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Senior Sean Kao competes in the 200 yard medley relay against the Air Force Academy on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe. Air Force defeated the Sun Devils 158-142.

ASU swimming battles to the end, earns split against USC

ASU swimming came away with a close win on the men's side while the women came up just short in the teams' first true test of the season against USC.

By Joe Jacquez | November 5, 2016

ASU hockey drops thriller against No. 17 Michigan

ASU hockey fell 4-1 to No. 17 Michigan in a game filled with twists and turns Friday

By Matt Layman | November 5, 2016

Freshman Ivana Jeremic serves the ball during a game against the University of Washington Huskies on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Tempe, Arizona.

Home woes continue in ASU volleyball loss to No. 25 USC

Another home match, another straight-set loss as the Sun Devils fall to the Trojans.

By Jeff Griffith | November 4, 2016

ASU freshman forward Olivia Hernandez (11) fights off two Wildcat defenders to try and get a shot off in the first half of a game versus the Arizona Wildcats in Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.

ASU women's soccer ends season with 1-0 loss to rival Arizona

ASU women's soccer dropped its final game of the season on Friday, falling 1-0 to in-state rival Arizona.

By Kendall Valenzuela | November 4, 2016

ASU freshman guard Sam Cunliffe (3) looks to drive in a 98-53 exhibition victory over the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

ASU men's basketball salts the Banana Slugs in preseason scrimmage

The Sun Devils struggled early, but pulled away in their final tune-up

By Matthew Tonis | November 3, 2016

ASU freshman quarterback Dillon Sterling-Cole (15) throws up a pitchfork after scoring a rushing touchdown in the first half of a game versus the Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Column: How to pay ASU athletes

Redistributing coach and administrator bonuses to athletes could allow athletes to be compensated consistent with the Ninth Circuit's decision in the O'Bannon case.

By Cameron Miller | November 3, 2016

ASU women's tennis junior transfer Kelly Anderson returns a serve during practice at the Whitman Tennis Center.

ASU women's tennis might have found its next distinguished doubles pair

ASU women's tennis head coach Sheila McInerney might have found her next great doubles duo in Kelly Anderson and Savannah Slaysman.

By Joe Jacquez | November 3, 2016

ASU junior defender Madison Stark runs through the tunnel of teammates during player introductions before a 2-0 win over Cal State Fullerton in Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016.

Madison Stark: Balancing it all for ASU soccer

Stark is pursuing a degree in sports journalism and holds a 4.0 GPA in Barrett, The Honors College.

By Kendall Valenzuela | November 3, 2016

From the pros to ASU hockey — Exelby’s transition to strength and conditioning coach

Garnet Exelby is bringing his experience as a former NHL enforcer to ASU hockey as strength and conditioning coach.

By Weston DeWitt | November 3, 2016

ASU junior running back Kalen Ballage (7) celebates with the rest of the offense after scoring a touchdown in the second half of a 54-35 loss versus the Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

ASU football needs this bye week badly

Column: A week off can help ASU football get back on the winning track.

By Mark Harris | November 2, 2016

Senior Ki Taek Lee tees off from hole 17 during the second round of Saturday play during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, AZ.

ASU men's golf takes home fourth in final tournament of the fall

Senior Jared du Toit picked up his eighth top-10 finish of his ASU career

By Tyler Handlan | November 2, 2016

ASU junior cornerback Maurice Chandler (16) makes a tackle in the first half of a game versus the Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

ASU football's makeshift secondary approaching bye week as a learning opportunity

The Sun Devils are also hoping to get key players healthy before Senior Night against Utah next week.

By Stefan Modrich | November 2, 2016

ASU freshman goaltender Joey Daccord (35) looks on to the rest of the ice during the second period of a 5-2 victory against Air Force in Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

ASU hockey’s stories from the NHL Draft

The NHL Draft was a special day for three members of ASU hockey.

By Matt Layman | November 2, 2016

ASU freshman wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) catches a pass in the second half of a 54-35 loss versus the Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

ASU slips once again in Pac-12 power rankings

Each team in the Pac-12 has played at least three quarters of their games, meaning we should know everything about who they are, right?

By Matthew Tonis | November 1, 2016

Then-freshman Sammi Hampton runs back for the return during the match against the Princeton Tigers on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe.

Upset city for ASU women's tennis at the Tennessee Fall Invitational

In preparation for the Thunderbird Invitational, the ASU women's tennis team entered their second tournament of the fall campaign over the weekend, the Tennessee Fall Invitational.

By Joe Jacquez | October 31, 2016

Blame the ASU football defense before blaming Dillon Sterling-Cole

Week after week, the Sun Devil defense continues to disappoint.

By Mark Harris | October 31, 2016

Megan Mroczek ready for four years ahead with ASU women's hockey

Being allergic to every grass and plant surprisingly isn’t what motivated freshman forward Megan Mroczek to pick a sport that is played indoors on ice.

By Taylor Sedona Clark | October 31, 2016

ASU Sophomore Lucy Lara, rght, chases the ball during the game against Stanford at the Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016.

ASU women's soccer's strong performance not enough to beat No. 3 Stanford

ASU women's soccer dropped its sixth straight game despite a gritty performance on senior day against No. 3 Stanford.

By Kendall Valenzuela | October 30, 2016

Tyler Sage (grey), ASU Freshman, ties up with ASU freshman Cory Crooks (red) at the Maroon and Gold intrasquad meet in Tempe, AZ on Oct. 29, 2016

ASU wrestling opens season with Maroon and Gold Intrasquad scrimmage

ASU wrestling showcased its talent ahead of the 2016-17 season with a M & G intrasquad meet at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Tyler Handlan | October 30, 2016

Sophomore distance swimmer Anna Olasz competes in the 1000-yard freestyle against Stanford sophomore Tara Halsted (not pictured), Saturday, Jan. 2015 at the Mona Plummer Aquatics Complex in Tempe. Olasz came from behind in the one-on-one race and edged out Halsted by almost seven seconds. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Men, women both earn wins for ASU swim and dive over Denver

ASU swim dive got wins for both the men and women in its home opener against Denver.

By Joe Jacquez | October 30, 2016

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