Sports

Inside Maddie McLaughlin’s move from outside hitter to middle blocker

After fighting a private battle with Lyme disease, graduate student Maddie McLaughlin is ready to tell her story and assist ASU's volleyball team by changing to a position she has never played. 

By Aya Abdeen | September 14, 2023

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'He's gonna bring his own block': Junior Cam Skattebo brings physicality to ASU's backfield

After two games, the Sun Devils think they've found a star in the transfer window in junior running back Cam Skattebo.

By Joey Eigo | September 13, 2023

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New ASU women's volleyball head coach to bring unity back to 2023-24 season

ASU women's volleyball has a new head coach, JJ Van Niel, and using his long history of coaching volleyball, he intends for the team to make a strong comeback. 

By Lauren Nuñez | September 11, 2023

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Arizona State suffers first loss of the season to Oklahoma State

The Sun Devils lost their first game of the season last night against Oklahoma State 27-15 in Mountain America Stadium.

By Joey Eigo and Katrina Michalak | September 10, 2023

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Blistering Saturday night forecast could prove beneficial for ASU football

105 degree temperatures are forecast for ASU's matchup against Oklahoma State in Tempe this Saturday. Members of ASU's training staff say that because players practice in the heat through the summer the extreme conditions can serve as an advantage.

By Alex Wakefield | September 7, 2023

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Marta Levinska returns to women's volleyball team for highly anticipated senior year

Star senior Marta Levinska has helped the Sun Devils to a hot start to the 2023-24 season, and she has her eyes on a deep run.

By Lauren Nuñez | September 7, 2023

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ASU women's soccer brings in award-winning transfers for much needed reinforcements

ASU Soccer brought in much needed reinforcements this offseason, adding three award-winning transfers from all around the country.

By Hayden Corrado | September 6, 2023

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ASU Swimming focuses their strokes on first ever NCAA National Championship

After ASU swimming's arguably best season, led by world record holder Léon Marchand, the team looks to win their first ever NCAA National Championship.

By Henry Smardo | September 6, 2023

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Far from home, German standout goalkeeper Pauline Nelles defends a new net

ASU sophomore goalkeeper Pauline Nelles has excelled early this season, earning shutout after shutout and a conference accolade. 

By Jack Barron | September 5, 2023

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Gym Devil escapes permanent dismount with a fifth year

Graduate student Gracie Reeves is returning to the Gym Devils for her fifth and final year, with high hopes to make it to Nationals.

By Katrina Michalak | September 5, 2023

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Dust Bowl: Rain, lightning and dust storm spoil Sun Devil season opener

After an hours-long weather delay, game one of the Dillingham era ended in Sun Devil victory.

By Joey Eigo and Katrina Michalak | September 1, 2023

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ASU defends decision to self-impose bowl ban

ASU defended its self-imposed postseason ban as a measure to limit potential recruiting penalties amidst an ongoing NCAA investigation.

By Shane Brennan | August 29, 2023

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Gameday guide: what to know before attending an ASU football game

For incoming Sun Devils, this gameday guide provides basics on how to successfully tackle a football game from the fan section. 

By Joey Eigo and Katrina Michalak | August 28, 2023

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BREAKING: ASU self-imposing one year postseason ban on football team

ASU announced that it is self-imposing a one-year postseason ban as a result of a multiyear NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations. 

By Alex Wakefield | August 27, 2023

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Jaden Rashada to be ASU's starting quarterback to start 2023-24 season

True freshman Jaden Rashada, who committed to ASU after a multi-million dollar NIL deal at Florida fell through, will be the starting quarterback for the Sun Devils on opening night against Southern Utah.

By Alex Wakefield | August 22, 2023

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Opinion: ASU's move to the Big 12 will come at a cost to athletes and fans

Conference realignment and ASU's move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 will hurt college athletes and their fans in ways that would have been avoided if realignment prioritized the athletes who compete in their respective sports. 

By Aaron Stigile | August 11, 2023

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How TV money and leadership decisions led ASU to the Big 12

The news of ASU's move to the Big 12 alongside UA and Utah came as a surprise to many, but the rise of television's influence in college sports and key decisions made by Pac-12 leadership gave ASU no choice.

By Alex Wakefield | August 11, 2023

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BREAKING: ASU, UA leaving Pac-12, joining the Big 12 conference

ASU, UA and Utah have all jumped from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 in a move that will send shockwaves across the college sports landscape. This upcoming season will be ASU's last in the Pac-12 in most sports.

By Alex Wakefield | August 4, 2023

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Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 12. Here's what that means for ASU.

Colorado's departure from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 is yet another indication that the Pac-12 is in danger of further defections or even collapse if it cannot present its members with a satisfactory media rights deal. ASU and UArizona have both been identified as possible Big 12 targets.

By Alex Wakefield | August 2, 2023

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ASU football stadium renamed Mountain America Stadium

ASU has announced a 15-year naming rights partnership with a credit union, giving the University's football stadium a new name: Mountain America Stadium.

By Alex Wakefield | August 2, 2023

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