Sports

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

Shoes to fill: ASU redshirt freshman kicker Alex Garoutte talks to coach Dennis Erickson during practice on Wednesday. Garoutte has worked all summer and is ready to step into the kicking role filled last season by Thomas Weber. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Garoutte ready to take kicker’s mantle

Confidence may not be a problem for kicker Alex Garoutte, given the amount the rest of his teammates already have in him.

By Tyler Emerick | August 17, 2011

Soccer, Volleyball and Cross-Country gearing up

Women’s soccer, volleyball and cross-country are all getting started in the next few weeks.

By Elijah Grasser | July 31, 2011

Counterpoint: As long as he can adjust, Kolb will lead the Cards to the playoffs

If Kolb can adjust, he will be a perfect fit for a struggling Cardinals team.

By Elijah Grasser | July 31, 2011

Devil Dish: August 1

It’s tough to gauge Jürgen Klinsmann

By Elijah Grasser | July 31, 2011

Point: Kevin Kolb is not the QB that saves the Cardinals

Although Cardinals fan desperately want Kolb to be the second coming of Kurt Warner, he is not the answer.

By William Boor | July 31, 2011

Simon heads to Australia

The point guard has officially signed with the West Coast Waves, based out of Perth

By Elijah Grasser | July 24, 2011

NEW ERA: Tim Mickelson poses for photos on Thursday at the Carson Student Athlete Center. Mickelson was recently hired as the new head coach for ASU men's golf. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Mickelson out to establish a golf dynasty

The first order of business for Mickelson is to establish a strong recruiting culture.

By Elijah Grasser | July 24, 2011

Title game awaits: ASU junior running back Cameron Marshall eludes UCLA defenders during the Sun Devils’ win in November. Both ASU and the Bruins will both play in the Pac-12 South this season for the chance to play in the inaugural conference championship game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

The pros and cons of a Pac-12

Here are pros and cons for each major change to Pac-12 football.

By Elijah Grasser | July 24, 2011

Devil Dish: July 25

A crisis has been averted, and fantasy drafts will soon be taking place.

By Elijah Grasser | July 24, 2011

Favorable Schedule: ASU junior Brock Osweiler takes a snap during the Sun Devils’ OT victory over UA on Dec. 2. This year ASU football has a good chance at winning the Pac-12 south, and will likely be competing with the Wildcats for that title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Schedule favors trip to the Pac-12 title

With the Sun Devils playing seven of their 12 games in Tempe, the schedule stacks up nicely for ASU.

By William Boor | July 17, 2011

Point: earning a major in college sports should no longer be a joke

If someone wants to major in football, basketball, baseball or water polo, we should allow it.

By William Boor | July 17, 2011

Saying farewell: ASU senior defensive end James Brooks reaches to block a field goal attempt during the Sun Devils’ 55-34 win over UCLA in November. Brooks has decided to leave the team due to personal reasons. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Defensive end Brooks leaving football

Senior defensive end James Brooks has decided to leave the team for personal reasons.

By Elijah Grasser | July 17, 2011

Devil Dish: July 18

The ladies played a heck of a tournament.

By Elijah Grasser | July 17, 2011

Counterpoint: sports and education don’t need to be any close than they already are

Here are three reasons why allowing athletes to major in their respective sports won’t work

By Elijah Grasser | July 17, 2011

Mickelson named men’s golf coach

Tim Mickelson is coming from the University of San Diego to ASU

By John McKelvey III | July 10, 2011

Despite rough year, Tour de France deserves attention

It’s a rough time for the world’s greatest bike race.

By Elijah Grasser | July 10, 2011

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