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Tyrice Thompson and his sister Torrie. Tyrice and his sister were very close. (Photo Courtesy of Kathy Starr)

Tyrice Thompson's life through the eyes of his family

Family and friends celebrate the life of former ASU football player Tyrice Thompson, who died Feb. 2 after he was stabbed.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 12, 2013

Devil Dish: Stop calling Joe Flacco elite

Joe Flacco is a good quarterback, but "elite" is going too far.

By Justin Emerson | February 11, 2013

Ray Lewis's career will always marred by murder and PEDs

Will Ray Lewis be remembered as the greatest linebacker of all-time, or will he be remembered for the events that took place on Jan. 31, 2000?

| February 7, 2013

ASU football's signing day in review

It breaks down to 16 defensive players, 10 offensive players and one specialist, but there isn’t a quarterback.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 6, 2013

Devil Dish: Dobbs ditches Devils

Wednesday's decision on college football's National Signing Day could be one that four-star quarterback Joshua Dobbs ends up regretting.

By Adrian Martinez | February 6, 2013

Devil Dish: Flacco is an elite QB

Yes, maybe he was a little off when he pronounced himself elite months ago. Now his 11 touchdown passes while throwing zero interceptions in the 2012-13 postseason does it justice.

By Danny Shapiro | February 4, 2013

What film buffs, football fans have in common

A real “open mind” demands enough awareness of your inescapable opinions.

By Esther Drown | February 4, 2013

Former ASU football player stabbed, dies

Martini Ranch bouncer and ASU alumnus died Saturday morning after being stabbed five times on Sunday.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 2, 2013

Why I wouldn't let my son play football

Since its rise to prominence, football quickly became America’s national pastime.

| January 30, 2013

Boos & Bravos: Jan. 29

Bravo to the reunion of The Lonely Island, but boo to the Brazil club fire that killed more than 200 people.

By Editorial Board | January 29, 2013

Devil Dish: The Pro Bowl is now a punishment

The Pro Bowl has become a joke. Just ask Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs.

By Josh Nacion | January 24, 2013

Good luck Bruce: Arians has his work cut out for him

New Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians inherited a mess.

By Justin Janssen | January 23, 2013

Te'o hoax showed sports reporting needs to change

The "gentleman's agreement" is a code in which writers will turn a blind eye to certain knowledge in order to build a better, more trusting relationship with athletes, coaches and organizations.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 22, 2013

Chip Kelly has tough decisions to make with Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles finally found their man.

| January 22, 2013

Devil Dish: Can the Ravens be stopped?

The way that the AFC playoffs have gone, one has to wonder: Are the Baltimore Ravens this season’s team of destiny?

By Justin Emerson | January 22, 2013

Devil Dish: Te'o caught in web of lies

Just as Notre Dame football fans were recovering from the heartache of getting trounced by Alabama in the BCS National Championship game, they were struck with more depressing news on Wednesday.

By Adrian Martinez | January 18, 2013

Devil Dish: Trash talking has lost its merit

During last Sunday's NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sherman was all over the field making plays, but his team fell down early. His trash talking didn't stop, though.

By Danny Shapiro | January 16, 2013

Johnson, Hubner to play in East-West Shrine Game

Senior Keelan Johnson might have played his last game in a Sun Devils uniform, and senior Josh Hubner may have signed an agent, but they are not done playing college football.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 14, 2013

State Press Weekly: The inside story of Jack Culolias, and a look into Will Sutton's decision to stay home

In episode 2, State Press investigative reporter Nicholas Palomino Mendoza gives us a intimate look at ASU freshman Jack Culolias and sports writer Master Tesfastion talks about the return of defensives star Will Sutton and the impressive start to the men's basketball season.

By Erin Patrick O'Connor | January 13, 2013

Devil Dish: BCS computer ranks Notre Dame over Alabama

When I heard the news that the Colley Matrix ranked Notre Dame ahead of Alabama, I wasn’t surprised.

By Justin Janssen | January 13, 2013

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