Sports

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

Redshirt freshman guard Jahii Carson splits two defenders during the Sun Devils’ 71-63 win over Hartford on Wednesday.

Men’s hoops defeats Hartford 71-63, improves to 7-1

Eric Jacobsen received significant playing time Wednesday during ASU’s (7-1) 71-63 win over Hartford.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 5, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly hands the ball off to senior running back Cameron Marshall during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bowl predictions: Pac-12 should finish 7-1

The State Press examined the eight bowl games, and analyzed how each Pac-12 team fares against their respective opponent.

By Josh Nacion and Mitch Terrell | December 5, 2012

A plea to keep Justin Upton in Arizona

Please, Kevin Towers, come to your senses and keep Upton in downtown Phoenix.

By Danny Shapiro | December 5, 2012

Boxing, MMA to take over Saturday night

If you enjoy high-octane, gut-wrenching sports involving haymakers and knockouts, Saturday night is right up your alley.

By Josh Nacion and Mitch Terrell | December 4, 2012

Ultimate Frisbee flies onto ASU’s club sports scene

The ASU ultimate Frisbee men and women’s teams prefer to intertwine multiple sports while throwing a circular disc instead of a typical ball.

By Mitch Terrell | December 4, 2012

Senior Erica Wilson totaled 522 kills in only her first year as an outside hitter, placing her fifth all-time for ASU kills in a season. Wilson moved from middle blocker prior to the season. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball’s freshmen provide resurgence to program

It may not be the way the Sun Devils wanted their season to end, but it’s an ending that showcases the improvement of this year’s ASU volleyball made from last season.

By Troy Lopez | December 4, 2012

Redshirt senior linebacker Brandon Magee stands with his fellow captains during the coin toss in ASU’s 46-7 win over Washington State on Nov. 17. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Football gets back on track after Graham’s 1st season

Simply reaching a bowl was progress that coach Todd Graham has built upon in just his first season.

By William Boor | December 4, 2012

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