Sports

Conflicting economic analyses of Tempe entertainment district surface ahead of vote

Two conflicting reports released this week examine the economic impact of the Tempe entertainment district. Ballots will be mailed April 19 asking residents to approve a three-proposition proposal.

By Piper Hansen and Shane Brennan | April 18, 2023

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Tempe special election for Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, explained

Ballots for the special election will be mailed Wednesday to Tempe residents. Featured prominently are three propositions that will establish the Tempe entertainment district, housing the Arizona Coyotes. 

By Piper Hansen , Shane Brennan and Alex Wakefield | April 17, 2023

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ASU softball infielder Jordyn VanHook breaks out in senior season

Senior infielder Jordyn VanHook has hit 15 home runs — just six away from the ASU single-season record — placing her in the top 10 nationally and top five in the Pac-12. 

By Alfred Smith III | April 17, 2023

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Despite new atmosphere in ASU football, questions still remain after Spring Game

A month of practices was concluded by the annual Spring Game Saturday, and some questions have been answered for ASU football, some not as to what the regular season will look like. 

By Vinny Deangelis | April 16, 2023

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Bermuda grass and the boys: ASU grounds crew creates perfection on the diamond

The ASU baseball grounds crew spends countless hours meticulously caring for a baseball field in the unforgiving heat of the desert.

By Jack Barron | April 13, 2023

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Inspired by Rocky, Luke Keaschall has been a crucial piece to ASU baseball

Keaschall has been a premier factor in ASU’s success this season on the diamond, in the dugout and in the locker room.

By Vinny Deangelis | April 13, 2023

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ASU's starting rotation improves as Sun Devils prepare for tough Pac-12 stretch

The Sun Devils' starting rotation has improved greatly since last season as several transfers have strengthened ASU's pitching staff.

By Jack Barron | April 12, 2023

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Men's golf yet to finish in first place for 2023 season

The Sun Devils men's golf team has managed to finish in the top five for an overwhelming majority of 2023 but has yet to win first place. 

By Eddie Mabanglo | April 12, 2023

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New ASU wide receiver Xavier Guillory sees ASU football as proving ground

Xavier Guillory, the transfer wide receiver, has a chip on his shoulder and is looking to prove his doubters wrong. 

By Vinny Deangelis | April 12, 2023

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Women's water polo reaches the deep end of the season

With an 8-11 record this season, the ASU water polo team has only two more regular season matchups with USC and San Jose State.

By Katrina Michalak | April 11, 2023

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ASU women's tennis coach Matt Langley is more than an assistant

Though Sheila McInerney, by title, the leader of the staff, she sees associate head coach Matt Langley as more of a "co-head coach" than an assistant.

By Rishi Oza | April 10, 2023

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May the best man win: ASU quarterbacks battling for starting role in spring ball

Five quarterbacks are battling for the starting position on the ASU football team this spring.

By Vinny Deangelis | April 4, 2023

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Opinion: ASU NIL efforts inadequate for men's basketball

Austin Nunez, DJ Horne and Enoch Boakye have entered the transfer portal from ASU men's basketball team, signaling potential weakness in the University's existing NIL programs.

By Aaron Stigile | April 3, 2023

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Gym Devils dismount for the year after season ends at regional finals

The gymnastics season came to an end on Sunday after finishing last in the session, but it was a strong year for the Gym Devils. 

By Katrina Michalak | April 3, 2023

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ASU softball hopes to get season back on track after first series win

ASU beat Washington 5-2 at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe on Sunday, earning its first Pac-12 series win of the season. 

By Alfred Smith III | April 3, 2023

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Competitiveness and intensity highlight spring practice in new era of ASU football

Spring football has kicked off, and new ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham has effectively changed the atmosphere for practices leading up to the new campaign.

By Vinny Deangelis | March 30, 2023

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ASU gymnastics set to take on NCAA Regionals Friday

The Gym Devils start their postseason in the NCAA Regionals, hoping to have a successful meet and advance to the next round. 

By Katrina Michalak | March 30, 2023

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ASU's men's basketball 'battled and fought' with early, fluctuating offensive surge that failed to mesh with defensive prowess

An offensive surge in the first half eventually grounded into reality as ASU's offensive success fluctuated alongside solid defense and late shot-making that ultimately still resulted in a losing effort. 

By Alex Wakefield and Alfred Smith III | March 30, 2023

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Léon Marchand leads ASU to highest finish at NCAA Championships in program history

The ASU men's swimming and diving team finished in second place at the NCAA Championships on the back of Léon Marchand.

By Eddie Mabanglo | March 28, 2023

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Junior transfer Jacob Bullard provides a needed boost to the ASU men's tennis squad

ASU men's tennis player, Jacob Bullard, has had a lot of ups and downs in his career, but the phenom has shown his strengths through the 2022-23 season.

By Vinny Deangelis | March 28, 2023

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