Sports

Devil Dish: Aug. 23

ESPN recently conducted a survey, asking its bloggers not ‘if the Miami Heat will win a championship,” but “How many?” Only four of the 93 who responded provided the correct answer: zero.

By Nick Ruland | August 22, 2010

Staying sane in the crazy realm of fantasy football

Sports nerds, stat freaks and former jocks are all preparing to prove themselves as the lone football master in their fantasy league.

By Nathan Meacham | August 22, 2010

ON TWO: The ASU offensive lineman work during practice. The group lost two potential starters this preseason when the two decided to end their football careers due to injuries. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Football ends two-a-day practices with energetic showing

The start of classes on Tuesday meant the end of two-a-day practices for the ASU football team.

By Andrew Gruman | August 19, 2010

Pac-10 teams look to replace departed stars

Several big names are gone from the Pac-10 football scene. Each school is looking at new faces to fill in the gaps.

By William Boor | August 19, 2010

Redshirt freshman Finkenberg looking to stick at tackle

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Evan Finkenberg discusses the changes and challenges to become an ASU starter.

By Tyler Emerick | August 19, 2010

BACK IN ACTION: ASU volleyball sophomores Malia Marquardt (front) and Sonja Markanovich get loose during practice in preparation for the new season. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Volleyball looks to disprove preseason ranking

ASU volleyball is preparing for the upcoming season, competing in one of the nation’s elite conferences.

By Greg Dillard | August 19, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 20

The news broke Thursday morning and started a lot of conversations. Roger Clemens has been indicted for perjury.

By Andrew Gruman | August 19, 2010

Wide receivers central to success of Sun Devils' new offense

Ask any of the men in charge of implementing the ASU football team’s new offense this season what position holds the key to success and they will probably offer a surprising answer.

By Andrew Gruman | August 18, 2010

Soccer starts season with depth, many new faces

Despite a departure of leadership and a multitude of new faces, the ASU women’s soccer team may be deeper this season than any recent squad.

By Elijah Grasser | August 18, 2010

Walk-on Kohl proves he belongs

This walk-on starting tight end for the ASU football team is receiving heavy praise from the top of the totem pole.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2010

Despite youth, cross country team possesses experience

Youth doesn’t translate to inexperience for the 2010 ASU cross-country team.

By Kyle Newman | August 18, 2010

Mazzone injecting life into once-stagnant offense

The Devils ranked 90th in the country in yards per game last year. ASU was also last in Pac-10 attendance; its offense was most assuredly near the top of any list for boos received by fans.

By Nick Ruland | August 18, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 19

If ever there were an example of how quickly the landscape of sports can change, it has been this summer.

By Tyler Lockman | August 18, 2010

Column: NCAA punishments overlook meddling agents

“No outsiders allowed” is a tough policy to work with. It didn’t work out too well in “The Little Rascals” and it is slowly beginning to fail for the NCAA as well.

By Nathan Meacham | August 18, 2010

Alexandra Elston (No. 13) will be relied upon for leadership during her senior season.

Soccer's top scorer Elston ready to take charge in senior season

Last season, Alexandra Elston led the team in points, scoring seven goals with six assists. She scored two goals in the team's regular season finale that helped assure a postseason berth.

By Nick Kosmider | July 31, 2010

FALL PRACTICE: Junior cornerback Omar Bolden and the ASU football team open up fall practice on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

ASU football set to open camp

On Tuesday, the Sun Devils will put the pads back on as they officially begin fall practice, anxious to wipe the slate clean following two straight disappointing seasons.

By Nick Kosmider | July 30, 2010

Devil Dish: July 30

When it comes to selecting a conference's top college football team to begin a season, the Pac-10 has had perhaps the most obvious go-to choice of any in recent years.

By Nick Spake | July 30, 2010

Catching up with former ASU star Ike Davis

Former ASU baseball star Ike Davis talks about his call-up to the Mets, his days as a Sun Devil and what it's like playing in New York.

By Eric L. Smith | July 25, 2010

After a season away, Simon glad to be back on the court

A knee injury forced guard Dymond Simon to miss all of last season. Now the senior guard says she is ready to go out with a bang.

By Nick Kosmider | July 25, 2010

Goalkeeper hopes to draw on experience

ASU sophomore goalkeeper Alyssa Gillmore is hoping to draw on experience she gained when she was pressed into action as a freshman a season ago.

By Nick Kosmider | July 25, 2010

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