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THE BIG ONE: ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler celebrates with the student section after the Sun Devils’ OT win over Missouri on Sept. 9. Saturday’s game against Oregon is shaping up to be the biggest regular-season game of the year. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

National spotlight again travels to Oregon

Autzen Stadium is where Brock Osweiler got his launch and where an undefeated season ended in 2007.

By Tyler Emerick | October 13, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 14

Does the term “lockout” sound familiar?

By Justin Janssen | October 13, 2011

FIGHTING THROUGH: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd (broken fingers) is among the numerous SU softball players who have played through injuries during the 2010 season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Video: ASU hockey preps for No. 1 Lions

No. 7 Sun Devil hockey prepares to face the No. 1 Lindenwood Lions this weekend after sweeping the ACHA Division I Showcase in Springfield, IL.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 13, 2011

TALL ORDER: ASU corner backs Eddie Elder and Deveron Carr take down Oregon State junior wide receiver Markus Wheaton during the Sun Devils’ win over the Beavers on Sept. 1. Elder and Carr said defending against Oregon on Saturday will be tough, but the secondary is ready for the challenge. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Defense keys in on stopping UO ballcarriers

It will be up to the ASU secondary to read the UO option attack.

By Tyler Emerick | October 12, 2011

FRESH START: The ASU men’s basketball team poses for photos during media day on Wednesday. The Sun Devils have are hoping to capitalize on the new season after a less-than-stellar campaign last year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Basketball upbeat during media day

Every team has a sense of new beginnings this time of year.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 12, 2011

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

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