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Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong runs the ball during a play against Weber State on Aug. 28 at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football emphasizes focus, discipline after Weber State win

The Sun Devils need to keep focus both this week and all season, even if it means banning cell phone use before games.

By Matthew Tonis | September 1, 2014

Members of the cross country team participate in strides at a meet last season.

ASU cross-country season preview: Shelby Houlihan, Ryan Herson lead teams in 2014

Ryan Herson and Shelby Houlihan lead the ASU cross country program after a star-studded 2013 season.

By Fabian Ardaya | September 1, 2014

ASU volleyball teammates celebrate after a kill during a home game at Wells Fargo Arena in November 2013. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

No. 25 ASU volleyball completes three-game sweep in Hawaii

Freshman libero Halle Harker was an integral part in the Sun Devil's successful opening weekend.

| August 31, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong looks to cut upfield in Thursday's season opener vs. Weber State. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU football's Jaelen Strong excited to mentor young crop of receivers

The season-opening win over Weber State didn't show much has changed for ASU offensively, but there is room for younger players in the rotation to make an impact.

By Hunter Kossodo | August 31, 2014

Sophomore defender McKenzie Berryhill heads the ball at a home game in Tempe. (Photo by State Press Staff)

ASU women's soccer splits Illinois road trip

A road-weary ASU team split games against Illinois and Loyola Chicago over Labor Day weekend.

By Marc Steiner | August 31, 2014

Wildcat sophomore running back Zach Smith gets taken down by the ASU defense. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football's young players make their mark on defense

The Sun Devils' new-look defense exhibited its talent against Weber State.

| August 30, 2014

Junior running back D.J. Foster looks out at the crowd after making a 56 yard run for a touchdown against Weber State. ASU defeated Weber State 45-14 at Sun Devil Stadium on Aug. 28. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

The usual suspects: Jaelen Strong, D.J. Foster lead ASU football blowout of Weber State

ASU didn't use the weak opponent to experiment much with its newcomers on offense.

| August 28, 2014

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jaelen Strong makes a leaping catch over Weber State cornerback Cordero Dixon. ASU leads 31-0 at halftime. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Final: No. 19 ASU 45, Weber State 14

The Sun Devils closed out an easy win in their season opener, led by strong first half performances by Jaelen Strong and DJ Foster.

| August 28, 2014

First-half recap: No. 19 ASU 31 Weber State 0

The Sun Devil stars shone bright in the first half of the season opener.

| August 28, 2014

ASU tries to regain control of the ball as Cal State Northridge player Chloe McDaniel jumps to gain possession. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

ASU soccer sets sights on two road wins in Illinois

After starting the regular season with a split in a tournament in sunny Hawaii, the Sun Devils now travel to Illinois, where they will face both Illinois and Loyola University Chicago.

By Marc Steiner | August 28, 2014

At heart of ASU football defense, Devilbacker position defines explosive unit

Taking an in-depth look at Todd Graham's Devilbacker position: What does it take to be Carl Bradford or Edmond Boateng?

| August 27, 2014

The EDGE: No. 19 ASU football hosts Weber State in season opener

ASU opens its season against Weber State on Thursday night.

| August 27, 2014

ASU should stop scheduling FCS foes

ASU has opened with an FCS opponent in the past six years. Weber State on Thursday makes seven.

By Justin Janssen | August 27, 2014

ASU will be without junior setter Shannan McCready (7) to open the season in Hawaii. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

ASU volleyball prepares for Hawaii

Senior Shannon McCready tore her labrum, but sophomore Kizzy Willey's knee is back in shape heading into the weekend's tournament.

| August 27, 2014

Junior running back DJ Foster runs through the line during 11 on 11 drills at Camp Tontozona. (Photo by Fabian Ardaya)

ASU football coach Todd Graham likes 'big games' more, but not overlooking Weber State

Just because coach Todd Graham likes big games doesn't mean he won't have his team ready for Weber State on Thursday.

By Evan Webeck | August 27, 2014

redshirt tight end De'Marieya Nelson punches in a touchdown against UA Saturday, Nov. 30. ASU defeated UA 58-21 and clinched a home field advantage for the Pac-12 chcampionship. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU football's two-way star De'Marieya Nelson looking forward to season opener

Nelson will be working double duty this season as the starting tight end and Devilbacker.

By Hunter Kossodo | August 26, 2014

Graduate tight end Chris Coyle carries the ball for an ASU first down against USC at home Sep. 28 2013. The Sun Devils defeated USC 62-41. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Pac-12 football season preview: Roundtable discussion with fellow student newspapers

See what football reporters from Oregon, Cal, Utah, Colorado and UCLA think about the upcoming Pac-12 football season.

| August 26, 2014

Redshirt junior defensive back Damarius Randall walks back to Sun Devil bench. ASU lost 37-23 to Texas Tech at the 2013 Holiday Bowl. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football 2014 season preview: Secondary

A new group of ball hawks in the ASU secondary will face its first test against Weber State's pass-heavy offense Thursday.

By Evan Webeck | August 26, 2014

Mo Latu and his fellow musicians are pictured at their cabin at Camp Tontozona. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football practice playlist: What do the Sun Devils listen to?

Nearly every team in football blasts music for at least a part of practice. The Sun Devils partake, but many players have expressed being passionate about music — redshirt junior Mo Latu can play "every brass instrument." One thing that makes ASU's practice playlist unique is its extensive selection of music, representing the players' eclectic taste in music.

By Evan Webeck | August 26, 2014

Thank you, Jackie Robinson West

A group of scrappy underdogs from Chicago won over America's hearts and began a modern black baseball renaissance.

By Stefan Modrich | August 25, 2014

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