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State Press Play: Skateboarding Culture at ASU

Join hosts Tyler Abrams and Tate Daniels for this week's episode of State Press Play. Tune in to hear about an inclusive skateboarding club at ASU. Plus, take a look at how sports betting effects students and challenges surrounding vaccination hesitancy. New episodes weekly.

By Tyler Abrams and Tate Daniels | April 7, 2024

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UConn avoids upset by Alabama to advance to second straight championship game

UConn head coach Dan Hurley has his Huskies pummeling their way back to yet another national championship game after a 86-72 Final Four win over Alabama.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

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Purdue ends NC State's Cinderella run, advances to first title game since 1969

Purdue and NC State brought mismatched teams to the floor of the Final Four, and the Boilermakers came out on top in gritty fashion.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

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Betting apps open door for underage sports gambling on campus

Online sports gambling has become increasingly accessible to students under the Arizona legal betting age.

By Andrew Dirst | April 4, 2024

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Arizona Coyotes announce development plans in north Phoenix, auction pending

Pending a victory in a state land auction, the Arizona Coyotes have found a permanent home.

By Shane Brennan | April 4, 2024

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ASU men's tennis team's spot in the rankings indicative of their positive season

The Sun Devils have proven themselves capable of winning at the highest level, but the team's consistency against elite universities is still a question. 

By Pratham Valluri | April 4, 2024

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From Jersey with love, Bobby Hurley has deep ties to the Final Four

ASU head coach Bobby Hurley has left his mark on the Final Four with a former player, coach and his brother competing for a national championship in his backyard. 

By Jack Barron | April 4, 2024

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ASU student veterans to headline Final Four ceremony

The Pat Tillman Veterans Center is sending 30 student veterans and their loved ones to the Final Four as flag bearers for a pregame ceremony.

By Jack Barron | April 3, 2024

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As pickleball grows, ASU students strive to make it accessible on campus

Pickleball has solidified its name as one of the most popular sports in the U.S. ASU provides multiple opportunities for students to give it a shot.

By Henry Smardo | April 3, 2024

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ASU baseball walks off GCU, sweeps homestand for fifth straight win

The Sun Devils entered the bottom of the ninth trailing behind GCU but pulled off a win to continue their winning streak.

By Aaron Schmidt | April 3, 2024

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How the Final Four's court got to Arizona from the small, Michigan town where it was made

The Final Four court traveled over 2,500 miles from a tiny town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to State Farm Stadium after a year's long building process.

By Jack Barron | April 2, 2024

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'The best new player in college tennis': How Bor Artnak’s mastery of timing enabled his early success

Freshman Bor Artnak joined the ASU men's tennis team in January, and his understanding of timing has allowed him to shine immediately.

By Jack Kartsonis | April 1, 2024

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ASU baseball’s new mentality ignites home sweep of California

Amid a plethora of struggles, ASU baseball secured four straight wins as they prepare to face the No. 2 Oregon State Beavers in Corvallis.

By Aaron Schmidt | April 1, 2024

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Glendale won't break even from hosting Final Four

Glendale won't benefit from hosting the 2024 Men's Final Four, as its multimillion-dollar contribution toward hosting costs won't be made up in any tax contributions from the games.

By Jack Barron | April 1, 2024

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Bob Bowman leaves ASU for Texas to be new director of swimming & diving

Bob Bowman is headed to the University of Texas as its new director of swimming and diving after winning his first-ever NCAA national title. 

By Vinny Deangelis | April 1, 2024

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ASU wins first Men's Swim & Dive NCAA national championship

Bob Bowman, Léon Marchand and the Sun Devils cap off their dominant season with ASU's first ever men's swim and dive NCAA national championship. 

By Henry Smardo | March 30, 2024

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The young ASU basketball off-season is off to a tumultuous start

Many changes have already happened to the Sun Devil men's basketball team and there may be more to come,  but they have skilled incoming high school recruits. 

By Henry Smardo | March 27, 2024

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Sun Devil baseball battles through trial and error in search of lost chemistry

The Sun Devils face a rebuild 25 games into the season on and off of the field.

By Lauren Nuñez | March 27, 2024

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Luca Petovary stamps her name into the ASU water polo record books

Luca Petovary has become ASU water polo's all-time leader in goal scoring, capping off one of the greatest single seasons in Sun Devil history.

By Pratham Valluri | March 27, 2024

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Single-season steals record holder Frankie Collins to enter transfer portal

Junior guard Frankie Collins becomes the fourth Sun Devil to enter the transfer portal this offseason after a historic defensive season. 

By Alfred Smith III | March 26, 2024

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