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TRIAL BY FIRE: Utah junior quarterback Jon Hays (left) carries the ball out of the pocket as junior running back John White blocks off an ASU defender in the Utes’ 35-14 loss to the Sun Devils. Hays threw for 199 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in his first start of the season. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Sweet | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes ousted by Sun Devils’ second half comeback

Understandably the Utes were disappointed in their performance against ASU, but not everything was as bad as the run defense that really stood out.

By William Boor | October 9, 2011

CAN’T MISS: A group of ASU student-athletes pose at a water station at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday. ASU athletics has made it a tradition to have athletes help out at the event every year. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Edelman)

Athletics has deep ties to Race for the Cure

115 student athletes were in attendance Sunday morning in this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Phoenix.

By John McKelvey III | October 9, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 10

Al Davis wasn’t always the most popular figure, but his legacy in the NFL will live on forever.

By Greg Dillard | October 9, 2011

Football uses strong second half to cruise past Utah

The ASU football team rallied from a 14-10 deficit to score three second half touchdowns.

By Tyler Emerick | October 8, 2011

No. 22 ASU football at Utah live updates

ASU at Utah Follow along with reporter Tyler Emerick as he brings you live coverage from Salt Lake City.

By Sports Multimedia | October 8, 2011

ROAD WORK: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler prepares to hand the ball off to junior running back Cameron Marshall during the Sun Devils’ 35-20 win over Oregon State. The Sun Devils look to get their first road win at Rice-Eccles Stadium against Utah on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football still hungry for first road win of season

ASU now receives a prime opportunity to claim a much-needed road victory this Saturday when it faces off against Utah.

By Greg Dillard | October 6, 2011

Cross-country sits top runners for Grand Canyon Invite

ASU will not be sending their top runners to Saturday's Grand Canyon Invitational, but the meet is still crucial to the Sun Devils' season for the rest of the team.

By Danny Shapiro | October 6, 2011

Molinaro picks up Pac-12 honor

Giulia Molinaro was named the first ever Pac-12 Women’s Golfer of the Month Wednesday.

By John McKelvey III | October 6, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 7

This Diamondbacks team has the heart and soul of a champion, but it is disappointing to see such low attendance numbers, especially during the playoffs.

By Danny Shapiro | October 6, 2011

TAKING THE LEAD: Senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad carries the ball in the open field from USC defensive tack Christian Tupou during the Sun Devils’ 43-22 victory over the Trojans on Sept. 24. Pflugrad and the Sun Devils look to further secure their Pac-12 South lead Saturday against Utah. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football set for crucial Pac-12 South clash

No, the Utah Utes aren’t headline grabbers, but they provide an interesting challenge for the No. 22 Sun Devils. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | October 6, 2011

PROTECT THIS HOUSE: Sophomore midfielder Blair Alderson (16) winds up for a kick away from Missouri junior midfielder Haley Krentz during the Sun Devils’ 1-0 loss to the Tigers on Sept. 11. ASU returns to Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on Friday for the first time in 26 days for a homestand against No. 19 Oregon State and Oregon. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer opens homestand against Oregon schools

ASU returns home for the first time in three weeks.

By Justin Janssen | October 6, 2011

LOOKING UP: Junior outside hitter Sarah Clause raises the ball up during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 loss to then-No. 4 Washington on Sept. 23. The Sun Devils host No. 2 UCLA and No. 5 USC this weekend at Wells Fargo Arena after upsetting both teams last year. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tough Pac-12 schedule continues for Volleyball

Nothing changes this weekend when 2nd-ranked UCLA (13-2) and 5th ranked USC (11-3) come to Tempe.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 6, 2011

WATCH OUT: ASU senior defensive end Jamaar Jarrett (92) fights to reach OSU redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Mannion during the Sun Devils’ 35-20 win on Saturday. Jarrett’s performance on defense has opposing teams looking to avoid him. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football’s Jarrett quietly becoming a force

Jamaar Jarrett doesn’t like talking about himself. He shies away from media notoriety. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | October 5, 2011

HONOR-WORTHY: ASU junior wide receiver Jamal Miles tries to break a tackle by Oregon State sophomore corner back Rashaad Reynolds during the Sun Devils’ victory on Saturday. Miles was named Pac-12 Player of the Week for his performance against the Beavers. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football’s momentum should continue against Utes

The Sun Devils will have the edge in Salt Lake City. | Slideshow inside |

By Greg Dillard | October 5, 2011

Tennis’ Cako heads to LA

Sophomore Jacqueline Cako is ready to play at the All-American Championships

By Devin McIntyre | October 5, 2011

IN GOOD HANDS: Utah junior running back John White breaks free from a open-field tackle in the Utes’ 31-14 loss to Washington. White will likely see more carries against the Sun Devils on Saturday due to an injury to junior starting quarterback Jordan Wynn. (Photo courtesy The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah looks to score first against ASU

Field position will play a key role if the Utes are going to snap ASU’s seven game winning streak in the series.

By William Boor | October 5, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 6

I’m sure a lot of you still root for the college football team you first pledged allegiance to other than ASU.

By Josh Nacion | October 5, 2011

Top Left: Mathias Schjoelberg, Top Right: Stan Gautier, Bottom Left: Brandon Cloete, Bottom Right: Noemi Jimenez. (Photos courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Golf’s international freshmen adjust on campus

Like it’s talent, ASU’s golf program is loaded with diversity on both men’s and women’s teams.

By John McKelvey III | October 4, 2011

Freeman’s flip throw-in boosts offense

ASU junior forward/defender Alyssa Freeman has a slightly different approach to throwing the ball in.

By Justin Janssen | October 4, 2011

ANOTHER BLOW: ASU sophomore Evan Finkenberg (62) and the rest of the Sun Devil offense walk up to the line of scrimmage during ASU’s win over UC Davis on Sept. 1. Finkenberg will be out for four to six weeks due to a knee injury. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Finkenberg injures meniscus, needs surgery

Finkenberg hurt his meniscus in Saturday’s game against Oregon State and will have surgery on Wednesday. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | October 4, 2011

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