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John Mellencamp's longtime bandleader Mike Wanchic joined UCR to discuss 'Uh-Huh,' released on Nov. 8, 1983.

John Mellencamp's longtime bandleader Mike Wanchic joined UCR to discuss 'Uh-Huh,' released on Nov. 8, 1983.

John Mellencamp's longtime bandleader Mike Wanchic joined UCR to discuss 'Uh-Huh,' released on Nov. 8, 1983.

The singer is now 71 and still an unapologetic, Republican-hating chain smoker. His 25th album takes on America's failings, even as he acknowledges a few of his own.

A report from The Institute of Diversity and Ethics in Sport highlighted the lack of representation of women of color in WNBA leadership, making it difficult to create a lasting impact across the league.

Coming off a 564-day MLB hiatus because of PED suspension and injury, San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. made his return at Chase Field and now will play.

The 19th annual Pat’s Run, a 4.2-mile race that honors former Arizona State and Cardinals star Pat Tillman took place Saturday, with runners of all ages coming together to raise money for the Pat Tillman foundation.

Arizona native Sam Huff is a catcher in the Rangers organization who has dealt with a slew of injuries over the past two years. The towering slugger looks to “power” his way onto the club’s Opening Day roster.

David Peralta is one of the best Diamondbacks players of all time, helping lead the team to a 2017 wild-card appearance as a staple in the lineup from 2014-2022. This past offseason, Peralta signed a one-year deal with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers with one goal in mind.

Heading into spring training, many Cactus League veterans are on new teams after signing one-year contracts. There are many different factors that go into a MLB player's decision to sign a short-term deal, and a few players explained their reasoning at spring training.