Sports

Wide receivers central to success of Sun Devils' new offense

Ask any of the men in charge of implementing the ASU football team’s new offense this season what position holds the key to success and they will probably offer a surprising answer.

By Andrew Gruman | August 18, 2010

Soccer starts season with depth, many new faces

Despite a departure of leadership and a multitude of new faces, the ASU women’s soccer team may be deeper this season than any recent squad.

By Elijah Grasser | August 18, 2010

Walk-on Kohl proves he belongs

This walk-on starting tight end for the ASU football team is receiving heavy praise from the top of the totem pole.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2010

Despite youth, cross country team possesses experience

Youth doesn’t translate to inexperience for the 2010 ASU cross-country team.

By Kyle Newman | August 18, 2010

Mazzone injecting life into once-stagnant offense

The Devils ranked 90th in the country in yards per game last year. ASU was also last in Pac-10 attendance; its offense was most assuredly near the top of any list for boos received by fans.

By Nick Ruland | August 18, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 19

If ever there were an example of how quickly the landscape of sports can change, it has been this summer.

By Tyler Lockman | August 18, 2010

Column: NCAA punishments overlook meddling agents

“No outsiders allowed” is a tough policy to work with. It didn’t work out too well in “The Little Rascals” and it is slowly beginning to fail for the NCAA as well.

By Nathan Meacham | August 18, 2010

Alexandra Elston (No. 13) will be relied upon for leadership during her senior season.

Soccer's top scorer Elston ready to take charge in senior season

Last season, Alexandra Elston led the team in points, scoring seven goals with six assists. She scored two goals in the team's regular season finale that helped assure a postseason berth.

By Nick Kosmider | July 31, 2010

FALL PRACTICE: Junior cornerback Omar Bolden and the ASU football team open up fall practice on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

ASU football set to open camp

On Tuesday, the Sun Devils will put the pads back on as they officially begin fall practice, anxious to wipe the slate clean following two straight disappointing seasons.

By Nick Kosmider | July 30, 2010

Devil Dish: July 30

When it comes to selecting a conference's top college football team to begin a season, the Pac-10 has had perhaps the most obvious go-to choice of any in recent years.

By Nick Spake | July 30, 2010

Catching up with former ASU star Ike Davis

Former ASU baseball star Ike Davis talks about his call-up to the Mets, his days as a Sun Devil and what it's like playing in New York.

By Eric L. Smith | July 25, 2010

After a season away, Simon glad to be back on the court

A knee injury forced guard Dymond Simon to miss all of last season. Now the senior guard says she is ready to go out with a bang.

By Nick Kosmider | July 25, 2010

Goalkeeper hopes to draw on experience

ASU sophomore goalkeeper Alyssa Gillmore is hoping to draw on experience she gained when she was pressed into action as a freshman a season ago.

By Nick Kosmider | July 25, 2010

Junior offensive lineman Dan Knapp demonstrates proper blocking technique to campers at San Carlos High School. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Szakacsy, teammates bring football and inspiration to grateful community

On a scorching July afternoon, Samson Szakacsy and 14 ASU teammates brought a football camp to the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. But the day was about more than football.

By Nick Kosmider | July 18, 2010

PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE RODRIGUEZ
BOX OUT :ASU senior point guard Jamelle McMillan will be relied on heavily for on- and off-the-court leadership this season.

McMillan spills on defense, full-court press, Sendek

Senior point guard Jamelle McMillan answers questions about the upcoming season.

By Nick Kosmider | July 18, 2010

Devil Dish: ASU's UFC influence growing

Former ASU wrestler Cain Velasquez will have the opportunity to become the first former Sun Devil to win a UFC championship belt when he takes on Brock Lesnar on Oct. 23.

By Nick Kosmider | July 11, 2010

ASU coach Shawn Charles directs his team during the 2010 NCAA Championships. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

Wrestling coach Shawn Charles anxious for second season

With a season under his belt, ASU wrestling coach Shawn Charles is looking forward to the Sun Devils' fall campaign.

By Nick Kosmider | July 11, 2010

ASU women's soccer coach Kevin Boyd instructs his team during a 7-on-7 tournament in March. Boyd, in his fourth season as the Sun Devils' coach, is hoping to guide his team to a second straight NCAA Tournament appearance for just the second time in school history. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women's soccer hopes to build on postseason run

The women's soccer team is preparing for the fall season with its sights set on earning back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for just the second time in school history.

By Nick Kosmider | July 11, 2010

Q&A with former Sun Devil baseball star Andre Ethier

Former ASU baseball player Andre Ethier has quickly become a star at the major-league level.

By Eric L. Smith | July 5, 2010

Devil Dish: Source control

Look, unnamed sources are often a vital means of uncovering information for reporters and can be great tools in collecting background information, but this is getting out of control.

By Nick Kosmider | July 5, 2010

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