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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

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

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