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ASU should remember athletic success

Rarely do ASU's football and basketball teams experience success in the same season. The 2013-14 year was one of those times.

By Justin Janssen | June 11, 2014

Athletic Director Ray Anderson introduces new ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith at a press conference on June 26. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU athletics to benefit from culture shock in the long run

UCLA's dynasty era wasn't built in a day. Bringing ASU sports to the next level won't be easy, but Ray Anderson is the man to do it.

| June 11, 2014

Regents approve Todd Graham's contract extension

The Arizona Board of Regents met at NAU Friday to discuss multi-year extension for athletic coaches, among other issues.

By Ian C. Beck | June 6, 2014

Redshirt junior defensive back Jordan Simone leaps for a catch in warmups during the Sun Devils' Fan Fest on April 13, 2013. Simone is one is one of only two returning defensive starters from last season. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU football's backfield headlines new-look defense

The defensive backs look to lead a defense that only has two returning starters from last season.

By Hunter Kossodo | June 5, 2014

ASU Head Coach Todd Graham watches over the team from the sidelines. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU football coach Todd Graham agrees to contract extension

In what could potentially be athletic director Ray Anderson's signature move in his early tenure leading the Sun Devil administration, ASU football coach Todd Graham was offered a one-year extension on his current five-year contract.

| May 28, 2014

Goodbye, State Press, and thank you

After six semesters, former sports editor and lead sports reporter Josh Nacion bids adieu to The State Press.

By Josh Nacion | May 27, 2014

Ex-ASU football player struggles with homelessness after release from team

Former ASU football player Trevor Papasodora-Beard was released from the team in January 2013 and has since struggled with homelessness and drug abuse.

By Joey Hancock | April 30, 2014

ASU football exhibits competitive Spring Game in front of record crowd

ASU treated 8,456 fans to a competitive Spring Game under a new, exciting format to close spring camp.

By Josh Nacion | April 19, 2014

Video: ASU football walk-on

Rathen Ricedorff decided to put his passion for football on hold to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Now Rathen is at ASU trying to walk on to the football team as a quarterback.

By Sydnie Storer | April 17, 2014

Redshirt junior Taylor Kelly passes the ball to redshirt senior Kevin Ozier during the game against Washington. The Sun Devils are ranked No. 22 in the BCS Standings and go on to play Utah this weekend. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Freshman LB D.J. Calhoun standing out throughout ASU's spring football camp

D.J. Calhoun has done more than enough to establish himself as a favorite to start at linebacker in the 2014 football season.

By Josh Nacion | April 17, 2014

Senior center Adam Sandstrom punts the ball away from a BYU player in the Rugby Bowl in Scottsdale on April 12. ASU lost against BYU 52-26. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Rugby Bowl highlights seasons of growth for ASU club rugby

Since being created in 1975, the ASU rugby program has grown into a consistent top-15 team.

By Evan Webeck | April 16, 2014

ASU football tailgates may lose kegs

The student safety task force set up after recent deaths at ASU linked to binge drinking has received a recommendation from a subcommittee to ban kegs at tailgate events, among other things.

| April 15, 2014

Construction crews begin removing the upper deck of Sun Devil Stadium on Monday, April 14. (Photo by Josh Nacion)

ASU begins removing north end zone upper deck at Sun Devil Stadium

The removal of signage and a video booth Monday was the first phase of the demolition process of the north end zone upper deck.

By Josh Nacion | April 14, 2014

Oakland Raiders have enough talent to make playoff push in AFC

With $70 million to spend over the offseason, the Oakland Raiders pushed for talent at different positions and are trying to break an 11-year playoff drought.

By Logan Newman | April 10, 2014

NCAA puppeteers and student athletes lose big

The NCAA is a greedy organization that is short-changing its employees. Yes, I said employees.

| April 2, 2014

ASU football practice heats up in 'script for success'

Graham let the players scrimmage extensively for the first time in spring camp, which created a lot of emotions in practice.

By Josh Nacion | March 29, 2014

ASU football's Jordan Simone taking advantage of absence left by Alden Darby

Jaelen Strong also suffered a minor shoulder injury during Thursday's spring practice

By Bill Slane | March 27, 2014

NFL's big hits and MLB's line drives make sports harder to watch

We need to address the head injuries in baseball and football. The fans are depending on it.

By Shane Theodore | March 27, 2014

ASU football reloads on defense; Chans Cox, Viliami Latu battle for Devilbacker

With nine of 11 starters on defense gone, it's up to both newcomers and last year's backups to keep the defense afloat.

By Shane Theodore | March 25, 2014

Junior running back D.J. Foster participates in drills at ASU football's first spring practice on March 18 at the Kajikawa Football Practice Fields in Tempe. (Photo by Evan Webeck)

D.J. Foster embraces leadership role for ASU football as spring practice begins

D.J. Foster is now the Sun Devils' feature back. With that comes responsibility, including stepping up as a vocal leader.

By Evan Webeck | March 18, 2014

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