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PIN PURSUIT: Redshirt sophomore Levi Cooper gets set for a match during Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs earlier this season. Over the weekend, the ASU wrestling squad won two duals, topping Grand Canyon and Embry-Riddle on Saturday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling sweeps duals to open season 2-0

The No. 16 ASU wrestling team opened its season with a pair of victories on Saturday, defeating Grand Canyon and Embry-Riddle.

By Kyle Newman | November 14, 2010

Cardinal’s smart play, late heroics knock off ASU

Facing what would be a crushing upset in Tempe, Stanford made smart plays late in the game to escape with a 17-13 win and keep its Rose Bowl hopes alive.

By Tyler Emerick | November 14, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 15

I am sick and tired of hearing about Boise State and Texas Christian. I just cannot stand the thought of either in the National Championship game.

By Tyler Lockman | November 14, 2010

LUCKY DAY: Junior defensive end James Brooks attempts to sack Stanford redshirt sophomore quarterback Andrew Luck during Saturday's 17-13 ASU loss. The Sun Devils defense did not allow Luck to throw a touchdown, something he hasn't done all season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU football's bowl hopes dashed in 17-13 loss to Stanford

The outcome was the same; only the opponent and score had changed. In a game much like any other in the 2010 season, the ASU football team fell to No. 6 Stanford on Saturday night, 17-13.

By Andrew Gruman | November 13, 2010

END OF THE ROAD: Freshman forward Janae Fulcher attempts a shot in ASU’s season-ending 61-53 loss to BYU on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Freshman golfer preparing for spring season

Nicole Jones is one of three players currently on the women's golf team at Arizona State.

By Amy Ostroff | November 13, 2010

SPTV breaks down USC and Stanford games

SPTV breaks down last weeks game against USC and this week's match-up against No. 6 Stanford.

By Master Tesfatsion and Andrew Boven | November 13, 2010

Replay: ASU vs. Stanford

Replay ASU footballs game against Stanford with a full transcript of the State Press sports live blog.

By Tyler Emerick | November 13, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 12

The Phoenix Suns are clearly off to a slow start only seven games into the 2010-11 season, but that doesn’t mean they should trade the face of the franchise.

By Greg Dillard | November 11, 2010

POSTSEASON POISE:Redshirt senior midfielder Lindsey Johns takes the ball up field against USC last Friday. The Sun Devils upset the Women of Troy to earn an NCAA Tournament bid and play UC Irvine on Friday in Califronia. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer’s season on the line in tournament matchup

The ASU women’s soccer team looks to keep its season alive Friday as it takes on UC Irvine in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

By Elijah Grasser | November 11, 2010

COURT VISION: Senior guard Tenaya Watson looks for a play during last Sunday's exhibition win over Fort Lewis. The ASU women's basketball team opens its season Friday against NAU before traveling to California to play UC Riverside. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball opens with home-away weekend

Coming off an exhibition win over Fort Lewis, the ASU women’s basketball team opens its season against NAU at home Friday and travels to play UC Riverside on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | November 11, 2010

Cross country fighting for NCAA Championship berth

The ASU cross country team heads to Oregon for Saturday’s NCAA West Region Championships, looking to salvage their season by snagging a NCAA Championship meet berth.

By Kyle Newman | November 11, 2010

THE MARK: Junior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich bumps a ball during a match earlier this season. The Sun Devils look to repeat a sweep of USC and UCLA on Friday and Saturday, but this time play in Los Angeles. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball looks to repeat upsets against USC, UCLA

The ASU women’s volleyball team tries to repeat its upset of both Southern California schools, this time on the road.

By Greg Dillard | November 11, 2010

Sophomore quarterback Osweiler to join men’s basketball team

The desire to play basketball never left ASU quarterback Brock Osweiler, and now the former Gonzaga recruit looks to succeed as a two-sport athlete.

By Andrew Gruman | November 11, 2010

Swim and Dive trying to reverse luck in Los Angeles

Los Angeles may be known for glitz and glamour, but the trip to Southern California has been everything but glamorous for the ASU swim and dive teams.

By William Boor | November 11, 2010

VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior Anthony Robles prepares before the annual Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 29. Robles, who wrestles in the 125-pound weight class, said the ASU wrestling team has adapted well to a number of newcomers. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling opens year with two Arizona opponents

The ASU wrestling team gets its season started against both Grand Canyon in Phoenix, and Embry-Riddle in Prescott.

By Kyle Newman | November 11, 2010

Despite convincing win over Utah, TCU doubters remain

TCU demolished Utah last Saturday 47-7 on the road, but that still won’t stop people from leaving the Horned Frogs out of college football’s main event.

By Nathan Meacham | November 11, 2010

BOLD PLAY: Redshirt junior cornerback Omar Bolden runs an interception back for a touchdown against Southern California last Saturday. Bolden will play a key role in the secondary this week as it tries to stop Stanford's electric passer, redshirt sophomore Andrew Luck. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devil defense tasked with stopping Stanford’s Luck

In order to make a bowl game, ASU needs to move past the devastating losses and start turning the heartbreaking defeats into victories, starting Saturday with Stanford.

By Andrew Gruman | November 11, 2010

Stanford looks to keep Rose Bowl hopes alive against ASU

The No. 6 Stanford Cardinal come to Tempe with BCS aspirations, but are wary of an ASU team known for giving top teams a run for their money.

By Tyler Emerick | November 11, 2010

EDGE: Quarterback Luck gives Cardinal advantage against ASU

With an elite quarterback and rock-solid offensive line, No. 7 Stanford has the upper hand against ASU.

By Nick Ruland | November 11, 2010

FUTILE CHASE: Senior cornerback LeQuan Lewis outruns USC defenders during last Sautrday's 34-33 ASU loss. Lewis returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown just a week after making a key interception in ASU's win over Washington State. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Cornerback Lewis emerges with speed, versatility

Cornerback LeQuan Lewis was never a full-time starter and coaches have had a hard time finding a role for him. But the senior has a newfound designation no one can question.

By Nick Ruland | November 11, 2010

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