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Ariz. sports fans need to stay loyal amid struggles

ASU football — Arizona sports fans in general — need to make a decision: either support their teams through thick and thin, or get out of the way.

By Danny Shapiro | November 1, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby stands in UCLA redshirt senior running back Johnathan Franklin’s way during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football vies to end losing streak at Oregon State

ASU enters Saturday's road contest against Oregon State as one of the top statistical defenses in the Pac-12

By William Boor | November 1, 2012

Junior libero Stephanie Preach celebrates with her team after a point during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss at Colorado on Oct. 12. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball to host No. 6 USC, No. 5 UCLA

The Sun Devils play host to the No. 6 USC Trojans and No. 5 UCLA Bruins on Friday and Saturday, as they look to scrap for wins to boost their NCAA tournament chances.

By Troy Lopez | November 1, 2012

Senior midfielder Taylor McCarter (right) spots the loose ball during the Sun Devils’ 4-1 win over Utah on Oct. 25. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU soccer faces last obstacle in showdown vs. UA

The Sun Devils now face their regular season finale against their rivals from down south, UA.

By Danny Shapiro | November 1, 2012

The EDGE: Sutton may not be enough

ASU will need to play a near perfect game to pull off the upset.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 1, 2012

ASU ends new baseball stadium talks with Cubs, city of Mesa

After more than a year of negotiations toward building a new ballpark, ASU has ended talks with the Chicago Cubs and the city of Mesa, the athletic department announced Thursday.

By Josh Nacion | November 1, 2012

Pitchfork Sports: A birdie before the season, Part 2

Some coaches might not like the idea of a “half-time” to a competitive season; Coach Tim Mickelson is optimistic about the breaks between tournaments.

By Evan Triantafilidis | October 31, 2012

Nacho loads up for a swing during the ASU baseball team’s Halloween Scrimmage on Wednesday night. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU baseball dresses up for Halloween Scrimmage

The Halloween Scrimmage gave the Sun Devils a chance to dress up in the players’ favorite Halloween costumes, and the Sun Devils took full advantage.

By Danny Shapiro | October 31, 2012

Senior guard Micaela Pickens looks for an open teammate during the Sun Devils’ 60-48 loss to USC last season on Jan. 5. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Thorne returns, leads young ASU women’s hoops

The Sun Devils must prove they can compete at a high level.

By Gian Demano | October 31, 2012

Freshman running back D.J. Foster breaks through the hole at the line of scrimmage in ASU’s 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football’s RBs prosper as receivers

ASU’s leading receivers this season do not have the word “receiver” in their position title.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 31, 2012

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Oregon State junior quarterback Cody Vaz scrambles out of the pocket during the Beavers’ 21-7 win over Utah on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew / The Daily Barometer)

Beavers look to rebound at home against ASU

No. 11 Oregon State hopes to bounce back Saturday night with a win over ASU.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 31, 2012

ASU alumna Molinaro eyes LPGA tour berth

ASU alumnus golfer Giulia Molinaro was considered a long shot to make it on a professional tour.

By Justin Janssen | October 31, 2012

Mike Brown a liability for the Lakers

The transformed Los Angeles Lakers should dominate the new season and challenge the Miami Heat for the NBA Championship.

By Josh Nacion | October 31, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly roams out of the pocket to look for an open receiver during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA last Saturday. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Kelly, Coyle put in extra work together after practice

QB Taylor Kelly said it’s the second straight week he’s stayed after practice to work with tight end Chris Coyle.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 30, 2012

ASU rugby heads to UCLA for PAC Sevens

The ASU men’s rugby team took on south rival UA on Oct. 26.

By Mitch Terrell | October 30, 2012

ASU women’s golf wins 4th-place, closing fall season

The No. 3 ASU women’s golf team wrapped up the first half of the 2012-13 season with a fourth-place finish in the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational.

By Justin Janssen | October 30, 2012

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kevin Ozier catches a pass for a touchdown during the Sun Devils’ 43-21 loss to No. 4 Oregon on Oct. 18. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Ozier once snubbed by Oregon State, eyes redemption

Kevin Ozier was excited and hoped to get an offer from Oregon State, but it never came.

By William Boor | October 30, 2012

SF Giants deserved to win World Series

For the second time in the past three years, I am happy to say the San Francisco Giants are the best team in baseball.

By Gian Demano | October 30, 2012

Video: Bob Costas visits Cronkite School of Journalism

By Yihyun Jeong | October 29, 2012

Fans will miss David Stern for the good or bad

No matter how much you like or dislike David Stern, the sports world will miss him when he retires.

By Josh Nacion | October 29, 2012

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