Sports

ASU wrestling team preps for Iowa State, emphasizes more discipline

Coach Shawn Charles and assistant coach Lee Pritts have instilled a sense of grit and toughness and an expectation of success into this year's team, and the hard work is paying off.

By Stefan Modrich | January 29, 2014

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Phoenix Suns are ready to compete with best in the West

It's always sunny in Phoenix, but it took a long time for that light to shine on the Valley's professional basketball team.

| January 29, 2014

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ASU's Stephanie Vlad creating a racket in collegiate tennis

Stephanie Vlad uses her intensity and work ethic to be a leader on the ASU women's tennis team.

| January 29, 2014

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No. 1 ASU hockey hosts UA, intent on extending 36-game win streak over Wildcats

UA hasn't beaten ASU in the last 36 meetings, but the Wildcats will have a few more chances Friday and Saturday.

By Justin Emerson | January 29, 2014

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ASU softball to be more offensive under new coach Craig Nicholson

Opening day is less than two weeks away, and the team is excited to begin the season and execute under new head coach Craig Nicholson.

| January 29, 2014

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Herb Sendek: Pac-12 is as deep as any other men's basketball conference

As ASU heads back on the road to play California and Stanford, Herb Sendek gave respect to the Pac-12 parity and said it's much deeper than in previous years.

By Josh Nacion | January 28, 2014

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How to fix the NHL: Eliminate shootouts, overtime-loser points, fighting

I love the sport of hockey, but shootouts aren't hockey. If you lose, you should get nothing. And fighting also needs to go.

By Justin Emerson | January 28, 2014

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ASU women's hoops proves to be the best show on the hardwood at ASU

With recent thrilling wins on the road against Utah and Colorado, the ASU women's basketball team is receiving national recognition while dominating the basketball landscape in Tempe.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | January 28, 2014

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Meet ASU wrestling sophomore Ray Waters

A one-on-one with ASU's 174-pound pin-machine, freshman Ray Waters.

By Stefan Modrich | January 28, 2014

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ASU men's basketball looks to continue momentum at Cal, Stanford

The Sun Devils head back on the road to Northern California where they will face Pac-12 contenders Cal and Stanford.

By Josh Nacion | January 28, 2014

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ASU gymnastics hosts Autism Awareness meet vs. Utah

The Gym Devils will honor sophomore Erin Hamister's sister.

By Shane Theodore | January 28, 2014

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ASU baseball's Ryan Burr to transition from closer to starter

Ryan Burr stepped in as the team's closer last year and will step in as a starter in 2014.

By Justin Emerson | January 28, 2014

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New NFL Pro Bowl increases risk of injury

The new Pro Bowl format adds excitement, but with greater aggression comes greater chance of injury.

| January 28, 2014

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ASU swim and dive swept by Cal, Stanford on the road

The ASU swim team lost both of its away meets in California on Friday and Saturday.

| January 27, 2014

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ASU tennis earns second place at ITA Kick-Off Weekend

After defeating Notre Dame on Saturday, ASU women's tennis fell in the championship game to Northwestern.

By Logan Newman | January 27, 2014

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ASU women's basketball sweeps weekend in close games vs. Utah and Colorado

The No. 15 ASU women's basketball team has been in — and won — many close games this year. Friday and Sunday were no different.

| January 27, 2014

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ASU women's tennis loses to Northwestern in ITA Kick-Off Championship

The ASU women's tennis team finished second in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, losing to Northwestern in the championship.

By Logan Newman | January 26, 2014

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Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Gilling thriving in new roles

Herb Sendek's new look by inserting Eric Jacobsen into the starting lineup over Jonathan Gilling has helped both players after the Sun Devils beat Utah and Colorado over the weekend.

By Josh Nacion | January 26, 2014

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Seattle Seahawks restore faith in Seattle sports

A thank you from a downtrodden Seattle sports fan to John Schneider, Pete Carroll, Paul Allen and everyone else responsible for this season.

By Evan Webeck | January 26, 2014

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ASU women's basketball comes up clutch late to beat Colorado

It's starting to sound like a broken record, but the ASU women's basketball team was able to make more plays than their opponents and win a game at the end.

By Matthew Tonis | January 26, 2014

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