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OLD FRIENDS: ASU senior wide receiver Gerell Robinson makes a leaping catch during the Sun Devils’ victory over Missouri on Sept. 9. Robinson, a Chandler Hamilton product, will be reunited with former Hamilton teammate Reuben Robinson when ASU plays Oregon State on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Willie underrated as a run blocker

For Willie, blocking is a way for him to return some of the hits. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 28, 2011

SWING OF THINGS: ASU sophomore Jacqueline Cako stretches for a serve during a match against UC Irvine in April. Cako is ranked No. 11 in the country to start the season. (Photo by Nathan Meacham)

Tennis working back into routine

After a summer intermission, the ASU women’s tennis team is primed and ready to play their first tournament of the season.

By Devin McIntyre | September 28, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 29

It is up to Steve Bartman to decide if he will ever forgive Chicago for how Cubs fans treated him.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 28, 2011

TRANSITION: Members of the ASU women’s golf team pause for a photo in the Karsten clubhouse during practice on Wednesday. The team’s nutritionist plays a large role in helping the international players eat healthy food around campus. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Adjusting to food tough for international players

Beth Gevirtz is determined to help women’s golf stay as nutritionally balanced as possible.

By John McKelvey III | September 28, 2011

Calling out Mets’ Reyes batting strategy

But after cheering for him all year, Jose Reyes lost my respect on the final day of the season.

By Kyle Newman | September 28, 2011

L.A. needs NFL team with new Farmers Field

In order to make Farmers Field actually useful, L.A. would need to reel in something like the Chargers from San Diego.

By Josh Nacion | September 27, 2011

ALL FOR ONE: ASU senior wide receiver Mike Willie breaks a tackle while running up field after a catch during the Sun Devils’ victory over USC on Saturday. Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler has made good use of all his receivers so far this season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football wary of repeat scenario

Dennis Erickson does not believe history will repeat itself when winless Oregon State comes to town. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | September 27, 2011

ANOTHER BLOW: ASU freshman forward Alexandra Doller looks upfield with the ball during the Sun Devils’ loss to Missouri on Sept. 11. Doller is likely out for the season after suffering an ACL tear last week. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer loses Doller to ACL injury

Considering that the regular season ends in 38 days, Alexandra Doller will more than likely not return to the field.

By Justin Janssen | September 27, 2011

ASU alumni golfers secure Solheim Cup

Ex-ASU golfers Anna Nordqvist and Azahara Munoz both played key roles in securing the European victory in the Solheim Cup.

By John McKelvey III | September 27, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 28

Speculation surrounding Major League baseball’s postseason awards starts to heat up.

By Greg Dillard | September 27, 2011

Video: Erickson, Osweiler look ahead to Oregon State

Erickson, Osweiler look ahead to Oregon State from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 26, 2011

HIGH FINISH: Members of the ASU men’s cross-country team rest after a practice run earlier this month. The team finished fourth at the Roy Griak Invitational, while the women finished second. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Men’s cross-country finishes fourth at Griak

The team fell short of their goal, but coach Louie Quintana is happy with his team's performance and is remaining extremely confident in them.

By Danny Shapiro | September 26, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 27

A team on the hot seat made a statement on national television. What’s missing?

By John McKelvey III | September 26, 2011

Recap of ASU's 43-22 victory over USC

Recap of ASU's 43-22 victory over USC from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Andrew Boven | September 26, 2011

HONORED: Senior linebacker Shelly Lyons trots back to the Pat Tillman Tunnel after the first half of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 victory over USC. Lyons was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Lyons earns Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week

Shelly Lyons was rewarded Monday by being named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2011

IMPACT: Sophomore middle blocker Alexis Pinson reaches for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss to Washington State on Friday. Pinson has emerged as a valuable “Seventh Man” for the ASU volleyball team this season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Pinson embraces role coming off the bench

Alexis Pinson has sacrificed some playing time, but has also embraced her role as the “Seventh Man” of the ASU volleyball team.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 26, 2011

ALMOST THERE: Sophomore Justine Lee attempts a putt during the PING/ASU Invitational at the ASU Karsten Golf Course last April. Lee tied for eighth place in the NCAA Fall Preview over the weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s golf third at Fall Preview

The first major hurdle is behind the ASU women’s golf team.

By John McKelvey III | September 26, 2011

Slideshow: ASU Football Fans

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By photoed | September 25, 2011

Offensive line stars for ASU offense

The offensive line returned to its old form as only a sack was recorded to the Trojans’ defense

By Master Tesfatsion | September 25, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 26

For one night … ASU fans were the spoiled ones, and it was wonderful.

By Danny Shapiro | September 25, 2011

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