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ASU guard/forward Kimberly Brandon raises the ball away from a UC Riverside defender during the Sun Devils’ 66-46 win over the Highlanders on Nov. 11. The Sun Devils remain undefeated at 3-0 after knocking off Boston College on Sunday. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball overcomes Boston College

It took a little time for the Sun Devils to get going, but they beat the Eagles decisively in the end.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 20, 2011

ASU women’s cross-country coach Ryan Cole talks with his team after the Pac-12 championships in October. The team has reached the NCAA Nationals in his first season as coach, thanks to solid performances at the West Regional meet. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Cole rises to coach cross-country into Nationals

Cole sees nothing but high expectations for himself and his runners.

By Danny Shapiro | November 20, 2011

Women’s cross-country faces final task at Nationals

For the ASU women's cross-country team, finding out about their bid to the NCAA Championship meet was a little unorthodox

By Danny Shapiro | November 20, 2011

ASU junior guard Carrick Felix goes for a layup against New Mexico senior forward Drew Gordon during the Lobos’ 76-71 win on Friday. Despite Felix’s strong game, the Sun Devils were unable to complete the last-minute comeback. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

New Mexico pulls away late over men’s basketball

The ASU men’s basketball team showed a noticeable size of improvement Friday.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 20, 2011

UA senior quarterback Nick Foles looks for a pass down the right sideline during the Wildcats’ 31-27 win over ASU on Saturday. Foles threw for 370 yards and two touchdowns in the victory, despite leaving injured in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

UA avenges last year’s Territorial Cup heartbreaker

Saturday’s victory over the Sun Devils erases the pain of last year’s defeat for UA. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | November 20, 2011

ASU senior wide receiver Mike Willie lays face down on the field after the Sun Devils’ loss to UA on Saturday. ASU had a chance to win with a last-minute drive, but were unable to score with two straight incompletions in the last nine seconds. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Football blows late lead, falls to UA in Territorial Cup

Trailing by four after blowing a 10 point fourth quarter lead, the Sun Devils (6-5, 4-4 Pac-12) failed to covert on two last-second passes from 15 yards out of the endzone and fell to UA in the Territorial Cup 31-27 in front of a sold out Sun Devil Stadium. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | November 19, 2011

Replay: UA vs ASU football

Follow along with our football beat writers as they bring you live updates from the 2011 Territorial Cup.

By Sports Multimedia | November 19, 2011

Steven Threet finding a new direction

Threet has made significant strides in all aspects of his new life.

By Tyler Emerick | November 18, 2011

Foles’ passing attack leads Wildcats into Tempe

UA will limp into this weekend’s contest with a three game losing streak

By William Boor | November 18, 2011

EDGE: Sun Devils should keep Territorial Cup

The Sun Devils could claim their second straight Duel in the Desert win.

By Greg Dillard | November 18, 2011

Stage set in Tempe for Duel in the Desert

The two major Grand Canyon State universities meet in Tempe with clashing aspirations on the line.

By Tyler Emerick | November 18, 2011

LOOKING UP: ASU junior Trent Lockett goes for the reverse layup during the Sun Devils’ loss to Pepperdine on Tuesday. ASU faces a stern test on Friday against New Mexico, who is already 3-1. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Lobos provide defensive test for men’s basketball

For men’s basketball, it won’t get any easier with New Mexico rolling into town.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 17, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 18

The man who ruined franchises, orchestrated a strike and has to his name the only tie in baseball history is at it again.

By John McKelvey III | November 17, 2011

Tough invites up for swim and dive

The ASU swim team travels to Long Beach on Friday for the prestigious Arena Invitational

By Josh Nacion | November 17, 2011

EAGLES HAVE LANDED: ASU senior guard Alex Earl looks for a pass inside against UC Riverside in Nov. 11. The Sun Devils welcome Boston College to Wells Fargo Arena with a 3-0 start in their sights. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball back home against Boston College

ASU (2-0) faces the challenge of their next non-conference opponent, Boston College (1-1).

By Edmund Hubbard | November 17, 2011

HIGH CALIBER: ASU senior Levi Cooper works a tilt against GCU’s Jordan Johnson on Sunday. Cooper and senior Eric Starks are both taking part in the All-Star Classic, hosted by ASU on Monday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling hosts the All-Star Classic

The All-Star Classic field includes three NCAA champions and 19 All-Americans.

By Kyle Newman | November 17, 2011

Podcast: Sun Devils desperate for Territorial Cup victory

Listen to our football beat writers Tyler Emerick, Greg Dillard and William Boor discuss the ASU football team’s collapse at Washington State, its troubled secondary and Saturday's Territorial Cup game against UA.

By State Press Staff | November 17, 2011

Oregon atop power rankings after beating Stanford

Here is how the conference stacks up.

By William Boor | November 17, 2011

Erickson, players reflect on magnitude of rivalry

Five Sun Devils gave their own answer as to what the Territorial Cup game means to them.

By Tyler Emerick | November 17, 2011

Back in black: Blackout returns for UA game

Saturday’s contest will be a blackout with players set to wear the all black uniforms.

By Greg Dillard | November 17, 2011

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