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MOVING FORWARD: Senior Spencer Fletcher drives the ball off the tee during the Pac-10 Championship last season. Fletcher finished in the top ten at The Prestige earlier this week. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men’s golf falters on final day

After a brilliant first two rounds, the ASU men’s golf team relaxed its grip

By John McKelvey III | October 12, 2011

Using ‘sources’ in sports writing has to stop

Sports fans are now living in what I like to call the ‘Sources Said’ Era.

By Kyle Newman | October 12, 2011

Running game crucial in Ducks’ advantage over Sun Devils

The Ducks hold the edge in this highly anticipated battle.

By Greg Dillard | October 12, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 13

Emotions are what separate the collegiate game from the professional one.

By William Boor | October 12, 2011

WITHOUT JAMES: Oregon junior running back LaMichael James runs to the outside during the Ducks’ 42-31 win over ASU last season. James may not be available this Saturday due to an elbow injury he suffered last week. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

UO offense ready to go without James

National spotlights and big stages are nothing new to the Oregon Ducks.

By William Boor | October 12, 2011

THE QUICK AND THE DEAD: ASU redshirt senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad turns upfield after a catch against Missouri. ASU offense coordinator Noel Mazzone is looking to up the offensive tempo against Oregon and try to match the Ducks’ speed. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Mazzone wants quick offense against UO

Noel Mazzone always wants to go faster. | Slideshow inside |

By Greg Dillard | October 11, 2011

ASU will be without junior setter Shannan McCready (7) to open the season in Hawaii. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball athletes inspire local youth players

Most of the fans that come visit the Sun Devils are local youth volleyball players in Arizona.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 11, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 12

Teams need to save the champagne for a truly special occasion.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 11, 2011

BIG STAGE: ASU redshirt junior Sierra Cook tries to beat a Mizzou defender during the Sun Devils’ 1-0 loss to Missouri in September. The Sun Devils face off against Stanford on Friday, a game that will be shown on Fox Soccer Channel. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer to face Stanford on national TV

ASU’s women’s soccer team will play in front of a national television audience.

By Justin Janssen | October 11, 2011

Video: Recap of ASU's 35-14 victory over Utah

Recap of ASU's 35-14 victory over the Utes from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Andrew Boven | October 10, 2011

MAKE THAT TWO: ASU redshirt sophomore Steven Schnieders runs at the Grand Canyon Invitational on Saturday. Schnieders finished third overall, leading the Sun Devils to their second team win of the year. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men take 1st, women 2nd at developmental invite

The ASU cross-country teams took advantage of the Grand Canyon Invitational

By Danny Shapiro | October 10, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct.11

So the hunt for a new coach in Tucson begins.

By Elijah Grasser | October 10, 2011

STEPPING UP: ASU redshirt freshman offensive lineman Tyler Sulka (54) follows a play during the Sun Devils’ win over UC Davis in September. With sophomore lineman Evan Finkenberg out due to injury, Sulka played against Utah on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football’s Sulka fills in at right tackle

ASU offensive lineman Tyler Sulka started at right tackle Saturday in Utah for the first time in a Sun Devil uniform.

By Tyler Emerick | October 10, 2011

Arizona fans ignored Cinderella

Not selling out for a playoff game is inexcusable.

By Kyle Newman | October 10, 2011

BREAKTHROUGH: ASU sophomore forward Devin Marshall slots in her first goal of the game in the 12th minute against Oregon. Marshall would put in a second goal in the 68th, and the Sun Devils went on to win 4-0. (Photo by Monica Arevalo)

Soccer falls to No. 19 Beavers, routs Oregon

Oregon State shut out ASU 2-0 on Friday in Tempe, but ASU turned it around to pummel Oregon 4-0 on Sunday.

By Justin Janssen | October 9, 2011

FIGHTING THE LOWS: Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl digs for the ball during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 loss to No. 2 UCLA on Friday. Kastl contributed a match-best in kills with 23 against No. 5 USC despite the tough loss. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball comes up short against LA teams

The ASU volleyball team almost pulled off the impossible Saturday night.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 9, 2011

FINISHING HIGH: ASU sophomore Jacqueline Cako talks with coach Sheila McInerney during a match against Iowa State in the spring. Cako took second at the ITA All-American Championships, upsetting the No. 1 player in the country on the way to the final. (Photo by Nathan Meacham)

Cako finishes second at ITA Championships

ASU tennis sophomore Jacqueline Cako played with authority and came in second at the ITA All-American Championships

By Devin McIntyre | October 9, 2011

STILL STANDING: Junior running back Jamal Miles tries to break a tackle by Utah junior linebacker Boo Andersen during the fourth quarter of the Sun Devils’ 35-14 win over the Utes. The Sun Devils are undefeated in Pac-12 play thus far this season. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Defense forces key turnovers in rout over Utes

Turnovers were the name of the game in the ASU football team’s 35-14 drubbing of Utah this past Saturday.

By Greg Dillard | October 9, 2011

TRIAL BY FIRE: Utah junior quarterback Jon Hays (left) carries the ball out of the pocket as junior running back John White blocks off an ASU defender in the Utes’ 35-14 loss to the Sun Devils. Hays threw for 199 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in his first start of the season. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Sweet | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes ousted by Sun Devils’ second half comeback

Understandably the Utes were disappointed in their performance against ASU, but not everything was as bad as the run defense that really stood out.

By William Boor | October 9, 2011

CAN’T MISS: A group of ASU student-athletes pose at a water station at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday. ASU athletics has made it a tradition to have athletes help out at the event every year. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Edelman)

Athletics has deep ties to Race for the Cure

115 student athletes were in attendance Sunday morning in this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Phoenix.

By John McKelvey III | October 9, 2011

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