Sports

Men’s golf assistant leaves for Pepperdine post

Pepperdine has hired ASU men’s golf assistant coach Michael Beard to be their next head coach.

By Justin Janssen | November 20, 2012

2012 Pac-12 season one for the ages

The 2012 Pac-12 football season is one for the ages and the 2013 season can’t come soon enough.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | November 20, 2012

Redshirt senior safety Keelan Johnson returns an interception in ASU’s 46-7 blowout of Washington State on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Football stands toe-to-toe vs. UA for grudge match

If the Sun Devils want to return to Tempe with their second Territorial Cup victory in the past three seasons, they will need to slow down the Wildcats' offense.

By William Boor | November 20, 2012

Carey leads UA’s ground attack for rivalry bout

UA challenges ASU in Tucson looking to win back-to-back Territorial Cup games.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 20, 2012

Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell bet a dinner and a six-pack of beer from Four Peaks Brewery that ASU would beat UA in Friday's Territorial Cup football game. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Mitchell bets dinner, six-pack on ASU Territorial Cup victory

Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell is putting Sun Devil honor and a six-pack of beer on the line in Friday’s rivalry game against UA.

By Tess Homan | November 20, 2012

Redshirt freshman guard Jahii Carson runs the point during the Sun Devils’ 97-70 win over Florida A&M on Nov. 18. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Men’s hoops back in action Tuesday vs. Cornell

ASU has a quick turnaround to prepare for Cornell Tuesday.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 19, 2012

Senior Caroline Kuczynski took first place in the 100-meter fly with a time of 53:57 at the Arena Invitational in Long Beach, Calif. on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s swim nabs second place at Arena Invite

A strong finish in the Arena Invitational in Long Beach, Calif., should greatly boost the ASU swim team’s confidence.

By Ross Dunham | November 19, 2012

Freshman guard Elisha Davis runs the fast break during the Sun Devils’ 61-49 loss to Texas Tech on Nov. 11. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Women’s hoops heads to Vegas for Turkey Day tourney

The upcoming Las Vegas weekend for the ASU women’s basketball team consists of three games in three days at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout.

By Gian Demano | November 19, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Whitney Follette elevates for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over California on Sept. 28. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball’s playoff chances decimated in loss

The Sun Devils suffered a tough 3-1 loss Friday night to the visiting Utah Utes.

By Troy Lopez | November 19, 2012

Senior wide receiver Rashad Ross carries the ball near the sideline during the Sun Devils’ 46-7 win over Washington State on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Receivers finally emerge in win over Washington State

The wide receivers’ performance stood out on Saturday, as the group has been maligned all season.

By William Boor | November 19, 2012

A farewell from longtime writer William Boor

As I get set to graduate, I simply want to say “thank you” to you — the readers.

By William Boor | November 19, 2012

Houlihan earns All-America honors at nationals

Shelby Houlihan earned her first All-America honors last Saturday at the NCAA Championships in Louisville, Ky., finishing in 31st place.

By Gian Demano | November 18, 2012

Junior guard Adrienne Thomas attempts a jumper from the wing during the Sun Devils’ 59-51 win over Utah last season on Jan. 21. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s hoops drops second game vs. UTEP

In a back-and-forth game, UTEP defeated the ASU women’s basketball team 60-54 on Sunday.

By Gian Demano | November 18, 2012

Redshirt sophomore 184-pound wrestler Kevin Radford (left) wraps up redshirt senior Jake Meredith during the Sun Devils’ Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers flatten GCU in emotional dual

The Sun Devils knocked off their inter-city rivals 42-6.

By Danny Shapiro | November 18, 2012

Redshirt freshman guard Jahii Carson handles the ball at the top of the key during the Sun Devils’ 97-70 win over Florida A&M on Sunday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Men’s hoops dismantles Florida A&M

The Sun Devils have already recorded back-to-back wins with their 97-70 win over Florida A&M Sunday at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 18, 2012

Junior tight end Chris Coyle celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter during the Sun Devils’ 46-7 win over Washington State on Nov. 17. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Football immediately shifts attention to rival UA

There’s already a blue “Beat Cats” banner hanging up in the weight room with two Arizona “A” logos in the phrase.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 18, 2012

Ineligible Buckeyes cost themselves shot at national title

Ohio State’s decision to impose its postseason ban in 2012 rather than last year looks dumber and dumber as each week passes by.

By Justin Janssen | November 18, 2012

Kenn Tomasch is the professor behind @mco465; he incorporated social media into his lesson plans. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Teaching by Twitter

Quick question: Do any of your classes have a Twitter feed? I didn’t think so... unless you are enrolled in Kenn Tomasch’s MCO 465 class titled “Sports and Media.” Professor Kenn Tomasch's Sports and Media class combines the sporting world with the world of social media.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 17, 2012

ASU hockey causes devastation in tornado alley

The ASU hockey team made a clean sweep of both, Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma, after a parallel 6-1 victory on Saturday evening over the Sooners.

By Mitch Terrell | November 17, 2012

WSU's bad storyline continues with loss to ASU

A movie made out of Holleywood could be made about Washington State’s collapse.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 17, 2012

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