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Jason Watson, the head coach of the ASU women’s volley ball team, gives his athletes blocking advice during a practice. The girls constantly rotate players on and off the court so they all go through the same practice drills. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU volleyball primed for another big year behind key returners

With only one graduating starter, a young ASU volleyball team sets its sights on an NCAA playoff run.

By Ben Margiott | August 22, 2013

Freshmen linebackers Alani and Villiami Latu kneel next to each other during a walkthrough practice at Camp Tontozona. The twins have been inseparable throughout their childhood, and remain close as they begin the 2013 season with ASU. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Latu twins skip LDS missions to play for ASU football

ASU football's twin freshman linebackers, Viliami and Alani Latu, stepped away from embarking on their Mormon missions to play for each other and their family.

By Josh Nacion | August 22, 2013

The men's cross country team competes in a meet against a group of schools in the Pac-12. (Photo by The State Press)

Highly touted recruit seeks to make impact on men's cross-country team

Freshman Bernie Montoya, a nationally recognized long-distance runner, hopes his presence on the men's cross-country team will get them to the NCAA Division I championship.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | August 22, 2013

Devil Dish: They whose name shall not be spoken

The Washington, D.C., football team needs a new mascot.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | August 22, 2013

Women's cross-country veterans expected to lead

Junior Shelby Houlihan hopes to lead the women's cross-country to the NCAA championship after just missing it last season.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | August 22, 2013

Devil Dish: Orange is not the new black

The Phoenix Suns' new sleeved jerseys are atrocious.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | August 21, 2013

Devil Dish: I hate the Dodgers. But...

Even the most avid Dodgers haters need to appreciate what is happening in Los Angeles.

By Justin Emerson | August 21, 2013

Devil Dish: MLB replay expansion step in right direction

MLB is finally getting it right by choosing to vote on expanding replay.

By Justin Janssen | August 21, 2013

Camp Tontozona sparks bonding between veterans, newcomers

The ASU football team's week spent at Camp Tontozona without cell phones and Internet allowed them to form a tighter bond.

By Danny Shapiro | August 21, 2013

Challenges await ASU football's goal of winning Pac-12 title

When coach Todd Graham first arrived at ASU after the 2011 season, he gave the football team a cultural overhaul.

By Josh Nacion | August 21, 2013

LB Salamo Fiso considered for first-team linebacker

For the second straight practice, redshirt freshman linebacker Salamo Fiso saw some reps with ASU’s first-team defense at Will linebacker during Wednesday morning’s practice.

By Josh Nacion | August 21, 2013

Freshman Larisa Staub watches as the ball goes out of bounds. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU soccer sets goal of winning first playoff game since 2003

After losing in the first round of the 2012 playoffs, soccer coach Kevin Boyd has one goal for the 2013 season: win a playoff game.

By Justin Janssen | August 21, 2013

Camp Tontozona: Playbook

The Sun Devils return from Camp Tontozona in Payson, ready to take on the 2013 season and place their bid for a BCS championship.

By execed | August 20, 2013

Graham aims to reduce penalties as fall two-a-days begin

RB Middlebrooks returns to full contact and coach Graham stresses reducing penalties as fall camp two-a-days begin.

| August 19, 2013

Podcast: Camp Tontozona Helps ASU Football Build Teamwork, Leadership

At Camp Tontozona, ASU football players do more than just practice. They work to build a stronger team.

| August 19, 2013

DB Robert Nelson practices at first-team field safety

The coaches gave redshirt senior defensive back Robert Nelson a look into Marcus Ball’s spot at field safety.

By Josh Nacion | August 19, 2013

Offense dazzles, defense struggles in Camp Tontozona scrimmage

The offense was impressive as ASU football scrimmaged in front of thousands in its final day at camp Tontozona.

| August 17, 2013

WR Jaelen Strong impressive in fourth day at Camp Tontozona

Jaelen Strong, De’Marieya Nelson and Deantre Lewis emerge as key offensive players in the Sun Devils' fourth practice at Camp Tontozona.

| August 16, 2013

Ball takes mental strides in pursuit of starting field safety spot

Field safety Marcus Ball is competing for the starting spot, but the freshman knows he will have to mature mentally as the team continues practicing at Camp Tontozona.

By Danny Shapiro | August 15, 2013

Podcast: Football Play Book- Field Safety a Priority for Sun Devils

ASU football has several key position battles at the start of fall camp. But none may be as important as the field safety position.

| August 13, 2013

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