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ASU men's hoops blows out Coppin State to close non-conference schedule

After routing Coppin State 68-52 at home Dec. 29, the Sun Devils eclipsed their win total from 2011-12, and they did so before conference play has even begun.

By Justin Janssen | December 29, 2012

Nelson, Wadood practice at scout team QB to simulate Navy

ASU coach Todd Graham needed some speed at scout team quarterback, so he turned to two of his cornerbacks this week.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 28, 2012

In holiday spirit, Sun Devils serve food to homeless

On Christmas Day, the Sun Devils took a break from football and reminded themselves of all the often overlooked blessings. For a few hours the ASU football team, which was away from their families in preparation for the upcoming Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against Navy served food to the homeless at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.

By William Boor | December 26, 2012

Sun Devils focused, ready to face Navy

In his first year at the helm of the ASU football program Todd Graham certainly accomplished a lot. The Sun Devils (7-5, 5-4 Pac-12) finished the regular season with a winning record for the first time since 2007, reduced penalties to just 35 yards per game and defeated UA in Tucson. Despite the numerous accomplishment's in Graham's debut season, he knows the job is not finished and wants to give ASU fans the pleasure of celebrating a bowl win, something they have not been able to do since 2005.

By William Boor | December 26, 2012

ASU men's hoops buries Texas Tech with 14 3-pointers

The Sun Devils left Lubbock, Texas with a 77-62 over Texas Tech.

By Josh Nacion | December 22, 2012

Felix helps ASU men's hoops top Dartmouth

ASU chalked up its ninth win in ugly fashion, but its leader came through once again.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 15, 2012

DePaul hands men's hoops first home loss of season

The Blue Demons (7-3) served up the Sun Devils (8-2) a 17-point loss.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 12, 2012

Title IX molds ASU women’s athletic success

It has been 40 years since Title IX has been passed, a federal law stating women should be given the same opportunities as men at any school that is receiving federal funds.

By Gian Demano | December 10, 2012

Men’s hoops paints promising future after hot start

With ASU football ending on a pleasant note and men’s basketball emerging, this is shaping out to be an exciting era for ASU Athletics.

By Josh Nacion | December 10, 2012

‘Johnny Football’ becomes ‘Johnny Heisman’

“Johnny Heisman” is the new face of college football.

By Mitch Terrell | December 10, 2012

Coach Todd Graham and his coaching staff has made several changes in the practices leading up to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl to counter Navy’s triple-option offense, including one that featured freshman wide receiver Parker Rasmusson as the scout team quarterback. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU football simulates Navy’s unorthodox offense in practice

ASU is doing a lot to combat Navy’s unorthodox play style in the practices leading up to the bowl game.

By Edmund Hubbard | December 10, 2012

Freshman forward Stephen Collins recorded his second hat trick of the season in ASU’s 7-4 win over Robert Morris (IL) on Dec. 7. Photo courtesy of Michelle Hekle

ASU hockey falls to 1st ACHA team, ends 20-game win streak

Robert Morris (Illnois) lost a physical battle with the Sun Devils Friday night, but the Eagles had different plans for game two.

By Mitch Terrell | December 10, 2012

Tips to weather playoff time in football fantasyland

Fantasy owners begin to hyperventilate and stress all week about their match-up in week one of the playoffs.

By Mitch Terrell | December 10, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly launches a pass after rolling out of the pocket during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Football maintains focus despite long layoff until bowl

With the long layoff between games, the players are focusing on the Midshipmen, but the bulk of their attention is on themselves.

By William Boor | December 9, 2012

Redshirt senior heavyweight wrestler Levi Cooper won 3-0 against Nebraska redshirt freshman Danny Longendyke, but it wasn’t enough to help the Sun Devils defeat the Cornhuskers on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers come up short in Lincoln vs. No. 9 Nebraska

The ASU wrestling team fell just short of its upset bid Saturday night in Lincoln, falling to Nebraska 18-12.

By Danny Shapiro | December 9, 2012

Sophomore forward Jada Blackwell tied her career-high in points with 14 at Providence and contributed another 10 at Boston College, as the Sun Devils won both road games to improve to 5-4. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Pickens, Blackwell help women’s hoops improve to 5-4

The ASU women’s basketball team won both games last weekend and put themselves over .500 for the first time this year.

By Gian Demano | December 9, 2012

Junior center Jordan Bachynski (right) tallied 13 points, 12 rebounds and a school-record 12 blocks on Saturday against Cal State Northridge to record the first triple-double in ASU history. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bachynski records ASU’s first triple-double

Bachynski finished Saturday’s game with a triple-double — the first in program history.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 9, 2012

Northern Illinois does not deserve a BCS bid

Come on, Northern Illinois does not deserve to play in a big game like the Orange Bowl.

By Edmund Hubbard | December 9, 2012

The Tempe campus Student Rec Center will be expanded to accomodate . Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Construction begins recreating

Coming soon to a Tempe campus near you is the Student Rec Center expansion. On the south side of campus, the presence of cranes, construction and chaos has interfered with our lives when we pass by the corner of Apache Drive and McAllister Avenue.

By Evan Triantafilidis | December 8, 2012

Redshirt senior Jake Meredith grapples with teammate and redshirt sophomore Kevin Radford in ASU’s annual Maroon vs. Gold match on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers trek to Nebraska hungry for upset

ASU heads back on the road for its final dual meet of the calendar year against No. 9 Nebraska.

By Danny Shapiro | December 6, 2012

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