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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

STREAK OVER: ASU Freshman running back Deantre Lewis sprints away from Washington defenders during Saturday's game in Seattle. The Sun Devils won the game 24-14, successfully avoiding a calendar year without a win over an FBS opponent and ending an eight-game Pac-10 losing streak. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Win over Washington keeps ASU’s bowl hopes alive

On a gloomy, rainy Saturday night in Seattle, the Sun Devils ended a nine-game FBS losing streak and kept their bowl hopes alive with a 24-14 victory over Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | October 10, 2010

Replay: ASU at Washington

Live updates from ASU football's showdown with Jake Locker and the Huskies in Seattle. Keep refreshing the page for the latest update.

By Andrew Gruman | October 9, 2010

GAME CHANGER: Junior wide receiver Mike Willie looks for a route after catching a pass against Oregon earlier this season. ASU topped Washington with a last-second touchdown last year, but travel to Seattle on Saturday to take on the Huskies. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils trying for seventh straight win over Huskies

The Washington Huskies are motivated after a last second loss to the Sun Devils last season, especially coming off a last-second victory over USC a week ago.

By Andrew Gruman | October 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 8

It was great to watch the Suns on the court again, but to see them lose by more than 50 points was not fun at all.

By Nicole Klauss | October 7, 2010

OFF THE GROUND: Freshman defender/midfielder Kaitlyn Pavlovich heads a ball against Baylor. The Sun Devils open Pac-10 play Friday against Washington State after scoring zero goals in their last three games. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

No. 25 soccer opening Pac-10 play in Washington

The No. 25 ASU women’s soccer team is looking to break a three-game streak without a goal against Washington and Washington State this weekend.

By Elijah Grasser | October 7, 2010

TALENTED TRIO: Sophomore outside hitter Erica Wilson, junior setter Cat Highmark and senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves adjust between sets during a recent tournament. ASU looks to collect its first Pac-10 win in Washington this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball shooting for first conference win in Oregon

ASU volleyball is looking for its first Pac-10 victories against Oregon and Oregon State this weekend.

By Greg Dillard | October 7, 2010

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