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Devil Dish: Lionel Messi likely out for season

Barcelona star player Lionel Messi suffered his third injury of the season and is likely out for the remainder of 2013.

By Avery Feyrer | November 14, 2013

ASU women's soccer reflects on season-ending offensive drought

The ASU soccer team is disappointed in missing the NCAA tournament.

By Justin Janssen | November 14, 2013

ASU football WR Strong healthy headed into matchup vs. tough OSU secondary

Jaelen Strong will be 100 percent for the first time in a month Saturday night against OSU.

By Danny Shapiro | November 14, 2013

Former WR Aaron Pflugrad learning while mentoring players as graduate assistant

Two years removed from playing at ASU, Aaron Pflugrad is still with the team as a graduate assistant and teaching his former teammates as he works his way up the coaching ranks.

By Josh Nacion | November 14, 2013

Coach Paul Randolph was working on his degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin when coach Mike Riley came into his life. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

OSU coach Riley key figure in life of ASU coordinator Randolph

OSU Beavers coach Mike Riley was a key contributor in ASU defensive coordinator Paul Randolph's coaching career.

By Danny Shapiro | November 14, 2013

Pro UFC fighter Ryan Bader embraces ASU roots

On the heels of starting the 2013-14 season, the ASU wrestling program is benefiting from the support of pro UFC fighters and a coach with a plan.

| November 14, 2013

Senior safety Alden Darby will be tasked with stopping Oregon State junior wide receiver Brandin Cook. (Photo by State Press Staff)

Oregon State not getting complacent against ASU

Oregon State is looking to get back on track with a win against ASU on Saturday.

| November 14, 2013

Freshmen shine as ASU women's basketball team loses to San Diego

The Sun Devils shot just over 33 percent from the floor Wednesday night in their first loss of the season.

By Ben Margiott | November 13, 2013

College football games of the week: Week 12

Big games from the Pac-12, SEC and ACC round out this week's edition of games of the week.

| November 13, 2013

ASU football prepared for challenge against Oregon State WR Cooks

The ASU secondary will face one of its biggest tests in guarding arguably the best receiver in the nation, Brandin Cooks.

| November 13, 2013

Incognito scandal drags NFL bullying culture into the limelight

Richie Incognito's bullying of Jonathan Martin was bad, but NFL players accepting and condoning it is even worse.

By Ian C. Beck | November 13, 2013

Redshirt senior defensive end Gannon Conway pushes against the offensive line at a home game in Tempe. Conway has two career sacks according to thSunDevils.com and hails from Higley, Ariz. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Conway making impact for Sun Devil football

Redshirt senior Gannon Conway has made dramatic strides during ASU's summer workouts and now the work is paying off for him.

| November 13, 2013

Graduate Chris Coyle is tackled into the end zone by a member of Washington's team. The Sun Devils play Oregon State at home on Nov. 16. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

No. 19 ASU football returns home for potential shootout vs. Oregon State

ASU has a tough challenge of defending Sun Devil Stadium against the Beavers' offense that features the top quarterback and the top receiver in the Pac-12.

By Josh Nacion | November 13, 2013

Sophomore guard Jahii Carson dribbles the ball up the court between defenders against Miami (Ohio). The Sun Devils won 94-50. (Phoot by Vince Dwyyer)

ASU men's basketball drills 16 threes, routs Miami (OH) 90-54

Jermaine Marshall scored 18 points and hit four 3-pointers as the Sun Devils picked up their second win of the season.

By Josh Nacion | November 12, 2013

Redshirt senior center Joy Burke takes a layup during a practice at Weatherup Center in Tempe. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

Women's hoops faces first road tests at San Diego, Texas Tech

ASU plays two tough away games in the nonconference schedule before returning home to host Providence.

By Ben Margiott | November 12, 2013

ASU golfer Monica Vaughn makes the most of move from small town

From a small town full of rainy skies to a metropolis with a whole lot of heat, the transition has been a big one for ASU freshman golfer Monica Vaughn.

By Avery Feyrer | November 12, 2013

Senior guard Adrianne Thomas dribbles the ball during a women’s basketball game against Utah. The Sun Devils started their season with a new transfer student from Highland, Ill., named Katie Hempen. (Photo by State Press Staff)

Women's basketball transfer Katie Hempen hungry after redshirt year

The sophomore is expected to contribute significantly in her first year as a Sun Devil.

By Ben Margiott | November 12, 2013

Forward Kale Dolinski battles for the puck against San Diego State. Dolinski and goalie Robert Levin both won player of the month awards. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

No. 1 ASU hockey finishes first half of season undefeated, heads into two-week layoff

The Sun Devils' 19-0-0 start is the best in program history, and now ASU has weeks to rest before hosting Iowa State at the end of November.

By Justin Emerson | November 12, 2013

Junior Shelby Houlihan and freshman Miranda Kewley run sprints on the Joe Selleh Track. The cross country team is preparing for the West Regionals. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU's cross-country teams ready for West Regionals

The ASU cross-country teams need big performances from top runners to take regionals.

| November 12, 2013

Sophomore outside hitter Macey Gardner and freshman outside hitter McKenzie Willey prepare for the ball during a match. The Sun Devils play Colorado on Thursday and Utah on Sunday in their last two home games. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

ASU volleyball's Arellano expected to return in crucial matches vs. Utah, Colorado

The Sun Devils host Utah and CU in a crucial home weekend with NCAA tournament implications.

By Ben Margiott | November 12, 2013

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