Sports

Former Olympian McCormick aiming for title

People may know about Riley McCormick’s accolades in the pool, but few know of his experiences outside it.

By William Boor | September 21, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 22

ASU nearly upset a top-ranked Big Ten team, but will that even motivate fans to fill Sun Devil Stadium?

By Nick Ruland | September 21, 2010

Formal approval of Esmay’s contract Thursday

ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay will be officially considered for the full-time head coaching position Thursday at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

By Cale Ottens | September 20, 2010

Benefits of maple bats not worth risks

The recent injury to the Cubs’ Tyler Colvin stands as just another reminder of how dangerous maple bats can be.

By Nathan Meacham | September 20, 2010

Brutus gets brutalized, Rufus looks classless in mascot brawl

The bobcat is typically a fearless, intimidating feline, but this week the Bobcats have their tails between their legs: the Ohio University Bobcats, that is.

By Tyler Lockman | September 20, 2010

Special teams proving ASU football’s greatest strength

Through three games, ASU football’s greatest weakness, and perhaps its greatest strength, hides from the cursory glance.

By Nick Ruland | September 20, 2010

Wisconsin loss leaves ASU to wonder what could have been

Saturday’s 20-19 loss to No. 11 Wisconsin contains a long list of coulda’, woulda’, shoulda’ plays for the Sun Devils.

By Nick Ruland | September 20, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 21

Is it just me or is the whole agent talks to player/player becomes ineligible story getting repetitive and frustrating?

By William Boor | September 20, 2010

Swimmers ready for upcoming season

A look at the ASU swim team and its preparation for the upcoming season.

By Jourdan Rodrigue | September 19, 2010

GAME-WINNER: Wisconsin junior running back John Clay runs in a touchdown during Saturday's game in Madison. The touchdown proved to be the game-winner and Clay finished with 125 yards on 22 carries. (Photo Courtesy of Norm Ritland)

ASU falls to Wisconsin on missed opportunities

After a Cameron Marshall touchdown run late in the fourth quarter, ASU was just an extra point away from tying up No. 11 Wisconsin in front of a sell-out crowd at Camp Randall Stadium.

By Andrew Gruman | September 19, 2010

Tennis READY TO RETURN: Junior Sianna Simmons returns a ball in a recent practice. The team started full practices last week and are simulating matches to prepare for their upcoming tournament season. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

ASU tennis gears up for start of season

ASU women’s tennis had its first full practice Thursday as it approaches the beginning of the season.

By Nicole Klauss | September 19, 2010

Soccer ROUGH DAY: Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston looks for an open teammate with Central Florida senior Lauren Halbert in pursuit. The Knights topped the Sun Devils 5-0 Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Soccer wins one, loses first of season

The ASU women’s soccer team managed to pull out a win on Friday, but suffered its first loss of the season against Central Florida on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | September 19, 2010

Men’s golf fails to repeat at Olympia Fields

Looking to defend their 2009 title, the ASU men’s golf team started the Olympia Fields Invitational with high expectations, but fell far short.

By Greg Dillard | September 19, 2010

PREPPED TO WIN: The ASU men's cross country team works out at practice last week in preparation for the Dave Murray Invitational. The men's team took first place in the event over the weekend while the women placed second. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Cross country men win Murray Invitational

ASU produced a strong showing at the Dave Murray Invitational on Friday, with the men capturing the team title and junior Lindsay Prescott placing 2nd for the women.

By Kyle Newman | September 19, 2010

BUMP IT UP: Freshman setter Stephanie Preach moves to bump a ball during Saturday's ASU Sheraton Tournament. ASU went 1-2 in the tournament, the final non-conference event of the regular season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Volleyball upsets Pacific but loses two

The 2010 season continues to be a building and improving process for the ASU volleyball team as they dropped two of three weekend games.

By Greg Dillard | September 19, 2010

PERFECT POISE: Despite ASU's loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet displayed composure and leadership. Threet finished 21-of-33 passing for 211 yards and no interceptions. (Photo by Norm Ritland)

Badgers avoid upset on special teams

Although ASU outgained Wisconsin 288 to 139 in return yards, the No. 11 Badgers made the two biggest plays of the day on special teams to hold off the upset-minded Sun Devils, 20-19.

By Tyler Emerick | September 19, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 20

For all of you who bleed maroon and gold, Saturday’s loss to Wisconsin was a heartbreaker.

By Andrew Gruman | September 19, 2010

Replay: ASU football at Wisconsin

Football beat writer Tyler Emerick blogs live from Madison, Wisconsin as the Devils take on the Badgers.

By Tyler Emerick | September 18, 2010

Soccer trying to stay perfect in Wildcat Classic

The ASU women’s soccer team looks to maintain its high-powered offense as they take on Ohio State and Central Florida at the Wildcat Classic.

By Elijah Grasser | September 16, 2010

BUMPED UP: Freshman libero Jenny Teslevich prepares for a bump during the ASU Sheraton Classic. The ASU Sheraton series concludes this weekend with the ASU Sheraton Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball looking for intensity in tournament

With a set of games lined up for the weekend, the ASU volleyball team continues to face the challenge of translating practice intensity to matches.

By Greg Dillard | September 16, 2010

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