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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)

Stauffer shines as wrestlers place 13th in Vegas

Blake Stauffer turned heads this weekend with a third-place finish in the 174-pound weight class, as he led the ASU wrestling team to a 13th place finish overall.

By Danny Shapiro | December 2, 2012

Junior guard Evan Gordon prepares to take a shot from the corner in ASU’s 90-70 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Gordon erupts for 29 as men’s hoops prevails

The Sun Devils took care of business against Sacramento State 90-70 Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 2, 2012

Junior goaltender Joseph D’Elia deflects a shot as sophomore forward Kale Dolinski waits for rebound during the Sun Devil’s 3-1 victory over UA on Nov. 3.
Photo courtesy of Michelle Hekle

ACHA Sun Devil hockey rebounds vs. NCAA Penn St.

The Sun Devils took it to NCAA D-I Penn State for a 3-1 victory in Happy Valley following a Friday night blowout.

By Mitch Terrell | December 2, 2012

Has the Pac-12 conference experienced an "off" year? Photo courtesy of Reddit.

Pitchfork Sports: Football season winds down, expectations rise

Did the Pac-12 conference improve — ASU particularly — or is the newly-formed Pac-12 conference experiencing saturation within the teams and players this year?

By Evan Triantafilidis | December 1, 2012

ASU hockey win-streak ends at 18

NCAA D-I Penn State outshot and outscored the Sun Devils, leading to an 8-3 blistering by the Nittany Lions.

By Mitch Terrell | December 1, 2012

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