Sports

Devil Dish: July 16

After the electrifying performances seen from some of the world's best athletes in China in 2008, the pressure is on for these incredibly talented stars.

By Trevor Paxton | July 15, 2012

USA Basketball loaded with talent heading into London

Even with injuries, USA Basketball looks outstanding and remains the clear favorite to win gold.

By Josh Nacion | July 15, 2012

Riders feel a local BMX park would benefit ASU community

BMX riders at a recent contest in Mesa agreed a BMX park should be built closer to the ASU Tempe campus.

By Kay Transtrum | July 15, 2012

Q&A: Gordon on upcoming basketball season, brother

Junior guard Evan Gordon sat down with The State Press to talk about next season and his decision to transfer to ASU.

By William Boor | July 15, 2012

A hard-hitting linebacker on the football field as well as a dedicated baseball player, ASU senior Brandon Magee will officially sign with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, July 12. (Photo courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

ASU's Brandon Magee signs with Boston Red Sox

ASU outfielder Brandon Magee is expected to sign with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, June 12.

By William Boor | July 12, 2012

Do general managers no longer run teams in the NBA? It seems the players do all of the negotiating and recruiting to make their teams better. It all started with the Miami Heat and the infamous “Decision” LeBron James put together about two years ago, cockily stating he was “taking (his) talents to South Beach." The tactic worked for the Heat.

By Ross Dunham | July 8, 2012

Harden added to USA Basketball, will compete in Olympics

James Harden fell just short of winning his first NBA title with the Oklahoma City Thunder last month, but he is receiving a chance at another championship in the London Olympics.

By Josh Nacion | July 8, 2012

Fourteen current and former Sun Devils representing five countries in Olympics

There will be a total of 14 people with ties to ASU at the Olympic Games. The Sun Devils will be represented via five countries, one current athlete, nine former athletes and one coach.

By William Boor | July 8, 2012

X Games full of youth, repeat champions

The passion for sport and medals is alive in London for the upcoming Olympic Games, but just days ago spectators and athletes gathered in downtown Los Angeles to witness an unconventional competition.

By Mike Hines | July 8, 2012

Riley McCormick (left) and Cameron Bradshaw of the ASU diving team train on a trampoline during a Jan. 13, 2011 practice. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Q&A: McCormick on Olympics

Riley McCormick caught up with The State Press and talked about how he made the Canadian national team, his feelings prior to the Olympics and coming back to ASU next semester.

By Josh Nacion | July 1, 2012

Devil Dish: July 2

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game continues to be a disappointment.

By William Boor | July 1, 2012

Playoff necessary for college football

A four-team playoff was just what the college football doctor ordered.

By Josh Nacion | July 1, 2012

Devil Dish: June 25

Tim Lincecum, the two-time Cy Young award winner, isn’t fooling hitters this year and has completely fallen off the map. The San Francisco Giant great is 2-8 with 6.07 ERA.

By Ross Dunham | June 24, 2012

Point: James on his way to all-time greatness

For as much flak as LeBron James caught after his departure from Cleveland, the eight-year veteran finally proved he's well on his way to becoming one of the NBA's all-time greats.

By Trevor Paxton | June 24, 2012

Counterpoint: James needs more titles

LeBron will eventually get there, but to call him one of, if not, the greatest of all-time right now? Let’s keep watching.

By Josh Nacion | June 24, 2012

Coach Herb Sendek hopes to have more fans in the student section at next year's basketball games. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Basketball seeks higher attendance, fan support

Coach Herb Sendek and three members of the ASU men’s basketball team held their first fan press conference Wednesday.

By Kay Transtrum | June 24, 2012

Action sports deserve more attention, recognition

Skaters have a bad reputation. The impressions most people have about them are often unjust and uninformed.

By Mike Hines | June 24, 2012

ASU student-athletes strive to break negative stereotype

When “student-athlete” is mentioned, it is almost natural to scoff at the first half of the phrase. However, 19 ASU student-athletes had 4.0 GPAs through their entire careers.

By William Boor | June 24, 2012

Love of the game

More than most NBA Finals in recent memory, this almost David vs. Goliath matchup speaks volumes about the coming years in professional basketball.

By Jonathan Fortner | June 17, 2012

Boxing tarnished after controversial decision

Throw in the towel. Boxing is dead at this point.

By Josh Nacion | June 17, 2012

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