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COUGARS ROAR: ASU sophomore hitter Danica Mendivil (16) attempts a spike while WSU senior Meagan Ganzer (9) and redshirt freshman Stephanie Hagins (4) move to block. The Cougars came back to win after falling behind two sets to none. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Comebacks continue to haunt volleyball

After allowing Washington State to come back from a 2-0 hole on Friday, ASU was swept by No. 4 Washington in front of a home crowd on Sunday.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 25, 2011

NOT ENOUGH: ASU senior defender Kari Shane tries to dribble past Cal sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick during the Golden Bears’ 1-0 win on Friday. The Sun Devils’ shortened roster was a major factor in the loss. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer plays well, still falls to Cal

For the most part, ASU’s defense held up the prolific Golden Bear attack.

By Justin Janssen | September 25, 2011

GOING NOWHERE: USC redshirt freshman wide receiver Kyle Prater gets tackled by a group of Sun Devils during ASU’s victory on Saturday. The Sun Devil defense forced four turnovers, including an interception for a touchdown. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football’s stellar defense knocks off Trojans

It wasn’t always pretty, but the ASU football team’s defense continually found ways to make big plays when it mattered most.

By Greg Dillard | September 25, 2011

DOWN TO MISTAKES: USC junior quarterback Matt Barkley extends for a handoff to redshirt senior Marc Tyler in the Trojan’s 43-22 loss to ASU. Crucial penalties and untimely turnovers contributed to the end of USC’s 11-game winning streak against the Sun Devils. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

USC’s 11-game win streak against ASU ends

No matter how long or impressive they may be, all streaks come to an end.

By William Boor | September 25, 2011

BLUE SHOWER: ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict (left) and redshirt senior cornerback Omar Bolden dump the ceremonial Powerade on coach Dennis Erickson in the 4th quarter of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 upset over USC. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football finally vanquishes USC

The win snapped an 11 game losing streak to the No. 23 Trojans | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 25, 2011

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By Sports Multimedia | September 24, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 23

The frightening nightmare of a canceled 2011-12 NBA season appears to be approaching reality closer and closer every day.

By Josh Nacion | September 22, 2011

FRIEND TURNED FOE: Redshirt freshman backup quarterback Mike Bercovici receives the snap during the fourth quarter of the Sun Devils’ 48-14 win over UC Davis on Sept. 1. Bercovici will be reunited with his high school teammate, USC redshirt freshman D.J. Morgan, when ASU faces off against the Trojans on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bercovici reunited with former teammate on USC

The USC game itself will be a little odd for Mike Bercovici, who grew up as a Trojans supporter.

By Tyler Emerick and Greg Dillard | September 22, 2011

HOME COURT: Redshirt freshman Kylee Terhune spikes the ball in the Sun Devils’ Alumnae Match in August. The Sun Devils are back in Wells Fargo Arena this weekend to play No. 4 Washington and Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball returns home to face Wash. schools

The Sun Devils enter the home stretch on a four-game losing streak, but are looking for things to turn around in friendly territory.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 22, 2011

COLLISION COURSE: Sophomore defender Jasmine Roth reaches for a header against Missouri senior midfielder Kelsey Blincow in the Sun Devils’ meeting against the Tigers on Sept. 11. The ASU soccer team heads to Berkeley, Calif. to face the Cal Golden Bears on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer faces Cal in tough conference opener

On Friday, ASU takes on No. 17 California in Berkeley, Calif. to open up its Pac-12 season.

By Justin Janssen | September 22, 2011

REACHING OUT: The men’s cross-country team engages in a side-plank stretch during a practice before the season. The Sun Devils travel to Minnesota for the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Men’s cross-country laces up for Griak Invite

The Sun Devils men's cross-country team seems very confident and excited to travel to their first out-of-state meet.

By Danny Shapiro | September 22, 2011

READY FOR BATTLE: USC junior quarterback Matt Barkley drops back and looks for a receiver during the Sun Devils’ loss to the Trojans in Tempe last season. USC is wary but looking for the win against ASU. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

USC heads to Tempe with long win streak

While the Trojans trip to the desert will be their first road trip of the season, they seem to be fairly comfortable in Tempe as they have won five straight contests in Sun Devil Stadium.

By William Boor | September 22, 2011

TOUGH OUTLOOK: ASU senior center Garth Gerhart snaps the ball to junior quarterback Brock Osweiler during the UC Davis game earlier this season. The Sun Devils face an uphill battle against USC on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Southern Cal favored in Tempe

ASU is fortunate to kick off its Pac-12 schedule at home in Sun Devil Stadium, but the No. 23 Trojans will be a far from easy test.

By Greg Dillard | September 22, 2011

INJURY BUG: ASU sophomore Junior Onyeali makes a tackle during the Sun Devils’ OT win over Missouri on Sept. 9. Onyeali is the latest player to go down after suffering an ankle injury against Illinois on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU finding ways around injured starters

Injuries have long been an unfortunate part of the game of football.

By Greg Dillard | September 22, 2011

ALL-AROUND: ASU sophomore wide receiver Kyle Middlebrooks tries to break a tackle during the Sun Devils victory over UC Davis on Sept. 1. The versatility and athleticism that Middlebrooks and junior Jamal Miles provide has been a major part of the Sun Devils’ success so far this season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Middlebrooks’, Miles’ versatility on full display

There’s little doubt that junior Jamal Miles and sophomore Kyle Middlebrooks are the most versatile Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | September 22, 2011

ANOTHER CHALLENGE: ASU junior Jamal Miles dodges a tackle during the Sun Devils’ win over Mizzou on Sept. 9. ASU faces another top-25 team at home when USC visits on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football looks to snap USC slump

The ASU football team is all too familiar with Southern California’s decade long stranglehold over the Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | September 22, 2011

BACK IN TEMPE: Current and former members of the ASU volleyball team shake hands after the Alumnae Game in August. The Sun Devils play their first home game since Oct. 27 on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball happy to be back home

It has been almost a month since the ASU women’s volleyball team has hosted a home match in Tempe.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 21, 2011

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Members of the ASU club hockey team skate sprints during practice on Tuesday. Despite losing a core group of starters from last year, the Sun Devils are confident they can reload for the 2011-12 season. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Hockey sets high bar for new season

Hockey head coach Greg Powers said the team has high hopes for a championship this season, starting with NAU.

By Lisa Bartoli | September 21, 2011

Pitchers Rivera, Wakefield a close comparison

Mariano Rivera and Tim Wakefield have a lot more in common than you might think.

By Kyle Newman | September 21, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 22

The No. 4 Broncos are ranked as one of the best teams in the country, but as usual, doubters remain.

By William Boor | September 21, 2011

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