Sports

Losses to top teams give ASU perspective

The ASU wrestling team concluded its first road trip of the 2008-2009 campaign this weekend after taking on No. 1 Iowa on Friday and No. 2 Iowa State on Sunday.

By Joshua Spivack | November 23, 2008

Turner Thorne: Use defeat to improve

Playing the No. 2 team in the nation on the road during the second week of the season can be a daunting task for any squad. Or it can be used as a measuring stick.

By Gina Mizell | November 23, 2008

Breaking down the BCS scene

President-elect Barack Obama reached a wide variety of voters in his election victory on Nov. 4, but the latest demographic he scored with may have been that of the armchair quarterback.

By Nick Kosmider | November 23, 2008

Devil Dish

So what happens if the No. 5 Oklahoma football team beats No. 2 Texas Tech this weekend?

By Gina Mizell | November 20, 2008

Volleyball squad hosts final home games

Emotions will run high this weekend as the ASU volleyball team (12-15, 3-11 Pac-10) hosts its final two games of the season against Oregon State and No. 8 Oregon.

By Ryan Campbell | November 20, 2008

Softball squad meets down-to-earth president

When most people visit Washington D.C., they think about all the sights and all the history. They think about the president, too, though few get to meet him.

By Joshua Spivack | November 19, 2008

Track and field teammates visit White House

At an early age, ASU senior sprinter Charonda Williams learned the importance of a good education.

By Emiley Darling | November 19, 2008

Q & A with Cameron Bradshaw

Sophomore diver Cameron Bradshaw is in a unique situation. Sure, dads have coached their sons at lower levels but few have done so in the college ranks.

By Ryan Campbell | November 19, 2008

Erickson frustrated with penalties

The ASU football team left Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday with its first shutout in 12 years, but not before causing Frank Kush Field to be littered with a heavy load of yellow laundry.

By Nick Kosmider | November 18, 2008

Giordano about to cap historic career

Margie Giordano will play her final home game as a Sun Devil on Saturday against Oregon.

By Ryan Campbell | November 18, 2008

Former Sun Devil Pedroia takes home MVP award

Growing up, Dustin Pedroia heard it all. He was too small. Too weak. Too slow. Now he has it all.

By Alex Espinoza IV | November 18, 2008

Childhood friends return to ice as Sun Devils

Arizona and ice hockey are rarely combined in conversation. However, indoor ice rinks and an NHL franchise provide the aforementioned nouns with some more chemistry.

By Erik Schimmel | November 17, 2008

Commentary: Defending the BCS

There are some things you come to accept in life. Gas will always cost more than milk. Deleting your Internet history remains an afterthought.

By Joshua Spivack | November 17, 2008

Men and women struggle in So-Cal

The Sun Devil swim and dive teams dropped both their dual meets this weekend against Pac-10 Conference powers UCLA and USC.

By Ryan Campbell | November 16, 2008

ASU wrestling shuts out opponent 40-0

The ASU wrestling team (2-0, 2-0 Pac-10) took care of business Friday, easily defeating Pac-10 Conference opponent Portland State (1-1, 0-1) 40-0 at Phoenix Maryvale High School.

By Joshua Spivack | November 16, 2008

Davis sets tone for defense

Junior Dexter Davis only recorded two tackles for the ASU football team against Washington State Saturday, but he sure made them count.

By Gina Mizell | November 16, 2008

Cougars drop seventh straight game

Football is a team game.

By Tim O'Donnell | November 14, 2008

Wrestling to host second Pac-10 foe

The ASU wrestling team (1-0,1-0 Pac-10) looks to add to its early season success Friday night as it hosts Portland State at Phoenix Maryvale High School.

By Joshua Spivack | November 13, 2008

Transition game paces ASU to victory

The ASU basketball team kicked off its 2008-2009 campaign by running Mississippi Valley State ragged.

By Alex Espinoza IV | November 13, 2008

Volleyball treks to So-Cal for a pair

The ASU volleyball team is beginning to show the signs of improvement that coach Jason Watson has been waiting for all season.

By Ryan Campbell | November 13, 2008

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