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Junior middle blocker Alexis Pinson goes up for a spike as freshman setter Allison Palmer watches in anticipation during an ASU victory in its own Sheraton Invitational on Sept. 14. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball suffers heartbreaker in 1st round of NCAA tournament

The dream of a championship run ended early for ASU, as the Sun Devils were knocked out of the tournament in the first round at the hands of the Oklahoma Sooners.

By Troy Lopez | December 1, 2012

Redshirt senior 285-pound wrestler Levi Cooper contains teammate and freshman Luke Bean during the Sun Devils’ Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling faces stacked competition in Las Vegas Invitational

This weekend, competition stiffens, as the Sun Devils (5-1, 1-0 Pac-12) will face off at the 31st Annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational.

By Danny Shapiro | November 29, 2012

Cardinals need to clip Whisenhunt’s feathers

For the Arizona Cardinals, it’s once again that time to cut ties.

By Mitch Terrell | November 29, 2012

The greatness of Goran Dragi? keeps the Suns going

Guard Goran Dragi?, 26, has tons of potential. This year he’s certainly one of the NBA’s most improved players.

By Gian Demano | November 29, 2012

Senior wing Carrick Felix dribbles around an Arkansas-Pine Bluff defender in ASU’s 67-54 victory on Wednesday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s hoops seeks better execution vs. Sac State

The Sun Devils get their chance to bounce back Saturday against Sacramento State at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 29, 2012

Arizona teams mired in mediocrity

Fans must be proactive in dispelling Arizona sports mediocrity.

By Matthew Rich | November 29, 2012

Sophomore guard Promise Amukamara leaps up for a jumper in ASU’s 53-38 loss to UCLA on Feb. 23. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s hoops set to defend ASU Classic

The Sun Devils host the ASU Classic at Wells Fargo Arena this weekend, showcasing that they have won 11 times in the past 12 years.

By Gian Demano | November 29, 2012

Pitchfork Sports: Devils on ice

On Nov. 30, the ASU men’s hockey team looks to defend their #1 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) ranking when they visit Happy Valley, Penn. to take on Penn State for a two game series.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 28, 2012

Senior wing Carrick Felix fires a 3-pointer from the corner over Arkansas-Pine Bluff freshman Warren Boyd during the Sun Devils’ 67-54 win over the Golden Lions Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Felix leads men’s hoops past Ark-Pine Bluff 67-54

The Sun Devils defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-54 Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 28, 2012

Graham, ASU football exceeded expectations at 7-5

While everyone expected this season to be a rebuilding year for ASU football, it ended up being an improvement.

By Josh Nacion | November 28, 2012

The 3rd-ranked Oregon Ducks face the 24th-ranked ASU Sun Devils in Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday, October 18th. Both Oregon and ASU enter the game with a conference record of 3-0, sitting atop the PAC-12 North and South rankings, respectively. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Cactus Sports funds ASU superfan's trip to bowl game

Cactus Sports owner Tony Scoma reached out to Oso and offered him with an opportunity of a lifetime — a fundraiser to help cover Oso’s trip to ASU’s bowl game this December.

By Josh Nacion | November 28, 2012

Glendale removes itself from hockey problems

As of late Tuesday, the deal proposed to Glendale was officially approved to keep the Phoenix Coyotes in the desert.

By Mitch Terrell | November 28, 2012

The ASU Volleyball Team celebrates after defeating the Wildcats 3-1 to win this year's Territorial Cup.

Volleyball makes NCAA tournament, opens vs. Sooners

It took an upset and an emotionally-charged victory to get here, but the ASU volleyball team is in the NCAA Tournament, and that’s all that matters.

By Troy Lopez | November 27, 2012

Territorial Cup trophy returns to campus Wednesday

The Territorial Cup will be returned to its original home Wednesday.

By Mitch Terrell | November 27, 2012

Senior wing Carrick Felix pushes the ball up court against Florida A&M in ASU’s 97-70 victory on Nov. 18. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Men’s hoops rides momentum vs. Golden Lions

The Sun Devils have already played two schools from the state and they hope for similar results against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 27, 2012

ASU starters line up on the ice for pregame introductions prior to the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win at UA on Nov. 3. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Hekle)

No. 1 club hockey squares off vs. first D-I foe

The No. 1 Sun Devils will put their perfect record on the line against NCAA D-I Penn State on Friday and Saturday in Happy Valley.

By Mitch Terrell | November 27, 2012

Sports journalists need to put their egos away and report

It seems more and more reporters like Rick Reilly would rather be the story than to report on stories.

By Ross Dunham | November 27, 2012

Health solutions junior Thomas Boyle practices at an ASU rugby practice on the Sun Devil Fitness Complex fields on Nov. 8. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Behind the scenes of ASU club sports

The club sports’ programs at ASU may not be NCAA affiliated, but the students involved are no different than the scholarship-funded athletes in all other ASU-funded sports.

By Mitch Terrell | November 26, 2012

Texas A&M’s Manziel should be unanimous Heisman winner

The freshman quarterback in College Station known as “Johnny Football” should be running away with the Heisman award.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 26, 2012

Redshirt junior linebacker Grandville Taylor went through stressful times as a walk-on football player at ASU, but his family and hard work helped him persevere to earn a scholarship. (Photo courtesy Tracye Taylor)

Football walk-ons overcome financial struggles for scholarships

Walk-on successes are few and far between.

By William Boor | November 26, 2012

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