Sports

NBC’s Olympic coverage subpar, left viewers dissatisfied

With London being five hours ahead of the east coast, a majority of the 2012 Olympics Games were not shown live in the U.S.

By Mitch Terrell | September 6, 2012

Women’s golf expecting improvement from returners

Despite losing its top golfer from last season, the ASU women’s golf team is poised to remain an elite program.

By Justin Janssen | September 5, 2012

Retirement is the best option for Manny Pacquiao

While he’s currently searching for his next opponent, Manny Pacquiao’s best option should be retirement.

By Josh Nacion | September 5, 2012

Sophomore Mathias Schjoelberg hits a shot from the fairway during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational last April. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU men’s golf begins season with Gopher Invitational

The ASU men’s golf team will start their season in the Gopher Invitational hosted by Minnesota on Sept. 9 and 10.

By Justin Janssen | September 5, 2012

LB Mendoza continues family’s love for football

It was written from birth that ASU freshman linebacker Carlos Mendoza would play football.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 5, 2012

The Edge: ASU owns slight advantage over Illinois

If the Sun Devils’ discipline plays out like it did last Saturday, an aspect that has bit them in close games could sway in their favor for once.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 5, 2012

Freshman forward Carli Farquharson attempts a shot past NAU freshman goalkeeper Natalie Gilbertson during ASU’s 4-0 win over the Lumberjacks on Aug. 24. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer hosts Sun Devil Desert Classic for home debut

The ASU women's soccer team opens their home schedule this weekend at the Sun Devil Desert Classic against Houston and No. 10 Pepperdine.

By Danny Shapiro | September 5, 2012

Offensive lineman Kody Koebensky waits to snap the ball during the Sun Devils’ spring game last April. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Koebensky embraces heavy responsibilities at center

One missed call by Kody Koebensky, and it could result in a tackle for a loss or a sack.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 5, 2012

Junior wide receiver Kyle Middlebrooks (7) tries to run past a UA defender during the Sun Devils’ home game against the Wildcats on Sept. 5, 2012. Now a redshirt senior, Middlebrooks looks to mentor a reinvigorated special teams unit and be more productive on punt and kickoff returns. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU WR Middlebrooks ready to play against Illinois

Kyle Middlebrooks has been fully participating at practice this week, and he is ready to play in his first game of the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 5, 2012

Illini’s defense, ball control key vs. ASU

When players from Illinois (1-0) and ASU (1-0) look across the field from each other Saturday, they may as well be looking into a mirror.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 5, 2012

Redshirt senior running back James Morrison receives a handoff during ASU’s Spring Game last April. Morrison and senior wide receiver Jamal Miles return to the team after both were suspended for violating team rules. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Football seeks to avenge last year’s loss to Illinois

After an impressive show in week one, ASU hopes to use its week two matchup to prove its drubbing over FCS foe NAU was not a fluke.

By William Boor | September 5, 2012

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kevin Ozier looks off to the sideline during ASU’s 63-6 win over NAU last Thursday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Ozier on receiving corps, replacing last year’s WRs

Ozier sat down with The State Press and talked about what improvements the receivers still need to make, as well as which of his teammates have impressed him thus far.

By William Boor | September 5, 2012

Newly hired assistant coach Larry Greer (right) addresses the media, as fellow new assistant Eric Musselman (left) looks on during their introductory press conference on Tuesday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU men’s basketball hires former NBA coaches

Men's basketball coach Herb Sendek hired NBA experienced coaches Eric Musselman and Larry Greer as assistant coaches Tuesday.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 4, 2012

Sophomore Austin Quick reads the green prior to attempting a putt during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational last April. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU men's golf seeks to build new postseason streak

Despite having five freshmen on the roster last season, the 2012-2013 team will look immensely different than the prior one.

By Justin Janssen | September 4, 2012

Student section fills seats, despite low attendance

The feeble attendance, which some expected due to the nature of the competition, is not something new for ASU’s home opener.

By Mitch Terrell | September 4, 2012

Redshirt junior linebacker Anthony Jones chases after senior wide receiver Jamal Miles during the Sun Devils’ spring game in April. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

LB Jones works to move up depth chart, could move to cornerback

Todd Graham said he views Anthony Jones as a starter in this team’s defense and will have him take reps with the first team in practice.

By William Boor | September 4, 2012

Giants stretch NL lead, D-backs losing ground

Although they still have two series with the Giants, San Francisco is looking very strong, even without its biggest contributor for this home stretch.

By Gian Demano | September 4, 2012

Senior middle blocker Erica Wilson rises to spike a ball during a match last season. The Sun Devils have won their last six games, their best start since 1997. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Volleyball sweeps second straight tournament

After getting off to a 3-0 start to the season last weekend, the Sun Devils notched three more victories in the UCI/LMU Dual Classic

By Troy Lopez | September 3, 2012

Freshman forward Cali Farquharson dribbles past Kansas defenders in the Sun Devils’ 2-2 draw to the Jayhawks on Sunday. (PHOTO COURTSEY OF STEVE RODRIGUEZ)

Soccer falls to Mizzou, ties at Kansas

The ASU women's soccer team ended its five-game road trip this weekend, losing 4-1 to Missouri and earning a 2-2 draw against Kansas.

By Danny Shapiro | September 3, 2012

Football coach Todd Graham celebrates from the sideline during ASU’s 63-6 win over NAU on Thursday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Graham sets example with Thursday's suspensions

Todd Graham felt his message was received loud and clear in the locker room.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 3, 2012

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