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Freshman running back D.J. Foster (8) stiff-arms an NAU defender during the Sun Devils’ 63-6 win over the Lumberjacks on Sept. 30. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

ASU football focuses on itself during bye week

Even without a foe to face this weekend, this week might be one of most important weeks of practice for ASU.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 3, 2012

Kobe, Nash will likely coexist in Los Angeles

Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant should make a perfect, symbiotic relationship.

By Josh Nacion | October 3, 2012

Several members of the ASU club hockey team celebrate in a huddle during a break in the Sun Devils’ 13-0 win over Texas A&M on Sept. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU hockey’s winning streak over UA boosts to 26

The No. 19 Wildcats couldn’t seem to figure out ASU on the ice, as the Sun Devils dominated on all facets of the game.

By Mitch Terrell | October 2, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby (4) celebrates after a play during the Sun Devils’ 37-7 win over Utah on Sept. 22. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Q&A: Alden Darby on love for dancing

Alden Darby recently talked to The State Press about his passion for dancing.

By William Boor | October 2, 2012

Harden deserves contract extension from Thunder

The Thunder still has yet to give James Harden a contract extension.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | October 2, 2012

Junior defensive tackle Mike Pennel warms up on the ASU sideline during the Sun Devils’ 63-6 win over NAU on Aug. 30. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Graham suspends DT Pennel indefinitely

Mike Pennel has been suspended indefinitely from the team for “not meeting our standards,” Graham announced.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 2, 2012

Redshirt forward and midfielder Courtney Tinnin winds up for a kick during the Sun Devils’ 5-4 double overtime win over USC on Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU soccer falls to No. 3 UCLA 4-1, suffers injuries

ASU couldn't keep pace with No. 3 UCLA's high-powered attack, falling 4-1 to the Bruins

By Danny Shapiro | October 1, 2012

Despite disparity, new NBA season worth watching

Parity? There’s hardly any parity in the NBA’s history.

By Josh Nacion | October 1, 2012

Painful emotions bring out athletes’ best performances

Emotions don’t only bring out sadness, but can bring out happiness and true bonding like none other.

By Mitch Terrell | October 1, 2012

Sophomore Joanna Smith hits with an underhand swing during a practice prior to the Wolverine Invitational. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU tennis sees improvement at Cal Nike Invite

The ASU tennis team returned home after collecting several wins at the Cal Nike Invitational in Berkeley, Calif.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | October 1, 2012

A tribute to athletic great Herschel Walker

After hearing former Heisman winner, Herschel Walker, speak at an Art of Recovery Expo held in the Phoenix Convention Center two Saturdays ago, my interest in him exponentially grew.

By Gian Demano | October 1, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner (12) goes up for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over California on Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball sweeps Cal, falters against No. 7 Stanford

The Sun Devils swept the Cal Golden Bears on Friday, but were unable to sweep both games in the weekend as they dropped their Sunday matinee game to No. 7 Stanford Cardinal.

By Troy Lopez | September 30, 2012

Ozier breaks out with two touchdowns in win at Cal

Kevin Ozier nearly shed tears of joy during ASU’s 27-17 victory over California.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 30, 2012

Freshman forward Cali Farquharson (right) chases after a lose ball against USC forward/midfielder Elizabeth Eddy during the Sun Devils’ 5-4 double overtime win over the Trojans. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU soccer defeats USC 5-4 in double overtime thriller

The ASU women's soccer team needed all of Cali Farquharson’s goals to knock off USC 5-4 in double overtime.

By Danny Shapiro | September 30, 2012

California senior tailback Isi Sofele (20) runs past the ASU defense during the Golden Bears’ 27-17 loss to the Sun Devils last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Carli Baker/The Daily Californian)

Cal drops third straight in home loss to ASU

The Golden Bears were not able to make it close and lost their third consecutive game 27-17.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 30, 2012

MLB’s one-game playoff is shortsighted

MLB’s extra playoff will create drama, but it’s not fair to the wild-card teams.

By Justin Janssen | September 30, 2012

Several runners from the ASU women’s cross-country team pace together as a group during a practice. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU women’s cross-country places 10th at Notre Dame Invite

The Sun Devils ran their full “A” squad for the first time, but ran into some trouble with it being a shorter distanced course.

By Gian Demano | September 30, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly (10) fires a pass downfield during the Sun Devils’ 27-17 win at California last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Tony Zhou/The Daily Californian)

ASU football secures win at Cal, first since 1997

In ASU’s (4-1, 2-0 Pac-12) 27-17 victory over Cal, the Sun Devils gave the response Graham had been hoping for.

By William Boor | September 29, 2012

Live Tweet: ASU at Cal

By CManager | September 29, 2012

Players cashing in on advertisements, endorsements

Some athletes receive product as an endorsement.

By Mitch Terrell | September 27, 2012

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