Sports

Devil Dish: Oct. 1

It’s been 20 years since the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the ‘90s won its first NBA title and there couldn’t be a more fitting time to celebrate the anniversary.

By Tyler Lockman | September 30, 2010

State Press Weekly: Sept. 30

This week, we take a look at Proposition 203, Arizona's medicinal marijuana initiative. Plus, Isaiah Mustafa talks about his experiences after ASU, and a spotlight on water polo.

By State Press Staff | September 29, 2010

HIGH EXPECTATIONS: The ASU club hockey team opens the 2010-2011 American Club Hockey Association season Thursday night against rival UA. Coach Greg Powers says the team has one goal this season: win a championship. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Hockey)

ASU hockey sets sights on ACHA title

Ice, zambonis and large men in sweaters body checking each other are uncommon sights in Arizona, but there is a very cold place in Tempe where a hockey team is heating up.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 29, 2010

EDGE: Sun Devils the favorite behind offensive weapons

Despite two straight losses, ASU travels to Corvallis, Ore. to take on Oregon State as the favorite behind quarterback Steven Threet and a powerful running attack.

By Nick Ruland | September 29, 2010

DOWN AND READY: Redshirt freshman Evan Finkenberg (62) blocks for redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet earlier this season. Finkenberg and redshirt sophomore Andrew Sampson will get their first career starts Oregon State on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Offensive line makes adjustments for injuries

Two offensive linemen will likely make their starting debuts this weekend against Oregon State after setbacks including an injury to junior offensive tackle Dan Knapp.

By Andrew Gruman | September 29, 2010

Sophomore safety Johnson quietly making impact

Sandwiched between household names like Vontaze Burfict and Omar Bolden, ASU redshirt sophomore safety Keelan Johnson often gets lost in the shuffle.

By Tyler Emerick | September 29, 2010

KNOWS THE PROS: Freshman Jacqueline Cako joined the ASU tennis team this season after taking a year off to play professional tennis with amateur status. In the year off, Cako played in tournaments in Canada and Sweden as well as all across the U.S. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Tennis freshman Cako transitions from pros

After graduating high school, most students with college aspirations go straight to higher education. ASU tennis freshman Jacqueline Cako did something different.

By Nicole Klauss | September 29, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 30

On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their second playoff spot in team history. Only 17,981 fans were on hand to witness the accomplishment.

By Greg Dillard | September 29, 2010

Arizona State University vs. University of Wisconsin

Linemen Knapp, Hargis on the mend

After spraining his MCL and missing most of Saturday’s 42-31 loss to Oregon, junior left tackle Dan Knapp returned to practice Tuesday and could play Saturday against Oregon State.

By Nick Ruland | September 28, 2010

Quarterbacks lead Heisman race in early season

Three weeks into the 2010 season and there are already clear favorites for the 2010 Heisman Trophy. Here is an early season look at a few of the frontrunners.

By Andrew Gruman | September 28, 2010

Pac-10 men’s basketball TV schedule released

The Pac-10 announced the 2010-2011 Pac-10 men’s basketball television schedule Tuesday, which included eight nationally televised games for ASU.

By Nathan Meacham | September 28, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 29

At the end of October, temperatures are cooling off, midterms have been completed and women are contemplating how to turn a respectable profession into a scantly clad costume.

By Nathan Meacham | September 28, 2010

Men’s golf struggles again at Ping Preview

The ASU men’s golf team’s rocky start continued Tuesday as it finished in 11th place at the Ping/Golfweek Preview.

By Greg Dillard | September 28, 2010

Volleyball loses to top-ranked Stanford

Arizona State volleyball faced its first Pac-10 opponent Stanford on Friday.

By F. Diamond Grijalva | September 27, 2010

QUICK STRIKE: Senior Kelcy McKenna wasted no time at the start of the 2010 tournament season, taking home the ITA Gold singles championship title over the weekend at the Cal Nike Invitational. (Photo by Molly Smith)

Tennis senior McKenna wins Cal Nike Invitational

The ASU women’s tennis team opened its season over the weekend as senior Kelcy McKenna won the ITA Gold singles championship title at the Cal Nike Invitational.

By Nicole Klauss | September 27, 2010

WRAPPED UP: Sophomore running back Cameron Marshall is taken down by an Oregon defender during Saturday's 42-31 loss. Marshall contributed 88 yards but also turned the ball over twice on fumbles. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Missteps preventing Sun Devils from making jump

There isn’t much separating the Sun Devils from being 4-0 and ranked somewhere in the Top 25 with marquee wins over Wisconsin and Oregon.

By Andrew Gruman | September 27, 2010

FULL SPEED: Freshman running back Deantre Lewis sprints away from an Oregon defender during the Ducks’ 42-31 victory Saturday night. Lewis gained 127 yards on 11 carries, including a 53-yard touchdown run. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Lewis may start at running back Saturday

Freshman running back Deantre Lewis could get the start next Saturday but will continue to share carries with sophomore Cameron Marshall.

By Andrew Gruman | September 27, 2010

Returning to past futility not an option for Cardinals

Technically, a win is a win, but for the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday’s victory over the Oakland Raiders is like beating Danny Devito in a game of one-on-one hoops.

By Nathan Meacham | September 27, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 28

I know sports is a business, but business is destroying the jersey.

By Elijah Grasser | September 27, 2010

Men’s golf slips to 11th at Ping/Golfweek Preview

The ASU men’s golf team slipped in the second round of the Ping/Golfweek Preview in Stillwater, Okla., falling to 11th place as a team.

By Greg Dillard | September 27, 2010

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