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Head coach Todd Graham leads the Sun Devils onto the field before the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Todd Graham’s loss to UA may have cost $1 million in bonuses

Losing to UA may have cost ASU football coach Todd Graham $1 million in bonuses.

By Justin Janssen | January 11, 2015

Randy Johnson: The Big Hall-of-Famer

"The Big Unit" carried the Arizona Diamondbacks to the World Series title — and himself to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

By Fabian Ardaya | January 11, 2015

Mike Cummings wrestles with Minot State opposition for the puck. Cummings had a hat trick as he led ASU to a 8-5 win over Central Oklahoma on Jan. 10. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Cummings leads ASU hockey to back-to-back victories over Central Oklahoma

No. 1 ASU hockey (24-3) sweeps No. 2 Central Oklahoma (22-5) with back-to-back wins.

By Katlyn Ewens | January 10, 2015

Junior guard Arnecia Hawkins drives to the basket in a game against Middle Tennessee, Friday. Nov. 14, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Blue Raiders 81-67. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU women's basketball sweeps weekend against UA

Sophie Brunner scored 20 points in the second half, boosting ASU to a 71-54 victory.

| January 10, 2015

Senior forward Shaquille McKissic dunks the ball in a game against Pepperdine, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. After trailing the entire first half, the Sun Devils came from behind and defeated the Waves 81-74. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU men's basketball drops 59-56 heartbreaker to Oregon

ASU's road woes continue, losing a close game against Oregon to go 0-2 on Northwest road trip.

By Ryan Clarke | January 10, 2015

in a game against Oklahoma, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe. The Sooners defeated the Sun Devils 5-3. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU hockey bounces back and beats UCO for first win of 2015

No. 1 ASU hockey bounced back from a tough loss to No. 6 OU last night, and defeated No. 2 UCO 7-2

By Katlyn Ewens | January 9, 2015

Senior Brianna Gades reaches for the bar during a routine on Jan. 9, 2015 at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU gymnastics stages dramatic comeback in Rene Lyst’s debut

If tonight was any indication, the ASU gymnastics team is in for quite a show under new coach Rene Lyst.

By Justin Janssen | January 9, 2015

ASU linebacker Bob Breunig was inducted into the 2015 College Football Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of ASU)

Q&A with former ASU LB Bob Breunig, 2015 College Football Hall of Famer

Former ASU linebacker Bob Breunig will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The State Press talked to him on Friday.

By Justin Janssen | January 9, 2015

Former ASU football linebacker Bob Breunig inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

The 2015 College Football Hall of Fame class was announced on Friday, and a former Sun Devil great is a part of it.

By Justin Janssen | January 9, 2015

ASU hockey loses first game in 2015 to Oklahoma

No. 1 ASU (22-3) loses first game of 2015 to No. 6 OU (16-3-2)

By Katlyn Ewens | January 8, 2015

Freshman guard Tra Holder dashes down court after Colgate opposition losses possession. ASU narrowly defeated Colgate, 78-71, at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU men's basketball runs into Beaver Dam, falls 55-47

ASU hasn't won on the road all season - and that streak continued Thursday after the Sun Devils struggled to establish its offense.

By Ryan Clarke | January 8, 2015

Senior guard Promise Amukamara drives to the basket in a game against Middle Tennessee, Friday. Nov. 14, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Blue Raiders 81-67. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU women's basketball crushes UA by 47 points in Tucson

Elisha Davis flirted with a triple-double before finishing with eight points, nine assists and seven rebounds.

| January 8, 2015

Forward Ryan Belonger vies for the puck with a Liberty defender. ASU had a close match with Liberty University at Oceanside Arena on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. ASU won 6-4. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU hockey kicks off second half of season against Oklahoma

No. 1 ASU (22-2) begins the second half of its season at home against No. 6 Oklahoma University (15-5-2).

By Katlyn Ewens | January 8, 2015

ASU gymnastics begins new era with coach Rene Lyst on Friday

John Spini stepped down after 34 years as coach and a new era of ASU gymnastics has begins on Friday.

By Justin Janssen | January 8, 2015

Junior forward Eric Jacobsen clears a jump shot. ASU narrowly defeated Colgate, 78-71, at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU basketball heads to Oregon, Oregon State looking to end road woes

ASU has lost its past 12 games away from home

By Justin Janssen | January 7, 2015

Junior guard Gerry Blakes drives to the basket during ASU's 68-44 win over Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena.

ASU basketball's Gerry Blakes transitioning to point guard

Junior Gerry Blakes is learning the point guard position on the fly

By Justin Janssen | January 6, 2015

Head coach Todd Graham yells at his defense after the team gave up a touchdown in the Sun Bowl against Duke, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Sun Devil Spotlight: Todd Graham’s penalty turnaround for ASU football can’t be ignored

Before Todd Graham arrived, ASU was the worst team in the FBS in penalties. Three years later, it's one of the best programs at avoiding them.

By Justin Janssen | January 6, 2015

The ASU women's basketball team rings the victory bell after defeating WSU on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Tempe. (Logan Newman/The State Press)

ASU women’s basketball starts fast, cruises past Washington State

ASU jumped out to another fast start and never let Washington State back in the game.

By Justin Janssen | January 5, 2015

ASU men’s basketball blown out by UA

ASU committed a season-high 22 turnovers in a 24-point loss to rival No. 8 UA Sunday night.

By Justin Janssen | January 4, 2015

ASU women's basketball takes down Washington behind strong defense

ASU forced 16 turnovers in the first half, which was more points than Washington scored in the same span (13).

| January 3, 2015

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