Sports

Local product Kat Simonovic excited for Sun Devil swimming debut

Mountain View High School graduate Kat Simonovic prepares for her freshmen season at ASU after being recruited to play at the University just 15 minutes from her high school.

| September 5, 2013

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Asst. AD Sherman Morris placed on administrative leave following arrest

Assistant athletics director for recruiting, Sherman Morris, has been placed on administrative leave following his Aug. 29 arrest.

By Josh Nacion | September 5, 2013

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ASU faces Illinois, Kansas in Sun Devil Classic

ASU soccer will face two tough opponents this weekend in Kansas and Illinois, and the results will likely be a good sign of where they stack up nationally.

By Justin Janssen | September 5, 2013

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Sac State looking for third upset in 3 years

Sacramento State hopes to add ASU to its list of FBS Pac-12 upset victims.

| September 5, 2013

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Changes in tennis's conditioning program

With more time available in the weight room, coach Sheila McInerney has implemented more running into the ASU tennis team's conditioning program.

By Evan Webeck | September 4, 2013

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ASU men's soccer begins season with difficult road games

The ASU men's club soccer team has two tough road games in consecutive days to begin the season.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | September 4, 2013

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Goalie battle in foreground of ASU hockey tryouts

Returning senior goaltender Joe D'Elia faces stiff competition from a talented group of newcomers.

By Justin Emerson | September 4, 2013

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ASU volleyball's Lowrance plays former team in Gonzaga Invitational

Sophomore middle blocker Andi Lowrance will face her former team, Seattle University, for the first time on Friday.

By Ben Margiott | September 4, 2013

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ASU football opens 2013 against Pac-12 killer Sacramento State

Todd Graham and the Sun Devils know better than to underestimate FCS foe Sacramento State, who has taken down two Pac-12 opponents in as many years.

By Josh Nacion | September 4, 2013

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Devil Dish: Diamondbacks need more Gibson, less apathy

The Diamondbacks need to follow in their manager's footsteps to become anything more than just mediocre.

| September 4, 2013

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Territorial Cup Series: More than just football

While the focus of the rivalry between ASU and UA is on the football game, the Territorial Cup Series encompasses all NCAA sports in which both schools participate.

By Justin Emerson | September 4, 2013

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A look at ASU football's defense for 2013

Behind 2012 consensus All-American Will Sutton, the Sun Devil defense looks to be a strength in 2013.

| September 4, 2013

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The EDGE: Sun Devils will roll over Hornets

ASU has the advantage in just about every category of the edge this week, and a lot would need to go right for the Hornets to pull an upset.

By Danny Shapiro | September 4, 2013

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Sandusky scandal prompts university policy reviews

ASU is one of 55 BCS football schools that reviewed its policies following Penn State's sex-abuse scandal.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | September 3, 2013

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Graham announces starter at open safety spot

In the final practice before its season opener, the ASU football team has nailed down a starter at the safety spot, but the punter position remains a question mark.

By Danny Shapiro | September 3, 2013

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Pac-12 power rankings: Stanford still holds top spot

Despite not playing a game last week, Stanford holds off Oregon for the top spot in the State Press Pac-12 power rankings.

By Danny Shapiro | September 3, 2013

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Oregon State: The FCS beneficiary

With its second loss to an FCS team in the last three years, the Oregon State football program is off to a bad start this season.

By Danny Shapiro | September 3, 2013

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Cross-country eager to run in first meet of season

Freshmen infuse new energy into the women's cross-country team, while the men are focused on starting the season strong in their first meet in Flagstaff.

| September 3, 2013

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Pac-12 round-up: Conference goes 7-3 in opening weekend

Oregon State, Washington State and Cal all suffered losses, while the rest of the in-action Pac-12 took home victories

| September 3, 2013

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Strong Side: Irabor, Darby use bond to make final push

The connection between Osahon Irabor and Alden Darby has been there ever since the two arrived in Tempe in 2010 and has really blossomed over the past year.

By Danny Shapiro | September 2, 2013

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