PHOENIX ö The major softball league's touring all-stars are coming to Tucson this week, bringing with them a plethora of a UA talent, that will be shown off when four ex-Wildcats face off against a team with three former UA players.

Catcher and outfielder Lindsey Collins, shortstop and third baseman Allison Andrade, outfielder Lauren Bauer and outfielder and first baseman Erika Hanson, all seniors for the 2001 Arizona squad that won the UA's last national championship, are touring the nation as part of National Pro Fastpitch's All-Star team. [Read article]

Gardner to suit up for Raptors, Suns

The NBA career of former Former UA basketball star Jason Gardner has barely just begun, but is already off to a tumultuous start.

Gardner, snubbed in the NBA draft, originally agreed to play for the Toronto Raptors during the Long Beach Summer Pro League, but was cut earlier this week, ending his stint with the team.

The 5-foot-10 point guard also agreed to attend the Phoenix Suns' mid July mini camp, with an eye on playing for the Phoenix team's entry in the late July Salt Lake Revue. [Read article]