Sports

New faces, goals as basketball set to begin

Even though temperatures are still high in the Valley, the start of the ASU men’s basketball season is just around the corner.

By Andrew Gruman | October 13, 2010

Breaking the Surface: Junior Cameron Bradshaw enters the water while his teammates check out his form. The ASU dive team boasts three returning Olympians and adds a freshman who won gold at the 2009 Canadian games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Swim and dive looks to build on past season

A competitive Pac-10 Conference doesn’t keep the ASU swim and dive team from being any less optimistic for the 2010-2011 season.

By William Boor | October 13, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 14

The Texas Rangers’ run to their first League Championship series deserved a special celebration.

By Greg Dillard | October 13, 2010

Freshman Roth bolstering defense for soccer

Freshman defender Jasmine Roth is transitioning to the college game and making an impact for ASU women's soccer.

By Marcel Louis-Jacques and Robert Dewitt | October 13, 2010

Heisman race full of undefeated leaders

Four of the top five Heisman contenders are also leading undefeated teams with high hopes of landing in the BCS National Championship game.

By Andrew Gruman | October 12, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 13

I know about plenty of obscure football leagues. I even have season tickets for Arena Football, but seriously? The Lingerie Football League?

By Nathan Meacham | October 12, 2010

Onyeali stands out on defensive front

ASU freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali gave the ASU football team its first visible threat to get pressure on the quarterback.

By Nick Ruland | October 12, 2010

Men’s golf finishes fifth at Prestige, senior Buran places second overall

ASU men’s golf finished a rough fall season with a fifth place finish at the Prestige at PGA West, including a second place finish for senior Thomas Buran.

By Greg Dillard | October 12, 2010

ASU hockey sweeps No. 5 Iowa State to stay unbeaten

The ASU club hockey team took Iowa by storm over the weekend, as the No. 10 Sun Devils (4-0) swept No. 5 Iowa State (3-5) in convincing fashion.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 11, 2010

DOWN THE MIDDLE: Sophomore midfielder Taylor McCarter dribbles between two Washington defenders during Sunday's game. Despite a 1-0 loss, ASU coach Kevin Boyd said the team played its best possession game all year.

Tennis junior Simmons rediscovering game after break

The State Press caught up with Sianna Simmons recently to talk about what it was like coming back to tennis after taking a month off to live in another country.

By Nicole Klauss | October 11, 2010

ASU women’s soccer shows new energy after week off

A one-week break from competition seems to have paid off, as a rejuvenated squad got a road win against Washington State. The Devils hope the energy carries through the remainder of Pac-10 play.

By Elijah Grasser | October 11, 2010

ASU men's golf falls to fifth at Prestige

After two rounds at the Prestige at PGA West, the ASU men’s golf team sits in fifth place with two players in top ten contention.

By Greg Dillard | October 11, 2010

POINT TAKEN: ASU Coach Dennis Erickson managed to reduce the mistakes made by the Sun Devils in a 24-14 win over Washington on Saturday. ASU's penalties and turnovers combined for a total of five, the team's third-lowest total in the Dennis Erickson era. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU football reduces miscues in snapping streak

In breaking a nine-game FBS losing streak Saturday that could perhaps be best defined by self-inflicted mistakes, the Sun Devils committed just four penalties and turned the ball over only once.

By Nick Ruland | October 11, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 12

The clock is ticking for the Phoenix Coyotes. If the team isn’t sold by the end of the year to a buyer ready to keep the team in Phoenix, it could be gone forever.

By Elijah Grasser | October 11, 2010

Removed from his past, TO back to playing good football

Terrell Owens is back, but this time, without all the drama and negativity that has plagued him in the past.

By Nathan Meacham | October 11, 2010

ASU men’s golf in second at Prestige

After one round at The Prestige at PGA West, the ASU men’s golf team has sole possession of second place, and senior Thomas Buran is in second place on the individual leader board.

By Greg Dillard | October 10, 2010

SMOOTH STRIKE: Senior libero Sarah Johnson bumps a volley during a conference match up with California earlier this season. The Sun Devils collected their first Pac-10 win Saturday with a win over Oregon State in five sets. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball tops Oregon State for first Pac-10 win

Despite falling behind 0-2, ASU persevered and completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over OSU, earning a weekend split after losing to Oregon on Friday.

By Greg Dillard | October 10, 2010

Soccer opens Pac-10 with split in Washington

The No. 25 Sun Devils looked sharp in a 1-0 victory over Washington State on Friday, but lost a little steam during a 1-0 loss to Washington.

By Elijah Grasser | October 10, 2010

TOP DAWG: UW senior quarterback Jake Locker holds up a "W" after a big play against ASU on Saturday. Locker's running ability was limited in the game, which the Huskies lost 24-14. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Huskies can’t make most of chances in loss to ASU

Looking to stay hot after defeating USC last week, the Washington Huskies couldn’t capitalize on opportunities to take over and fell 24-14 to ASU.

By Tyler Emerick | October 10, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 11

In the sports universe, there’s still nothing quite like the aesthetic appeal of a good-looking jersey.

By Kyle Newman | October 10, 2010

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