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WEIGHT OF THE WORLDS: ASU junior Alex Lee trains at Performance One Advanced Sports Training in Mesa. Lee will compete for Team USA at the World Weightlifting Championships in Turkey beginning Friday. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Weightlifters to represent U.S., ASU at Worlds

Weightlifting may not get much fanfare, but this month it’s taking two ASU students across the world to represent their school and their country.

By William Boor | September 13, 2010

TIGHT SPOT: Senior golfer Scott Pinckney contemplates a shot during an event last season. Pinckey was one of five ASU golfers that helped bring home a fourth place finish at the Topy Cup in Tokyo over the weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men’s golf finishes fourth at Topy Cup

The ASU men’s golf team capped off its trip to Japan with a fourth place finish at the prestigious Topy Cup in Tokyo.

By Greg Dillard | September 13, 2010

PENALTY PROBLEM: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict reacts after a play during ASU’s 41-20 win over Northern Arizona. Burfict was flagged in the game for two 15-yard penalties; one for unsportsmanlike conduct and one for roughing the passer. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Familiar penalties plaguing ASU football team

It’s becoming an epidemic and a major cause for concern: ASU simply can’t avoid the yellow penalty flag.

By Andrew Gruman | September 13, 2010

COOL AND COLLECTED: Junior wide receiver Mike Willie pulls in a pass during Saturday’s game against NAU. Willie caught eight passes for 114 yards and a touchdown. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Receiver Willie shakes nerves, excels against NAU

Junior wide receiver Mike Willie may have been nervous in week one, but week two saw a whole new player.

By Andrew Gruman | September 13, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 14

It’s the time of year to attend my first and last baseball game, or to be more specific, one of my favorite date places.

By Nathan Meacham | September 13, 2010

Women’s golf opens season in Texas

The 2010 season is underway for the ASU women’s golf team as two golfers kicked off in the NCAA Fall Preview in Bryan, Texas.

By Greg Dillard | September 13, 2010

Defense alleviates pressure on offense

Arizona State University women's soccer team started their 2010 campaign off on the right foot.

By Fahim Rasul | September 13, 2010

ASU fans tailgate through blazing heat

Sun Devils fans look for ways to cool down while tailgating in the Arizona heat.

By Blake Wilson | September 12, 2010

Women’s soccer remains unbeaten after two wins

The ASU women’s soccer team swept the weekend with two wins in the Sun Devil Desert Classic.

By Elijah Grasser | September 12, 2010

Lack of depth dooms Lumberjacks' upset bid

Typically, when an FCS team strolls into a BCS stadium, the school is more than happy to settle for any sort of moral victory.

By Tyler Emerick | September 12, 2010

RECORD BREAKER: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves digs a ball during last weekendís ASU Sheraton Classic. Reaves moved into fifth all time on ASUís kills list after hitting 19 kills against High Point Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Invitational yields volleyball’s first sweep of year

It was a weekend loaded with competitive matches for the Sun Devils (4-5) during the ASU Sheraton Invitational.

By Greg Dillard | September 12, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 13

For the first time in 21 years on Saturday night, Pete Rose was allowed to grace a Cincinnati Red’s field.

By Kyle Newman | September 12, 2010

Women's soccer rallies to beat Tennessee 4-2

The Arizona State University women's soccer team faced off against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in the Sun Devil Desert Classic.

By Fahim Rasul | September 11, 2010

ASU defeats NAU in sloppy win

In a sloppy effort, the Sun Devils pulled out the 41-20 win over the Lumberjacks. Standout performances by Jamal Miles and Mike Willie kept Arizona State undefeated heading into its next match up.

By Rashad Abdullah | September 11, 2010

ASU prevails over Northern Arizona despite mistakes

Despite 131 penalty yards, numerous drops, errant throws and mistakes on both sides of the ball, ASU beat FCS opponent Northern Arizona 41-20 Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Nick Ruland | September 11, 2010

ASU careful to avoid loss against NAU

ASU faces fellow Arizonans the North Arizona University Lumberjacks in their second week of football.

By Andrew Boven | September 10, 2010

LONG RANGE: Senior kicker Thomas Weber drills a kick during last week's game against Portland State. Weber practiced "may day" field goals in Thursday's practice in preparation for Northern Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football makes final preparations for NAU

As a showdown with Northern Arizona lurks, the Sun Devils left the comfort of the Verde Dickey Dome Thursday for a practice outdoors.

By Tyler Emerick | September 9, 2010

AIR BALL: Freshman setter Stephanie Preach places a ball for a teammate during last weekend's ASU Sheraton Classic. The volleyball team plays another three games in this weekend's ASU Sheraton Invitational. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball team searching for consistency

ASU is set to host its second home tournament of the year, and will face a trio of teams beginning with High Point University Friday afternoon.

By Greg Dillard | September 9, 2010

HEAD GAME: Freshman forward Devin Marshall finishes a header in a recent game against Baylor. The 3-0-1 women's soccer team plays two games and hosts the Sun Devils Classic this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s soccer plays two in Desert Classic

The Sun Devil Desert Classic this weekend is a chance for the ASU women’s soccer team to make everything click against two tough out-of-state opponents.

By Elijah Grasser | September 9, 2010

Topy Cup takes Men’s golf team to Tokyo

The ASU men’s golf team travels across the Pacific Ocean to compete in Japan.

By Greg Dillard | September 9, 2010

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