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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

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

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