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Senior wide receiver D.J. Foster (8) attempts to catch a pass in the fourth quarter against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Huskies 27-17.

ASU football prepares for 'big challenge' at No. 6 Washington

ASU football is gearing up for a "big challenge" Saturday in the form of No. 6 Washington.

By Stefan Modrich | November 17, 2016

ASU senior center Sara Hattis (44) gets hit as she shoots in the post in a 82-37 victory over the San Jose State Spartans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

Grad-transfer Sara Hattis proving perfect fit for ASU women's basketball

Grad-transfer Sara Hattis brings a wealth of experience to ASU women's basketball.

By Jeff Griffith | November 17, 2016

ASU tennis senior Alexandra Osborne hits a serve during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at the Whitman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU women's tennis emphasizes 'first ball in' as a key to success in doubles

ASU tennis senior Alex Osborne and her teammates are keeping it simple in doubles — more first serves and returns.

By Joe Jacquez | November 17, 2016

Junior Tra Holder (0) pushes past Portland defense in an ASU men’s basketball game against Portland State at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

Early season schedule is a big test for ASU men's basketball

A tough schedule will show us a lot about the Sun Devils.

By Mark Harris | November 17, 2016

Armand Perry (13) and Kareem Orr (25) celebrate after a Sun Devil touchdown during a football game against Utah in Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

ASU football taking cues from No. 13 USC's upset of No. 6 Washington

The performance of their divisional rival against the Huskies could influence the Sun Devils.

By Stefan Modrich | November 16, 2016

ASU hockey warms up for its game against the Air Force Falcons at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona on Oct. 14, 2016.

Opinion: Coyotes' proposed arena is good news, despite cost

While there are concerns about financing, it seems as though the Coyotes' plan for a new hockey facility will do more good than bad.

By Matt Layman | November 15, 2016

Max Rottluff tees off on the 17th hole during Round 2 of play on Saturday at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU men's golf is leaning on new blood for championship run come spring

With a mixture of experience and youth, ASU men's golf is looking to take the next step forward heading into the spring.

By Tyler Handlan | November 15, 2016

Freshman forward Georgy Gorodetsky skates during practice on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, Arizona.

From Russia with talent, Gorodetsky’s transition to ASU

Georgy Gorodetsky, a native of Yekaterinburg, Russia, is the first Russian player to play for Arizona State’s DI hockey program.

By Weston DeWitt | November 15, 2016

ASU redshirt sophomore quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) evades a sack in the second half of a 49-26 loss to the Utah Utes in Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Wilkins was sacked eight total times in the game.

ASU football's offensive line keeps its head up following rough outing

ASU football's offensive line is looking to move on from a disappointing performance against Utah.

By Matthew Tonis | November 15, 2016

Running back Kalen Ballage (7) runs the ball during a football game against Utah in Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

ASU football maintains its position in power rankings despite big loss

There is no longer an unbeaten team in the Pac-12 Conference, which likely means no College Football Playoff for a team west of the Mississippi.

By Matthew Tonis | November 14, 2016

Detailed Defense: ASU women's hockey's Molly Potter sees all aspects of the game

Molly Potter plays hockey at a highly intelligent level, making her a serious asset to the Sun Devils.

By Taylor Sedona Clark | November 14, 2016

ASU Sun Devils defensive back Kareem Orr (25), left, and ASU Sun Devils defensive back Armand Perry (13) celebrate an interception during a football game against the Utah Utes in Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

ASU football moves ahead with health, bowl eligibility at the forefront of its concerns

The Sun Devils are focused on self-correction in preparation for No. 7 Washington.

By Stefan Modrich | November 14, 2016

The Coyotes released an artists' rendering of the proposed arena on Nov. 14, 2016.

Arizona Coyotes announce new arena plans for NHL, ASU hockey

The Coyotes plan to construct hockey facilities for both NHL and college games on ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe.

By Matt Layman | November 14, 2016

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) gets fired up after a big play in the second half of a 96-74 victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

Guard play once again lifts ASU men's basketball

Tra Holder, Shannon Evans and Torian Graham led the Sun Devils to a dominant home win

By Matthew Tonis | November 13, 2016

The ASU men's hockey team (gold) stands at center ice for the National Anthem before the annual Maroon and Gold Scrimmage at Oceanside Ice Arena, in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The maroon team won 4-3 in overtime.

ASU men's hockey announces recruit class for 2017-18

ASU hockey announced five new recruits for its 2017-18 season on Thursday.

By Matt Layman | November 13, 2016

ASU sophomore guard Armani Hawkins (50) gets hit as she passes the ball in a 82-37 victory over the San Jose State Spartans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

ASU women's basketball overpowers San Jose State in 82-37 rout

ASU women's basketball overpowered San Jose State behind a clinical performance on offense.

By Jeff Griffith | November 13, 2016

ASU men's hockey battles to the end, falls to No. 3 Boston College

ASU hockey goes 0-5 on the power play, has bounces go different way, lose to Boston College.

By Weston DeWitt | November 13, 2016

ASU freshman left defender Jakob Stridsberg (29) holds off Air Force defender Phil Boje in the first period of a 5-2 victory against Air Force in Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

ASU hockey's Pasichnuk, Stridsberg help secure overtime win at New Hampshire

ASU hockey won the first game of a four-game road trip with an overtime goal from a freshman defenseman.

By Matt Layman | November 12, 2016

Senior Torian Graham (4) shoots from the outside in an ASU men’s basketball game against Portland State at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

ASU men's basketball pummels Portland State in season opener

The Sun Devils dominated the Vikings thanks to excellent backcourt play.

By Ryan Clarke | November 11, 2016

ASU sophomore forward Kelsey Moos looks for a shot as Stanford freshman forward Kaylee Johnson closes during the ASU vs. Stanford women’s basketball game on Feb. 6, 2015, at the Wells Fargo Arena. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU women's basketball rides depth, cruises past Illinois State in season opener

The Sun Devils started the 2016-17 campaign with a dominant win that featured all 13 of their players.

By Jeff Griffith | November 11, 2016

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