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NEW MEETS OLD: The ASU swim and dive team hosts its annual alumni meet Saturday at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. The event is not scored or structured, as it is intended to be an opportunity for current and former ASU swimmers and divers to connect. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Alumni meet brings generations of swimmers and divers together

Competing at the Division I level is usually pretty serious, but the ASU swim team is expecting to just relax and have fun at the alumni meet on Saturday.

By William Boor | October 28, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 28

In the weakest division in the NFL, the Arizona Cardinals could be fading fast.

By Greg Dillard | October 27, 2010

EDGE: Clinging to bowl hopes, ASU favored over WSU

Matching up with the Pac-10’s worst in Washington State, ASU looks to post its second conference win.

By Nick Ruland | October 27, 2010

RISING STAR: Sophomore quarterback Jeff Tuel pulls back to pass against Southern California earlier this season. Tuel has passed for over 2,000 yards this season and tallied 14 touchdowns. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Evergreen)

Mistake-prone WSU looking for first Pac-10 win against ASU

With two of the most turnover prone teams in the country matching up, Saturday’s game might be decided on mistakes, rather than positive plays.

By Tyler Emerick | October 27, 2010

Football prepares for similar WSU on both sides

With similar styles of play between ASU and Washington State, the Sun Devils’ first team offense and defense have been facing each other in practice.

By Andrew Gruman | October 27, 2010

SWEET SWING: Assistant tennis coach Clint Letcher backhands at practice last week. Letcher, who played at ASU from 2001-2005, has been an assistant with ASU for two years after joining the staff in Sept. 2008. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Assistant ASU tennis coach adding competition, humor

ASU assistant tennis coach Clint Letcher is in his third year of coaching the ASU women’s tennis team, and he has a reputation for being the best player on the team.

By Nicole Klauss | October 27, 2010

Intimidating Pac-10 teams await ASU runners

A tough group awaits the ASU cross country team at the Pac-10 Championships this weekend. State Press reporter Kyle Newman previews the field.

By Kyle Newman | October 26, 2010

Auburn’s Newton has big lead in Heisman race

If Auburn’s Cameron Newton continues his incredible season, it may turn into a battle for who accompanies him to New York for the Heisman presentation

By Andrew Gruman | October 26, 2010

ASU football moves past lopsided loss, tweaks practice

After dropping a 50-17 decision to California on Saturday, the Sun Devils returned to the practice field with one thing in mind: moving on.

By Andrew Gruman | October 26, 2010

MAKING WAVES: Members of the ASU swim team compete in practice last week. After mixed results at the UA duals meet, both the men's and women's teams are looking for ways to improve as the season picks up. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Divers hungry to start competing as season looms

The ASU dive team enjoys practice and spending time together, but the Sun Devils are more than ready for the season to begin and are itching for competition.

By William Boor | October 26, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 27

NFL executives have decided that they need to clean up the game, but they are doing it all wrong.

By Nathan Meacham | October 26, 2010

ASU swimming rebuilds from cuts

After being cut three years ago, the reinstated ASU swimming program is working on rebuilding the team.

By Jourdan Rodrigue | October 25, 2010

After eight years of struggles, the Raiders are competitive again

Giving up 59 points in an NFL game is nothing short of embarrassing, but giving up 59 points to the Oakland Raiders is like letting a Golden Retriever hit a jump shot.

By Nathan Meacham | October 25, 2010

UPHILL CLIMB: Junior receiver Mike Willie raises his arms in frustration Oct. 9 against Washington. To get eligible for a bowl game, Willie and the Sun Devils will have to win four of their last five games, three of which come against ranked opponents. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Getting bowl eligible a steep uphill battle for ASU football

The ASU football team was beaten in every aspect of the game on Saturday and for the first time in 2010, was never in a football game.

By Andrew Gruman | October 25, 2010

UNDER PRESSURE: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet directs the ASU offense against Washington on Oct. 9. After Threet's struggles in a 50-17 loss to Cal on Saturday, coach Dennis Erickson said he might simplify the ASU offense to take some of the pressure off of the quarterback position. (Photo by Sccott Stuk)

Offense could be simplified after Cal defeat

After being routed by Cal on Saturday, ASU coach Dennis Erickson indicated in his Monday press conference that it might be time to simplify the offense.

By Nick Ruland | October 25, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 26

How can a team with an all-time record of 837-290-42 lose to a subpar Navy?

By Elijah Grasser | October 25, 2010

STILL CLIMBING: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves crouches low for a bump during a match earlier this season. Over the weekend, Reaves moved into third place on the ASU career kills list, surpassing former volleyball standout Amanda Burbridge. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball excited for Pac-10 expansion

The 2011 season will mark the beginning of a new era for the ASU volleyball team. The Sun Devils (9-12, 4-5 Pac-10) will transition into the newly formed Pac-12 conference.

By Greg Dillard | October 25, 2010

ASU hockey stays perfect in regulation after weekend split

The ASU club hockey team remains undefeated in regulation, but split the weekend with Rhode Island.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 25, 2010

ASU alumnus Velasquez wins UFC title

Former ASU wrestler Cain Velasquez claimed the UFC heavyweight title with a first round TKO of Brock Lesnar on Saturday night.

By Nathan Meacham | October 24, 2010

PLANTED: Freshman Jacqueline Cako prepares for a backhand during practice last week. Cako competed in the ITA Regionals over the weekend and made it to the quarterfinals of singles play before falling to the tournament's top speed. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Cako reaches quarterfinals as ASU tennis struggles

The ASU women’s tennis team was eliminated from the ITA Regionals on Saturday after three long days of tough competition.

By Nicole Klauss | October 24, 2010

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