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ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) goes up for a tough layup in traffic during the second half of a women's basketball game against the Boston University Terriers in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. ASU won 71-42, putting them at 4-2 on the season.

ASU women's basketball returns home, runs away from Boston University

After returning home from a difficult road trip, ASU women's basketball started off slowly but pulled away to kick off the ASU Classic with a convincing victory over the Boston Terriers.

By Jeff Griffith | December 3, 2016

Rowe, Pasichnuk help lift ASU hockey over Colgate

ASU hockey edged Colgate on Friday, thanks in part to the heroics of two key players.

By Matt Layman | December 2, 2016

ASU senior Alysha Bush practices her freestyle tempo with paddles on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.

Misty Hyman's analytical approach revolutionizing ASU swimming

ASU swimming assistant coach Misty Hyman uses analytics to help her swimmers think about freestyle differently.

By Joe Jacquez | December 1, 2016

ASU head coach Todd Graham looks onto the field during pregame warmups before the annual Territorial Cup football game against UA in Tucson's Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Todd Graham's future depends on the 2017 season

After a poor showing in the 2016 season, the 2017 campaign will determine ASU head coach Todd Graham's fate.

By Mark Harris | December 1, 2016

The ASU women's basketball team rings the victory bell after a 82-37 victory over the San Jose State Spartans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

ASU women's basketball freshmen quintet making immediate impact

A quintet of freshman have already made begun to make their impact on ASU basketball.

By Jeff Griffith | December 1, 2016

Josh Shields, left, and Josh Maruca are both redshirt freshmen on the ASU wrestling team. Portraits taken in Tempe, Arizona, on Nov. 19, 2016.

New location, same intensity for ASU wrestlers Shields and Maruca

After competing on the same high school team in western Pennsylvania, ASU wrestling redshirt freshman Josh Maruca and Josh Shields have both made the 2,000-mile trip to the desert.

By Tyler Handlan | November 30, 2016

Athletic Director Ray Anderson announces the University's addition of women's lacrosse on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at the Dutson Theater in the Carson Student-Athlete Center on the Tempe campus.

Sun Devil Athletics and Adidas' contract not yet finalized

Nearly two years after the partnership was announced, Sun Devil Athletics and Adidas still do not have a fully executed contract.

By Cameron Miller | November 30, 2016

The ASU women's soccer team stands for the national anthem before a 2-0 loss to the USC Trojans in Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.

ASU soccer hires Graham Winkworth as head coach

Winkworth held a 66-18-7 record in four seasons at South Alabama.

By Kendall Valenzuela | November 30, 2016

Junior Nicole Fossa Huergo (left) and Junior Kelley Anderson (right) compete in the Singles Main Draw at the 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe, Arizona on Nov. 5, 2016.

Junior transfers add variance to ASU women's tennis

Adding two junior transfers in one year is not typical for ASU women's tennis, but the additions of Kelly Anderson and Nicole Fossa Huergo have paid off in a big way.

By Joe Jacquez | November 29, 2016

Forward Anthony Croston (68) Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at Oceanside Arena in Tempe, Arizona.

Anthony Croston promoted to alternate captain for ASU hockey

Anthony Croston was promoted to alternate captain for ASU hockey, plus more updates on the team from head coach Greg Powers.

By Matt Layman | November 29, 2016

ASU Sun Devils quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) walks off the field after a football game against the Utah Utes in Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

What's next for ASU football?

An injury-riddled six-game losing streak ends the worst season of the Todd Graham era.

By Matthew Tonis | November 28, 2016

ASU men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley reacts to a call in the second half of a 127-110 victory over the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

No. 1 Kentucky drubs ASU men's basketball at Atlantis

The top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats ran all over ASU men's basketball, putting up 115 en route to a dominant win.

By Jeff Griffith | November 28, 2016

Graduate Student Robbie Baillargeon (9) works his way to the goal at the ASU versus RPI Men's Hockey game in Tempe, Arizona, on November 26. 2016.

RPI bests ASU hockey in low-scoring feud

Despite the efforts of senior Robert Levin, ASU hockey fell in its rematch with Rensselaer Poly.

By Matt Layman | November 26, 2016

The ASU volleyball team celebrates a win over the UofA in Tempe, AZ, on Nov. 26, 2016.

ASU volleyball goes the distance, fights back to win season finale over Arizona

ASU volleyball closed out its season with a character win over rival Arizona on senior day.

By Jeff Griffith | November 26, 2016

ASU Sun Devils head coach Todd Graham walks off the field after the annual Territorial Cup football game against UA in Tucson's Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

Column: ASU football failed to show up for its biggest game of the season

ASU football left much to be desired in its Territorial Cup performance, and has a vacancy in it's trophy case to show for it.

By Mark Harris | November 26, 2016

ASU Sun Devils quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) watches the Wildcats take the field during the annual Territorial Cup football game against UA in Tucson's Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

ASU football's performance in the Territorial Cup was a microcosm of its underwhelming season

ASU football left Tucson empty-handed for the second straight road trip against rival Arizona with an underwhelming performance in the Territorial Cup.

By Stefan Modrich | November 26, 2016

UA running back Samaje Grant hurdles an ASU defender during the first half of the annual Territorial Cup football game versus UA in Tuscon's Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

ASU football run over by Arizona

The Sun Devils lost their sixth straight game and failed to reach six wins for the first time since 2009.

By Matthew Tonis | November 26, 2016

ASU freshman center Georgy Gorodetsky (7) wins a faceoff during the first period of a 5-2 victory against Air Force in Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

ASU hockey defeats RPI behind Murphy, hot third period

ASU hockey got its third win of the season after a strong showing in the third period against RPI.

By Matt Layman | November 26, 2016

The UA football reacts after an interception in the first quarter of the annual Territorial Cup football game against UA in Tucson's Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

ASU football ends season with disappointing loss to Arizona in Territorial Cup

ASU football's season came to an end Friday night with a disappointing loss to Arizona in the Territorial Cup.

By Matt Faye | November 25, 2016

ASU volleyball picks up hard-fought victory over struggling Colorado

ASU volleyball earned a win in its penultimate match of the season against a struggling Colorado squad Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Jeff Griffith | November 23, 2016

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