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Now atop the nation, Oregon still on top of Pac-10

The top and bottom of the Pac-10 Conference are easy decisions, but ranking the rest of the group is no easy task, as very little separates them all.

By Andrew Gruman | October 19, 2010

Lee’s dominance leads to a predictable offseason

Cliff Lee struck out 13 and gave up two hits over eight innings, and as beautiful as it was, I couldn’t help but wonder where he will end up next season.

By Nathan Meacham | October 19, 2010

EARLY IMPACT: Freshman libero Jenny Teslevich graduated from Xavier Preparatory in Phoenix with no intentions of continuing her volleyball career but ended up walking on for ASU and has already seen significant playing time. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Q&A: Volleyball walk-on freshman Jenny Teslevich

When she’s not playing volleyball for the Sun Devils, freshman Jenny Teslevich is busy watching The Office and rooting for the Valley’s professional teams.

By Greg Dillard | October 19, 2010

Two football players suspended indefinitely

Two ASU football freshmen were suspended indefinitely after both were arrested on suspicion of second-degree burglary after an incident on Oct. 8 in the San Pablo dormitory.

By Nathan Meacham | October 19, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 20

When the San Francisco Giants eliminated the Atlanta Braves last week in the National League Division Series, Major League Baseball lost arguably one of the greatest managers of all-time.

By William Boor | October 19, 2010

GREAT DEBATE: Navajo Nation Presidential candidate Ben Shelly looks over prepared remarks prior to his debate against Lynda Lovejoy held in Armstrong Hall on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU football uses bye week to improve, evaluate Pac-10

The ASU football team had its bye this past weekend and, as a result, was given a chance to try to improve and to evaluate the surrounding Pac-10 terrain.

By Nick Ruland | October 18, 2010

Pac-12 details coming Thursday

Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott announced Monday that detailed plans for the Pac-12 Conference will be revealed in a press conference to take place Thursday.

By Tyler Lockman | October 18, 2010

ASU club hockey splits series with No. 3 Oklahoma

After suffering a loss to Oklahoma in a shootout Friday night, the ASU hockey team bounced back for a 6-3 victory over the Sooners on Saturday.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 18, 2010

GETTING A LEG UP: Senior cross country runner Anna Sperry stretches before a recent practice. Sperry has emerged as the leader of the women's squad, which is crucial as the Oct. 30 Pac-10 Championships approach. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

ASU runners look to improve before Pac-10 Championships

With championship season approaching, the ASU cross country team is trying tot find better focus and rest for major events.

By Kyle Newman | October 18, 2010

POOL PROWESS: Freshman swimmer Tristin Baxter works out in the pool during a practice earlier this season. Baxter and the ASU women's swim team topped Kansas and UNLV in Tucson over the weekend to open the season. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Women’s swimming strong in season opener

The season’s first dual meet for ASU swimming showcased the team’s potential, especially on the women’s side.

By William Boor | October 18, 2010

DELAYED DEBUT: After missing the start of the season out sick, freshman Jacqueline Cako will make her ASU tennis debut this weekend as the team competes in the ITA Regional Championships in San Diego. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Freshman Cako to make ASU tennis debut

The ASU women’s tennis team recently welcomed freshman Jacqueline Cako to the court after she missed time sick. She’ll make her ASU debut this week.

By Nicole Klauss | October 18, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 19

Breaking news: Michael Irvin and Cris Carter say New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady doesn’t need receiver Randy Moss.

By Nick Ruland | October 18, 2010

LONG ROAD: After losing most of 2008 to an ACL injury and struggling to regain his form in 2009, senior safety Max Tabach has emerged as a leader on the Sun Devils' defense. The local product led the team in tackles during ASU's win over Washington. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Finally healthy, ASU safety Tabach emerging as leader

Senior safety Max Tabach has seen just about every level of the depth chart while at ASU. After much adversity, Tabach has finally reached the top.

By Nick Ruland | October 17, 2010

ROUGH RUN: Both the men's and women's ASU cross country teams struggled over the weekend at the NCAA Pre-National meet in Terre Haute, Ind. The men finished 19th overall and the women 11th. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

ASU cross country struggles at Pre-National meet

Redshirt senior Ben Engelhardt and junior Lindsay Prescott paced the ASU cross country team once again on Saturday, although both the men and women struggled at the NCAA Pre-National meet in Terre Haute, Ind.

By Kyle Newman | October 17, 2010

STUNNING SWEEP: Sophomore outside hitter Malia Marquardt attempts to block a return against No. 10 UCLA during ASU's 3-1 win Saturday. The Sun Devils also beat No. 5 USC on Friday, giving them their first sweep of the two schools in 15 years. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball shocks USC, UCLA in sweep

The Sun Devils stunned No. 5 Southern California and No. 10 UCLA to sweep the southern California teams in the same weekend, something ASU hadn’t accomplished in 15 years.

By Greg Dillard | October 17, 2010

HEAD ON: Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston collides in mid air with a UA defender during ASU's 2-1 win Saturday. Elston scored both of ASU's goals en route to the rivalry win, notching the fourth two-game goal of her career. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer takes Territorial Cup win over UA

Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston scored both goals as the ASU women’s soccer team earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Arizona in front of a record crowd Friday night.

By Elijah Grasser | October 17, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 18

Have you ever tried to spell Cody Ross backwards? Well, neither had I, at least not until somebody pointed out what Cody Ross backwards actually spells.

By Andrew Gruman | October 17, 2010

ASU hockey squares off against third-ranked Sooners

State Press TV visits with members of the ASU ice hockey team to discuss this weekends series against the third-ranked Oklahoma Sooners.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 15, 2010

SCOUTING REPORT: Freshman quarterback Taylor Kelly leads the offense during a scout team scrimmage at football practice Thursday. Kelly was 7-of-10 passing with a touchdown in the midseason scrimmage. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Bye week gives ASU football chance to reflect

Although the Sun Devils lost three straight after opening up 2-0, the team’s defeats have only come by a combined total of 15 points.

By Tyler Emerick | October 14, 2010

Soccer taking crack at Territorial Cup rivalry

For the ASU women’s soccer team, Friday’s game against UA serves as a conference home opener, a rivalry match, and an important Pac-10 matchup all rolled into one.

By Elijah Grasser | October 14, 2010

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