The Star's Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Alec White discuss Arizona's hiring of UA great Chip Hale as the Wildcats' baseball coach. Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke joined ESPN Tucson 104.9-FM's "Spears and Ali" to explain why Hale emerged as the right fit.

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Former Arizona Wildcats head coach Andy Lopez and ace pitcher Kurt Heyer joined The Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson's "Spears and Ali" leading up to the UA's trip to Omaha this week. Lopez and Heyer looked back on the 2012 national championship team and what made that collection of talent special, along with an update on what they're doing nowadays.

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The Arizona Wildcats are going to the College World Series for the 18th time in program history. UA head coach Jay Johnson joined the Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson to share what advancing to Omaha means for the program — and him. Plus, a quick look at the UA's next opponent, Vanderbilt.

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Arizona Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea joined The Star's Justin Spears on The Wildcast Podcast to look ahead to the UA's matchup with Alabama in the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, and why enjoying every moment along the way has been important to him this season.

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Arizona women's basketball coach Adia Barnes joined The Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson 104.9-FM's "Spears and Ali" to reflect on the last few months and what's in store for the program moving forward.

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Arizona Wildcats basketball coach Tommy Lloyd joined the Star's Justin Spears on "Spears and Ali" on ESPN Tucson 104.9-FM to discuss the current state of UA hoops less than a month into his tenure. Among the topics discussed: Kerr Kriisa coming out of the transfer portal, assembling the Arizona staff and roster — and adjusting to Tucson culture.

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Arizona Wildcats head coach Jay Johnson joined The Star's Justin Spears on "Spears and Ali" on ESPN Tucson 104.9-FM and 1490-AM Monday afternoon to discuss the latest in UA baseball. Arizona has won nine straight games since its 21-2 loss to Washington State; what's been working? Are the top-10 Cats bound for Omaha? Johnson shares the current state of UA baseball.

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Ex-Arizona Wildcats standout quarterback Willie Tuitama joins the Star's Justin Spears to reflect on his return to Tucson for the UA spring game, reuniting with Rob Gronkowski, what his concussions experiences were like as a player and his favorite moments in college playing under Mike Stoops.

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Despite the Arizona Wildcats football program riding a 12-game losing skid, Jedd Fisch's efforts as new head coach has attracted positive publicity, including the return of Rob Gronkowski and Tedy Bruschi for the UA's spring game. What does Fich's social media savvy and blueprint for buzz have to do with winning football games? The Star's Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Alec White dive into what the last few months has meant to the start of Arizona's new chapter. Plus, a look at which ex-Wildcats could get drafted to the NFL this week, and how the UA must change the narrative for churning out pros — or lack thereof.

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A week after Arizona fired Sean Miller, the Wildcats found their man to lead the historic men's basketball program in Tommy Lloyd, who spent the last 20 seasons as Gonzaga's top assistant. The Star's Justin Spears, Bruce Pascoe and Alec White analyze the UA's hire, Lloyd's recruiting connections and background, reactions from alumni and fans, Arizona's roster and the program's future with Lloyd taking over.

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