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New NBA doping claim can turn disastrous

If WADA’s claims are true, this can open up a can of worms for the NBA and change how basketball players may be portrayed in general.

By Josh Nacion | October 18, 2012

LIVE: ASU vs. Oregon

Follow The State Press as we cover Thursday's Blackout game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

By CManager | October 18, 2012

ASU vs. Oregon

Unranked ASU faces No. 3 Oregon in the biggest challenge this season tonight at 6 p.m. in Sun Devil Stadium.

By CManager | October 18, 2012

Redshirt junior defensive back Robert Nelson gave his pink gloves from his first interception against Colorado to his mother, Carlene, in honor of her struggle to defeat breast cancer. (Photo courtesy of Robert Nelson)

Nelson honors his mother, a breast cancer survivor

Robert Nelson dedicated his biggest play as a Sun Devil to his mother Carlene Gray, who motivates Nelson while he’s 2,100 miles away from home.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 17, 2012

De'Anthony Thomas had a quiet game rushing for only 26 yards and 28 yards recieving during Oregon's 51-26 victory over the Cougars at Centurylink Field. (Alex McDougall/Emerald)

Oregon heads into ASU’s hostile environment

Unranked ASU may be No. 3 Oregon’s biggest challenge this season.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 17, 2012

Byron Marshall ran for 60 yards and a touchdown during Oregon's 52-21 victory over Washington. (Alex McDougall/Emerald)

Marshall brothers to square off Thursday night

When Oregon visits Arizona State on Thursday, the Marshall brothers will square off for the first time.

By William Boor | October 17, 2012

Redshirt junior cornerback Osahon Irabor communicates with his teammates during the Sun Devils' 45-14 win over Illinois on Sept. 8. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

CB Irabor prides himself on being physical

Osahon Irabor has been using his hands to hit, push or do anything to make a receiver’s life miserable.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 17, 2012

The Edge: ASU could upset No. 3 Oregon

ASU will remain undefeated at home after Thursday night.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 17, 2012

Redshirt sophomore Taylor Kelly puts out the ball for a handoff in ASU’s 63-6 victory over NAU on Aug. 30. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football anxiously awaits hyped match-up vs. Oregon

The anticipated atmosphere for ASU’s bout against the No. 3 Ducks is one full of energy.

By William Boor | October 17, 2012

Junior running back Marion Grice carries the ball into the end zone for one of his three touchdown receptions in ASU’s 51-17 victory on Oct. 11 over Colorado. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU utilizes RB Grice talents on offense

Junior running back Marion Grice had great success catching the ball against Colorado last week.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 17, 2012

Freshman running back D.J. Foster runs out of the backfield during the Sun Devils' 51-17 win over Colorado on Oct. 11. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Thursday’s game expected to be battle of ASU-Oregon RBs

If Thursday’s Pac-12 contest is going to be high scoring, ASU and Oregon’s running backs need to produce just as they have been all season.

By William Boor | October 16, 2012

Sun Devils prepare for up-tempo Ducks

The Sun Devils’ defense has proved formidable all season long, but coach Todd Graham has constantly talked about ASU’s (5-1, 3-0) lack of defensive depth. The Sun Devils defense has thrived thus far, but the depth will be tested this week as it is likely ASU will have to rotate starts are the Ducks run a lot of offensive plays.

By William Boor | October 15, 2012

Q&A: Register-Guard's Rob Moseley on Oregon vs. ASU

Arizona State is in for a challenge this week. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks bring not only a high powered offense, but a well rounded football team to Tempe for Thursday’s nationally televised contest. Everyone knows about Oregon’s offense and uniforms, but Rob Moseley, who covers the Oregon Ducks for the Register-Guard, recently talked with The State Press about what to expect Thursday night.

By William Boor | October 15, 2012