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Deflated USC in must-win situation at home vs. ASU

Despite the recent struggles and two-game losing streak, the No. 19 USC Trojans look ahead to ASU at home.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 7, 2012

Will Sutton returns to practice

Defensive Tackle Will Sutton speaks to reporters after Tuesday's practice.

By multimediaproducer1 | November 7, 2012

Junior center Jordan Bachynski stands at the free throw line in ASU’s 56-52 victory over USC on Feb. 25. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops eyes escape from mediocrity

With the way the schedule is set up, ASU should be a tournament team.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 6, 2012

Sophomore guard Promise Amukamara goes up for a layup during the Sun Devils’ 59-51 win over Utah last season on Jan. 21. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s hoops opens season vs. Texas Tech Sunday

Coming off a win versus the No. 5 ranked team in Division II, Alaska-Anchorage, the Sun Devils will officially open up their season against a talented and experienced, Texas Tech.

By Gian Demano | November 6, 2012

Redshirt junior cornerback Osahon Irabor and redshirt senior cornerback Deveron Carr listen to coach Todd Graham in a huddle during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU cornerbacks prepare for USC’s elite receivers

Shutting down Robert Woods and Marqise Lee would be the best way for the Sun Devils to bounce back.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 6, 2012

Veteran wrestlers hope to restore team’s legacy

The ASU wrestling team is in the process of continuing its elite status.

By Danny Shapiro | November 6, 2012

A happy birthday to ASU football great Pat Tillman

Americans should thank Pat Tillman for his service on a regular basis, but this week, the message should include a simple “happy birthday” as well.

By William Boor | November 6, 2012

Meet the next superstar of boxing

Allow me to introduce you to super middleweight champion Andre Ward.

By Josh Nacion | November 5, 2012

Men’s rugby places fourth in PAC Sevens tournament

The ASU men’s rugby team traveled to UCLA’s campus for the PAC 7s Rugby tournament on Nov. 3rd and 4th

By Mitch Terrell | November 5, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby returns an interception in ASU’s 63-6 victory over NAU on Aug. 30. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Graham praises secondary despite loss to OSU

Although ASU gave up explosive plays in its loss to Oregon State, Todd Graham believes his defense has played well this season.

By William Boor | November 5, 2012

College football brings surprising twist to elections

With Tuesday’s presidential elections approaching, the sports world has found a way to intertwine politics and sports quite closely.

By Mitch Terrell | November 5, 2012

Junior forward Troy Scott gives high fives down the line after one of ASU’s 13 goals against Texas A&M. Scott tacked on one goal in the Sun Devils 13-0 victory on Sept. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

No. 1 hockey sweeps through Tucson

The No. 1 Sun Devils executed flawlessly on all facets in the game winning 7-1 over No. 17 UA.

By Mitch Terrell | November 5, 2012

Sophomore guard Promise Amukamara drives down the lane during the Sun Devils’ 67-62 loss to California last season on Feb. 4. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women's hoops prevails, fixes errors in first exhibition

The Sun Devils played an exhibition versus the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves to start off their season and won 72-42 last Sunday

By Gian Demano | November 4, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner attempts to hit the ball past two UC Riverside blockers during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win over the Highlanders on Sept. 14. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball upsets No. 6 USC in three-game sweep

The Sun Devils picked up a huge win Friday when they upset the visiting No. 6 USC Trojans in the Wells Fargo Arena.

By Troy Lopez | November 4, 2012

Freshman forward Cali Farquharson (center) embraces a teammate after her goal that put the up Sun Devils 2-1 to defeat UA on Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Soccer trumps UA on Farquharson’s game-winner

Cali Farquharson saved her best for last, scoring the game-winning goal against rival UA with less than two minutes remaining.

By Danny Shapiro | November 4, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly gets pressured by Oregon State defensive end Scott Crichton during the Sun Devils’ 36-26 loss to the Beavers last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew/The Daily Barometer)

ASU football’s offense stifled in loss at Oregon State

An offense that was supposed to exhibit “left lane, hammer down” was low on fuel, cruising in the right lane 20 miles below the speed limit.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 4, 2012

Oregon State senior wide receiver Markus Wheaton sprints up the middle into the open field against ASU’s secondary in the Beavers’ 36-26 win on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew)

Wheaton’s big game helps Beavers rally over ASU

When the Beavers were down 11 points, Markus Wheaton gave them the spark they needed.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 4, 2012

College football playoff is coming two years too late

Last Saturday showed why — once again — that college football is the most exciting regular season sport.

By Justin Janssen | November 4, 2012

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Will Sutton (90), redshirt sophomore linebacker Carl Bradford (52) and junior defensive end Junior Onyeali (5) stand at the line in ASU’s 36-26 loss to Oregon State on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew/The Daily Barometer)

Defensive lapses costly as ASU football falls to Oregon State

ASU coach Todd Graham strives to have an explosive, “high octane” offense, but in the Sun Devils' (5-4, 3-3 Pac-12) 36-26 loss to Oregon State, it was the Beavers' offense making the big plays.

By William Boor | November 3, 2012

Twitter helps provide game updates for its users. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Social sports

It’s 6 p.m. on a Monday night, and the (insert your favorite NFL team) are playing on Monday Night Football on ESPN. However, that one morning where you woke up at the crack of dawn to register for classes, you registered for the Monday night two-hour lab class.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 3, 2012

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