Sports

This year’s D-backs deserve your support

There is really no legitimate excuse for not giving your attention to the Arizona Diamondbacks right now.

By Kyle Newman | August 23, 2011

REPEAT HOPEFULS: Oregon junior LaMichael James runs to the outside of the ASU defense during the Ducks’ 42-31 win over the Sun Devils on Sept. 25. James and the Ducks are ready to take the inaugural Pac-12 Championship after making a run to the BCS Championship last season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Revamped Pac-12 led by powerful Ducks

The 12 football teams will be divided into two divisions, the north and south, with the winner of each meeting in the inaugural Pac-12 title game with a trip to the Rose Bowl on the line.

By Tyler Emerick | August 22, 2011

Golf’s Fletcher competes in 3rd US Amateur

Spencer Fletcher is hoping his third time at the nation’s biggest amateur event will be the charm.

By John McKelvey III | August 22, 2011

Volleyball makes use of alumnae game

The scrimmage showcased coach Jason Watson’s tentative starting lineup.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 22, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 23

The new NFL kick off rule is ruining special teams.

By William Boor | August 22, 2011

Friday start: ASU redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl goes up for the spike during the Alumnae Game on Saturday. The Sun Devils open their season on Friday against Denver at home. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Deep volleyball squad competing for starting spots

The Sun Devils are two weeks into their preseason training camp.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 21, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 22

I understand that there should be rules to govern college sports, but these rules should be designed in the athletes’ best interests.

By Devin McIntyre | August 21, 2011

TUNING UP: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler fires a pass during Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage. Osweiler, ASU’s undisputed starter this season, finished the game 10-for-15 for 137 yards and one touchdown. (Lisa Bartoli)

Osweiler, offense ready to attack

In year two of offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone’s spread offense, ASU returns 11 starters and boasts depth at every offensive position.

By Greg Dillard | August 21, 2011

PERFECT START: Freshman forward/midfielder Sarah Van Horne watches her goal in the 75th minute of Saturday’s 7-0 blowout victory over NAU. The Sun Devils tied a school record for goals scored during the game. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Soccer starts season with 7-0 thrashing of NAU

By the time the dust settled, the ASU women’s soccer team walked away with a 7-0 dusting of the Lumberjacks in the season opener on Friday night.

By Justin Janssen | August 21, 2011

JUST PRACTICE: ASU sophomore receiver Kevin Ozier makes a leaping grab during the scrimmage on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football tunes up in final scrimmage

Like in any intrasquad competition, one unit’s success is another’s failure. On Saturday coach Dennis Erickson saw a good combination of both.

By Tyler Emerick | August 21, 2011

Volleyball takes on alumnae team

The ASU women's volleyball team took the court for the annual Alumnae Match on Saturday afternoon.

By Aaron Lavinsky | August 21, 2011

OPENING NIGHT: ASU senior defender Kari Shane launches a ball downfield during a Saturday exhibition game against Boise State University. The Sun Devils open the 2011 campaign at home against NAU on Friday. (Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer will start ASU sports calendar Friday

The Sun Devils will get their first chance to live up to their goal of reaching the NCAA tournament when they kick off ASU’s sports year against friendly rival NAU on Friday.

By Justin Janssen | August 18, 2011

BACK SOON: ASU sophomore running back Deantre Lewis breaks away from the UCLA defense during last season’s meeting on Nov. 26. Lewis said he is close to returning after being struck by a stray bullet in February. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Backup QBs fighting for position

The Sun Devils donned their new matte black helmets for the first time on Thursday’s practice.

By Greg Dillard | August 18, 2011

GROWING UP: After a play against UCLA last season on Nov. 26, 2010, ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict returns to the line of scrimmage. Listed on many awards watch lists, Burfict leads a promising ASU defense coming into the new season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Defense stays strong through offseason

The outlook in Tempe for 2011 on the defensive side is bright. And that says a lot about the depth of the Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 19

If a title is what management wants, I would have liked the organization to go in another direction this offseason.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2011

Building up: Senior offensive lineman Dan Knapp makes a block for junior Brock Osweiler during a game against Washington State last season. Knapp leads a seasoned corps of linemen that has improved during fall practice. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

O-line making strides before season opener

With the regular season opener against UC Davis just two weeks away, offensive line coach Gregg Smith likes what he sees.

By Greg Dillard and William Boor | August 17, 2011

Counterpoint: Realignment will not destroy the institution of college football

When Texas A&M finally decides to leave the Big 12 — a conference that really does need to change its name — let them go.

By Elijah Grasser | August 17, 2011

Point: Conference realignments hurt balance of college football

Realignment isn’t in the best interest of the game of college football. This is entirely about money, and furthermore, about TV contracts.

By Kyle Newman | August 17, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 18

Please welcome Miami Hurricanes football to the NCAA doghouse.

By Josh Nacion | August 17, 2011

Soccer gears up for new season

If ASU’s women’s soccer team is going to qualify for a third straight NCAA tournament, they will have to reload and replace their top scorers from last season.

By Justin Janssen | August 17, 2011

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