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Redshirt Senior Thomas Anderson poses on the track at the Sun Angels Stadium on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

The son of two Olympians makes his home in the desert

Redshirt senior Thomas Anderson looks back on his choice to be independent from his Olympic parents and blaze his own trail at ASU.

By Josh Zaklis | January 31, 2017

Tempe does not need the burden of an NHL stadium

Tempe residents and ASU students should not be enchanted by the flash of a proposed hockey arena. Historical trends in similar projects suggest that the economic benefits promised by a new arena are scarcely realized.

By Jonah Baker | January 31, 2017

Defender Drew Newmeyer’s break away shot is blocked by Minot Sate Goalie Riley Hengen on Nov. 13, 2014. ASU defeated Minot State 5-3.

Drew Newmeyer is quietly leading for ASU hockey in final season

Newmeyer has just a handful of games left in his college career, but his coach said the senior defensemen is “timeless” after helping build a Division I program.

By Matt Layman | January 31, 2017

From ASU to the Super Bowl: Sun Devil field designer works grounds crew for Falcons-Patriot game

ASU athletics facility maintenance manager helps the NFL with Super Bowl.

By Alexa Buechler | January 30, 2017

ASU junior Shannon Evans II (11) drives past defense towards the basket in a men's basketball game against Washington State in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the game 83-91.

ASU men's basketball slips in rankings after weekend split

ASU men's basketball sits near the bottom of our Pac-12 Power Rankings after a weekend split.

By Matthew Tonis | January 30, 2017

Sammi Hampton, Sophomore, competes in the 2nd round of the Doubles Tournament at the 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe AZ, Nov. 5,

ASU women's tennis falls 4-3 in hard-fought battle with No. 13 Texas Tech

ASU women's tennis was on the short end of another competitive match with a ranked opponent, this time falling 4-3 to Texas Tech in the regional championship of the Texas Tech Invitational.

By Joe Jacquez | January 29, 2017

ASU's Jacen Petersen (184) gets driven towards the mat by Illinois' number twelve Emery Parker during the wrestling meet versus number 13 University of Illinois Fighting Illini in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the meet overall 26-9. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU wrestling falls to Illinois at home, woes versus ranked opponents continue

ASU No. 9 redshirt freshman Anthony Valencia unable to maintain win streak as he and ASU suffer loss to No. 13 Illinois at home.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | January 29, 2017

ASU junior (7) attempts to score during the water polo game against San Diego State University in Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2017. ASU won 13-4.

No. 5 ASU water polo knocks off three ranked opponents in season-opening tournament

ASU women's water polo went 3-0 this weekend in its season-opening ASU Tournament, beating three top-25 opponents

By Kelly Broderick | January 29, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) passes the ball to a teammate in the corner during a women's basketball game versus no. 8 Washington in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. ASU lost 65-54, putting them at 13-4 on the season.

Second-half surge fuels USC past ASU women's basketball

The shooting performance from USC in the second half was more than enough to sink the Sun Devils in Los Angeles.

By Tyler Handlan | January 29, 2017

ASU junior guard Tra Holder (0) goes up for a layup during a men's basketball game against the Washington State Cougars in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost 91-83. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball mauled by the Cougars

The Sun Devils fell to Washington State at Wells Fargo Arena for the first time since 2009

By Matthew Tonis | January 29, 2017

Katelyn Lentz performs her floor routine during a gymnastics meet against the University of Washington Huskies at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 18, 2015. The Huskies posted a 194.650-192.450 victory over the Sun Devils.

ASU women's gymnastics falls to No. 15 Cal in Pac-12 opener

Despite their loss to Berkley, the Sun Devils had their highest point total of the season.

By Jorge Ramos | January 29, 2017

Savannah Slaysman, Freshman, competes in the Singles Main Draw at the 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe AZ, Nov. 5, 2016

Freshman wins deciding match in ASU women's tennis upset over No. 16 South Carolina

Sun Devils freshman Savannah Slaysman turned a dream into reality when she clinched a victory against the Gamecocks.

By Joe Jacquez | January 28, 2017

Jr. Wade Murphy (15) faces off against defense in the ASU versus Southern New Hampshire game at the Oceanside Ice Arena on Friday Jan. 20, 2017.

Croston, Daccord lift ASU hockey to win at No. 17 Quinnipiac

After tallying four goals last weekend, Anthony Croston scored twice on Saturday to help ASU hockey defeat the No.17 Bobcats.

By Matt Layman | January 28, 2017

ASU senior center Quinn Dornstauder (22) goes up for a tough shot near the basket during a women's basketball game versus no. 8 Washington in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. ASU lost 65-54, putting them at 13-4 on the season.

No. 13 UCLA stays dominant at home, topping ASU women's basketball

The Sun Devils hung with the Bruins on the road but couldn't pull out a marquee win.

By Jeff Griffith | January 28, 2017

ASU's Wade Murphy, 15, takes a shot during the hockey game versus Southern New Hampshire in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. ASU won 4-1.

ASU hockey falls to No. 17 Quinnipiac amid slew of penalties

ASU was held scoreless through two periods and took a myriad of penalties in its series opener at Quinnipiac University.

By Matt Layman | January 27, 2017

UW freshman guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on to the court to direct his offense during a men's basketball game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. ASU won the game 86-75. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball contains Markelle Fultz despite late flurry

Washington freshman Markelle Fultz finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and nine assists against ASU on Wednesday, but the flashy stat line didn't tell the whole story.

By Ryan Clarke | January 26, 2017

ASU freshman guard Reili Richardson (1) (center) celebrates with her teammates after winning the ASU Classic Tournament by beating the no. 19 ranked Florida Gators in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. ASU won 69-63, putting them at 5-2 on the season.

ASU women's basketball looking forward to having a healthy roster

Still finding a way to overcome injuries, ASU women's basketball has a bright outlook coming down the stretch as they look to return to a full, healthy rotation.

By Jeff Griffith | January 26, 2017

Division I Athletic Directors Form Political Action Committee

NCAA Division I athletic directors likely to prioritize antitrust exemption with recent formation of political action committee.

By Cameron Miller | January 26, 2017

ASU women's freshmen swimmers put team, Pac-12 on notice

The women's swim and dive freshmen class have laid the groundwork for the future of the program.

By Anthony Totri | January 26, 2017

Redshirt Freshman Anthony Valencia at the ASU Verses Ohio Wrestling meet in Tempe, Arizona, on November 19, 2016.

No. 14 ASU wrestling hosts No. 13 Illinois, Anthony Valencia still thriving

After a tough loss on the road, the Sun Devils look to rebound against Illinois at home. Redshirt freshman Anthony Valencia is on a seven-match winning streak and looks to stay consistent Sunday.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | January 26, 2017

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