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Haack, Gonzalez stand out at ASU's first football practice

Punter Matt Haack and kicker Zane Gonzalez immediately joined the veterans at the start of camp and their performances were enough to excite ASU coach Todd Graham.

By Josh Nacion | August 6, 2013

ASU football expects improvements at offensive, defensive lines

Improving the running game is going to be a focus for the Sun Devils on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football in 2013.

| August 5, 2013

Five things to watch at ASU's fall football camp

Here are some things to watch for as the Sun Devils put back on their helmets and pads in preparation for their Sept. 5 season opener:

By Josh Nacion | August 5, 2013

Q&A: D.J. Foster on bulking up, upcoming football season

The State Press caught up with the former Scottsdale Saguaro standout Friday at ASU’s mini media day to talk about his size coming into his sophomore year, sharing his role with senior running back Marion Grice and in-state recruiting.

By Danny Shapiro | August 2, 2013

USA Basketball announces relocation to Tempe in 2015

USA Basketball announced Wednesday it will move its national headquarters to Tempe on ASU property as part of the University's development project.

By Josh Nacion | July 31, 2013

ASU Sun Devil Calaen Robinson practices with the basketball team in Tempe’s athletic training facility. Robinson’s return comes after a campus suspension that he received last year. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Robinson overcomes off-court issues, excited to start season

Calaen Robinson had a rough first year at ASU, but the combo guard hopes he has learned enough from his off-the-court troubles to make his future as a Sun Devil bright.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 30, 2013

ASU in off-court turf battle with GCU

ASU officials are opposed to Grand Canyon University moving to Division I athletic play because of GCU's for-profit tax status.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 30, 2013

Pac-12 games of the week: Weeks 8-14

UCLA has a rough second half to close its 2013 schedule.

By Danny Shapiro | July 30, 2013

Graham, Kelly and Sutton represent ASU at Pac-12 Media Day

Friday's Pac-12 Football Media Day could've gave a subtler reminder that college football season is just around the corner.

By Josh Nacion | July 26, 2013

Pac-12 media poll released: Oregon favored to win conference football title

CULVER CITY, Calif. — Prior to the start of Pac-12 Football Media Day, the Pac-12 released its 2013 media poll Friday. Twenty-five voters picked Oregon as the favorite to win the North division and the Pac-12 Championship Game, beating projected Pac-12 South winner UCLA. The media voted ASU second in the Pac-12 South and fourth overall in the conference.

By Josh Nacion | July 26, 2013

Senior defensive back Jordan Simone leaps for a catch in warmups during the Sun Devils' Fan Fest on April 13. ASU coach Todd Graham was impressed with the defense during the spring game. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Pac-12 football game of the week: Weeks 1-7

For the next two weeks, we will feature the preseason Pac-12 Game of the Week.

By Danny Shapiro | July 23, 2013

Braun and A-Rod linked by one thing: money

Money controls a lot of things. Including when baseball suspensions are served, apparently.

By Justin Emerson | July 22, 2013

Baseball fans deserve an apology from Ryan Braun

The amount of people Ryan Braun has cheated, including himself, is asinine.

By Danny Shapiro | July 22, 2013

Nine ASU football players featured on 14 awards watch lists

With the Walter Camp Award Watch List being the last national awards watch list to be released Friday, nine ASU players are featured in 14 watch lists.

By Josh Nacion | July 19, 2013

Valley soccer community embraces new pro team Phoenix FC

The inaugural season hasn’t gone so well for the Phoenix FC Wolves, which currently sits in 11th place in the 13-team USL Pro League, but midfielder Tommy Ramos said the unwavering support from LFR 1881 is outstanding nevertheless.

By Danny Shapiro | July 16, 2013

The sun shines through a group of sand volleyball nets on ASU's Polytechnic campus. The newest addition to ASU's athletics is set to start sometime in 2014. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Women's sand volleyball added to ASU Athletics arsenal

The Athletic Department has added women's sand volleyball as an NCAA Division I sport for the 2014 spring semester.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 16, 2013

Head basketball coach Herb Sendek and Eddie House stand together in the press room at ASU’s Tempe campus. Sendek announced that House’s jersey is to be retired sometime during the 2013-14 season. (Photo by Nicholas Palomino Mendoza.)

Sendek talks season expectations, China trip and jersey retirement

Men's Basketball coach Herb Sendek took the morning off the summer recruiting trail to meet with members of the media and had several surprise guests up his sleeve.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 16, 2013

The Cover of “Territorial,” by Shane Dale. The book chronicles the rivalry between ASU and UA over these years through a series of interviews and testimonials.
(Photo courtesy of Shane Dale.)

Q&A: Shane Dale on first Territorial Cup book

The State Press spoke with "Territorial" author Shane Dale about maintaining fairness in his book, his experiences from his quest to gather information and the overall landscape of the Territorial Cup rivalry.

By Josh Nacion | July 9, 2013

ASU softball hires Craig Nicholson as head coach

Nicholson most recently coached at Ball State, where he compiled a 241-162 (.598) record in seven seasons as head coach, including an NCAA tournament appearance in 2010.

By Justin Janssen | June 30, 2013

Cleveland Cavaliers select ASU's Carrick Felix with 33rd pick in NBA Draft

With their 33rd pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted the 6-foot-6 shooting guard in the second round of the NBA Draft Thursday.

By Josh Nacion | June 27, 2013

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