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HIGH FINISH: Members of the ASU men’s cross-country team rest after a practice run earlier this month. The team finished fourth at the Roy Griak Invitational, while the women finished second. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Men’s cross-country finishes fourth at Griak

The team fell short of their goal, but coach Louie Quintana is happy with his team's performance and is remaining extremely confident in them.

By Danny Shapiro | September 26, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 27

A team on the hot seat made a statement on national television. What’s missing?

By John McKelvey III | September 26, 2011

Recap of ASU's 43-22 victory over USC

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By Andrew Boven | September 26, 2011

HONORED: Senior linebacker Shelly Lyons trots back to the Pat Tillman Tunnel after the first half of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 victory over USC. Lyons was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Lyons earns Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week

Shelly Lyons was rewarded Monday by being named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2011

IMPACT: Sophomore middle blocker Alexis Pinson reaches for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss to Washington State on Friday. Pinson has emerged as a valuable “Seventh Man” for the ASU volleyball team this season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Pinson embraces role coming off the bench

Alexis Pinson has sacrificed some playing time, but has also embraced her role as the “Seventh Man” of the ASU volleyball team.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 26, 2011

ALMOST THERE: Sophomore Justine Lee attempts a putt during the PING/ASU Invitational at the ASU Karsten Golf Course last April. Lee tied for eighth place in the NCAA Fall Preview over the weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s golf third at Fall Preview

The first major hurdle is behind the ASU women’s golf team.

By John McKelvey III | September 26, 2011

Slideshow: ASU Football Fans

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By photoed | September 25, 2011

Offensive line stars for ASU offense

The offensive line returned to its old form as only a sack was recorded to the Trojans’ defense

By Master Tesfatsion | September 25, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 26

For one night … ASU fans were the spoiled ones, and it was wonderful.

By Danny Shapiro | September 25, 2011

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

No. 23 USC vs ASU football live updates

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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

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