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Redshirt sophomore Devan Spann lines up on the starting blocks for a sprint during an ASU track practice on Thursday. (Photo by Master Tesfatsion)

Ex-football player turns to track after battling injuries

Devan Spann was able to get through one of the most difficult transitions in his life from playing football to running track.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 15, 2012

Freshman forward Cali Farquharson gets set to kick the ball away during the Sun Devils’ 4-1 win over Utah on Oct. 25. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Soccer ends memorable year, still hopeful for future

Kevin Boyd’s Sun Devils had one of its best seasons in recent memory, and the six-year head coach was satisfied.

By Danny Shapiro | November 15, 2012

Freshman defensive lineman Jaxon Hood communicates with the ASU sideline during the Sun Devils’ 63-6 win over NAU on Aug. 30. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Defense locks in against WSU’s air raid offense

The Cougars come to Tempe running the patented Mike Leach air raid offense.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 15, 2012

Redshirt senior 184-pound wrestler Jake Meredith (right) stands toe-to-toe against redshirt sophomore Kevin Radford during the Sun Devils’ Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU Wrestlers to duel CSU Bakersfield, rival Grand Canyon University

The Sun Devils have to travel only 20 miles to GCU for duals against the Antelopes and Pac-12 foe Cal-State Bakersfield Saturday afternoon.

By Danny Shapiro | November 15, 2012

Junior forward/center Joy Burke looks for a shooting angle around a Texas Tech defender during the Sun Devils’ 61-49 loss to the Lady Raiders last Sunday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Women’s hoops faces UTEP in rematch from thriller

The ASU women’s basketball team will be tested on the road for the first time this Sunday at the University of Texas at El Paso.

By Gian Demano | November 15, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner bumps up the ball back into play, during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over California on Sept. 28. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball seeks redemption vs. CU, Utah

Sun Devils have two more chances this weekend in Tempe, when they play host to Colorado on Friday and Utah on Sunday.

By Troy Lopez | November 15, 2012

South Beach goes “south” quickly

The Miami Marlins go from bad to good to terrible in 11 months.

By Troy Lopez | November 15, 2012

ASU wrestling is primarily comprised of young-guns. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Wrestling Youth

The ASU men’s wrestling team will begin their first season without its Jimmy V Award Winner, Anthony Robles, for the first time since the 2007 season. Robles will instead be on the sidelines as a volunteer coach and help with the rebuilding process of the team.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 14, 2012

Nostalgia hits Magee as Senior Day approaches

Brandon Magee will miss Sun Devil football.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 14, 2012

NY Knicks no longer a joke

The New York Knicks are the only undefeated team in the NBA after five games into the season.

By Josh Nacion | November 14, 2012

Sophomore Shelby Houlihan’s fourth place at the NCAA West Regionals on Nov. 9 sealed her spot in the upcoming NCAA championships on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Houlihan expected to finish strong at nationals

Shelby Houlihan is riding some great momentum going into the NCAA Championships this Saturday.

By Gian Demano | November 14, 2012

Hubner emerges in search for ultimate kick

Even though Josh Hubner may not have found that ultimate kick again, he may have found the ultimate season.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 14, 2012

Senior running back Cameron Marshall observes the coin toss prior to the Sun Devils’ game against UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Senior Day sets scene for ASU football’s clash vs. WSU

Saturday's contest will be Senior Day for the Sun Devils' as it is ASU’s final home game of the season.

By William Boor | November 14, 2012

Redshirt senior safety Keelan Johnson tackles Utah junior running back Kelvin York during the Sun Devils’ 37-7 win over the Utes on Sept. 22. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Johnson’s transformation nears end in final games

Keelan Johnson knows Senior Day will be a memorable moment in front of several friends and family members.

By William Boor | November 14, 2012

State Press Conversations: Lindsey Ryder

This week on State Press Conversations, host Lorenzo Zazueta talks with ASU biomedical engineering student and Sun Devil Triathlon Club Vice President, Lindsey Ryder.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | November 14, 2012

WSU invades Tempe with nothing to lose

Mike Leach knows ASU will present a challenge this week if the Cougars want to get back to winning.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 14, 2012

Now-senior diver Hailey Casper descends into the water during an ASU dive practice. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU swim and dive faces elite talent at road invites

The swimmers travel back to California for the prestigious Arena Invitational in Long Beach, Calif., starting Thursday, while the divers travel to Tucson to compete in UA’s Wildcat Invitational opening Friday.

By Ross Dunham | November 14, 2012

The EDGE: ASU should finally win

ASU can’t afford to lose to a bad team like Washington State, who lost to Colorado earlier this season.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 14, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby returns the ball during warm-ups prior to the Sun Devils’ season opener against NAU on Aug. 30. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Football dedicates remainder of season to seniors

Although Saturday's football game is not the last one for the 2012 Sun Devils, it will have a sense of finality.

By William Boor | November 14, 2012

Ex-Suns Nash, D’Antoni join rival Lakers

This season has been quite an interesting one for the Phoenix Suns who have seen two big pieces of its successful 2000s seasons join the Los Angeles Lakers.

By Gian Demano | November 13, 2012

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