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POSTSEASON POISE:Redshirt senior midfielder Lindsey Johns takes the ball up field against USC last Friday. The Sun Devils upset the Women of Troy to earn an NCAA Tournament bid and play UC Irvine on Friday in Califronia. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer’s season on the line in tournament matchup

The ASU women’s soccer team looks to keep its season alive Friday as it takes on UC Irvine in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

By Elijah Grasser | November 11, 2010

COURT VISION: Senior guard Tenaya Watson looks for a play during last Sunday's exhibition win over Fort Lewis. The ASU women's basketball team opens its season Friday against NAU before traveling to California to play UC Riverside. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball opens with home-away weekend

Coming off an exhibition win over Fort Lewis, the ASU women’s basketball team opens its season against NAU at home Friday and travels to play UC Riverside on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | November 11, 2010

Cross country fighting for NCAA Championship berth

The ASU cross country team heads to Oregon for Saturday’s NCAA West Region Championships, looking to salvage their season by snagging a NCAA Championship meet berth.

By Kyle Newman | November 11, 2010

THE MARK: Junior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich bumps a ball during a match earlier this season. The Sun Devils look to repeat a sweep of USC and UCLA on Friday and Saturday, but this time play in Los Angeles. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball looks to repeat upsets against USC, UCLA

The ASU women’s volleyball team tries to repeat its upset of both Southern California schools, this time on the road.

By Greg Dillard | November 11, 2010

Sophomore quarterback Osweiler to join men’s basketball team

The desire to play basketball never left ASU quarterback Brock Osweiler, and now the former Gonzaga recruit looks to succeed as a two-sport athlete.

By Andrew Gruman | November 11, 2010

Swim and Dive trying to reverse luck in Los Angeles

Los Angeles may be known for glitz and glamour, but the trip to Southern California has been everything but glamorous for the ASU swim and dive teams.

By William Boor | November 11, 2010

VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior Anthony Robles prepares before the annual Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 29. Robles, who wrestles in the 125-pound weight class, said the ASU wrestling team has adapted well to a number of newcomers. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling opens year with two Arizona opponents

The ASU wrestling team gets its season started against both Grand Canyon in Phoenix, and Embry-Riddle in Prescott.

By Kyle Newman | November 11, 2010

Despite convincing win over Utah, TCU doubters remain

TCU demolished Utah last Saturday 47-7 on the road, but that still won’t stop people from leaving the Horned Frogs out of college football’s main event.

By Nathan Meacham | November 11, 2010

BOLD PLAY: Redshirt junior cornerback Omar Bolden runs an interception back for a touchdown against Southern California last Saturday. Bolden will play a key role in the secondary this week as it tries to stop Stanford's electric passer, redshirt sophomore Andrew Luck. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devil defense tasked with stopping Stanford’s Luck

In order to make a bowl game, ASU needs to move past the devastating losses and start turning the heartbreaking defeats into victories, starting Saturday with Stanford.

By Andrew Gruman | November 11, 2010

Stanford looks to keep Rose Bowl hopes alive against ASU

The No. 6 Stanford Cardinal come to Tempe with BCS aspirations, but are wary of an ASU team known for giving top teams a run for their money.

By Tyler Emerick | November 11, 2010

EDGE: Quarterback Luck gives Cardinal advantage against ASU

With an elite quarterback and rock-solid offensive line, No. 7 Stanford has the upper hand against ASU.

By Nick Ruland | November 11, 2010

FUTILE CHASE: Senior cornerback LeQuan Lewis outruns USC defenders during last Sautrday's 34-33 ASU loss. Lewis returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown just a week after making a key interception in ASU's win over Washington State. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Cornerback Lewis emerges with speed, versatility

Cornerback LeQuan Lewis was never a full-time starter and coaches have had a hard time finding a role for him. But the senior has a newfound designation no one can question.

By Nick Ruland | November 11, 2010

HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Oregon sophomore quarterback Darron Thomas leads a powerful Ducks offense that may have more speed than any team in the country. With just California, UA and Oregon State left to play, Oregon is widely expected to appear in the BCS National Championship game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bowl predictions: Oregon likely to represent Pac-10 in title game

With just a few weeks left, the bowl picture is starting to look a little clearer and the Pac-10 should be well represented

By Tyler Emerick | November 11, 2010

Up and down season has Threet breaking records

Quarterback Steven Threet’s 2010 season has been full of ups and downs, and he is approaching ASU records in many catagories, good and bad.

By Andrew Gruman | November 11, 2010

Sophomore quarterback Osweiler to join men’s basketball team

According to an ASU athletics official, steps are being taken to have sophomore backup quarterback Brock Osweiler join the men’s basketball team after the football season is over.

By Andrew Gruman | November 10, 2010

MAT STRATEGY: Freshman Wesley Moore sizes up his opponent, a teammate, during the Sun Devils Wrestle-Offs two weeks ago. Moore is one of 16 freshman on this year’s team that coach Shawn Charles hopes will benefit from a strong core of seniors. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Core of seniors anchors top-20 ranked wrestling

The Sun Devils, who enter the 2010-11 season ranked No. 16 in the NWCA/USA Today Coaches’ Poll, have 18 new faces on the team, including five transfers.

By Kyle Newman | November 9, 2010

Junior Simpson emerging as go-to receiver

In the ASU offense, being in the right place at the right time is beneficial. Redshirt junior receiver has been in all the right places recently.

By Andrew Gruman | November 9, 2010

HANDS UP: Juniors guard/forward Kimberly Brandon and guard Alex Earl try to block the shot of a Fort Lewis player during last Sunday’s exhibition win. The ASU women’s basketball team opens its season Friday at home against Northern Arizona. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball focused on return to national scene

After a trying 2009-2010 season, the ASU women’s basketball team looks to reestablish itself as a national power through hard work and dynamic play.

By Elijah Grasser | November 9, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 10

It’s not getting much better for Auburn quarterback Cam Newton. The Heisman frontrunner has been hit with two consecutive allegations that could ruin his collegiate career.

By Nathan Meacham | November 9, 2010

ASU senior punter Trevor Hankins was arrested Friday in Scottsdale on suspicion of DUI. (Courtesy of Scottsdale Police)

ASU punter Trevor Hankins will play Saturday after DUI arrest

ASU senior punter Trevor Hankins issued an apology Tuesday for a DUI arrest that caused him to miss last Saturday’s game against Southern California with a suspension.

By Tyler Lockman | November 9, 2010

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