soccer championships were held on Feb. 27-28.

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    Recent news

    Mar. 2, 2026

    Sidewinders Fall Short in Championship Heartbreaker

    San Luis boys soccer team loses 2-1 in extra time to Liberty Lions

    Mar. 2, 2026

    Mica Mountain to play for Open Soccer championship; Palo Verde hoops title moved

    Mica Mountain faces Sunrise Mountain in boys soccer final, Palo Verde-Coolidge 3A boys basketball final rescheduled

    Mar. 2, 2026

    Iran's World Cup Spot in Doubt Amid Middle East Conflict

    FIFA has Iraq next in line if Iran is unable to participate

    Mar. 1, 2026

    Kino Sports Complex Selected as FIFA World Cup 2026 Training Site for Iran National Team

    Tucson venue to host elite-level international soccer environment during the 2026 World Cup

    Feb. 25, 2026

    Salpointe Advances to Another Championship Match in Girls Soccer

    Boys soccer and basketball playoffs also continue this week

    Feb. 25, 2026

    Douglas High Bulldogs clinch spot in 4A soccer quarterfinals

    The Bulldogs will host the Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks in the next round of the state playoffs.

    Feb. 24, 2026

    Yuma Catholic Advances to State Championship with 5-1 Semifinal Win

    Freshman standout Cade Garcia scores four goals to lead Yuma Catholic to the title game.

    Feb. 21, 2026

    Tanque Verde Soccer Team Secures Tenth Win in Last 12 Games

    Tanque Verde dominates San Tan Foothills 5-2 in latest victory, extending their hot streak.

    Feb. 21, 2026

    Iran national soccer team to train in Tucson ahead of World Cup

    Kino Sports Complex selected as official training site for Iran's national team

    Feb. 20, 2026

    Buena, Douglas Girls Soccer Teams Advance in State Playoffs

    Buena defeats Canyon Del Oro, Douglas beats Paradise Honors in state tournament matches.

    Feb. 17, 2026

    Vote for Arizona High School Athletes of the Week

    Nominees for Feb. 9-14 include standout performances in soccer and basketball

    Feb. 16, 2026

    FC Tucson Soccer Teams Open New Season

    Men's team hosts home opener, women's team debuts with new coach

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Phoenix Christian's Soccer Program Transformed Under Diego Toro

    The team has reached the 2A quarterfinals after struggling before Toro's arrival.

    Feb. 7, 2026

    Buena Girls Soccer Team Headed to Open Division Matchup

    Colts to face Boulder Creek Jaguars in state tournament play-in game
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    Valley Suns face off against Salt Lake City Stars

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    Running

    Annual Tillman Honor Run Returns to Flagstaff

    Hans Troyer and Jennifer Lichter Set Course Records at 2026 Black Canyon 100k

    Flagstaff Runner Wins Arizona Boys XC Gatorade Player of the Year
    Basketball

    CSU women's basketball advances to Mountain West semifinals

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    Dillon Brooks Wants 1 Team in Suns Postseason Battle
    Softball

    Lady Buffs Softball Hits the Road for Lone Star Conference Play

    Vote for No. 1: Arizona Republic's Top 10 High School Softball Teams

    No. 14 Arizona Dominates Howard With Four Home Runs
    Wrestling

    Audrey Jimenez, Bryce Cotton among local athletes earning top honors

    Cienega Wrestler Daesiah Varner Named Jet Sports Training Female Athlete of the Month

    Legendary Flowing Wells Wrestling Coach Pat Weber Dies at 71
    Motorsports

    Justin Allgaier Scores Third Phoenix Victory in NASCAR O'Reilly Series

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    Ryan Blaney Delivers NASCAR Win for Penske at Phoenix
    Other Sports

    Spring Sports Tournaments Scheduled Across Southern Arizona

    Coolidge High School Athletics Remain on Probation

    Marquette Women's Lacrosse Falls to Arizona State in High-Scoring Affair
    Football

    Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos Call Off Engagement

    Arizona Cardinals LB Cody Simon's 2026 Offseason Outlook

    Cardinals Secure Key Pieces Ahead of Free Agency
    Baseball

    ASU Crushes LMU With 29-Run Outburst

    SF Giants' Devers returns to lineup, Miller scheduled for live BP

    Hernaiz steps up big for Puerto Rico, eyes roster spot upon return
    Boxing

    Veteran Abel Ramos Hands Tahmir Smalls First Defeat

    Navarrete and Nunez to Battle for Super Featherweight Titles

    Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez Title Unification Bout Set for Saturday