Sports

Gym Devil Kimberly Smith's battle through adversity results in new all-around talent

Junior all-around gymnast Kimberly Smith discusses her journey these past three years as she begins her first semester competing all around at ASU.

By Lauren Nuñez | February 24, 2025

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ASU hockey splits weekend series with No. 3 Western Michigan

No. 12 ASU hockey split the weekend series against No. 3 Western Michigan after an overtime loss in the final regular season home game.

By Giovanni Barberio | February 24, 2025

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BREAKING: BJ Freeman dismissed from men's basketball team amid conduct issues

The senior Sun Devil guard was dismissed from the team on Feb. 23.

By Jack McCarthy | February 23, 2025

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State Press Play: ASU sports editor breaks down the season

Join hosts Jude Banihani and Joahan Lopez for this week's State Press Play. Banihani interviews president of the Jordanian Student Association. Lopez interviews State Press Sports Editor, Jack Barron, all about ASU's uprise in sports this season. New episodes weekly.

By Jude Banihani and Joahan Lopez | February 22, 2025

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ASU hockey stuns No. 3 Western Michigan in must-win game

ASU hockey upset No. 3 Western Michigan in its biggest home game of the year backed by strong goalkeeping and defense.

By Niall Rosenberg | February 22, 2025

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Insight: Pickup basketball offers a fix to a polarizing era

Pickup basketball provides a foundation for community building.

By Sam Troester | February 19, 2025

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Brandon Compton set for explosive sophomore campaign

ASU baseball's Brandon Compton continues to improve and find consistency with an explosive opening weekend. 

By Jack Janes | February 19, 2025

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ASU men's basketball's tournament hopes keep shrinking after loss to No. 5 Houston

The Sun Devils' NCAA tournament chances have reached near impossibility after they grew their losing streak to six games with a loss to Houston.

By Jack McCarthy | February 19, 2025

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Same old Sun Devils: Men's basketball loses seventh straight home game

ASU drops to 12-14 after yet another home loss to No. 5 Houston.

By Pratham Valluri | February 19, 2025

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ASU hockey winning more games with strong goalie tandem

ASU's new goalie tactic has senior Luke Pavicich and junior Gibson Homer splitting starts, and it seems to be working.

By Niall Rosenberg | February 18, 2025

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Sun Devil Hockey continues to struggle in overtime

ASU hockey has struggled to win in overtime this season but has been succeeding in shootouts as more games go into extra time.

By Giovanni Barberio | February 18, 2025

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ASU baseball sweeps Ohio State to open 2025 season

The Sun Devils begin the 2025 season with a sweep over Ohio State, with the offense setting the tone for the rest of the season. 

By Jack Janes | February 17, 2025

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ASU women's basketball losing streak extends to 11

The ASU women's basketball team extended its losing streak to 11 after falling to the Utah Utes in a lopsided loss. 

By Mason Seal | February 15, 2025

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Sun Devil Baseball's outfield depth ignites brotherly competition for a spot on the green

The Sun Devils have five outfielders on the roster, each with their own set of skills to possibly showcase on opening day.

By Lauren Nuñez | February 12, 2025

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Transfer portal review: Who the Sun Devils gained and lost so far

How the Sun Devils have retooled their roster using the transfer portal, as well as the players who have decided to depart from the program.  

By Daniel Rios | February 12, 2025

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ASU baseball embraces analytics with new pitching lab

With a new pitching coach with professional experience and a new high-tech pitching lab, ASU baseball is looking to vastly improve their pitching to get back to the NCAA tournament. 

By Jack Janes | February 12, 2025

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ASU women's basketball's Jazion Jackson shines during difficult season

ASU women's basketball graduate guard Jazion Jackson has been a crucial culture-building piece for the Sun Devils, contributing key steals and hustle that statistics can't track. 

By Mason Seal | February 11, 2025

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Video: Women’s flag football home opener ends up being bigger than the game itself

The women's club flag football at ASU play inaugural game

By Kate Nakamura | February 11, 2025

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Offensive woes and confusion on court continue to hamper ASU men's basketball

23 games into the season, ASU still has not found a style of play that complements its offense.

By Pratham Valluri | February 10, 2025

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The WM Phoenix Open is a PGA tournament with culture like no other

While it's a PGA Tour golf tournament, the WM Phoenix Open is a spectacle like no other that makes space for all types of fans.

By Henry Smardo | February 10, 2025

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