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Junior outside hitter BreElle Bailey strikes the ball over the net in the third set against University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the Red Lion Invitational on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Rebels 3 games to none (25-10, 25-21, 25-15).

No. 10 ASU volleyball sweeps UNLV, improves to 9-0

Junior outside hitter BreElle Bailey finished with a .692 hitting percentage

By Logan Newman | September 18, 2015

ASU swimming and Team USA coach Bob Bowman announces Michael Phelps swim school will come to Arizona

A Michael Phelps swim school should drive interest in the sport in Arizona

By Stefan Modrich | September 18, 2015

Redshirt senior safety Jordan Simone (38) and redshirt senior quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) celebrate after defeating Cal Poly 35-21 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

ASU football hopes to correct mistakes in important swing game

The Sun Devils need a statement win at home

By Matthew Tonis | September 18, 2015

Wide receiver Devin Lucien snags a pass during a game against visiting Cal Poly at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. ASU beat Cal Poly 35-21 in their season opener.

Four goals ASU football needs to achieve against New Mexico

How ASU can turn around a sluggish start before opening its Pac-12 schedule.

By Biggs Carroll | September 18, 2015

The ASU football team chants on the field after beating Cal Poly at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. ASU beat Cal Poly 35-21 in their season opener.

The EDGE: ASU football hosts New Mexico in final non-conference matchup

ASU will try to find its rhythm before games against USC and UCLA.

By Fabian Ardaya | September 17, 2015

The Sun Devil volleyball squad defeated the visiting Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 3-1 (25-17, 13-25, 25-13, 25-20) on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

No. 10 ASU volleyball to take on No. 6 Illinois at home

ASU will wrap up pre-conference play with its final three-match weekend of the season.

By Logan Newman | September 17, 2015

ASU soccer's Annie Warren balances politics, soccer and volunteerism

From rescuing dogs to writing on her blog, there is much more to Warren than just college athletics.

By Ryan Clarke | September 17, 2015

The State Press ASU Football Roundtable: Week Three vs. New Mexico

Matthew Tonis and Stefan Modrich of The State Press preview ASU's matchup against New Mexico and their spread-option attack coming off a short week and a win over Cal Poly. Like State Press Sports on Facebook and follow @statepresssport on Twitter.

By Stefan Modrich | September 17, 2015

The Sun Devil football team chants the ASU fight song after the game against Cal Poly Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Mustangs 35-21.

ASU football freshman Kareem Orr could be forced into first career start

Orr has impressed in his first two games, and now could see himself starting against New Mexico.

By Fabian Ardaya | September 16, 2015

No. 18 ASU soccer looks to simplify its game, puts Texas Tech loss in rear-view mirror

ASU's loss to Texas Tech was a slip-up, but it's also something that will has inspired the team to perform better in practice.

By Luke Taglienti | September 16, 2015

Sun Devil quarterback Mike Bercovici, left, greets Mustang players after a game against visiting Cal Poly at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. ASU beat Cal Poly 35-21 in their season opener.

ASU football's Mike Bercovici the latest Sun Devil quarterback to pooch punt

Pooch punting gave former quarterback Taylor Kelly cult status amongst Sun Devil fans, and is making a comeback with Bercovici.

By Fabian Ardaya | September 16, 2015

Ashleigh Greenham, Women's Golf, 04-10-2015

Men's, women's golf team will rely on mix of experience and youth

Both ASU men and women golf teams have a lot of people expecting big things from them after last years’ successful season.

By Omar Soussi | September 15, 2015

Students line up for ticket distribution before ASU football's home opener on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2015, outside Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

Camp Fargo not needed for student seats

The seats aren't as good as they used to be, and you won't need to stay overnight to get them.

By Justin Janssen | September 15, 2015

ASU Athletic Director Steve Patterson addresses the media during his introductory press conference on March 28, 2012.

Steve Patterson, Ray Anderson on two very different paths

Former ASU Athletic Director Steve Patterson was fired from Texas after 22 months

By Ian Beck | September 15, 2015

Sophomore running back Demario Richard fights for more yards in the third quarter against Cal Poly Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Mustangs 35-21.

ASU football limps towards New Mexico

While depth is an issue for ASU football, it is not one that cannot be overcome.

By Matthew Tonis | September 15, 2015

Athletic Director Steve Patterson at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Former ASU athletic director Steve Patterson fired from position at Texas

Patterson lasted just 22 months in Austin as Texas athletic director

By Stefan Modrich | September 15, 2015

ASU basketball freshman Andre Adams tears ACL in left knee

ASU basketball freshman Andre Adams has re-torn the ACL in his left knee, per a report from Doug Haller of azcentral sports. The former Avondale Westview High power forward tore his ACL in his third game playing for the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, in November. He signed with the program in July, and will redshirt his freshman season. The Sun Devils begin practice Oct.

By Stefan Modrich | September 14, 2015