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ASU football moves past lopsided loss, tweaks practice

After dropping a 50-17 decision to California on Saturday, the Sun Devils returned to the practice field with one thing in mind: moving on.

By Andrew Gruman | October 26, 2010

MAKING WAVES: Members of the ASU swim team compete in practice last week. After mixed results at the UA duals meet, both the men's and women's teams are looking for ways to improve as the season picks up. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Divers hungry to start competing as season looms

The ASU dive team enjoys practice and spending time together, but the Sun Devils are more than ready for the season to begin and are itching for competition.

By William Boor | October 26, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 27

NFL executives have decided that they need to clean up the game, but they are doing it all wrong.

By Nathan Meacham | October 26, 2010

ASU swimming rebuilds from cuts

After being cut three years ago, the reinstated ASU swimming program is working on rebuilding the team.

By Jourdan Rodrigue | October 25, 2010

After eight years of struggles, the Raiders are competitive again

Giving up 59 points in an NFL game is nothing short of embarrassing, but giving up 59 points to the Oakland Raiders is like letting a Golden Retriever hit a jump shot.

By Nathan Meacham | October 25, 2010

UPHILL CLIMB: Junior receiver Mike Willie raises his arms in frustration Oct. 9 against Washington. To get eligible for a bowl game, Willie and the Sun Devils will have to win four of their last five games, three of which come against ranked opponents. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Getting bowl eligible a steep uphill battle for ASU football

The ASU football team was beaten in every aspect of the game on Saturday and for the first time in 2010, was never in a football game.

By Andrew Gruman | October 25, 2010

UNDER PRESSURE: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet directs the ASU offense against Washington on Oct. 9. After Threet's struggles in a 50-17 loss to Cal on Saturday, coach Dennis Erickson said he might simplify the ASU offense to take some of the pressure off of the quarterback position. (Photo by Sccott Stuk)

Offense could be simplified after Cal defeat

After being routed by Cal on Saturday, ASU coach Dennis Erickson indicated in his Monday press conference that it might be time to simplify the offense.

By Nick Ruland | October 25, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 26

How can a team with an all-time record of 837-290-42 lose to a subpar Navy?

By Elijah Grasser | October 25, 2010

STILL CLIMBING: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves crouches low for a bump during a match earlier this season. Over the weekend, Reaves moved into third place on the ASU career kills list, surpassing former volleyball standout Amanda Burbridge. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball excited for Pac-10 expansion

The 2011 season will mark the beginning of a new era for the ASU volleyball team. The Sun Devils (9-12, 4-5 Pac-10) will transition into the newly formed Pac-12 conference.

By Greg Dillard | October 25, 2010

ASU hockey stays perfect in regulation after weekend split

The ASU club hockey team remains undefeated in regulation, but split the weekend with Rhode Island.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 25, 2010

ASU alumnus Velasquez wins UFC title

Former ASU wrestler Cain Velasquez claimed the UFC heavyweight title with a first round TKO of Brock Lesnar on Saturday night.

By Nathan Meacham | October 24, 2010

PLANTED: Freshman Jacqueline Cako prepares for a backhand during practice last week. Cako competed in the ITA Regionals over the weekend and made it to the quarterfinals of singles play before falling to the tournament's top speed. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Cako reaches quarterfinals as ASU tennis struggles

The ASU women’s tennis team was eliminated from the ITA Regionals on Saturday after three long days of tough competition.

By Nicole Klauss | October 24, 2010

UP AND OVER: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves executes a block during a home match last weekend. The ASU women's volleyball team was back on the road over the weekend and split the series, topping Washington State before losing to Washington. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball splits road series with Washington schools

Life away from Wells Fargo Arena continues to be difficult for the ASU volleyball team as they concluded the first half of their conference schedule by splitting a weekend series in Washington.

By Greg Dillard | October 24, 2010

TIED UP: Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston tries to dribble past Cal junior defender Danielle Brunache during Sunday's game. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, and ASU finished the weekend without a win, having also lost to No, 1 Stanford on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer falls to top ranked Stanford, draws with Cal

Stanford showed why it is the No. 1 team in the country and defeated ASU women’s soccer 3-0 on Friday.

By Elijah Grasser | October 24, 2010

Cal keeps perfect home record intact with win over ASU

California, behind stellar performances on both sides of the ball, continued on its torrid pace at home Saturday, pummeling ASU 50-17 and remaining undefeated in Berkeley this season.

By Tyler Emerick | October 24, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 25

With plenty of storylines in both dugouts, the meeting of the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants in the World Series provides one of the most intriguing showdowns in recent history.

By Kyle Newman | October 24, 2010

What: Cal vs. Arizona State
Where: Memorial Stadium
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Golden Bears rout Sun Devils in Berkeley 50-17

The rain falling steadily in Berkeley on Saturday was symbolic of what the day’s game did to the ASU football team’s momentum.

By Nick Ruland | October 23, 2010

Freshman RB Deantre Lewis continues to impress

Freshman running back Deantre Lewis has become a key player for the Sun Devil offense, leading the team in rushing yards.

By Cailyn Bradley | October 22, 2010

ASU soccer shooting for upset of top-ranked Stanford

The intensity of last week’s win over UA will be tough to match, but the ASU women’s soccer team is looking to bring it again this weekend against the top team in the nation.

By Elijah Grasser | October 21, 2010

DOUBLE TEAM: Junior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich and freshman outside hitter Danica Mendivil go up for a block in Oct. 16 win against UCLA. The team returns to the road to take on Washington State Friday and Washington Saturday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball trying to extend conference winning streak

The ASU women’s volleyball team faces another challenging weekend as they travel to the Northwest to take on Washington and Washington State.

By Greg Dillard | October 21, 2010

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