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POSITION BATTLE: Freshman backup quarterback Mike Bercovici hands off the ball to redshirt freshman running back Marcus Washington during Saturday’s scrimmage. Head coach Dennis Erickson has yet to decide whether Bercovici or redshirt freshman Taylor Kelly will be the no. 2 quarterback. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Preparations for UC Davis under way

With the season opener just six days away, ASU is well underway with game preparation.

By Greg Dillard | August 25, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 26

Shootings, brawls, beatings: three words not usually associated with preseason football.

By Greg Dillard | August 25, 2011

CHARGING AHEAD: ASU sophomore defender Jasmine Roth move the ball up the left side in the Sun Devils 7-0 win over NAU on Aug. 19. Roth and the Sun Devils will face South Carolina on Sunday. (Photo by Eli Grasser)

Soccer ready for first challenge after layover

Nine days after tying a school record with seven goals, the ASU women’s soccer team will get their first major test of the season when they take on South Carolina.

By Justin Janssen | August 25, 2011

HANG TIME: ASU sophomore outside hitter Danica Mendivil (right) leaps to spike the ball over a UA defender in last year’s Oct. 29 meeting against the Wildcats. The volleyball team will begin their season by hosting the Sheraton Classic this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball looks for better start than last year

This weekend’s tournament is a great opportunity to start off the season with some wins.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 25, 2011

Lever’s No. 12 to be retired

ASU Athletics announced Monday the men’s basketball team will retire Lafayette “Fat” Lever’s No. 12 during the Jan. 28 home game against Washington State.

By Josh Nacion | August 24, 2011

2011 Sun Devil football media day

Sun Devil football shows promise heading into the 2011-12 season.

By Andrew Boven | August 24, 2011

DRIVING FORCE: ASU redshirt junior Darius Terry warms up before a practice last year. Terry leads a Sun Devil squad that intends to make the national championship after missing out last year. (Photo by Ann Wechter)

Long road ahead for men’s cross-country

The Sun Devils are transitioning from a one-coach system to a two-coach system

By Danny Shapiro | August 24, 2011

BIG RETURN: ASU senior Gerell Robinson makes the pitchfork sign during the spring game on April 23. Robinson expects to make a big impact on the field this year after suffering a minor knee injury in early August. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Magee supporting team from sideline

Magee will redshirt in 2011 and hopes to ready for spring practice next April.

By Tyler Emerick | August 24, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 25

Larry Fitzgerald is one of the best athletes and overall good guys that has ever come through town

By Edmund Hubbard | August 24, 2011

Weaver’s attitude toward contracts should be applauded

All professional athletes in this country should take note of Jered Weaver’s actions.

By Kyle Newman | August 24, 2011

TEAM LEADERS: ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler makes a pass during the Sun Devil’s scrimmage on Saturday. Osweiler was named one of the team captains, along with redshirt senior offensive lineman Garth Gerhart and redshirt senior linebacker Colin Parker. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Erickson, Sun Devils select football captains

The 2011 football season is just 10 days away and the Sun Devils have begun to prepare for their first opponent, UC Davis.

By William Boor | August 23, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 24

Terrelle Pryor is great at avoiding the rush and finding lanes to exploit the defense

By John McKelvey III | August 23, 2011

OUTRUNNING THE ‘JACKS: Freshman forward Alexandra Doller works with the ball inside NAU’s penalty area during the Sun Devils 7-0 win on Friday. Doller scored twice in her college debut. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Offseason conditioning pays off for soccer

The strenuous conditioning was worth it for Alexandra Doller in her first career game with ASU.

By Justin Janssen | August 23, 2011

This year’s D-backs deserve your support

There is really no legitimate excuse for not giving your attention to the Arizona Diamondbacks right now.

By Kyle Newman | August 23, 2011

REPEAT HOPEFULS: Oregon junior LaMichael James runs to the outside of the ASU defense during the Ducks’ 42-31 win over the Sun Devils on Sept. 25. James and the Ducks are ready to take the inaugural Pac-12 Championship after making a run to the BCS Championship last season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Revamped Pac-12 led by powerful Ducks

The 12 football teams will be divided into two divisions, the north and south, with the winner of each meeting in the inaugural Pac-12 title game with a trip to the Rose Bowl on the line.

By Tyler Emerick | August 22, 2011