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ASU defender Madison Stark tries a long through-ball at a home game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. Cal would defeat ASU 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU soccer falls to California, turns focus to No. 4 Stanford

The Sun Devils suffer tough one goal loss to Cal.

By Marc Steiner | October 24, 2014

ASU volleyball upsets No. 11 Oregon in comeback fashion

Four ASU players had at least seven blocks, helping ASU defeat a top-15 team for the second time this season.

| October 24, 2014

Tyrice Thompson (right) with his son Takai and his father Richard. Tyrice, a former ASU football player, died on Feb. 2 after being attacked while working as a bouncer at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale. (Photo Courtesy of Kathy Starr)

Man sentenced for death of former ASU football player Tyrice Thompson

Ian MacDonald was sentenced to 18 years in prison for stabbing and killing former ASU football player Tyrice Thompson in January 2013.

By Matthew Tonis | October 24, 2014

Football Roundtable: ASU vs. Washington

The Sun Devils head up to Seattle for a road contest against the Huskies.

By Sports Multimedia | October 24, 2014

Junior tailback D.J. Foster carries the ball against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils beat the Cardinal, 26-10.

Full Coverage of No. 14 ASU vs. Washington

Your one-stop shop for all of the State Press Sports staff's coverage of this Pac-12 matchup.

By State Press Sports Staff | October 24, 2014

The EDGE: No. 14 ASU vs. Washington could come down to weather

It's too close to call, as ASU's strength — its offense — goes up against Washington's: its defense.

By Evan Webeck | October 24, 2014

Junior setter Bianca Arellano celebrates a point in the third set during the match vs Washington State on Sunday, Oct. 19th, 2014, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils would rally from two sets down to beat the Cougars 3-2. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU prepares to play No. 11 Oregon, improved Oregon State

Sophomore outside hitter BreElle Bailey has continued to struggle and said her low confidence is becoming an issue.

| October 23, 2014

ASU women's soccer coach Kevin Boyd speaks to his team during a spring tournament game in March. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

ASU soccer hosts Cal, Stanford in final weekend homestand

With just three home games left in the regular season, the Sun Devils host the Golden Bears and Cardinal in a high-stakes playoff primer.

By Marc Steiner | October 23, 2014

(Photo by Andrew Tat/Courtesy of The Daily of the University of Washington)

Washington scouting report: Q&A with The Daily UW

The Huskies are hoping to rebound from an 11th-straight loss to Oregon. The Daily UW's sports editor, Daniel Rubens, answered our questions.

| October 23, 2014

Redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly is tackled by the Cougars defense at a road game in Washington during the 2013 season. (Photo by John Freitag, Courtesy of Daily Evergreen)

ASU football to wear white and maroon against Washington

Sun Devils will suit up in a uniform combo they haven't used yet in 2014.

By Ian C. Beck | October 23, 2014

ASU's defensive line pushes against USC's offensive line in a game on Oct. 4, 2014 in Los Angeles. ASU won against USC 38-34. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Marcus Hardison quickly maturing into defensive stand-out for ASU football

How has the senior defensive end impacted the Sun Devil defense?

| October 23, 2014

Graham exceeding expectations, alleviating concerns

How has Todd Graham performed in the third year of his tenure?

By Editorial Board | October 22, 2014

Redshirt junior defensive back LLoyd Carrington tackles Stanford running back Remound Wright. ASU beat Stanford 26-10 at Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday Oct. 8, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU football finding its identity heading into Washington

Washington poses a similar threat as Stanford — but that might be a good thing for ASU.

| October 22, 2014

ASU hockey not looking back, preparing for No. 9 Liberty

No. 1 ASU heads back home for a one-game set against Liberty, and will try to bounce back after its first loss of the season.

By Fabian Ardaya | October 22, 2014

No. 15 ASU football special teams succeeding through adjustment

The Sun Devils special teams are slowly and steadily improving

| October 22, 2014

Quarterback Cyler Miles runs with the ball in a home game. (Photo by Kaia D'Albora/Photo Courtesy of The Daily of the University of Washington)

Washington football looks to rebound against No. 14 ASU

The Huskies are looking for a major rebound at home.

| October 21, 2014

ASU football midterms: How do the Sun Devils grade themselves?

Football reporter Evan Webeck gives each position group a letter grade for its performance the first half of the season, and the players also grade themselves.

| October 21, 2014

Jon Rahm wins first title of the season, fourth of his career

The men's team had its highest finish yet this season at the Bill Cullum Invitational

| October 21, 2014

Injured redshirt senior quarterback Taylor Kelly and redshirt junior quarterback Mike Bercovici watch from the sidelines at home game against UCLA on Sept. 25, 2014. The Sun Devils lost to the Bruins, 62-27. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Taylor Kelly could have played vs. Stanford; is expected to at Washington

Mike Norvell revealed Kelly looked good enough in warm-ups to play, but his lack of practice reps kept him out agains the Cardinal.

| October 21, 2014

The ASU baseball team huddles around head coach Tracy Smith at the pitcher's mound at Packard Stadium during a break in Monday afternoon's practice. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

ASU baseball begins open practice

The ASU baseball team held its first official practice of the Tracy Smith era at Packard Stadium Monday.

By Stefan Modrich | October 20, 2014

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