Sports

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

MAC Tuesdays on ESPN are pure fun to watch

Let me tell you where the good stuff’s at: MAC Tuesdays.

By Kyle Newman | November 16, 2011

TALL ORDER: ASU sophomore libero Stephanie Preach jumps for a serve during the Sun Devils loss to Stanford on Sept. 22. The strength of the Pac-12 is on full display this weekend when No. 2 UCLA and No. 1 USC head to Tempe. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball faces top two teams in country

ASU faces a challenge this weekend when they face 2nd ranked Cal and No. 5 Stanford.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 16, 2011

HOT START: ASU junior guard Micaela Pickens takes a jumper from just outside the lane during the Sun Devils’ exhibition win over Azusa Pacific. Two games into the season, the junior college transfer is already making a big impact for ASU. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Anders leads women’s basketball out of 'interim' role

For Joseph Anders, the word “interim” is not stopping him from competing at the highest level this season.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 16, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 17

I won’t watch any team other than ASU in basketball until the NCAA tournament.

By Justin Janssen | November 16, 2011

Slideshow: 2011-12 Basketball season

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By State Press Photo Staff | November 15, 2011

NOT ENOUGH: ASU sophomore center Jordan Bachynski tries to work past senior forward Taylor Darby during the Sun Devils’ 66-60 loss to the Waves on Tuesday. ASU coach Herb Sendek brought in Bachynski and freshman guard Max Heller to try to spark the Sun Devils in the second half, but the surge came up short. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball stifled by Pepperdine

It was difficult to tell who had a bigger no-show: the attendance at Wells Fargo Arena, or the team on the floor.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 15, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 16

The lockout is a chance to get to know new sports.

By Devin McIntyre | November 15, 2011

STILL THE LEADER: ASU coach Dennis Erickson leads the Sun Devil football team heading onto the field through the Pat Tillman Tunnel against USC on Sept. 24. Erickson said he remains focused for ASU’s rivalry game against UA on Saturday, despite hearing rumors regarding his job security. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Erickson focuses on UA, ignores job rumors

Dennis Erickson responded Monday to questions about his job security.

By Tyler Emerick | November 15, 2011

TOUGH CAMPAIGN: ASU sophomore forward Devin Marshall handles the ball during the Sun Devils’ 1-0 win over Washington on Oct. 30. Plagued with injuries all season, the ASU soccer team finished their 2011 campaign 8-11 and missed the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer falls short of preseason goals

ASU’s season ended earlier than they anticipated.

By Justin Janssen | November 15, 2011

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