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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

Happe wins Pac-12 XC Scholar Athlete of the Year

His desire to learn and his competitiveness is what drive senior Nick Happe, this season’s Pac-12 Cross-country Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

By Gian Demano | October 29, 2012

Freshman Ares Carpio struggles under redshirt sophomore Dalton Miller’s lock during the Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs last Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling holds intrasquad Wrestle-Offs

In preparation for its season opener on Nov. 9, the ASU wrestling team held its annual Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Friday.

By Danny Shapiro | October 29, 2012

NFL midseason calls for fantasy football adjustments

At the halfway point in the NFL season, fantasy football leagues are heating up with only a few weeks until playoffs begin.

By Mitch Terrell | October 29, 2012

ASU defender Ryan Clark (21) knocks a Texas A&M player against the wall during the Sun Devils’ 13-0 win over the Aggies on Sept. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

No. 2 ASU hockey downs EMU, CSU to stay undefeated

The ASU goaltenders may have perfect records, but the Sun Devils’ penalty habits have cost the goalies unearned goals.

By Mitch Terrell | October 29, 2012

Colin Parker stands with his father, Anthony, after ASU’s victory over USC in 2010. ASU won 43-22. (Photo courtesy of Colin Parker)

Former Sun Devil used time at ASU to reach NFL

Arizona Cardinals linebacker and Sun Devil football alumnus Colin Parker overcame injury issues, using his time at ASU to reach his goal of playing in the National Football League.

By Kyle Payne | October 29, 2012

Football head coach Todd Graham observes the action on the field during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Graham expects ASU football to respond to adversity

Todd Graham knows the team has little time to reflect, but he is expecting a strong response from his team as they travel to No. 11 Oregon State this weekend.

By William Boor | October 29, 2012

A Dodgers fan' view on World Series

The San Francisco Giants are World Series Champions again, and as a Dodger fan, it's not a fun time.

By Troy Lopez | October 29, 2012

ASU honors alumni in NFL

To honor the greats of ASU’s football history, homecoming week hosted about 60 alumni for the “Legends Luncheon: Celebrating the NFL” on Friday at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel to an audience of more than 300 people.

By Janslle Ong | October 28, 2012

OKC Thunder was wrong for trading away Harden

To the Oklahoma City Thunder: What were you thinking when you traded away James Harden?

By Dillon Rosenblatt | October 28, 2012

Junior forward Cali Farquharson leads the team's potent offense with eight goals on the season. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Farquharson’s last-minute goal lifts ASU soccer over CU

The ASU women’s soccer team was put in the thick of the postseason discussion after a double-overtime victory over Colorado Sunday night.

By Danny Shapiro | October 28, 2012

ASU graduate student Zach Zarda trains during practice Oct. 3 before the Grand Canyon Invitational on Oct. 6. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU cross-country flourishes in Pac-12 championships

The Pac-12 Championships were a huge chance for both ASU teams to show they can run at a high level.

By Gian Demano | October 28, 2012

Swim coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker cheers on her team during the Sun Devils’ home opener against GCU and Washington State on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU women’s swim executes in home opener

The ASU swim team hosted GCU and Washington State in its first home meet of the season Saturday.

By Ross Dunham | October 28, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner crouches for a dig during the ASU Sheraton Invitational on Sept. 14 through 15. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball captures first Pac-12 road win over Cal

By defeating California 3-2 on Sunday, the ASU volleyball team finally got its first conference road win of the season.

By Troy Lopez | October 28, 2012

Redshirt senior cornerback Deveron Carr watches as UCLA redshirt senior tight end Joseph Fauria hauls in a touchdown pass during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU secondary’s ‘no-fly zone’ suffers breaches

While the U.N. Security Council will lift the no-fly zone over Libya this week, UCLA removed ASU’s no-fly zone Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 28, 2012

Some more tweets rolling in on the young golf-star-- from the coach himself. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: A birdie before the season

Jon Rahm Rodriguez, originally from Spain, had been busy posting record scores.

By Evan Triantafilidis | October 27, 2012

UCLA redshirt freshman quarterback Brett Hundley throws the ball to an open receiver during the Sun Devils' 45-43 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bruins rally twice to seal win over ASU football

The Bruins were able to respond to the adversity and kick a field goal as time expired to win 45-43.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 27, 2012

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