Sports

ASU softball swept by Utah before last regular season road trip

After being swept by Utah this weekend, the Sun Devils have to get back on the road, where they have struggled.

By Henry Smardo | April 15, 2024

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Video: 4.2 miles with The State Press

Follow us as we look into the 20th Annual Pat's Run history, honoring ASU legend and veteran Pat Tillman,  and even get the chance to run it ourselves.

By Jack Barron , Matthew Marengo and Morgan Kubasko | April 15, 2024

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Preston Summerhays repeats as individual champion at the Thunderbird Collegiate

The Sun Devils win their fourth tournament of the season at home, with junior Preston Summerhays winning the Thunderbird Collegiate title for the second year in a row.

By Giovanni Barberio | April 15, 2024

The Coaches Series

The Snow Devils Series

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Sun Devil baseball drops home series to Utah with poor offensive showings

ASU dropped a three-game series to Utah 2-1 as they failed to keep down the Utes and perform strong at the plate.

By Lauren Nuñez | April 15, 2024

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ASU football's secondary is mixed with leaders, veterans and new faces

With spring practice underway, the 2024 squad and the secondary are coming together with players of different experiences. 

By Henry Smardo | April 14, 2024

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The Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah, according to numerous reports

Despite announcing their intent to stay in Arizona last week, reports say the Coyotes are leaving for Salt Lake City after the 2023-24 season.

By Jack Barron and Walker Smith | April 12, 2024

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From basketball to politics: Tempe's relationship with Skopje over the decades

More than half a century old, Tempe's and Skopje's Sister City friendship has influenced diplomatic ties between the United States and what is now North Macedonia. 

By Mia Osmonbekov | April 11, 2024

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Roster outlook: How ASU's position groups are shaping up amid spring practices

The Sun Devils have bolstered their roster from last year, but it remains unknown whether 2024 will be ASU's breakout season.

By Jack Kartsonis and Katrina Michalak | April 11, 2024

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ASU golf uses sports psychology to improve athlete's mental health

ASU and the NCAA have given greater attention to student-athletes struggling with mental health. Freshman Connor Williams discusses his struggle with confidence and how he improved his mental edge.

By Giovanni Barberio | April 11, 2024

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NIL compensation pushed by ASU athletes

Former ASU athletes Sam Keller and Grant House have headlined cases that are shaping the NIL and the NCAA's future.

By Mia Osmonbekov | April 10, 2024

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The overlooked Sand Devils have become Pac-12 dark horses

Arizona State's beach volleyball team has reached many milestones in the 2024 season, which is halfway through first-year coach Kristen Rohr's debut season in Tempe.

By Lauren Nuñez | April 9, 2024

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UConn repeats as national champion with win over Purdue

Purdue senior center Zach Edey did everything he could, but the UConn Huskies bested the big man to go down in history as the first repeat national champions since 2007.

By Jack Barron | April 8, 2024

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'I was going to quit': How Richard Figueroa persevered to become a national champion

In 35 days, Richard Figueroa went from almost quitting wrestling to becoming a national champion — giving him an automatic bid to the 2024 Olympic Trials.

By Jack Kartsonis | April 8, 2024

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Receivers coach Ra’Shaad Samples leaves ASU to join Oregon as running backs coach

Ra'Shaad Samples, ASU's former passing game coordinator and receivers coach, has joined Oregon as its running backs and assistant head coach.

By Vinny Deangelis | April 8, 2024

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UConn and Purdue set for clash of the titans in the national championship

UConn and Purdue will face off in the national championship game on Monday, with Zach Edey and Donovan Clingan battling down low and two coaches trying to make history.

By Jack Barron | April 7, 2024

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State Press Play: Skateboarding Culture at ASU

Join hosts Tyler Abrams and Tate Daniels for this week's episode of State Press Play. Tune in to hear about an inclusive skateboarding club at ASU. Plus, take a look at how sports betting effects students and challenges surrounding vaccination hesitancy. New episodes weekly.

By Tyler Abrams and Tate Daniels | April 7, 2024

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UConn avoids upset by Alabama to advance to second straight championship game

UConn head coach Dan Hurley has his Huskies pummeling their way back to yet another national championship game after a 86-72 Final Four win over Alabama.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

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Purdue ends NC State's Cinderella run, advances to first title game since 1969

Purdue and NC State brought mismatched teams to the floor of the Final Four, and the Boilermakers came out on top in gritty fashion.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

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Betting apps open door for underage sports gambling on campus

Online sports gambling has become increasingly accessible to students under the Arizona legal betting age.

By Andrew Dirst | April 4, 2024

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Arizona Coyotes announce development plans in north Phoenix, auction pending

Pending a victory in a state land auction, the Arizona Coyotes have found a permanent home.

By Shane Brennan | April 4, 2024

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