Sports

ASU men’s golf endures setback at Alister MacKenzie Invite

ASU finished 13th out of 16 schools in the Alister MacKenzie Invitational at 13-over-par.

By Justin Janssen | October 16, 2012

Freshman running back D.J. Foster runs out of the backfield during the Sun Devils' 51-17 win over Colorado on Oct. 11. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Thursday’s game expected to be battle of ASU-Oregon RBs

If Thursday’s Pac-12 contest is going to be high scoring, ASU and Oregon’s running backs need to produce just as they have been all season.

By William Boor | October 16, 2012

Felix Baumgartner’s free fall breaks human barriers

Austrian Felix Baumgartner became the first free-falling human to break the sound barrier.

By Mitch Terrell | October 16, 2012

St. Louis Cardinals defy conventional wisdom

Just when you thought the St. Louis Cardinals were done, they strike again.

By Justin Janssen | October 16, 2012

Sun Devils prepare for up-tempo Ducks

The Sun Devils’ defense has proved formidable all season long, but coach Todd Graham has constantly talked about ASU’s (5-1, 3-0) lack of defensive depth. The Sun Devils defense has thrived thus far, but the depth will be tested this week as it is likely ASU will have to rotate starts are the Ducks run a lot of offensive plays.

By William Boor | October 15, 2012

Q&A: Register-Guard's Rob Moseley on Oregon vs. ASU

Arizona State is in for a challenge this week. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks bring not only a high powered offense, but a well rounded football team to Tempe for Thursday’s nationally televised contest. Everyone knows about Oregon’s offense and uniforms, but Rob Moseley, who covers the Oregon Ducks for the Register-Guard, recently talked with The State Press about what to expect Thursday night.

By William Boor | October 15, 2012

ASU volleyball comes up empty in Colorado, Utah

The Sun Devils lost both of their games this weekend on the road in Colorado and Utah

By Troy Lopez | October 14, 2012

ASU men's golf shifts lineup for Alister MacKenzie Invitational

ASU travels to Fairfax, Calif. for the 16-team Alister MacKenzie Invitational on Oct. 15 and 16, hosted by No. 1 California.

By Justin Janssen | October 14, 2012

Magee discusses pregame shutout comments

Brandon Magee felt his comments were blown out of proportion and not meant to be controversial.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 14, 2012

ASU hockey defeats No. 6 Lindenwood 5-3 in 2nd game

The ASU hockey team left the weekend 7-0-0 overall after a 5-3 victory Saturday night.

By Mitch Terrell | October 14, 2012

The team looks to rank up-top the rankings this year. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Rugby tackles popularity

The men’s rugby team began its intense practices in Tempe for the first of its many upcoming tasks: Saturday's tournament.

By Evan Triantafilidis | October 13, 2012

Women's swim sluggish in loss to NAU, holds youth clinic

The ASU swim and dive program lost its first meet of the season to NAU on Saturday.

By Ross Dunham | October 13, 2012

Sophomore Shelby Houlihan clocked the fastest 6,000-meter time in school history (19:58) at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on Oct. 12th. (Photo Courtesy of ASU athletics)

Houlihan records fastest time in ASU cross-country history

Both ASU cross-country teams saw both encouraging features and faults from the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on Friday.

By Gian Demano | October 13, 2012

ASU hockey takes first game 6-5 over No. 6 Lindenwood

The No. 2 ASU men’s hockey team took the ice Friday night with the highest ranking in the team’s 30-year history.

By Mitch Terrell | October 13, 2012

ASU soccer shut out by Cal at home 2-0 in 'Pink Out'

ASU was unable to win its annual “Pink Out” game, as California maintained its undefeated road record and defeated the Sun Devils 2-0 Friday afternoon in Tempe.

By Danny Shapiro | October 12, 2012