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SPREADING OUT: Senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad (ball) outruns USC defensive end Nick Perry (8) during the Sun Devils’ 43-22 win over the Trojans. Coach Dennis Erickson said one of ASU’s strengths is the number of receivers involved on offense. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Osweiler praised for ability to spread ball around

Not a lot of attention has been made of Brock Osweiler’s ability to evenly distribute the ball.

By William Boor | October 20, 2011

Women’s golf heads to Pac-12/SEC Challenge

The Pac-12/SEC Challenge will prove which conference is the best in women’s collegiate golf.

By John McKelvey III | October 20, 2011

LAST SHOT: Senior forward Sierra Cook winds up for a shot against Missouri goalkeeper McKenzie Sauerwein during the Tigers’ 1-0 win over the Sun Devils. ASU would likely need to win out for the season in order to qualify for the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer seeks to even record against LA schools

The ASU women’s soccer team is at the point in the season where it has to win.

By Justin Janssen | October 20, 2011

LINING UP: The ASU swim and dive team works out during Thursday’s practice. The Sun Devils are set to open their season at home against UNLV on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Swim and dive opens at home against UNLV

ASU swim and dive gets to check their progress in their first meet against UNLV at home.

By Josh Nacion | October 20, 2011

Video: Sun Devil hockey prepares for No. 8 Sooners

After a split with No. 1 Lindenwood the Sun Devils face a tough test with the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 20, 2011

RALLYING TOGETHER: Several ASU volleyball players celebrate after a point during the third game of the Sun Devils’ Nov. 7 match against UCLA. After a close loss to No. 2 Cal on Oct. 1, the Sun Devils believe they can upset the Bears and No. 5 Stanford over the weekend. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball welcomes No. 2 Cal, No. 5 Stanford

ASU faces a challenge this weekend when they face 2nd ranked Cal and 5th ranked Stanford.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 20, 2011

Tennis heads to Regionals

The Sun Devils compete in the ITA Regional Championships in San Diego, Calif. starting Thursday.

By Devin McIntyre | October 19, 2011

Cardinals’ Pujols needs to get the contract he deserves

The Cardinals owe their current position in the Fall Classic to the efforts of Albert Pujols.

By Kyle Newman | October 19, 2011

Rebecca Ejdervik (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Swim and dive eye return to nationals

As for the ASU swim and dive program, it retains nine heading into the 2011-12 season.

By Josh Nacion | October 19, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 20

This game will break your heart.

By Devin McIntyre | October 19, 2011

Adam Tello (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Tello back after brief retirement, plays against UO

For all he knew, Adam Tello’s time in a Sun Devil uniform was over.

By Tyler Emerick | October 19, 2011

Senior setter Shannan McCready sets the ball in a home game in the 2011 season. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball freshmen already fast friends

Freshmen outside hitter Nora Tuioti-Mariner and setter Shannan McCready have formed a close bond on the ASU volleyball team

By Edmund Hubbard | October 19, 2011

Football players visit Children’s Hospital

Nine members of the ASU football team spent Tuesday morning volunteering at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | October 18, 2011

TEAM FOCUS: Junior wide receiver Rashad Ross carries the ball downfield during Oregon’s 41-27 win over the Sun Devils. Coach Dennis Erickson has been using ASU’s bye week to give his backups more practice time. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Football taking advantage of bye week

The Sun Devils have a bye week and will use the spare time to rest their bodies.

By William Boor and Greg Dillard | October 18, 2011

GETTING IT DONE: Senior Spencer Fletcher practices his wing during Media Day earlier this season. The ASU men’s golf team won the Cullum Invitational on Tuesday, with Fletcher tying for first. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Fletcher, men’s golf capture first at Cullum Invite

The ASU men’s golf team finally broke through.

By John McKelvey III | October 18, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 19

Technology has made sports officiating much more efficient, but referees need to make proper judgment.

By Josh Nacion | October 18, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 18

It’s easy to forget just how dangerous auto racing is.

By Elijah Grasser | October 17, 2011

Then-junior Nick Happe looks to pass Cal Poly’s Carl Dargitz through rain during last season’s NCAA West Regional meet in Oregon in 2011.

Happe, Houlihan lead cross-country teams

The ASU men’s cross-country team finished in a solid 16th place.

By Danny Shapiro | October 17, 2011

NOT QUITE THERE: Senior Giulia Molinaro drives the ball off the tee during last season’s PING/ASU Invitational. Despite solid performances by Molinaro and sophomore Justine Lee, the women’s golf team slid to seventh in the Stanford Intercollegiate over the weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Lee, Molinaro lead women’s golf to 7th

The field at the Stanford Intercollegiate was one of the toughest that ASU has seen all year.

By John McKelvey III | October 17, 2011

Football has inside lane to Pac-12 Championship

Don’t write off this 2011 Sun Devil football squad just yet.

By Kyle Newman | October 17, 2011

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