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Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner taps the ball over the net during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss at Colorado on Oct. 12. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball looks to halt road woes at Cal, Stanford

The Sun Devils (14-9, 3-7 Pac-12) begin the second-half of their Pac-12 schedule when travel to northern California this weekend for games against No. 2 Stanford and Cal.

By Troy Lopez | October 25, 2012

Francona, Valentine swap roles, again

What makes coaches a “player’s coach”?

By Mitch Terrell | October 25, 2012

Junior tight end Chris Coyle fights through the Oregon defense during the Sun Devils’ 43-21 loss to the No. 4 Ducks on Oct. 18. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football faces UCLA in critical midseason game

ASU’s homecoming game against UCLA is critical for both teams.

By William Boor | October 25, 2012

The team is ready for a new year. Photo courtesy of Chris Malone.

Pitchfork Sports: Avoiding heartbreak

Championship or bust. The Sun Devils plan to cause havoc for their conference opponents and for the rest of the country.

By Evan Triantafilidis | October 24, 2012

Redshirt senior Darius Terry shares a laugh with men’s coach Louie Quintana during an ASU cross-country practice on Oct. 3. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU cross-country bids for national recognition at Pac-12s

Recently receiving some national attention, it seems like an appropriate time for ASU cross-country to see a breakout meet sometime soon.

By Gian Demano | October 24, 2012

Junior defender Jasmine Roth gets set to kick the ball downfield during the Sun Devils’ 5-4 double overtime win over USC on Sept. 28. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU soccer seeks wins over CU, Utah, still eyeing playoffs

ASU soccer coach Kevin Boyd can see the light at the end of the tunnel for his Sun Devil squad.

By Danny Shapiro | October 24, 2012

Redshirt junior linebacker Anthony Jones looks to the sidelines for the play in ASU’s 45-14 victory over Illinois on Sept. 8. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Hamilton-Chandler rivalry extends in ASU-UCLA

For Jaxon Hood and Anthony Jones, this game against UCLA means a little bit more.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 24, 2012

UCLA pushes for Pac-12 South statement in Tempe

A victory for either UCLA or ASU puts them ahead in the race for the championship.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 24, 2012

Sophomore Zac Dalby takes a breath in the butterfly during ASU’s meet against UA on Feb. 11. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU swim hosts GCU, Wazzou in home opener

The ASU swim team will take on GCU and Washington State on Saturday in a dual-meet at home in the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.

By Ross Dunham | October 24, 2012

Hockey lockout hurts Arizona sports landscape

Time is ticking down toward the NHL’s deadline on Thursday to save the full 82-game season.

By Ross Dunham | October 24, 2012

Basketball fans are in for a thrilling NBA season

We’re nearly a week away from the start of arguably the most anticipated NBA season of all time.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 23, 2012

Junior Jon Rahm launches the ball out of a sand trap during an ASU golf practice on Sept. 21, 2012 prior to the Pac-12 Preview in Oregon. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU golfer Rahm Rodriquez wins at Bill Cullum Invitational

Rahm Rodriquez played three superb rounds, winning the Bill Cullum Invitational at 12-under-par.

By Justin Janssen | October 23, 2012

ASU rugby looks to regain former glory

The ASU men’s rugby team could be considered one of the most successful programs at the University over the last five years.

By Mitch Terrell | October 23, 2012

UFC fighter Velasquez visits ASU, speaks to wrestlers

Cain Velasquez visited his alma mater yesterday and spoke to the Sun Devils before their morning practice on Tuesday.

By Josh Nacion and Danny Shapiro | October 23, 2012

Hockey sweeps SDSU, begins toy drive

The ASU hockey team took the ice over the weekend taking on D-II San Diego State in a two-game series.

By Mitch Terrell | October 23, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby speaks to reporters on Tuesday in his Pat Tillman camouflage jersey, an honor awarded by football coach Todd Graham. (Photo by Master Tesfatsion)

Graham awards Darby honorary Tillman 42 jersey

Darby didn’t wear his typical No. 4 jersey at practice; instead he wore the honorary No. 42.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 23, 2012

NASCAR still a spectacle to experience for sports fans

The sport of NASCAR once had one of the nation’s biggest fan bases in sports.

By Mitch Terrell | October 22, 2012

Freshman Stephanie Vlad returns a ball during an ASU tennis practice on Sept. 19 prior to the Michigan Invitational. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU tennis’s Vlad, Sahagun upset No. 4 UCLA in doubles

Vlad was the only victorious player for the Sun Devils on the first day.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | October 22, 2012

Junior tight end Chris Coyle catches a pass during the Sun Devils’ 63-6 win over NAU on Aug. 30. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU football looks past loss, shifts focus to UCLA

Although the Sun Devils are coming off a disappointing loss, the team is focused on its upcoming game against UCLA.

By William Boor | October 22, 2012

Yankees would have to pay hefty price to drop A-Rod

Not a single team in its right mind is going to pick up a $100 million contract for a dwindling star.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 22, 2012

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