Sports

Action sports deserve more attention, recognition

Skaters have a bad reputation. The impressions most people have about them are often unjust and uninformed.

By Mike Hines | June 24, 2012

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ASU student-athletes strive to break negative stereotype

When “student-athlete” is mentioned, it is almost natural to scoff at the first half of the phrase. However, 19 ASU student-athletes had 4.0 GPAs through their entire careers.

By William Boor | June 24, 2012

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Love of the game

More than most NBA Finals in recent memory, this almost David vs. Goliath matchup speaks volumes about the coming years in professional basketball.

By Jonathan Fortner | June 17, 2012

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Boxing tarnished after controversial decision

Throw in the towel. Boxing is dead at this point.

By Josh Nacion | June 17, 2012

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Five Sun Devils involved in U.S. Open

While Phil Mickelson is the most prominent ASU golf alumni, there were four other Sun Devils that qualified for this weekend’s U.S. Open.

By William Boor | June 17, 2012

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ASU senior finds passion in BMX

Bobby Kanode is a student athlete, but you won’t find him listed on the ASU athletics website or competing for any team.

By Mike Hines | June 17, 2012

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Baseball poised to return to College World Series in 2013

Although the Sun Devils came up short of their goal, ASU certainly had success on the diamond.

By Ross Dunham | June 17, 2012

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Devil Dish: July 18

David Stern may have shown his true colors Wednesday.

By Josh Nacion | June 17, 2012

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Point: 82-game seasons are here to stay

As the lockout-shortened NBA season came to a close, its flaws became apparent.

By Trevor Paxton | June 11, 2012

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Counterpoint: NBA should stick with shortened game schedule

A shorter season should be a permanent fixture in the NBA.

By Josh Nacion | June 11, 2012

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Clarke wins outdoor shot put national title

Capping off a spectacular junior year, Jordan Clarke brought home another national championship.

By Josh Nacion | June 10, 2012

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Devil Dish: June 11

This year, Major League Baseball is showing why it’s the hardest sport to predict.

By Ross Dunham | June 10, 2012

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Future is bright for ASU softball

As the No. 3 ASU softball team heads into the offseason there is much to be excited about for next season.

By John McKelvey III | June 10, 2012

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Growth of action sports calls for new facilities

The growth of action sports has fueled a need for facilities around the country and possibly on college campuses.

By Mike Hines | June 10, 2012

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Softball falls short in national championship hunt

No. 3 ASU went down with a fight. The lineup produced eight hits and sophomore pitcher Dallas Escobedo stretched four earned runs over six innings with eight strikeouts.

By John McKelvey III | June 3, 2012

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Counterpoint: Pro Bowl in need of more than minor changes

The list of changes that need to be made to the Pro Bowl is long, and if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and company can't find a way to make them, maybe the NFL truly is better off without an all-star game.

By Trevor Paxton | June 3, 2012

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Point: Pro Bowl necessary but needs changes

Since the NFL is the model American pro sports league, it’d be weird not seeing it have an all-star game.

By Josh Nacion | June 3, 2012

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Nine baseball players receive Pac-12 recognition

Nine ASU baseball players received Pac-12 Conference recognition. Four ASU players were named first team All-Pac-12 and five were honorable mentions.

By William Boor | June 3, 2012

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Q&A: Chris Karpman on football recruiting

Chris Karpman, who has worked for Rivals.com for eight years, covers recruiting and talked to The State Press about some of ASU’s newest recruits.

By William Boor | June 3, 2012

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Devil Dish: June 4

I'm sorry to say it, Tim Duncan and company, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are taking the Western Conference championship this year.

By Trevor Paxton | June 3, 2012

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