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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) looks for an opening in the Husky defense during a game against the University of Washington Huskies in Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz. The Huskies won the matchup, 89-85.

34 fouls doom ASU men's basketball in overtime

The Sun Devils blew a 14-point lead over Washington.

By Matthew Tonis | February 4, 2016

ASU football nabs 18 recruits on National Signing Day

The Sun Devils boast an impressive 2016 recruiting class, including eight players from junior colleges.

By Ryan Clarke | February 3, 2016

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Paul DePodesta and the incoming football sabermetrics revolution

Sabermetrics breathed new life into baseball. Is football next in line?

By Brennan Ryan | February 3, 2016

Sophomore Jacen Petersen take's Oregon State's Tyler Chay to the mat on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

ASU wrestling looks for repeat success at the Edinboro Open

Sun Devils face new challenges at Open tournament in Pennsylvania.

By Ben Flores | February 3, 2016

ASU volleyball hires Stevie Mussie

Mussie spent two years at Penn State, a school that has seven national championships since 1999.

By Logan Newman | February 3, 2016

Freshman Second Baseman Nikki Gerard makes the catch to end the fifth inning on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Farrington Stadium as the ASU Sun Devils faced off with the California Bears.

ASU softball position preview: Middle infielders

The Sun Devils will have both their middle infielders leading the team on the field as returning starters.

By Leah Brunette | February 2, 2016

Junior Jon Rahm sets his ball on the green at the 9th hole of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015.

Jon Rahm, Monica Vaughn look to lead ASU golf

Led by some of the top amateur talent in the world, both ASU golf programs are looking forward to their upcoming seasons.

By Braxton Fox II | February 2, 2016

ASU women’s basketball head coach Charli Turner Thorne argues a call vs. Cal women’s basketball at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 8, 2015.

ASU women's basketball collapses in third quarter at Oregon State

The Sun Devils suffered their first loss since December 5th.

By Ryan Clarke | February 1, 2016

during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

Sun Devil Snapshot: Women’s basketball stays hot, Michael Phelps distracts

Here are the top sports stories from this past weekend.

By Matt Layman | February 1, 2016

Beaver Malcolm Duvivier is guarded by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Eric Jacobsen (21) and Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

State Press Player of the Week: Tra Holder

For his impressive defensive performances this weekend, particularly against Gary Payton II, Holder gets the award.

By Logan Newman | February 1, 2016

Sophomore guard Kodi Justice makes a layup against Washington State on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 84-73.

And Justice for all: Sophomore guard turning into heat check

Kodi Justice uses doubters and a love of the game to fuel his performance.

By Matthew Tonis | February 1, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Obinna Oleka (5) looks to pass during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. The Ducks took the win from the Sun Devils, 91-74.

ASU men's basketball falls prey to Boucher

The Oregon forward had 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks.

By Braxton Fox II | January 31, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Savon Goodman pushes into the paint during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. The Ducks took the win from the Sun Devils, 91-74.

ASU men's basketball falters in home loss to Oregon

The Sun Devil defense broke down in the second half and Hurley got another technical foul.

By Matthew Tonis | January 31, 2016

Arizona State University's softball team's new Adidas helmet is pictured on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

ASU Softball: In the circle with Sun Devil pitching

With a transfer from University of Kansas, the ASU pitching staff is turning into a trio.

By Leah Brunette | January 31, 2016

The most decorated Olympian of all time, Micheal Phelps, makes an appearance in the Curtain of Distraction during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

Meet the students from Michael Phelps' Curtain of Distraction skit

Trevor Zero and Patrick Carlson have committed themselves to Curtain of Distraction skits including Richard Simmons and Santa Claus.

By Logan Newman | January 31, 2016

ASU Hockey Skates Onto Ice for First Game of Season

The Sun Devils continue to struggle against D1 schools

UMass Lowell's C.J. Smith scored three goals completing the hat trick.

By Chaz Frazier | January 30, 2016

ASU junior Taylor Allex scores 9.700 on the uneven bars, but the Sun Devils lost to Oregon State in a tough defeat at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 20, 2015. (Kat Simonovic/The State Press)

Gym Devils continue to struggle on bars, record two falls

Team is 'growing and improving' head coach René Lyst says.

By Haley Stesiak | January 30, 2016

ASU track and field only takes 19 to Mountain T Invitational

The Sun Devils didn't compete on Friday, limiting their potential for placing high overall after success on Saturday.

By Omar Soussi | January 30, 2016

Head coach Charli Turner Thorne directs the women's Sun Devil basketball team during a home game in Tempe against California. ASU came back from an early 8 point deficit to win 68-59. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Second half turnaround propels ASU women's basketball over Oregon

The Sun Devils tie school record with 15th straight win

By Ryan Clarke | January 29, 2016

Sun Devil Hockey falls 4-1 at UMass Lowell

While ASU continues its 14 game losing streak, offense shows improvement with its first goal since Jan. 5

By Natalie Orr | January 29, 2016

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