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ASU ends new baseball stadium talks with Cubs, city of Mesa

After more than a year of negotiations toward building a new ballpark, ASU has ended talks with the Chicago Cubs and the city of Mesa, the athletic department announced Thursday.

By Josh Nacion | November 1, 2012

Pitchfork Sports: A birdie before the season, Part 2

Some coaches might not like the idea of a “half-time” to a competitive season; Coach Tim Mickelson is optimistic about the breaks between tournaments.

By Evan Triantafilidis | October 31, 2012

Nacho loads up for a swing during the ASU baseball team’s Halloween Scrimmage on Wednesday night. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU baseball dresses up for Halloween Scrimmage

The Halloween Scrimmage gave the Sun Devils a chance to dress up in the players’ favorite Halloween costumes, and the Sun Devils took full advantage.

By Danny Shapiro | October 31, 2012

Senior guard Micaela Pickens looks for an open teammate during the Sun Devils’ 60-48 loss to USC last season on Jan. 5. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Thorne returns, leads young ASU women’s hoops

The Sun Devils must prove they can compete at a high level.

By Gian Demano | October 31, 2012

Freshman running back D.J. Foster breaks through the hole at the line of scrimmage in ASU’s 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football’s RBs prosper as receivers

ASU’s leading receivers this season do not have the word “receiver” in their position title.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 31, 2012

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Oregon State junior quarterback Cody Vaz scrambles out of the pocket during the Beavers’ 21-7 win over Utah on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew / The Daily Barometer)

Beavers look to rebound at home against ASU

No. 11 Oregon State hopes to bounce back Saturday night with a win over ASU.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 31, 2012

ASU alumna Molinaro eyes LPGA tour berth

ASU alumnus golfer Giulia Molinaro was considered a long shot to make it on a professional tour.

By Justin Janssen | October 31, 2012

Mike Brown a liability for the Lakers

The transformed Los Angeles Lakers should dominate the new season and challenge the Miami Heat for the NBA Championship.

By Josh Nacion | October 31, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly roams out of the pocket to look for an open receiver during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA last Saturday. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Kelly, Coyle put in extra work together after practice

QB Taylor Kelly said it’s the second straight week he’s stayed after practice to work with tight end Chris Coyle.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 30, 2012

ASU rugby heads to UCLA for PAC Sevens

The ASU men’s rugby team took on south rival UA on Oct. 26.

By Mitch Terrell | October 30, 2012

ASU women’s golf wins 4th-place, closing fall season

The No. 3 ASU women’s golf team wrapped up the first half of the 2012-13 season with a fourth-place finish in the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational.

By Justin Janssen | October 30, 2012

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kevin Ozier catches a pass for a touchdown during the Sun Devils’ 43-21 loss to No. 4 Oregon on Oct. 18. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Ozier once snubbed by Oregon State, eyes redemption

Kevin Ozier was excited and hoped to get an offer from Oregon State, but it never came.

By William Boor | October 30, 2012

SF Giants deserved to win World Series

For the second time in the past three years, I am happy to say the San Francisco Giants are the best team in baseball.

By Gian Demano | October 30, 2012

Video: Bob Costas visits Cronkite School of Journalism

By Yihyun Jeong | October 29, 2012

Fans will miss David Stern for the good or bad

No matter how much you like or dislike David Stern, the sports world will miss him when he retires.

By Josh Nacion | October 29, 2012

Happe wins Pac-12 XC Scholar Athlete of the Year

His desire to learn and his competitiveness is what drive senior Nick Happe, this season’s Pac-12 Cross-country Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

By Gian Demano | October 29, 2012

Freshman Ares Carpio struggles under redshirt sophomore Dalton Miller’s lock during the Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs last Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling holds intrasquad Wrestle-Offs

In preparation for its season opener on Nov. 9, the ASU wrestling team held its annual Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Friday.

By Danny Shapiro | October 29, 2012

NFL midseason calls for fantasy football adjustments

At the halfway point in the NFL season, fantasy football leagues are heating up with only a few weeks until playoffs begin.

By Mitch Terrell | October 29, 2012

ASU defender Ryan Clark (21) knocks a Texas A&M player against the wall during the Sun Devils’ 13-0 win over the Aggies on Sept. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

No. 2 ASU hockey downs EMU, CSU to stay undefeated

The ASU goaltenders may have perfect records, but the Sun Devils’ penalty habits have cost the goalies unearned goals.

By Mitch Terrell | October 29, 2012

Colin Parker stands with his father, Anthony, after ASU’s victory over USC in 2010. ASU won 43-22. (Photo courtesy of Colin Parker)

Former Sun Devil used time at ASU to reach NFL

Arizona Cardinals linebacker and Sun Devil football alumnus Colin Parker overcame injury issues, using his time at ASU to reach his goal of playing in the National Football League.

By Kyle Payne | October 29, 2012

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