Sports

Felix helps ASU men's hoops top Dartmouth

ASU chalked up its ninth win in ugly fashion, but its leader came through once again.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 15, 2012

DePaul hands men's hoops first home loss of season

The Blue Demons (7-3) served up the Sun Devils (8-2) a 17-point loss.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 12, 2012

Title IX molds ASU women’s athletic success

It has been 40 years since Title IX has been passed, a federal law stating women should be given the same opportunities as men at any school that is receiving federal funds.

By Gian Demano | December 10, 2012

Men’s hoops paints promising future after hot start

With ASU football ending on a pleasant note and men’s basketball emerging, this is shaping out to be an exciting era for ASU Athletics.

By Josh Nacion | December 10, 2012

‘Johnny Football’ becomes ‘Johnny Heisman’

“Johnny Heisman” is the new face of college football.

By Mitch Terrell | December 10, 2012

Coach Todd Graham and his coaching staff has made several changes in the practices leading up to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl to counter Navy’s triple-option offense, including one that featured freshman wide receiver Parker Rasmusson as the scout team quarterback. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU football simulates Navy’s unorthodox offense in practice

ASU is doing a lot to combat Navy’s unorthodox play style in the practices leading up to the bowl game.

By Edmund Hubbard | December 10, 2012

Freshman forward Stephen Collins recorded his second hat trick of the season in ASU’s 7-4 win over Robert Morris (IL) on Dec. 7. Photo courtesy of Michelle Hekle

ASU hockey falls to 1st ACHA team, ends 20-game win streak

Robert Morris (Illnois) lost a physical battle with the Sun Devils Friday night, but the Eagles had different plans for game two.

By Mitch Terrell | December 10, 2012

Tips to weather playoff time in football fantasyland

Fantasy owners begin to hyperventilate and stress all week about their match-up in week one of the playoffs.

By Mitch Terrell | December 10, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly launches a pass after rolling out of the pocket during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Football maintains focus despite long layoff until bowl

With the long layoff between games, the players are focusing on the Midshipmen, but the bulk of their attention is on themselves.

By William Boor | December 9, 2012

Redshirt senior heavyweight wrestler Levi Cooper won 3-0 against Nebraska redshirt freshman Danny Longendyke, but it wasn’t enough to help the Sun Devils defeat the Cornhuskers on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers come up short in Lincoln vs. No. 9 Nebraska

The ASU wrestling team fell just short of its upset bid Saturday night in Lincoln, falling to Nebraska 18-12.

By Danny Shapiro | December 9, 2012

Sophomore forward Jada Blackwell tied her career-high in points with 14 at Providence and contributed another 10 at Boston College, as the Sun Devils won both road games to improve to 5-4. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Pickens, Blackwell help women’s hoops improve to 5-4

The ASU women’s basketball team won both games last weekend and put themselves over .500 for the first time this year.

By Gian Demano | December 9, 2012

Junior center Jordan Bachynski (right) tallied 13 points, 12 rebounds and a school-record 12 blocks on Saturday against Cal State Northridge to record the first triple-double in ASU history. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bachynski records ASU’s first triple-double

Bachynski finished Saturday’s game with a triple-double — the first in program history.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 9, 2012

Northern Illinois does not deserve a BCS bid

Come on, Northern Illinois does not deserve to play in a big game like the Orange Bowl.

By Edmund Hubbard | December 9, 2012

The Tempe campus Student Rec Center will be expanded to accomodate . Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Construction begins recreating

Coming soon to a Tempe campus near you is the Student Rec Center expansion. On the south side of campus, the presence of cranes, construction and chaos has interfered with our lives when we pass by the corner of Apache Drive and McAllister Avenue.

By Evan Triantafilidis | December 8, 2012

Redshirt senior Jake Meredith grapples with teammate and redshirt sophomore Kevin Radford in ASU’s annual Maroon vs. Gold match on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers trek to Nebraska hungry for upset

ASU heads back on the road for its final dual meet of the calendar year against No. 9 Nebraska.

By Danny Shapiro | December 6, 2012

Freshman forward Haley Videckis searches for an open teammate during the Sun Devils’ 65-59 loss to Dayton on Dec. 2. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Women’s hoops seeks to correct woes on East Coast trip

The ASU women’s basketball team is taking a two game road trip to the East Coast this weekend to face Boston College and Providence College.

By Gian Demano | December 6, 2012

Redshirt freshman Jahii Carson (1) drives through the paint during the Sun Devils’ 71-63 win over the Hawks Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s hoops seeks 4th 8-1 start in school history

The Sun Devils can be the fourth squad in ASU history to start 8-1 Saturday when they host Cal State Northridge at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 6, 2012

Magic Johnson is still the greatest Laker of all time

Kobe Bryant is a better individual player than Magic Johnson, but Johnson is a better team player.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | December 6, 2012

Professional athletes and bloated salaries: a modest proposal

A modest proposal on how to control the out-of-control salaries of professional athletes in America.

By Morgan Chan | December 6, 2012

Slideshow: Men’s hoops defeats Hartford 71-63

By State Press Photo Staff | December 5, 2012

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