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HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Oregon sophomore quarterback Darron Thomas leads a powerful Ducks offense that may have more speed than any team in the country. With just California, UA and Oregon State left to play, Oregon is widely expected to appear in the BCS National Championship game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bowl predictions: Oregon likely to represent Pac-10 in title game

With just a few weeks left, the bowl picture is starting to look a little clearer and the Pac-10 should be well represented

By Tyler Emerick | November 11, 2010

Up and down season has Threet breaking records

Quarterback Steven Threet’s 2010 season has been full of ups and downs, and he is approaching ASU records in many catagories, good and bad.

By Andrew Gruman | November 11, 2010

Sophomore quarterback Osweiler to join men’s basketball team

According to an ASU athletics official, steps are being taken to have sophomore backup quarterback Brock Osweiler join the men’s basketball team after the football season is over.

By Andrew Gruman | November 10, 2010

MAT STRATEGY: Freshman Wesley Moore sizes up his opponent, a teammate, during the Sun Devils Wrestle-Offs two weeks ago. Moore is one of 16 freshman on this year’s team that coach Shawn Charles hopes will benefit from a strong core of seniors. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Core of seniors anchors top-20 ranked wrestling

The Sun Devils, who enter the 2010-11 season ranked No. 16 in the NWCA/USA Today Coaches’ Poll, have 18 new faces on the team, including five transfers.

By Kyle Newman | November 9, 2010

Junior Simpson emerging as go-to receiver

In the ASU offense, being in the right place at the right time is beneficial. Redshirt junior receiver has been in all the right places recently.

By Andrew Gruman | November 9, 2010

HANDS UP: Juniors guard/forward Kimberly Brandon and guard Alex Earl try to block the shot of a Fort Lewis player during last Sunday’s exhibition win. The ASU women’s basketball team opens its season Friday at home against Northern Arizona. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball focused on return to national scene

After a trying 2009-2010 season, the ASU women’s basketball team looks to reestablish itself as a national power through hard work and dynamic play.

By Elijah Grasser | November 9, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 10

It’s not getting much better for Auburn quarterback Cam Newton. The Heisman frontrunner has been hit with two consecutive allegations that could ruin his collegiate career.

By Nathan Meacham | November 9, 2010

ASU senior punter Trevor Hankins was arrested Friday in Scottsdale on suspicion of DUI. (Courtesy of Scottsdale Police)

ASU punter Trevor Hankins will play Saturday after DUI arrest

ASU senior punter Trevor Hankins issued an apology Tuesday for a DUI arrest that caused him to miss last Saturday’s game against Southern California with a suspension.

By Tyler Lockman | November 9, 2010

Hockey splits with Ohio, losing first regulation game

It took 11 games, but the ASU club hockey team finally dropped its first game in regulation. The Sun Devils lost to Ohio University Saturday, just a day after defeating them in a shoot out.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | November 9, 2010

ARMED AND DANGEROUS: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet threw two interceptions against Southern California on Saturday, his 14th and 15th of the season. Eight of Threet's interceptions have come in the second half of Pac-10 games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Erickson avoids hindsight, stands by play calls

The ASU football team’s one-point loss to the Trojans on Saturday contained so many unpredictable play outcomes it’s hard to filter the contest into conventional measures.

By Nick Ruland | November 8, 2010

ASU women’s soccer qualifies for NCAA tournament

For the second year in a row, the ASU women’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA tournament.

By Elijah Grasser | November 8, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 9

With the U.S. Women’s National soccer team’s third place finish in World Cup qualifying, the growing parity in women’s soccer started to show.

By Elijah Grasser | November 8, 2010

WEB OF DESPAIR: Redshirt senior kicker Thomas Weber struggled again in 2010, 10-for-17 so far on field goals, including a potential game-winner against USC on Saturday. In his freshman season, Weber made 24 of 25 kicks and won the Lou Groza Award for college football's best kicker. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Special teams blunders costly in loss to USC

As ASU invented yet another way to lose a close game last Saturday, it seemed as though it all unraveled from a single loose thread.

By Nick Ruland | November 8, 2010

SWEET THING: Senior Kelcy McKenna returns a volley during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Sunday. McKenna took home the singles crown in the tournament, which ASU hosted, by topping Northwestern Freshman Belinda Niu. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Senior McKenna wins Thunderbird Invite title

ASU senior Kelcy McKenna took first place in the singles championship at the 2010 ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Sunday, a first in ASU women’s tennis history.

By Nicole Klauss | November 8, 2010

Suns need second unit, Dragic, more than ever

After an upstart sophomore campaign, a sensational playoff performance and a solid start in 2010, Goran Dragic has shown his ability to run the Phoenix Suns’ offense.

By Nathan Meacham | November 8, 2010

McKenna takes first place at Thunderbird Invitational

Women's tennis player Kelcy McKenna won first place at ASU's annual Thunderbird Invitational.

By Eric J. Smith | November 8, 2010

TAKE YOUR MARK: Air Force and ASU men's swimmers line up on the starting blocks during Friday's meet at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. Air Force dominated the meet, taking 13 of 14 events from the young Sun Devils team. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s dive tops Hawaii while swim falls at home

The ASU dive team opened the season strong with a win in Hawaii and numerous personal records. The men’s swim team, meanwhile, opened their home schedule with a rough loss to Air Force.

By William Boor | November 7, 2010

CLUTCH FINISH: Members of the ASU women's soccer team celebrate a goal during Friday's 3-0 upset of No. 17 Southern California. The Sun Devils had more to celebrate, as they likely earned a trip to the NCAA tournament. Tournament selections will be announced Monday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer upsets USC for likely tournament invite

The ASU women’s soccer team knew it needed a win over the weekend to have a shot at making the NCAA tournament, and on Friday night they got it, topping No. 17. USC.

By Elijah Grasser | November 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 8

Randy Moss does things the Randy Moss way, and that’s what I love about him more than anything.

By Kyle Newman | November 7, 2010

Women’s basketball wins exhibition

The ASU women’s basketball team outrebounded Fort Lewis 49-24 en route to a comfortable 89-56 win in an exhibition match in Tempe on Sunday afternoon.

By Elijah Grasser | November 7, 2010

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