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BIG RUN AHEAD: Members of the ASU women’s cross country team run together at practice last week. Both the women’s and men’s teams match up with elite competition this weekend at the Pac-10 Championships in Seattle. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Runners look to finish strong at Pac-10 Championships

ASU heads into the ultra-competitive Pac-10 Championships, hosted by Washington, on Saturday with a high sense of urgency.

By Kyle Newman | October 28, 2010

HOT PURSUIT: Senior midfielder/forward Jill Shoquist dribbles away from Cal sophomore forward Samantha Walker. The ASU women's soccer team is hoping to win at least two of their final four games to qualify for the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer wraps up road schedule looking for sweep

The ASU women’s soccer team heads into its final two road games in Oregon looking for better results after a tie and a loss last weekend in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | October 28, 2010

ASU football cautious of improved, upset-minded WSU

Coming off a lackluster performance against California last Saturday, ASU can’t overlook a hungry Cougars team if they don’t want to fall victim to an upset on Homecoming in Tempe.

By Andrew Gruman | October 28, 2010

Men’s basketball picked to finish 4th in Pac-10

The ASU men’s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the Pac-10, according to a poll of media members who cover Pac-10 men’s basketball.

By Nathan Meacham | October 28, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 29

Few basketball fans understand the pain suffered by ex-fans of the now non-existent Seattle SuperSonics, but more soon might.

By Tyler Lockman | October 28, 2010

TAKE TWO: Junior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich (left) and freshman outside hitter Danica Mendivil jump for a block against UCLA on Oct. 16. After losing to UA in Tucson earlier this season, the Sun Devils get another chance when they hose their rival on Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball gets second shot at topping rival UA

The ASU volleyball team gets a second shot at in-state rival UA this weekend, but this time it’s on the Sun Devils’ home court.

By Greg Dillard | October 28, 2010

NEW MEETS OLD: The ASU swim and dive team hosts its annual alumni meet Saturday at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. The event is not scored or structured, as it is intended to be an opportunity for current and former ASU swimmers and divers to connect. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Alumni meet brings generations of swimmers and divers together

Competing at the Division I level is usually pretty serious, but the ASU swim team is expecting to just relax and have fun at the alumni meet on Saturday.

By William Boor | October 28, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 28

In the weakest division in the NFL, the Arizona Cardinals could be fading fast.

By Greg Dillard | October 27, 2010

EDGE: Clinging to bowl hopes, ASU favored over WSU

Matching up with the Pac-10’s worst in Washington State, ASU looks to post its second conference win.

By Nick Ruland | October 27, 2010

RISING STAR: Sophomore quarterback Jeff Tuel pulls back to pass against Southern California earlier this season. Tuel has passed for over 2,000 yards this season and tallied 14 touchdowns. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Evergreen)

Mistake-prone WSU looking for first Pac-10 win against ASU

With two of the most turnover prone teams in the country matching up, Saturday’s game might be decided on mistakes, rather than positive plays.

By Tyler Emerick | October 27, 2010

Football prepares for similar WSU on both sides

With similar styles of play between ASU and Washington State, the Sun Devils’ first team offense and defense have been facing each other in practice.

By Andrew Gruman | October 27, 2010

SWEET SWING: Assistant tennis coach Clint Letcher backhands at practice last week. Letcher, who played at ASU from 2001-2005, has been an assistant with ASU for two years after joining the staff in Sept. 2008. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Assistant ASU tennis coach adding competition, humor

ASU assistant tennis coach Clint Letcher is in his third year of coaching the ASU women’s tennis team, and he has a reputation for being the best player on the team.

By Nicole Klauss | October 27, 2010

Intimidating Pac-10 teams await ASU runners

A tough group awaits the ASU cross country team at the Pac-10 Championships this weekend. State Press reporter Kyle Newman previews the field.

By Kyle Newman | October 26, 2010

Auburn’s Newton has big lead in Heisman race

If Auburn’s Cameron Newton continues his incredible season, it may turn into a battle for who accompanies him to New York for the Heisman presentation

By Andrew Gruman | October 26, 2010

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

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