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Junior libero Stephanie Preach relays commands to a teammate during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win over Gonzaga on Sept. 15. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball returns home, Washington State on deck

The Sun Devils (11-3, 0-1 Pac-12) welcome in the Washington State Cougars (10-3, 0-1 Pac-12) who are both entering the game fresh off losses in their respective Pac-12 openers.

By Troy Lopez | September 20, 2012

Junior forward Devin Marshall (4) takes the ball downfield during the Sun Devils’ 1-0 upset over Pepperdine on Sept. 9. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Soccer set for showdown vs. defending champ Stanford

The match opens Pac-12 play for the Sun Devils (4-4-1), and Boyd is trying to size up the No. 3 Cardinal (6-1-1) before Sunday afternoon.

By Danny Shapiro | September 20, 2012

Tennis opens season in Wolverine Invitational

The ASU women’s tennis team kicks off the start of its season on Friday at the Wolverine Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | September 20, 2012

ASU men’s cross-country slated to run in first key meet

The UCLA Bubble Buster in Valencia, Calif. will be the first very competitive meet for men’s cross-country.

By Gian Demano | September 20, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby gets stopped by two Illinois tacklers after catching an interception during the Sun Devils’ 45-14 win over the Illini on Sept. 8. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Safeties dubbed ‘no-fly zone’ for recent success

ASU’s secondary has been a bright spot for the Sun Devils through the first three games of the season.

By William Boor | September 20, 2012

Sabol’s passing a huge loss for NFL

On Tuesday, the NFL lost a man who made a big impact on fans through film.

By Troy Lopez | September 19, 2012

High expectations for freshman runner Albertson

This summer, Albertson, from Clovis, Calif., joined an ASU team hungry for a NCAA championships birth after being so close for the past two years.

By Gian Demano | September 19, 2012

Offense braces for Utah lineman Lotulelei

ASU offensive coordinator Mike Norvell said preparing for Star Lotulelei is a large part of the offensive game plan.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 19, 2012

The EDGE: ASU should bounce back vs. Utes

The ASU coaches and players are raving about how much better practice has been this week than last week. It should reflect in the game.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 19, 2012

Utah heads to Tempe with high momentum

The Utes (2-1) want to take the energy from BYU on to ASU this weekend.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 19, 2012

Ross, Agwuenu watch film together to fix miscues

Ross and Agwuenu, both slotted at the “nine” wide receiver position, are doing something they haven’t done since Camp Tontozona in fall camp: watching film together.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 19, 2012

Q&A: Sulka on LT position

Sulka caught up with The State Press to talk about his time at ASU, challenging for the spot this season and next season.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 19, 2012

ASU football opens Pac-12 play vs. Utah

When the ASU football team takes the field against Utah, the Sun Devils (2-1) will forget about their first three games and experience a new beginning.

By William Boor | September 19, 2012

Redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Eubank dives over the pylon for a touchdown during the Sun Devils’ 45-14 win over Illinois on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Eubank’s athleticism, experience continuing to grow

Michael Eubank, who currently splits time with Taylor Kelly, has yet to reach his full potential and has arguably the highest ceiling of any of ASU’s quarterbacks.

By William Boor | September 19, 2012

ASU men’s golf hurt by short game, places 8th in Wash.

The short game didn’t help the ASU men’s golf team at all at the Kikkor Golf Husky Invitational at Bremerton, Wash.

By Justin Janssen | September 19, 2012

ASU volleyball stumbles against UA at Territorial Cup in four sets

The Sun Devils dropped their Pac-12 opener to the UA Wildcats Tuesday night in Tucson.

By Troy Lopez | September 18, 2012

ASU club sports underway with promising outlooks

The upcoming year has been anticipated for many teams after successful, yet shortcoming seasons last year.

By Mitch Terrell | September 18, 2012

ASU women’s golf wins in season opener

The ASU women’s golf team opened the 2012 season with a bang by winning the Dale McNamara Invitational in Tulsa, Okla.

By Justin Janssen | September 18, 2012

OC Norvell reflects on play-calling errors

Taking a similar stance as Todd Graham, Mike Norvell believes everything from missed assignments to lack of execution falls on the coaches.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 18, 2012

A not-so-happy birthday to a renowned NBA villain

Since Bell has gained popularity back in the mid-2000s, it has been because of his sneaky and sometimes blatant dirty play on the court.

By Gian Demano | September 18, 2012

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