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Jeremy Accardo instills family culture in Sun Devil pitching staff

New ASU pitching coach Jeremy Accardo builds connections with his players to instill trust and confidence.

By Jack Janes | February 27, 2025

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Satire: Football players' group project garners national attention

The Valley rallied behind the ultimate group project line-up 

By Kate Gore | February 26, 2025

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ASU softball emphasizing strength and veteran leadership this season

A new class of ASU softball freshmen are being held to high Sun Devil standards to compete at the collegiate level. 

By Char O'Neil | February 25, 2025

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Why don't college hockey players fight?

Although fighting is banned in NCAA hockey with five-minute major penalties, players still insist on supporting their team in physical ways to send a message.

By Giovanni Barberio | February 25, 2025

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ASU men's basketball looks for leaders to step up as season slips away

A season full of frustration for ASU men's basketball has led to an even greater need for leadership within the team.

By Pratham Valluri | February 24, 2025

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ASU hockey sees a strong weekend against Western Michigan, not rewarded in rankings

The Sun Devils had an impressive series against Western Michigan, but the PairWise Rankings lowered ASU's standing as tournament hopes continue to linger. 

By Giovanni Barberio and Niall Rosenberg | February 24, 2025

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Gym Devil Kimberly Smith's battle through adversity results in new all-around talent

Junior all-around gymnast Kimberly Smith discusses her journey these past three years as she begins her first semester competing all around at ASU.

By Lauren Nuñez | February 24, 2025

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ASU hockey splits weekend series with No. 3 Western Michigan

No. 12 ASU hockey split the weekend series against No. 3 Western Michigan after an overtime loss in the final regular season home game.

By Giovanni Barberio | February 24, 2025

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BREAKING: BJ Freeman dismissed from men's basketball team amid conduct issues

The senior Sun Devil guard was dismissed from the team on Feb. 23.

By Jack McCarthy | February 23, 2025

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State Press Play: ASU sports editor breaks down the season

Join hosts Jude Banihani and Joahan Lopez for this week's State Press Play. Banihani interviews president of the Jordanian Student Association. Lopez interviews State Press Sports Editor, Jack Barron, all about ASU's uprise in sports this season. New episodes weekly.

By Jude Banihani and Joahan Lopez | February 22, 2025

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ASU hockey stuns No. 3 Western Michigan in must-win game

ASU hockey upset No. 3 Western Michigan in its biggest home game of the year backed by strong goalkeeping and defense.

By Niall Rosenberg | February 22, 2025

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Insight: Pickup basketball offers a fix to a polarizing era

Pickup basketball provides a foundation for community building.

By Sam Troester | February 19, 2025

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Brandon Compton set for explosive sophomore campaign

ASU baseball's Brandon Compton continues to improve and find consistency with an explosive opening weekend. 

By Jack Janes | February 19, 2025

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ASU men's basketball's tournament hopes keep shrinking after loss to No. 5 Houston

The Sun Devils' NCAA tournament chances have reached near impossibility after they grew their losing streak to six games with a loss to Houston.

By Jack McCarthy | February 19, 2025

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Same old Sun Devils: Men's basketball loses seventh straight home game

ASU drops to 12-14 after yet another home loss to No. 5 Houston.

By Pratham Valluri | February 19, 2025

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ASU hockey winning more games with strong goalie tandem

ASU's new goalie tactic has senior Luke Pavicich and junior Gibson Homer splitting starts, and it seems to be working.

By Niall Rosenberg | February 18, 2025

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Sun Devil Hockey continues to struggle in overtime

ASU hockey has struggled to win in overtime this season but has been succeeding in shootouts as more games go into extra time.

By Giovanni Barberio | February 18, 2025

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ASU baseball sweeps Ohio State to open 2025 season

The Sun Devils begin the 2025 season with a sweep over Ohio State, with the offense setting the tone for the rest of the season. 

By Jack Janes | February 17, 2025

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ASU women's basketball losing streak extends to 11

The ASU women's basketball team extended its losing streak to 11 after falling to the Utah Utes in a lopsided loss. 

By Mason Seal | February 15, 2025

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Sun Devil Baseball's outfield depth ignites brotherly competition for a spot on the green

The Sun Devils have five outfielders on the roster, each with their own set of skills to possibly showcase on opening day.

By Lauren Nuñez | February 12, 2025

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