Sports

ASU tennis to rely on underclassmen in upcoming season

Coach Sheila McInerney sees promise in a young ASU tennis team.

By Evan Webeck | August 28, 2013

Open tryouts an unusual way to assemble squads

ASU softball will hold open tryouts this September, which is an interesting and seemingly unnecessary way to complete its roster.

By Ian C. Beck | August 28, 2013

Different offseason approach, same focus for QB Kelly

As a redshirt sophomore last offseason, it didn't look like Taylor Kelly was going to start. Now that he has a guaranteed spot, he keeps the same focus and desire.

| August 28, 2013

Devil Dish: The best game of college football’s opening weekend

College football is upon us, and there is one important question to answer: Which week one game will be the best?

| August 28, 2013

Members of the women's swim team warm up their legs before a practice in Tempe. Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker said that this is one of the youngest teams she has seen in her years here. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

Swim and dive hope to make splash

With a team full of freshmen, ASU swim hopes to use international experience to compete this season. Meanwhile, the dive team has many returning faces and expects to compete at a national level.

| August 27, 2013

The ASU women’s Volleyball team practices setting up a perfect play for one of their teammates to spike the ball on the opposing side. The opposing side is practicing blocking such plays. (Photo by Katherine Dunphy)

Volleyball eager to begin season with weekend tournament

The Sun Devils are excited to play their first tournament this weekend, but the team will have to do so without injured junior middle blocker Julia Katolik.

By Ben Margiott | August 27, 2013

Then senior guard Jermaine Marshall speaks to the press about his transfer to ASU in August of 2013.

ASU men's hoops introduces highly touted transfer Jermaine Marshall

In his first media appearance since the team's trip to China, coach Herb Sendek officially introduced former Penn State guard Jermaine Marshall.

By Josh Nacion | August 27, 2013

ASU tries to regain control of the ball as Cal State Northridge player Chloe McDaniel jumps to gain possession. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

ASU soccer forward Sara Tosti shines after position change

In ASU’s season opening win against CSU Northridge, sophomore Sara Tosti, stepped up and impressed her teammates by scoring her first career goal.

By Justin Janssen | August 26, 2013

Irabor awarded honorary Tillman practice jersey

Redshirt senior defensive back Osahon Irabor has emerged as a team leader and wore the honorary Pat Tillman No. 42 practice jersey for the first time this fall camp.

By Josh Nacion | August 26, 2013

Devil Dish: Appreciating baseball

Late-night thoughts from a baseball game that lasted more than seven hours.

By Ben Margiott | August 26, 2013

Offensive coordinator Mike Norvell highlighted the importance of continuity with returning members as well as new players for the Sun Devils in 2013. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Q&A: Coach Mike Norvell and getting the offense game-ready

ASU offensive coordinator Mike Norvell sat down with The State Press to discuss his offense and how game-ready it is.

By Danny Shapiro | August 25, 2013

ASU women's golf team aims to add eighth NCAA trophy

Behind junior Noemi Jimenez, women's golf looks to add to its record amount of NCAA championships.

| August 25, 2013

Devil Dish: Apology not enough for Braun

Ryan Braun may have issued an apology, but after cheating and deceiving the game, he needs to prove he's sincere before he earns forgiveness.

By Evan Webeck | August 25, 2013

Podcast: Robert Nelson Moves to Field Safety, Still No Clear Starter

This week, redshirt senior Robert Nelson got his chance to move to ASU's open Field Safety position. Nelson has been learning quickly, but the position still has no clear starter.

| August 25, 2013

Freshman Johnson impressing at bandit safety, needs time to grow

Freshman safety James Johnson has made a good impression on coach Todd Graham.

| August 24, 2013

ASU soccer opens season with 2-0 victory over CSU Northridge

Sophomore forwards Farquharson and Tosti power Sun Devils to season-opening victory.

By Justin Janssen | August 23, 2013

ASU football implements scout team as regular season practices begin

With the season opener less than two weeks away, ASU football had its first regular season practice on Friday.

By Josh Nacion | August 23, 2013

Aug. 22: Role models

By Tony Pellum | August 22, 2013

Q&A: Coach Paul Randolph and the state of the ASU defense

The State Press talked with co-defensive coordinator Paul Randolph about the state of the Sun Devil defense.

| August 22, 2013

Manziel scandal highlights major flaw in NCAA rules

The Johnny Manziel saga has shown us that the idea that collegiate athletes should not be paid is simply unfair and needs to be changed.

By Ian C. Beck | August 22, 2013

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